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Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Mackinaw fishing has been a little slow.  Best areas have been Dollar Point or the Tahoe shelf using a dodger and a live minnow. Some anglers have been trolling F9 Rapalas in a black and silver pattern. Note: use a
(More...) (Monday, March 23, 2026)

Nice Catch at Lee Vining Creek

by MONO COUNTY
    Fishmas is right around the corner and with the beautiful temperatures recently, our year round waters are a great place to warm up your cast.     This beauty was caught on Lee Vining Creek this past week.       Consult the regulations for each specific
(More...) (Sunday, March 22, 2026)

Down at the launch today!

by SAN PABLO RESERVOIR
Larissa down at the launch today! Reminder the boat launch is closed Monday, Tuesday and Wednesdays.
(More...) (Sunday, March 22, 2026)

Monster haul of trout

by LAKE AMADOR STAFF / Lake Amador Resort
Check out James and his monster haul of trout get got using speedy shiners by boat! Big fish was 5.42 total stringer weight was 18.56lbs. #lakeamador #trout #fishing #letsgo #adventure
(More...) (Sunday, March 22, 2026)

LIMITS OF BASS!!!

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
3/22/26. LIMITS OF BASS!! Today we finished up with 10 LIMITS(20) of striped bass & 1 fat halibut!!!  We have lots of room FRIDAY, SATURDAY(1/2 day) & SUNDAY.  Make your reservation on our website at www.lovelymartha.com Or call Capt. Mike 650-619-6629 Let’s go
(More...) (Sunday, March 22, 2026)

Scores for 3/22/2026

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good Afternoon Anglers!! Scores for today 3/22/2026: Lady K • 1/2 Day AM • 5 Anglers • 2 Halibut Scallywag • Full Day • 6 Anglers • 12 Striped Bass • 2 Halibut Oakland Anglers II • 1/2 Day AM • 14 Anglers
(More...) (Sunday, March 22, 2026)

🔥 SUMMER SPECIAL IS HERE – LET’S GO FISHING 🔥

by HAYDEN MULLINS
SUMMER SPECIAL IS HERE – LET’S GO FISHING Sturgeon season is coming to a close… and we’re ending it with a BANG LIMITED-TIME SUMMER SPECIAL Get in on the final sturgeon trips of the season before it’s gone! This is your last shot
(More...) (Saturday, March 21, 2026)

What a way to start the year!

by AARON ANFINSON / Bass Tub Sportfishing
      What a way to start the year! We had a celebrity appearance today! Patrick Harrington came down and ran today’s half day while Aaron is still recovering and he loaded down on the half day! Today’s 12 anglers had phenomenal
(More...) (Saturday, March 21, 2026)

And the 2026 Sand Crab Classic winners are …

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
      Another successful Sand Crab Classic is in the books. Every year on the second Saturday of March, Santa Cruz hosts the biggest surfcasting tournament in the state. Last Saturday’s event was the 21st Annual. From its humble beginnings with 60
(More...) (Friday, March 20, 2026)

Epic McCloud Reservoir day finishes the week off

by SCOTT CALDWELL / SC Guide Service
An epic day on McCloud Reservoir finished off the past week of fishing. Shasta Lake and Lake Siskiyou produced some beautiful Brown and Rainbow Trout for my clients ealier in the week, but McCloud made Jim's 70th birthday an extra
(More...) (Friday, March 20, 2026)

Spring has sprung on the Truckee River...Early

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
High of 68 today in Truckee. This March might go down as our warmest March on record.  We are way ahead of schedule fishing wise. It feels like mid-late April. I've seen caddis, small stoneflies, and of course skwalla stoneflies. March
(More...) (Monday, March 16, 2026)

Winter Fishing Has Been Slow

by E.B. DUGGAN / "D" Fishing Guide
I am back! I know it has been some time since the las Fishing Report but I hope to do much better now that I am back. Happy Saint Patrick’s Day! I hope you have a safe and great Saint Patrick’s
(More...) (Sunday, March 15, 2026)

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