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Success Lake rose to 70% of its storage capacity, and fishing was good. Most of the better bass came from submerged trees, where anglers used squarebill crankbaits in shad patterns. Watermelon red flake Senkos produced cookie-cutter males along the flats,

Lake Kaweah continued to rise, and fishing continued to improve. Spotted bass went after Senko-style baits, drop-shot rigs, hula grubs, and small swimbaits. One local contact reported doing well while fishing in 15 to 30 feet of water with brown

In the Upper Kern, the CDFW stocked trout again this week, and both stockers and native fish are being found throughout the 20-mile stretch using split-shot salmon eggs, mini jigs, and spinners. Fly anglers are seeing good success with nymphs

Halibut fishing finally hit the next gear today. We got a really good shot at them and lots of good reports around the bay. There was some great quality fish! We have room for tomorrow’s trip as well as Sunday. Final count 28

Good afternoon anglers! We have 3 trips to report today: Here We Go • Full Day • 4 Anglers • 3 King Salmon Sea Wolf • Full Day • 19 Anglers • 190 Rockfish, 29 Lingcod KingFish • Full Day • 9 Anglers • 90 Rockfish, 1

4/24/26. Today we went looking  and the gamble paid off!! We finished up with 22 halibut and 1 striped bass on today’s half day trip!!! Room SUNDAY for a full day.  Make your reservation on our website at www.lovelymartha.com Or call Capt.

A lack of effort, fish, or less-than-ideal ocean conditions — whatever the cause — it’s led to another slow start to the Pacific halibut season, eerily similar to last year. If I had to pin it down, it’s likely a

Fishing enthusiasts across the region are gearing up for one of California’s most anticipated outdoor traditions of the year, the opening of the 2026 statewide general trout season. This year’s opener falls on Saturday, April 25, marking the last Saturday

We had a good day on the bay and stayed dry most of the day. Our four anglers landed 8 halibut (limits) and 1 striped bass. We’ve got another light load going out this Thursday. Tides are getting better as

Look how much has changed in just a couple of days!

BIG BEAR LAKE RECORD SMASHED AGAIN – Ren’s 1.944lb MONSTER catch is MIND-BLOWING! Bass fishing with 3.5” paddle tail turns into CRAPPIE RECORD – 2nd in ONE WEEK! Released back to the lake – will Ren’s record last? #fishing #crappie #record #catchoftheday #fishingdaily

Closed for Winter, opening day will be April 25, 2026 It sounds like Trumbull Lake is completely ice free, Big and Little V are thawing out quickly, there is likely going to be plenty of open water to fish by