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Sierra Drifters Fishing Report

by DOUG RODRICKS / Sierra Drifters
Here's your Eastern Sierra Fishing Report for 1-21-25. The winter continues to be a dry one, but there is a small storm in the forecast which may bring a little bit of snow to the region. We aren't expecting this
(More...) (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)

Angler Report: Caples Lake

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Nick checked in with us after his recent outing to Caples Lake: It was slow going at first, but I took my time drilling holes and moving around until I found a spot that felt right. I eventually settled near the
(More...) (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)

Saturday the 25th we have a 3/4 Day sand dab trip

by BLACK PEARL SPORTFISHING
No reason to collect dust on those rods and reels! We are planning to fish a few different things this off season. This Saturday the 25th we have a 3/4 Day sand dab trip. There's no limit on these succulent
(More...) (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)

Let’s make Friday a go!!!

by MELYNDA DODDS
Let’s make Friday a go!!! We only need a few more sign ups for a light load of crab only. And what a deal!!!! $155 pp back by 1 pm. Sign up online or call 650-726-6224
(More...) (Tuesday, January 21, 2025)

Will it snow again?

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Will it snow again? Hopefully soon for the Truckee River watershed. Very cold at night, and warm afternoons. Flows are good and everything right now, but I get environmental anxiety. That's a real thing. For now, typical Winter stuff. Smaller stuff is
(More...) (Monday, January 20, 2025)

Conditions Update

by SANTA MARGARITA LAKE STAFF
Just a FYI to all of our Awesome customers and Friends! If it’s below 32 degrees we can not let anyone one the dock as it is solid ice ( no rentals until it thaws). They don’t want employees or
(More...) (Monday, January 20, 2025)

It is Steelhead Fishing Time

by E.B. DUGGAN / "D" Fishing Guide
Note the fishing report is now in the Trinity Journal on-line version.    It is Winter Steelhead fishing time but it is not raining or snowing and the Trinity River is high due to the Clear Creek Diversion Tunnel being down for
(More...) (Sunday, January 19, 2025)

Spring time striped bass!!

by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
We are still Right in the middle of steelhead fishing, but as time flys bye spring time will be here before you know it. I will be fishing striped bass on the Sacramento River again this year in the Colusa
(More...) (Saturday, January 18, 2025)

Minus tides offer poke poling fun for youngsters

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
A common adage for surfcasters and shore anglers regarding the best time to fish is, ”Two hours before high tide till two hours after high tide.” This makes perfect sense and is most often the best rule of thumb to
(More...) (Friday, January 17, 2025)

Nacimiento Lake held at 53 percent of its storage capacity and fishing has been good

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Nacimiento Lake held at 53 percent of its storage capacity and fishing has been good. Bass anglers found biters in 15 to 40 feet of water using finesse techniques. Drop shot, Ned rigs, and jigs in ox blood, baitfish, and
(More...) (Friday, January 17, 2025)

Success held at 19 percent of capacity, and fishing has been decent

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Success held at 19 percent of capacity, and fishing has been decent. The water temp here is in the mid 50’s. Bass anglers found biting fish from 5 to 40 feet deep. Finesse techniques, spoons, and deep diving crankbaits all
(More...) (Friday, January 17, 2025)

The lake remained at 19 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing was fair

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake remained at 19 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing was fair. Large and spotted bass held in deeper water, and anglers used finesse baits to boat them. A nearly “dead stick” approach has been an effective way
(More...) (Friday, January 17, 2025)

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