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We had some solid fishing on striped bass today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We had some solid fishing on striped bass today. Both boats were in the bay fishing bass and halibut. The bass were biting in flurries at times.   Final count   California Dawn 2 50 striped bass (limits) to 17 pounds 1 halibut   New California Dawn 17 striped
(More...) (Friday, June 26, 2026)

Very challenging weather conditions today

by JAY LOPES / Right Hook Sportfishing
Today we had long time regulars on the boat and had very challenging weather conditions but in just a handful of hours scored a fish per rod on the bass and as you can see Brit showed up the guys!!
(More...) (Friday, June 26, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 6/26/2026 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers! We have 3 trips to report: New Huck Finn • Full Day • 20 Anglers • 40 Striped Bass, 3 Halibut  Oakland Anglers II • 1/2 Day AM • 12 Anglers • 22 Striped Bass, 4 Halibut Sea Wolf • Full Day •
(More...) (Friday, June 26, 2026)

Half day on the bay.

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
6/26/26. Today we ran a 1/2 day trip and finished up with over a fish a rod catching 17 striped bass & 1 halibut. We will be salmon fishing the next 3 weeks and we have room starting Saturday July
(More...) (Friday, June 26, 2026)

Plenty of options for summertime fishing

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
It’s hard to believe we just passed the longest day of the year. But, there’s plenty of summertime left. And things are shaping up towards a really good fishing season. A series of powerful south swells with gusty daytime winds on
(More...) (Friday, June 26, 2026)

Success dropped a couple of feet, and water temperatures were in the mid to high seventies

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Success dropped a couple of feet, and water temperatures were in the mid to high seventies. Many anglers focused on the morning and evening hours to avoid the heat, and the results were good. Largemouth were reliable on topwater baits,
(More...) (Friday, June 26, 2026)

The lake level dropped significantly, which made for tougher fishing conditions

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake level dropped significantly, which made for tougher fishing conditions. Some anglers reported using weightless Senkos, topwater baits, and small swimbaits to target the scattered spotted bass. After the morning bite, weightless Senkos became the most consistent way to
(More...) (Friday, June 26, 2026)

The Upper Kern River continues to provide good fishing opportunities

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The Upper Kern River continues to provide good fishing opportunities, with flows hovering around 600 CFS, making conditions moderate and fishable throughout much of the river. The CDFW has continued stocking trout along the popular 20-mile stretch above Kernville, and
(More...) (Friday, June 26, 2026)

It’s Feeling Like the Good Old Days on the North Coast

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
It’s beginning to feel like the old days out of Eureka. Salmon and Pacific halibut are both biting, and rockfish are providing easy limits at ports all along the North Coast. Everyone wants to talk about salmon—and for good reason. After
(More...) (Thursday, June 25, 2026)

Upper Twin Lake/Mono Village

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
BFEF welcomes Ron Anderson from Windsor to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. Today he landed a beautiful 3lb 12oz BFEF TTT while fishing at Upper Twin Lake. He got it verified at Ken's and collected his bragging rights picture
(More...) (Thursday, June 25, 2026)

Limits of both rockfish and lingcod

by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
Sea Wolf was out yesterday with 14 anglers. Had some real nice weather. They landed limits of both rockfish and lingcod. We have space available tomorrow. And we switched our Saturday to get on the salmon trian. If you would
(More...) (Thursday, June 25, 2026)

One Spot Open for Opening Day!

by SHERRY INGLES / Queen of Hearts Sportfishing
One spot for salmon fishing for Opening Day, Saturday, June 27, just opened up!  If you want it, grab it before it's gone!!  Give us a call or book online at:   https://hmb.fishingreservations.net/sales/
(More...) (Thursday, June 25, 2026)

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