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Bass anglers reported another decent week of fishing

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Success Lake fell to 44 percent of its storage capacity, and bass anglers reported another decent week of fishing. 1-to-2-pound largemouth were the standard sized fish coming over the rail, but bigger fish took jigs and 8” plastic worms near
(More...) (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Fishing was better despite the rapidly declining water levels

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake fell to 30 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing was better despite the rapidly declining water levels. Finesse baits, weightless wacky-rigged Senko-style baits, and topwater lures all produced, while anglers used electronics to locate submerged rock piles
(More...) (Friday, July 17, 2026)

The Upper Kern River is flowing just under 400 CFS

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The Upper Kern River is flowing just under 400 CFS, providing excellent conditions for both wading and fishing. Trout action remains steady, especially from Kernville upstream to Johnsondale Bridge. Recent CDFW stockings in Sections 4 and 5 have helped keep
(More...) (Friday, July 17, 2026)

4 lb 8oz was caught on powerbait at Big Virginia

by BEAVER'S SPORTING GOODS STAFF
What a great day for Jackie Ocegvera from Azusa!!! This 4 lb 8oz was caught on powerbait at Big Virginia.
(More...) (Friday, July 17, 2026)

It’s the perfect time to cast; seemingly, every species is here

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
There's no excuse to not go fishing on Monterey Bay right now. If you ever felt the yen, or think you may be too busy with chores and gardening projects, our best advice is to drop everything else and jump
(More...) (Friday, July 17, 2026)

North Coast Salmon – Limits Offshore, Strong Returns Inland

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
Salmon fishing has hit full stride across the North Coast, with excellent action both offshore and in the rivers. Offshore, boats from Shelter Cove to Crescent City are enjoying some of the best fishing of the season. Limits have been coming
(More...) (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Friday Am Update

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good morning anglers, Happy Friday everyone!! We have 7 boats out today and will post scores when back. Yesterdays scores were... Fish Counts - 07-16-2026 C Gull II • Full Day • 12 • 9 King Salmon KingFish • Full Day • 20 • 5 King
(More...) (Friday, July 17, 2026)

Beautiful weather this coming weekend

by ALLEN CHIN / Tigerfish Sportfishing
Beautiful weather this coming weekend. We have lots of space a available on Sunday for rockfish/lingcod out at the Farallon Islands. Just a few days remaining on this first salmon opener. Last day for fishing will be July 22. The
(More...) (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

Salmon up to 20 lbs.

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
Today we had 10 salmon to 20 pounds for 15 angler. Our next availability is July.19,20,21,22. To make reservations book online at.Hogheaven.net or call 415-722-8121
(More...) (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

Tough Weather Today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
## Tough Weather Mother Nature threw her worst at us today, but we ground it out and made it count. Huge thanks to our awesome crew for the hustle! ### Today's Catch: * **8 Salmon** (up to 20 lbs!) * **1 Striped Bass** We’re right
(More...) (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

Scotts Lake: Angler Report

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Scotts Lake Fishing Report – July 11, 2026 By Eamon Webb Hello! I fished Scott Lake in Alpine County on July 11 from my float tube on the west side of the lake. The trout were biting on a 1/4 oz red-gold Panther
(More...) (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

The LT continues to see good flows for this time of year

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The LT continues to see good flows for this time of year, sitting at 125 as of today. Being that this is one of only a handful of tailwaters in our area, you do have the option to fish here
(More...) (Thursday, July 16, 2026)

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