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Simple physics really….
by JARED DAVIS / Salty Lady
Well today we ran an experiment and came to the conclusion that smaller size Bluefin Tuna definitely DO come in easier than the larger ones… we certainly had some opportunities. 2 out of 7 hookups on our BFT trip.
(More...) (Monday, August 17, 2026)

Phenix Rods sponsored deep water trip to the islands today
by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We had a Phenix Rods sponsored deep water trip to the islands today. Weather was flat and the lings were chewing to start out the day. We took full limits for all on board and moved off to the rockfish
(More...) (Monday, August 17, 2026)

*Bridgeport Reservoir*
by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
*Bridgeport Reservoir* BFEF loves to help getting kids hooked on fishing. To that end, we welcome back 5 year old Paisley Warner to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. Today, while fishing with her grandparents, Shane & Wendy, Paisley landed (2)
(More...) (Monday, August 17, 2026)

Bluefin Surprise & Rockfish Rampage!
by AARON ANFINSON / Bass Tub Sportfishing
Well that was fun! Went out this morning on a rockfishing trip, made super quick work of those guys, been seeing and hearing about all of these so called “bluefins” around so we tried to run a mad mac in
(More...) (Monday, August 17, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 8/17/2026 : Bluefin continue!!
by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good evening anglers!! Just two trips out today to report!! Lady K did very well on their BFT trip today, landing three nice ones!! Our scores for today 8/17/2026 : C Gull II • Full Day • 14 anglers • 9 King
(More...) (Monday, August 17, 2026)

Rock fish and bonita
by WILLIAM SMITH / Riptide Sportfishing
We had a light load for rock fishing. We got limits of rick fish and then trolled for Bonita and got 10 of them too!!
(More...) (Monday, August 17, 2026)

The Virginias are still producing some quality fish
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The Virginias are still producing some quality fish both from the shore and from tubes or kayaks. Bait anglers have been using pinched crawlers, mice tails and garlic power bait, lure anglers have been using Kastmasters and mini jigs. Fly
(More...) (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

The West has still been a little hit and miss for most anglers
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The West has still been a little hit and miss for most anglers with some good and some not so good reports coming in. Sounds like the best area to fish is still up near the town of Walker, spin
(More...) (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

Twin Lakes Report
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
Anglers who have lead core or down riggers have been doing pretty well trolling deep, 60 feet or so, for some nice rainbows and Kokanee, haven't heard much news about any browns lately. Bait anglers are also having some success
(More...) (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

The East is running at about 151 cfs today
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The East is running at about 151 cfs today. We had a few days of much cooler weather this week as well as some rain, during that time the fishing on the river was pretty good. Unfortunately the hot weather
(More...) (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

Beautiful weather today
by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
Today we had beautiful weather catching eight salmon for 13 anglers.
(More...) (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

Back to back good fishing
by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
Last 2 days have been back to back good fishing. Friday our 23 anglers caught limits of both rockfish and lingcod. On yesterday’s charter, the weather was a little tougher on the customers tummies but most hung in there to
(More...) (Sunday, August 16, 2026)

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