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A lot of smaller trout have been stocked at the lake

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Good Report: A lot of smaller trout have been stocked at the lake, mostly 8 - 12" fish and they are all super happy to eat your fly. Good flies will depend upon what fish you are targeting, the stockers
(More...) (Monday, February 16, 2026)

The storm over the next week will definitely add some much-needed color

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Good Report: Flows from Lewiston are now 300 CFS and the river is clear. The storm over the next week will definitely add some much-needed color. We'll keep you updated later this week. The fishing has been consistent with the
(More...) (Monday, February 16, 2026)

Flows from Keswick continue to be dropped

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Good Report: Flows from Keswick continue to be dropped, it is 6,500 CFS today and will be down to 5,800 CFS on Wednesday. The fishing has really improved over the past week with large fish being caught up top and
(More...) (Monday, February 16, 2026)

Fish Emeryville Update

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers! *Captain Matt Archer on the Here We Go(6 Pack) is doing Sturgeon trips out of Pittsburg throughout February! He has 3 spots left for February 21st! *We are starting Halibut/Bass fishing in March and Rockfish/Lingcod fishing April 1st! *The Fish Emeryville
(More...) (Sunday, February 15, 2026)

We saw an increase in flows on the LT this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
We saw an increase in flows on the LT this week, going from +/- 47 CFS to 119. While access remains open as of today, this will change as soon as this weekend with heavy snowfall. We don’t recommend attempting
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Waiting on the storm

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
With little precipitation as of today, we have not seen a significant change in flows on the river just yet. The water temps also haven’t changed either, surprisingly. Despite these facts, the river has slowed down over the week compared
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

CDFW's SHARE Program Offering Spring Elk Hunts in Del Norte County

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is accepting applications for five bull elk tags offered through its Shared Habitat Alliance for Recreational Enhancement (SHARE) program this spring. These first-time special spring hunts are intended to relieve Roosevelt elk pressure
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Lake Merced Angler Report

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
Trevor checked in with us: I recently caught several trout at Lake Merced in San Francisco. Fishing conditions have been encouraging, and the lake continues to provide solid opportunities for local anglers. Many fishermen have shared that the lake has great potential,
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Limits in 2 hours

by SAN PABLO RESERVOIR
Limits in 2 hours.
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

The bite is on, here at Rancho Seco Recreational Area!!!

by RANCHO SECO RECREATIONAL AREA
The bite is on, here at Rancho Seco Recreational Area!!!
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Haul Alert! 🚨

by LAKE CAMANCHE STAFF / Camanche Recreation Company
Dylan is absolutely crushing it on the water today! Bringing in a 7.45 lb and a 6.47 lb - now that is how you start a Friday! The fish are waiting. Are you? Get down here and cast a line! Hashtags: #MonsterFish
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

Freshly stocked and ready for you. 🎣

by PARDEE RESERVOIR STAFF
Freshly stocked and ready for you. Today, we dropped a new haul of Rainbow & Lightning Trout into the lake. The water is pristine, the fish are active, and the weekend is calling. 500 lbs. of lightning / 500 lbs. of rainbow
(More...) (Friday, February 13, 2026)

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