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Top to Bottom Clinic, 2 Dates, August 15th, and Sept 19th 2026

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Top to Bottom Mono Rig Clinic. I’m gonna show you the benefits of the mono rig and why it works so well for Truckee River trout. One leader for everything. We’ll learn to euro nymph, dry dropper fish, and streamer fish
(More...) (Tuesday, July 21, 2026)

Right Hook Monday Report

by JAY LOPES / Right Hook Sportfishing
Today’s group scored 6 salmon and 1 Bonito..
(More...) (Monday, July 20, 2026)

Beautiful weather and off the hook fishing out at the Farallons

by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
The gang aboard the Sea Wolf today had beautiful weather and off the hook fishing out at the Farallons. We’ll continue fishing the Farallons this week as long as the weather holds. The Sea Wolf has spaces available throughout the week,
(More...) (Monday, July 20, 2026)

California Dawn Monday Report

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
Slower fishing across the fleet today. We still managed 15 king salmon, 1 striped bass and 2 bonitos, in some absolutely gorgeous weather. Tammy kept the boat well fed. I will be back out on the water with the Phenix rods
(More...) (Monday, July 20, 2026)

Scores for 7/20/2026

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good Evening Anglers! Scores for today 7/20/2026: Diamond • Full Day • 3 Anglers • 5 King Salmon Here We Go • Full Day • 4 Anglers • 3 King Salmon (up to 20 pounds) Heisen-sturg • Full Day • 5 Anglers •
(More...) (Monday, July 20, 2026)

The Virginias are also kicking out some good fish

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The Virginias are also kicking out some good fish with lures and bait as well as some good action for the fly anglers. Early and late in the day has been best though if you're out in a tube or
(More...) (Sunday, July 19, 2026)

Still some mixed reports from the West

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
Still some mixed reports from the West with the more successful anglers reporting catching fish with power eggs, salmon eggs, night crawlers, Panther Martins hook-up baits and Sierra Slammers. Fly anglers have been bending some rods with hopper dropper rigs
(More...) (Sunday, July 19, 2026)

The Twins are also still kicking out some good fish

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The Twins are also still kicking out some good fish with 4 and 5 pounders being fairly common, bait anglers are using power bait, inflated crawlers and mice tails while trolling has been producing some fish with Rapalas, Kastmasters and
(More...) (Sunday, July 19, 2026)

The reservoir is still producing nice fish every day

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The reservoir is still producing nice fish every day with the largest one we saw this week weighing in at just over 7 pounds. Bait fishing in the channels in Buckeye Bay, the East Walker channel and some off of
(More...) (Sunday, July 19, 2026)

Hunewill Pond Report

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
We had clients on the pond this week on several different days and all of them did very well with anglers reporting double digit fish to the net most every day, it sounds like the weeds are still growing and
(More...) (Sunday, July 19, 2026)

July Salmon Fishing Report from the Steller Sunrise in Eureka, CA

by HUMBOLDT CHARTER COMPANY
July 19th ended the first of our salmon seasons for 2026. The Steller Sunrise, captained by Lowell Wallace, treated many satisfied fishermen to a great salmon bite. The ocean was quite problematic during the last week of this season, but
(More...) (Sunday, July 19, 2026)

Hog Heaven Fishing Report

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
Today we had 8 salmon for our group of anglers. We are canceling our Monday trip. Our next salmon days are Tuesday and Wednesday. To make reservations book online at hogheaven.net or call 415-722-8121
(More...) (Sunday, July 19, 2026)

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