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Flows are now at 450 CFS and should remain there for the next two weeks

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Fair to Good Report: Flows are now at 450 CFS and should remain there for the next two weeks. They will drop them to 300 CFS on or around October 15th. Fishing has been good for September. The pulse brought
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

The river continues to fish well up top below the dam through the Conservancy

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Good Report: The river continues to fish well up top below the dam through the Conservancy. There are browns getting ready to spawn, you can get them on nymphs and it isn't out of the question to fool them with
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Flows from Keswick are at 6,000 CFS and the river is in great shape

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Good Report: Flows from Keswick are at 6,000 CFS and the river is in great shape. A few salmon are beginning to show up on redds here and there. Fishing has remained very good at times, and a little slow
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

More small bugs coming off this month with the main course being the BWOs and midges

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Fair to Good Report: We'll see more small bugs coming off this month with the main course being the BWOs and midges. Look for rising fish in the flats, the riffles below the Hwy 299 bridge will yield fish on
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

More solid salmon fishing

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
More solid salmon fishing, finishing up with 18 kings to 22 pounds. The lost fish rate was higher than normal. There were plenty of opportunities. Commercial season ends today. Might see fish getting a bit more aggressive tomorrow. We have a
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Sacramento River king salmon

by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
The Sacramento River King Salmon fishing has be exceptionally good from the Chico area all the way up to balls ferry area near cottonwood ca, it's nice to see these amazing fish back in the Sacramento River. We have been
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Evening Report 9/29/2026

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good Afternoon Anglers! No boats out today But we have plenty of room throughout this week!!! Salmon Trolling Rockfish/Lingcod 1/2 Day Halibut/Striped Bass and or Rockfish/Lingcod SALMON ISN'T OVER JUST YET!!! Book Now while we still have fish to catch!!! Fleet Week is approaching fast!!! Book our
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

Virginia Lakes Resort Fish Report

by CAROLYN WEBB / Virginia Lakes Resort
Aspens are getting some gold around the resort and the color is slowing down a bit up here. We replaced the "NO SWIMMING/NO GAS MOTORS" ON THE NEW BILLBOARD that Forest Service replaced last September AT BIG VIRGINIA. If you see
(More...) (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Awesome salmon fishing today

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
 Awesome salmon fishing today catching 21 salmon to 28 pounds. Our next available days are Friday and October 10th for salmon fishing and air show. To make reservations book online hogheaven.net or call 415-722-8121
(More...) (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Slow steady pick all day

by AARON ANFINSON / Bass Tub Sportfishing
Forgot to post yesterday when we got in, we had a slow steady pick all day and ended up with 13 beautiful September salmon! Lots of room coming up book online at basstub.com or call Captain Aaron at 415-706-4947
(More...) (Monday, September 28, 2026)

Water Flows Back to Summer Flows

by E.B. DUGGAN / "D" Fishing Guide
The Trinity River water flows are back to summer flows of 450cfs. This will last to about mid to late October when BOR will drop the water flows back to winter flows of 300cfs. There is the possibility of BOR
(More...) (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

*Upper Twin Lake/MonoVillage*

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout are on the bite, making anglers very happy. BFEF welcomes back Dave Pensak to the BFEF TTT CLUB. Dave bagged (2) beautiful BFEF TTT while fishing at Upper Twin Lake. These fintastic fish weighed in between 4lbs 7oz
(More...) (Sunday, September 27, 2026)

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