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 NCGASA’s 2025 Striped Bass Derby on April 12-13, 2025

by JAMES STONE (NCGASA) / NCGASA
FISH ONE DAY OR FISH TWO DAYS!   The Details:  Weigh In Times: 2:30pm to 4pm Where: Colusa-California Sacramento River State Recreation Area Address: 50 Tenth St., Colusa, CA Awards ceremonies after the end of each days weigh-in. Each participant will receive $20 in raffle tickets to
(More...) (Wednesday, March 12, 2025)

Wednesday Update

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good morning, We have spots left for tomorrow! Scallywag has 3 available. Oakland Anglers2 has 6 openings. Lady K has 7 as well. We do have room the rest of the week and weekend for Halibut and Striped Bass. Sea Wolf starts up April 1st for
(More...) (Wednesday, March 19, 2025)

Current Conditions

by COLLINS LAKE STAFF
Current Conditions March 18th 2025 10am - 100% Full and spilling several inches, surface temp is 53°F, relatively low water visibility, mostly clear skies and almost no wind. It's a beautiful day to be outdoors!
(More...) (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

PMAF Charter Dates

by BLACK PEARL SPORTFISHING
Here is The Dates for PMAF CHARTERS ON THE BLACK PEARL IN MORRO BAY ( April 27th 3/4 Day ) Promo Price for this Trip ( May 3rd 12 hour long range ) ( May 18th Sunday 1/2 Day ) ( June 15th Fathers Day
(More...) (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

The main bite has been on midges

by THE FLY SHOP
The lake is fishing very well for some nice fish cruising the flats and chowing in the seams on the dam outflow. The main bite has been on midges. Good flies are always black and red Zebra Midges, Damseleeches &
(More...) (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

More good reports from the Float n' Fly crowd on Shasta

by THE FLY SHOP
More good reports from the Float n' Fly crowd on Shasta. The Pit Arm would be your best bet to find clear water, but if you explore the north side of the lake you should be fine wherever you launch.
(More...) (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

Flows are high and inconsistent, with bad clarity

by THE FLY SHOP
Flows are high and inconsistent, with bad clarity. The lower end by the dam is fishing well with midges and balanced leeches. Try your favorite still-water patterns in the lower end until the flows settle. Black and red Zebra Midges,
(More...) (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

Some good fishing is still happening on Baum!

by THE FLY SHOP
This report writes itself, some good fishing is still happening on Baum! The weekend weather looks good, and next week is shaping up to be super nice with highs in the 70s. Fish are eating midges, balanced leeches, and BWO's.
(More...) (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

Releases are back just below 2,000 CFS from Lewiston

by THE FLY SHOP
Releases are back just below 2,000 CFS from Lewiston and this could be your last chance to target steelhead prior to the spring pulse flows. The river is still high, so if you're wading use caution and don't take riks. Trinity
(More...) (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

Lake Almanor Fishing Report (Brown Trout Edition)

by BIG DADDY / Big Daddy's Guide Service
The spring-time Brown Trout hunt is on! These are fast paced, fun filled exciting fishing trips in search of "Almanor Gold" where the rewards can be huge. There are still some dates available, so don't miss out Book Your Trip
(More...) (Tuesday, March 18, 2025)

It shouldn’t be too much longer for the pond to be back in action

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
It shouldn’t be too much longer for the pond to be back in action, I’ll start checking on it when the ground dries out a bit and let you know how it’s doing.    
(More...) (Monday, March 17, 2025)

Windy bay and muddy water.

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
3/16/25. Today we battled a windy bay along with muddy water and finished up with 6 bass for 10 anglers! We are taking the next few days off but have lots of room THURSDAY & FRIDAY for a full day
(More...) (Sunday, March 16, 2025)

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