Welcome to Nor Cal Fish Reports

Welcome to Northern California's best source for regional sportfishing information, including the latest fishing conditions, charter boat information, and the regions best sources for bait, tackle, and all your fishing needs.

Solid day on the bay!

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
4/23/26. Today was a fun day on the bay. Our 7 anglers finished up with 12 striped bass & 8 halibut along with tons of shakers and a few missed opportunities. We have lots of room SUNDAY & EVERYDAY NEXT
(More...) (Thursday, April 23, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 4/23/2026 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers! We have one trip to report: New Huck Finn • Full Day • 7 Anglers • 5 Halibut, 4 Striped Bass Room Tomorrow: Sea Wolf has 2 spot left for Rockfish/Lingcod Kingfish has 18 spots left for salmon trolling (departing from half
(More...) (Thursday, April 23, 2026)

Get Hooked: Trout Season 2026 Is About To Begin

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Fishing enthusiasts across the region are gearing up for one of California’s most anticipated outdoor traditions of the year, the opening of the 2026 statewide general trout season. This year’s opener falls on Saturday, April 25, marking the last Saturday
(More...) (Thursday, April 23, 2026)

Solid halibut bite today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
Solid halibut bite today as we finished up at a fish per rod on the buts adding a handful of halibut. Final count 12 halibut to 14 pounds 5 striped bass for 12 For reservations (510)4175557 or reserve online
(More...) (Wednesday, April 22, 2026)

Light load limits of halibut

by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
We had a good day on the bay and stayed dry most of the day. Our four anglers landed 8 halibut (limits) and 1 striped bass. We’ve got another light load going out this Thursday. Tides are getting better as
(More...) (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)

Look how much has changed in just a couple of days! 😍

by LAKE MARY MARINA
Look how much has changed in just a couple of days!
(More...) (Tuesday, April 21, 2026)

Big and Little V are thawing out quickly

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
Closed for Winter, opening day will be April 25, 2026 It sounds like Trumbull Lake is completely ice free, Big and Little V are thawing out quickly, there is likely going to be plenty of open water to fish by
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

West Walker River Report

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
We had a couple reports from the West this past week and it sounds like it was pretty tough on the anglers we talked to. The water conditions are pretty good, maybe just a bit cold for the fish to
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

The pond is not quite ready for anglers yet

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The pond is not quite ready for anglers yet, I'll let you know as soon as it's in good shape.
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

Some more rain and high elevation snow this week for the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Some more rain and high elevation snow this week for the Truckee River. Woo hoo, we needed it. When it's all said and done, this Winter wasn't the worst, nor the best, but I think we'll be ok going into
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

Still plenty of trout left in Rancho Seco

by RANCHO SECO RECREATIONAL AREA
Still plenty of trout left in Rancho Seco Lake. These are really nice trout, but the larger ones are still in the lake. Planted 13,000 pounds of trout in the last 5 months. Come on out to see if you
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

Hog Heaven Sunday Report

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
Today we finished up with 5 salmon with the fish average around 14 pounds. Our next available days are next Saturday and Sunday. To make reservations book online Hogheaven.net or call 415-722-8121
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

Thank you for visiting Nor Cal Fish Reports! Please visit us again, as this site is under development and new features are being added regularly.