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The lake level fell to 10 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing remained good

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake level fell to 10% of its storage capacity, and fishing remained good. Largemouth bass went for brown, purple, and dark green creature baits, spider jigs, and drop shots in 5 to 25 feet of water. Some of the
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

The lake dropped to 10 percent of its storage capacity, and the bass bite improved significantly

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake dropped to 10% of its storage capacity, and the bass bite improved significantly. Spotted bass fell for small finesse baits fished around rocky points and also took small crankbaits along the dam. Anglers reported a few instances of
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

The Upper Kern flows remain very low just above 200 CFS

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The Upper Kern flows remain very low just above 200 CFS. Trout fishing remains productive throughout the upper stretches, with anglers finding success using small grubs, trout worms, and salmon eggs. Fly anglers are reporting slightly better results with dry-dropper
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Friday Am Update

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Happy Friday anglers, SALMON IS WHAT'S FOR DINNER!!! We have 5 boats out today and will post scores when back. Yesterday we had 2 boats out and here were their scores... Fish Counts - 10-15-2026 Lady K • 1/2 Day AM • 10 • 100
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Cordell Banks!!

by JAY LOPES / Right Hook Sportfishing
    MAKO my day!!!     What started out as a tuna trip turned into dropping in at CORDELL BANKS and absolutely loading up on GIANT rockfish and lingcod!!     Our short stay in Bodgea bay has come to end and we will be back November
(More...) (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

*Bridgeport Reservoir*

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
  BFEF welcomes back Terry O. from Lake Hughes, Ca to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. Today, Terry caught this fintastic 3lb 13oz BFEF TTT while fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir. He got it verified at Ken's and received both his
(More...) (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Beautiful day and limits of salmon

by WILLIAM SMITH / Riptide Sportfishing
A really a beautiful day on the water with a goid salmon bite! We ended up with 13 fish for customers and 3 crew fish.  We have openings next Thursday and sunday.  www.riptide.net 6504557191
(More...) (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Salmon up to 22 pounds

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We finished up with 11 salmon to 22 pounds for our group today. We have lots of room this upcoming week. For reservations (510)4175557 or reserve online
(More...) (Wednesday, October 14, 2026)

*Robinson Creek*

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
BFEF welcomes Spencer C. from Torrance to the One & Only BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. Today, Spencer bagged this fintastic 3lb 4oz BFEF TTT while fishing Robinson Creek. He got it verified at Ken's Sporting Goods and collected both his bragging
(More...) (Tuesday, October 13, 2026)

Big swell no breeze wasnt sure anything would bite today

by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
Big swell no breeze wasnt sure anything would bite today. But the opposite was true. We finished up with 18 limits of rockfish and lingcod. We have the next 3 days off for some gear work. Check us out at
(More...) (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Great late season bite.

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
10/12/26. Today was another great late season bite. We finished up with 19 salmon  to 29lbs along with many missed opportunities for our 17 anglers!!! We have lots of room FRIDAY, SUNDAY & EVERYDAY NEXT WEEK. Sunday 10/25 will be
(More...) (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Virginia Lakes Resort Fish Report

by CAROLYN WEBB / Virginia Lakes Resort
ASPEN REPORT - OCTOBER 10th Aspens were gold around the resort and the leaves have been falling off for a couple weeks. The trees along on the road have very little leaves but about 3 to 4 miles down the road
(More...) (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

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