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Good action on striped bass today
by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
Good action on striped bass today. We fished up with 36 striped bass adding 2 halibut to today catch. For reservations (510)4175557 Or reserve online
(More...) (Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

What another great day aboard the Sea Wolf
by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
What another great day aboard the Sea Wolf. Our 22 anglers had to wait for the witching hour for the lingcod to bite but after that it was on. Nice limits of Yellowtail, Vermillion, and speckled rockfish, and few other
(More...) (Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

Lake Siskiyou spoils again
by SCOTT CALDWELL / SC Guide Service
Grandpa Tom wanted his grandsons to have some good fishing action. Today, Lake Siskiyou  spoiled those boys with some great action, landing 20 plus fish. We had a good mix of Browns and Rainbows in the 1 to 3 pound class.
(More...) (Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

scores for 4/7/2026
by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good Evening Anglers!!!! Scores for today 4/7/2026: Lady K • 1/2 Day AM • 9 Anglers • 6 Striped Bass • 5 Halibut New Huck Finn • Full Day • 10 Anglers • 20 Striped Bass • 4 Halibut Sea Wolf • Full
(More...) (Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

Limits of striped bass!
by CHRIS SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
🎣 Today aboard the Pacific Dream we had 10 anglers on board and LOTS of action! 🔥 We ended the day with 10 limits of striped bass, plus a few for the crew—for a total of 23 striped bass and one
(More...) (Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

Monday report

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
4/6/26. Today we finished up with over a fish a rod catching 14 striped bass & 5 halibut for 15 anglers!!! We have lots of room TOMORROW, THURSDAY & SATURDAY for a 1/2 day trip, FRIDAY & SUNDAY for a
(More...) (Monday, April 6, 2026)

Shasta Lake Trout Action

by SCOTT CALDWELL / SC Guide Service
Shasta Lake brown and rainbow trout fishing has been up and down so far this spring. I have been all over the lake the past few weeks and the trout bite has been the same, no spot has been hotter than another. I
(More...) (Monday, April 6, 2026)

🐇 Happy Easter 🐰
by WALLACE KLUGHERS
Beautiful day on the ocean with great fishing . We got limits of rockfish and 13 ling cod for our group of 14 .We even had two people pull up double lings at one time .
(More...) (Sunday, April 5, 2026)

Mono County Implements Mandatory Boat Inspections to Prevent Golden Mussel Spread
by CHAD WOODS / Sportfishingreport.com
MONO COUNTY, Calif. — Beginning April 9, 2026, Mono County will require mandatory inspections for all trailered watercraft prior to launching in local lakes and reservoirs. The new ordinance is designed to prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels, a rapidly emerging
(More...) (Saturday, April 4, 2026)

Great start

by WILLIAM SMITH / Riptide Sportfishing
My what a beautiful day to be on the water! flat calm, warm and great fishing! come and join us for the day!
(More...) (Saturday, April 4, 2026)

Nearly three inches of rain fell within the Smith watershed Wednesday
by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
Nearly three inches of rain fell within the Smith watershed Wednesday. The river went from just under 6 feet at Jed Smith to 9.4 feet. Not much in the way of fishing reports as most anglers have called it a
(More...) (Thursday, April 2, 2026)

The main stem Eel is rising slightly following Tuesday’s rain event
by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The main stem Eel is rising slightly following Tuesday’s rain event. As of Thursday, flows were 2,200 cfs at Scotia. It’s predicted to reach just above 2,400 cfs, but could fall short. The small increase in flows should do wonders,
(More...) (Thursday, April 2, 2026)

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