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Largemouth bass anglers enjoyed another productive week

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Water levels continued to fall at Lake Success, dropping to 28% of the lake's storage capacity at the time of reporting. Largemouth bass anglers enjoyed another productive week by targeting rocky points and submerged trees with drop-shot rigs, Texas rigs,
(More...) (Friday, July 31, 2026)

Anglers reported improved fishing as the water drawdown slowed

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Lake Kaweah dropped to 20% of its storage capacity, and anglers reported improved fishing as the water drawdown slowed. Although reports remained limited, those who fished the lake found a better bass bite than in previous weeks. Spotted bass and
(More...) (Friday, July 31, 2026)

With flows running low on the Upper Kern River, the best trout fishing has been found in deeper pools and slower-moving eddies

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
With flows running low on the Upper Kern River, the best trout fishing has been found in deeper pools and slower-moving eddies. Salmon eggs, trout worms, and Panther Martins are all producing fish, while fly anglers are finding success throughout
(More...) (Friday, July 31, 2026)

Friday Am Update

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good Morning Anglers and Happy Friday Yesterdays catches were- Fish Counts - 07-30-2026 Oakland Anglers II • 1/2 Day AM • 15 • 40 Rockfish, 1 Lingcod, 1 Halibut Dock Totals 1 Boat • 1 Trip • 15 Anglers • 40 Rockfish, 1 Lingcod, 1
(More...) (Friday, July 31, 2026)

Lots of room for a half day fishing trip on Sunday

by AARON ANFINSON / Bass Tub Sportfishing
Good afternoon everyone, we are taking a few days off this week, but we have lots of room for a half day fishing trip on Sunday will be either targeting striped bass or maybe sharks depending on our bait situation
(More...) (Thursday, July 30, 2026)

Back out on the water today on the southern rockfish grounds

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We were back out on the water today on the southern rockfish grounds and found full limits of rockfish, a few lings and bass. We have some spots available for tomorrow’s trip. Final count 170 rockfish (17 limits) 3 ling cod to 8
(More...) (Thursday, July 30, 2026)

Making it happen for some young anglers !!

by JARED DAVIS / Salty Lady
Yet another successful “charter boat day” with Korty's Fish Camp. For the kids’ trips our options have been limited by sea conditions and unavailability of live bait, but we’re making the best of what we have to work with - and
(More...) (Thursday, July 30, 2026)

LIMITS OF ROCKFISH!!!

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
7/30/26. LIMITS!! Today we had a 1/2 day trip and finished up with 17 LIMITS(170) of assorted rockfish!!! We need a few more to make tomorrow’s 1/2 day rockfish trip a go. We also have lots of room MONDAY through
(More...) (Thursday, July 30, 2026)

Just received word from CA DFW that Baum Lake has been drained / drawn down

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Report: We just received word from CA DFW that Baum Lake has been drained / drawn down. We do not know why or for how long. We will update you with further details when we have them. Hot Flies: Dry Flies: • Adams
(More...) (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)

Shasta Lake Brown and Rainbow Trout action

by SCOTT CALDWELL / SC Guide Service
Shasta Lake once again has spoiled another set of first time fishers. It was a great Dad Daughter adventure catching Browns and Rainbows in the 3 to 5 pound class. Ken took big fish honors with a fat drag ripping
(More...) (Wednesday, July 29, 2026)

The early morning will yield a mayfly hatch which you can get fish on small emergers and cripple patterns

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Fair to Good Report: The early morning will yield a mayfly hatch which you can get fish on small emergers and cripple patterns. And slow-stripped, small, sparse mayfly nymphs like a Pheasant in #16 - 20 can be effective otherwise
(More...) (Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

The flows on the low end above Lake Shasta are just above 250 CFS

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Fair to Good Report: The flows on the low end above Lake Shasta are just above 250 CFS, the water temps nearing 70 F in the afternoons, so we can't recommend fishing below Simms until things begin to cool off
(More...) (Tuesday, July 28, 2026)

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