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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)

Cal Dawn 2 Sunday Report
by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We finished up the day with over a fish per rod. We had a couple of hungry sea lions that took over half of our halibut from us today unfortunately.   Final count 18 striped bass 3 halibut for 16 We have lots of room
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 4/19/2026 :
by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers! We had 5 boats out today, here's how they did: Sea Wolf • Full Day • 20 Anglers • 200 Rockfish, 150 Sanddab, 40 Lingcod, 2 Bonito  Here We Go • Full Day • 6 Anglers • 1 King Salmon  Pacific Pearl •
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

Fishing away from the fleet paid off!!
by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
4/19/26. LIMITS OF BASS!!! After a tough half day yesterday only bringing in a couple fish we fished a new spot away from the fleet and it paid off!!! We finished up the day with 10 LIMITS(20) of striped bass
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

Epic spring time Rockfishing

by WALLACE KLUGHERS
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

We fished the islands yesterday with a light mixed seas and little wind
by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
We fished the islands yesterday with a light mixed seas and little wind. To start off the sanddab fishing was excellent and got done quickly. Our first stop on the rockfish was wide open for limits of reds and yellowtail
(More...) (Sunday, April 19, 2026)

Mixed halibut and bass action
by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
Saturdays trip started off slow but by mid morning we had consistent halibut action with the shakers and 8 keepers. We marked lots of striped bass in the afternoon and finished up with 15 of them trolling. There’s lots of
(More...) (Saturday, April 18, 2026)

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