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Lots of action on the coast today
by JAY YOKOMIZO / New Huck Finn Sportfishing
We first the Coast today had lots of action with limits of rockfish and 14 Lingcod cod for 10 anglers we will be back out tomorrow. Weather is looking good so we will be heading to the islands last I
(More...) (Saturday, May 2, 2026)

3lb 10oz BFEF TTT while fishing the East Walker River Inlet
by BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR STAFF
BFEF welcomes Tyler Rockwood of Galt, Ca to the BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout Club. Today, he bagged this beautiful 3lb 10oz BFEF TTT while fishing the East Walker River inlet to Bridgeport Reservoir. He got it verified at Ken's and collected
(More...) (Saturday, May 2, 2026)

Way better weather then expected!
by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
Way better weather then expected! With that came another good day of fishing aboard the Sea Wolf. Our 20 anglers caught limits of rockfish and 36 lingcod to end the day. Weather is looking good coming up to check out
(More...) (Saturday, May 2, 2026)

Huge day on the water!
by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
  Huge day on the water! The bass fishing was lights out as we took limits for everyone on board. Then we got into a red hot halibut bite with lots of the larger ones taking the live bait. Trips are
(More...) (Saturday, May 2, 2026)

Live Bait Fishing
by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
We are fishing live bait now. Today we landed 33 striped bass and 13 halibut for 24 anglers. We’ve got a mother’s day special on May 10th and we are offering $50 off for everyone on Memorial Day. Give us
(More...) (Saturday, May 2, 2026)

Live bait Halibut and bass
by CHRIS SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
#We had an amazing time aboard the Pacific Dream today! Our group from Placerville stayed busy all day, finishing just a few shy of limits on striped bass and adding four halibut to cap off a great trip. (45 Striped
(More...) (Saturday, May 2, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 5/2/2026 :
by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers! We have 7 trips to report today: C Gull II • 1/2 Day AM • 7 Anglers • 13 Striped Bass, 3 Halibut Lady K • 1/2 Day AM • 8 Anglers • 11 Striped Bass New Huck Finn • Full Day •
(More...) (Saturday, May 2, 2026)

Salmon fishing

by MATT BLANEY / New Rayann Sportfishing
(More...) (Saturday, May 2, 2026)

Solid half day trip.

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
5/2/26. Today we ran a 1/2 day trip and finished up with 31 striped bass & 1 halibut.  Another solid half day on the bay!! We have lots of room EVERYDAY THIS UPCOMING WEEK. Make your reservation on our website
(More...) (Saturday, May 2, 2026)

9lb 10oz Brown
by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF
Noel Michelin from Gardnerville NV was using a Rapala lure to catch this 9lb 10oz brown trolling along the back side of the lake
(More...) (Friday, May 1, 2026)

Recreational fishing in full swing on Monterey Bay
by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
Every year, we get to open one Sentinel/Herald Fishing Report with the phrase “Recreational fishing on Monterey Bay is now in full swing.” Today is that day for 2026. We’ve had three weeks now of open salmon fishing.  Inconsistent weather hampered many
(More...) (Friday, May 1, 2026)

Los Vaqueros Outing
by PAUL CLOUSE AND AL HURWITZ
The trout bite at Los Vaqueros continues be off the hook with limits being caught by trollers and bait fisherman.  The saturation of Lassen Rainbow Trout is incredible through a season to date plant of 47,ooo pounds with a few
(More...) (Thursday, April 30, 2026)

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