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Welcome to Northern California's best source for regional sportfishing information, including the latest fishing conditions, charter boat information, and the regions best sources for bait, tackle, and all your fishing needs.

Lake Shasta Fishing Report

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Fair to Good Report: Fishing is ok, not super good. In a couple of weeks the longer days and warming weather will get the fish up into the shallower coves looking to spawn and it will be totally game on -
(More...) (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)

Baum Lake Fishing Report

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Good Report: A lot of smaller trout have been stocked at the lake, mostly 8 - 12" fish and they are all super happy to eat your fly. Good flies will depend upon what fish you are targeting, the stockers will
(More...) (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)

Upper Sacramento River Fishing Report

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Poor Report: Flows at the lake continue to be high with over 2,000 CFS showing on the Delta gage. The upper river will be lower and colder, so probably easier wading. Bring the usual patterns for the Upper, Rubberlegs, Zebra Midges,
(More...) (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)

Trinity River Fishing Report

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Good Report: The river is in good shape with excellent clarity. Lewiston is releasing 300 CFS, it is above 500 CFS at Steel Bridge and around 1,500 CFS above the North Fork confluence. Fishing has been consistent, not a ton of
(More...) (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)

Pit River Fishing Report

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Poor Report: The river below Lake Britton is still high and probably off color. We'd suggest you fish elsewhere while we wait for the flows to subside. Hat Creek could be a very good option for the time being. This is a
(More...) (Wednesday, March 4, 2026)

Truckee River Fishing Report

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Winter feels over, at least for the time being on the Truckee River. Damn near hit 60 already in Truckee.  Unfortunately all the snow we got last week is gone. The rain took it away. The Truckee River is, "up," as
(More...) (Sunday, March 1, 2026)

Fish Emeryville Update

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers, We are fired up and getting ready for a killer season!! Halibut and Striped bass is on! We have availability this weekend: Saturday: Scallywag has 2 spots left for Full Day Halibut/Striped Bass Sunday: Scallywag has 4 spots left for Full Day Halibut/Striped
(More...) (Sunday, March 1, 2026)

2/21 Fishing Report

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Sturgeon fishing is solid and even improving with increasing water temperatures. On 2/21 our charter of three anglers caught and released several beautiful sturgeon with multiple fish in the 6'-7' class! Check out our upcoming trips!
(More...) (Sunday, February 22, 2026)

The fish will continue to hold in slow, deep runs

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
            The fishing on the Truckee slowed down quite a bit this week when compared to the previous month of dry, warm days. When looking at the conditions, the flows have yet to change much and water temps have dropped but
(More...) (Friday, February 20, 2026)

Los Vaqueros Outing

by PAUL CLOUSE AND AL HURWITZ
I had lowered my expectations coming out the morning after two days of stormy weather, high winds, and heavy rain.  Boy was I surprised!  The weather was picture perfect and the Lassen Rainbow Trout were biting like “nobodies business!”   I
(More...) (Friday, February 20, 2026)

Checking in with Ken Oda for tips on fly-fishing the surf

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
Many anglers believe that using a flyrod offers a practical advantage while fishing trout streams and lakes. It's true that trout will often take a fly while the lure slingers and bait soakers can't even buy a bite. There are
(More...) (Friday, February 20, 2026)

The lake climbed to 34 percent of capacity and fishing remained fair

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake climbed to 34 percent of capacity and fishing remained fair. Largemouth bass offered the best action, with anglers targeting larger females using jigs paired with craw trailers and deep-diving crankbaits. A slow-worked Ned rig also produced bites. Crappie
(More...) (Friday, February 20, 2026)

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