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Fishing was tough most of the day but the gang hung in there

by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
Today was an interesting weather day with winds and torrential rain and the fishing was tough most of the day but the gang hung in there. We ended the day with 194 rockfish, 2 cabezon and 25 lingcod for our
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Fish Scores for 5/4/2024 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
C Gull II • 1/2 Day AM • 9 anglers • 10 Halibut, 4 Striped Bass New Huck Finn • Full Day • 16 anglers • 10 Halibut, 7 Striped Bass Oakland Anglers II • Full Day • 17 anglers • 20
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4.11 lb. Rainbow

by LOPEZ LAKE MARINA / Lopez Lake
Darren from Paso Robles caught a 4.11oz Trout today using a wedding ring spinner
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We braved monsoon like conditions on the water today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We braved monsoon like conditions on the water today and found some really decent fishing when the weather finally calmed down. From over a fish per rod to near limits of halibut. Tomorrow’s weather looks great! If would would like
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Managed a great day in horrible weather!!

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
5/4/24. Today we had one of our regular charters out. We battled the rain & wind but found some biting fish. We finished the day with 28 halibut & 9 delicious bass for 19 anglers!!! We still have a couple
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8 lb. Brown C&R

by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF
Keith Cleary from Twin Lakes with a 8lb brown, caught and released using a KC custom painted Lure.
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Salty Lady SUPERCOMBO Potluck trip !!

by JARED DAVIS / Salty Lady
Well, it’s not Salmon, but this “Potluck” thing ain’t all bad !! This one turned into the “Salty Lady Super Combo” potluck… 😂🤣 Limits of local Rockfish (plus a few for the crew)… Limits of Halibut (plus a couple for the
(More...) (Friday, May 3, 2024)

The snow is melting quickly!

by LAKE MARY MARINA
The snow is melting quickly! The road isn't open yet, but our online booking is! Visit us at www.lakemarymarina.com for reservations. What are you looking forward to the most this season? As a heads up, we're working on getting our phone lines up. If you need
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Excellent fishing in the Bay

by ALLEN CHIN / Tigerfish Sportfishing
Good Afternoon TigerFishermen, Excellent fishing in the Bay for 26 halibut up to 15 pounds for our 15 anglers. Saturday’s trip is canceled. I guess there’s rain in the Saturday forecast so no one wants to come fishing. Plenty of space
(More...) (Friday, May 3, 2024)

Charters make most of last dash past the 300-foot line

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
This week featured lots of wind, which always makes fishing difficult if not impossible. Most mornings, the gusty air was light enough to allow boats to shoot out beyond the 300-foot line to fish for the deepwater rockfish. When they
(More...) (Friday, May 3, 2024)

Eureka boats get back on the halibut

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The much-anticipated rockfish and Pacific halibut opener was slated for Wednesday, but Mother Nature wasn’t having it. Ocean conditions out of Eureka weren’t very good, with strong winds keeping the Eureka fleet tied to the dock. That’s the bad news.
(More...) (Friday, May 3, 2024)

Razor Clam Fishery Closes in Humboldt County Due to Public Health Hazard

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham has closed the recreational razor clam fishery in Humboldt Countyfollowing a recommendation from state health agencies determining that consumption of razor clams in the area poses a significant threat for domoic
(More...) (Thursday, May 2, 2024)

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