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Live bait bass and rockfish

by CHRIS SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
We had a great day today aboard the Pacific Dream. Our 14 man charter landed limits of striped bass, including four crew fish, 2/3 limits of quality rockfish, and 10 nice Lingcod  For more information or reservations, please give us a
(More...) (Thursday, September 18, 2025)

Full speed on the rockfish and lingcod again today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
  California Dawn Sportfishing Favorites  · tpnoodrseS9hmu5lc45l98m536m82ihc3hfu5clg446g108f1uft50423igc  ·   Full speed on the rockfish and lingcod again today. We got on a red honey hole as well. Lots of area out here that has not been touched for many years.. Final count CD 2 290 rockfish (29
(More...) (Thursday, September 18, 2025)

Fat Shasta Lake Rainbow Trout are on the Menu

by SCOTT CALDWELL / SC Guide Service
The September feasting continues. Shasta is pumping out limits of fat, hard fighting, great eating Rainbow Trout.  The past few days (and all summer) have provided steady trolling action for Rainbow Trout in the 2 to 5 pound class. The closer these
(More...) (Thursday, September 18, 2025)

September 18 Shop Update

by SHERRY INGLES / Queen of Hearts Sportfishing
ROCKFISH:   All depth rockfishing now allowed off our coastline! The state and federal fishery management groups have both approved changes to the rockfishing off our coastline effective September 18, 2025 to no depth restrictions through the end of the year!  That
(More...) (Thursday, September 18, 2025)

Limits of bass and 8 halibut for 11 anglers

by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
We had a fun day in the bay, great fall striped bass fishing and decent halibut action today. Total for 11 anglers we landed 22 striped bass and 8 halibut. We have our October fleet week fishing/ air show trips
(More...) (Wednesday, September 17, 2025)

Another day, Another Donner

by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
Another day, Another Donner. Slower Mac bite today, but caught kokanee to keep the action going. Scotty Fishing Products Daiwa Corporation - USA Pro-Cure Bait Scents Yakima Bait Company Donner Lake Truckee, California Paulina Peak Tackle
(More...) (Wednesday, September 17, 2025)

Fishing was solid again!

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We had both boats out at the islands today. Fishing was solid again! Final count California Dawn 2 30 limits of lingcod (60) to 26 pound 30 limits of rockfish (300) 250 sand dabs California Dawn 1 14 limits of rockfish (140) 22 ling cod to 20 pounds 150
(More...) (Wednesday, September 17, 2025)

12 lb. Cutthroat on June Lake

by JEREMY ROSS / Ernie's Tackle
Coach with a monster 12lb Cutty. 32” long. On the 2.5 “ Orange Mook. Trolling June lake #mook
(More...) (Wednesday, September 17, 2025)

Fishing is Hot on Putah Creek

by KING'S SPORT AND TACKLE
Fishing is on fire at Putah Cr right now!!
(More...) (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 9/16/2025 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers, we had 2 boats out today. Sea Wolf went out for rockfish/lingcod and Scallwag for tuna. Scallywag is still out, we will report once they are back! Sea Wolf • Full Day • 23 Anglers • 230 Rockfish, 46
(More...) (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)

Bass galore!!!

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
9/16/25. LIMITS OF BASS AGAIN!!! Today we had a private 1/2 day charter that wanted striped bass and they got what they wanted and some!! We finished up with 9 LIMITS(18) of bass then continued to do catch and release
(More...) (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)

12-lb Catfish at Pardee Lake

by PARDEE RESERVOIR STAFF
Epic Catch Alert! John B landed this massive 12-lb catfish at Pardee Lake this morning, an unforgettable moment for any angler! Pardee Lake is the place for serious fishing and brag-worthy catches. Who’s ready to reel in the next legend? Pardee Lake Recreation
(More...) (Tuesday, September 16, 2025)

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