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11.8 lb. Rainbow at Los Vaqueros

by PAUL CLOUSE AND AL HURWITZ
On February 10, 2025 I trolled Los Vaqueros Reservoir targeting Lassen Trout.  The weather was perfect for fishing  with sunny skies, cool temperatures, and a light breeze.  The water surface temperature ranged from 53’ to 53.5’.   After an hour of
(More...) (Tuesday, February 11, 2025)

Pardee Lake is OPENING this week on February 14th!

by PARDEE RESERVOIR STAFF
Pardee Lake is OPENING this week on February 14th! We are planting Rainbows and Lightnings this week!! Reminder, gate hours are: Sunday – Thursday: 7:00 am to 3:30 pm Friday – Saturday: 5:00 am to 8:00 pm Special Deal: Rental boats are 20% off for
(More...) (Monday, February 10, 2025)

The Black Pearl has a perfect trip for kids

by BLACK PEARL SPORTFISHING
!!Attention!! The Black Pearl has a perfect trip for kids. One child goes free with 1 Paid Adult. Next Saturday, February 15th. Target is halibut drifts & Sandabs & Black Cod Make your reservations online or call (805) 400-7340 Www.blackpearlsportfishing.net
(More...) (Saturday, February 8, 2025)

9lb.11oz. Largemouth Bass

by LOPEZ LAKE MARINA / Lopez Lake
    Saturday started out great for these boys today     9lb.11oz. Largemouth Bass caught using 2lb. Test and chartreuse bait     Nice catch Junior, Carter, and Leo.     Fish was released back into the lake
(More...) (Saturday, February 8, 2025)

NTAC San Pablo

by SAN PABLO RESERVOIR STAFF / East Bay Municipal District
We would like to Thank all our ride or die NTAC participants. This year was the most challenging. We literally had nothing to offer and you still came out to support us! THANK YOU!
(More...) (Saturday, February 8, 2025)

Gold Beach king salmon

by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
gold beach Oregon king salmon fishing is the ultimate destination for king salmon fishing, with California not having a salmon season on the Sacramento River once again this year. And likely most of California will not have a season or maybe
(More...) (Saturday, February 8, 2025)

Sacramento River wild Rainbow’s

by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
I got a trip in before the flows go to 60,000 cfs today I fished it at 30,000 cfs plenty of good water at 30,000 cfs. The fishing is incredible also. But with the water going to 60,000 we will
(More...) (Saturday, February 8, 2025)

A series of storms have increased flows and decreased clarity on the Truckee River

by RENO FLY SHOP
A series of storms have increased flows (link here) and decreased clarity on the Truckee River this past week. While flows haven’t been limiting the clarity have slowed down bugs and fish feedback. The flows have already dropped back to
(More...) (Friday, February 7, 2025)

Lots of Angling Pressure on the Little Truckee

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
While this last bit of weather primarily dropped rain, we did see a bit of snow overnight and again this morning. Access out here may remain open for now, but we would drive back here with extreme caution as heavy
(More...) (Friday, February 7, 2025)

The lake is a good option if you are in the area

by THE FLY SHOP
We haven't had any recent reports from Lewiston, and looking at the outflow numbers from the Trinity Lake Dam they are jacking the flows daily from 0 - 2,500 or 3,000 CFS. When the flows are up a good place
(More...) (Friday, February 7, 2025)

The Smith continues to be the lone fishable river on the North Coast

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The Smith continues to be the lone fishable river on the North Coast. While the rest of the coastal rivers headed towards flood stage, the Smith was holding steady, or even dropping. You can chalk that up to the cold
(More...) (Thursday, February 6, 2025)

The Van Duzen peaked at nearly 21,000 cfs Monday evening and is back on the drop

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The Van Duzen peaked at nearly 21,000 cfs Monday evening and is back on the drop. Flows are predicted to drop through mid-next week and will be under 1,000 cfs when the next round of rain is predicted to hit.
(More...) (Thursday, February 6, 2025)

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