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Guidelines for Monday’s rockfish opener

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
We’re getting closer to rockfish season opening up soon, and have a pretty solid idea of what it’s going to look like once it does. Salmon season is still unannounced officially, though there are indications the California Department of Fish
(More...) (Friday, March 29, 2024)

Lots of striped bass today and a handful of halibut

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We found lots of striped bass today and a handful of halibut. Final count 36 striped bass (14 limits plus crew) 5 halibut For reservations (510)4175557 or reserve online
(More...) (Friday, March 29, 2024)

Fish Score for 3/29/2024 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Playn Hooky • 1/2 Day AM • 5 anglers • 50 Dungeness Crab Scallywag • Full Day • 2 • 2 Striped Bass
(More...) (Friday, March 29, 2024)

Shakedown trip this morning

by RJ WALDRON / Sundance Charters
John and Tom are visiting from Texas and Florida this week for Turkeys, we decided to do a shakedown trip this morning with the crew. 5 limits of stripers…we have lots of room throughout the next month.
(More...) (Friday, March 29, 2024)

Bass fishing is red hot!!!

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
3/29/24. The bass fishing continues to be amazing!! Today’s group battled the rainy weather and got rewarded with 15 limits(30) of bass(crew included) and 3 halibut!!! Tons of action all day long!!! We have lots of room TOMORROW & SUNDAY
(More...) (Friday, March 29, 2024)

3/28/24 San Pablo Outing

by PAUL CLOUSE AND AL HURWITZ
Paul Clouse and Al Hurwitz trolled San Pablo Reservoir on 3/28/24, looking mainly for Rainbow Trout. After extensive and rather exhaustive trolling throughout the lake, we managed to catch three Calaveras Rainbows weighing about one pound each and one nice
(More...) (Friday, March 29, 2024)

Early Season Availability, Expecting Strong Start!

by ANDRE NERSESIAN / Eastern Sierra Sportfishing
Not much longer until those sweet days on Crowley! 4 weeks! Lake is full as can be, thawed (never froze this winter) and fish will be active! Taking bookings for Crowley Lake trips aboard our spacious, comfortable boat from May-October. As
(More...) (Thursday, March 28, 2024)

California Fish and Game Commission Adopts 2024 Groundfish Regulations

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Yesterday, the California Fish and Game Commission (Commission) unanimously approved changes to the 2024 groundfish season opening dates, fishing depths and bag limits. In 2023, most groundfish seasons offshore of California were cut due to exceeding federal catch limits on
(More...) (Thursday, March 28, 2024)

California Offers Abundant Opportunities for 2024 Spring Turkey Season  

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
California’s general spring turkey season opens statewide March 30, and runs through May 5. With growing populations of wild turkeys in many parts of the state, spring turkey season has become one of the more anticipatedopportunities on the hunting calendar.   The California Department
(More...) (Wednesday, March 27, 2024)

Limits of Bass

by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
Limits of Striped bass! 30 for 15 anglers. less halibut today but the striped bass action was exciting on calm sunny waters.   Call (510)993-4414  or book at www.happyhookersportfishing.com.  30 striped bass and 2 halibut for 15 anglers
(More...) (Tuesday, March 26, 2024)

Spring is here, kinda

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Spring is here, kinda. Still snowing though. That’s Spring in the mountains. Few nice days, then some snow, then mainly wind. I can say however, the fishing is good, and my favorite time to fish is Spring on the Truckee River. Welp, we
(More...) (Tuesday, March 26, 2024)

River Health Continued

by E.B. DUGGAN / "D" Fishing Guide
Last week I touched on the health of the North Coast Rivers. I would like to continue on this subject for this week. To begin with I received, by email, a study on Algae, its benefits and how it helps
(More...) (Monday, March 25, 2024)

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