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Blustery conditions in the bay today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
              We had some blustery conditions in the bay today. We had winds until to 30mph. Despite the winds the bass were cooperative. We also got a handful of halibut.   We have room this upcoming week with some of the best tides
(More...) (Saturday, May 17, 2025)

July king salmon coming up!!

by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
    Ready to Battle a Rogue River King?   If chasing big salmon gets your blood pumping, it’s time to book your trip on the legendary Rogue River — and there’s no better way to do it than with a top-tier guide who
(More...) (Saturday, May 17, 2025)

Bass action

by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
It was windy today. Is blew 35 to 40 knots for a few hours. Even with tough conditions we landed 20 striped bass and 2 halibut for 15 people. Everyone went home with some fish and had a good time.
(More...) (Saturday, May 17, 2025)

Saturday's Update

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Dock Totals: 6 Boats • 6 Trips • 78 Anglers • 190 Rockfish, 84 Striped Bass, 20 Lingcod, 11 Halibut C Gull II - 1/2 Day AM - 10 Anglers - 17 Striped Bass - 4 Halibut  Diamond - 1/2 Day AM - 5 Anglers - 10 Striped Bass -
(More...) (Saturday, May 17, 2025)

Outstanding half day trip!!!

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
5/17/25. Today was an outstanding 1/2 day on the bay!!! We had windy conditions all day but that did t stop the gang we had today!! We finished up just shy of the limit catching 29 striped bass & 4 chunky
(More...) (Saturday, May 17, 2025)

Sacramento River wild rainbows!!

by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
Another incredible day on the Sac River! Nothing beats a day on the water when the fish are biting and the weather’s perfect. We had an absolute blast today landing some beautiful trout— big, healthy fish and even bigger smiles
(More...) (Saturday, May 17, 2025)

Great catch on Lower Twin

by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF
Noah from Merced with a great catch!
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

This Sundays Halfday is a go!

by AARON ANFINSON / Bass Tub Sportfishing
This Sundays Halfday is a go! Bring the family out and your friends! Bass fishing has been excellent and some halibut showing up here and there!
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

The lake is melting quickly, and we're excited to open soon

by LAKE MARY MARINA
We hope you enjoy these photos from yesterday! The lake is melting quickly, and we're excited to open soon.   The road is still locked, but we'll update you all soon as we know more. We hope to be open in early
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

The Truckee River flow has dropped to below 700 cfs at the Reno gauge

by RENO FLY SHOP
The Truckee River flow has dropped to below 700 cfs at the Reno gauge. This is a great flow to target fish from downtown up to the California state line. Earlier in the week, flows were up around 1,150 cfs
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

Pacific Halibut Season Off to Sluggish Start

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
Lack of effort, ocean conditions, or lack of fish, whatever the reason may be, it’s contributing to another slow start to the Pacific halibut season, eerie similar to last year. If I had to guess, I’d say it’s a combination
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

Warmer water providing opportunity for some unusual catches

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
Ocean water temperature is averaging between three and four degrees warmer than usual, all around the Monterey Bay. This is great news for anglers as summertime conditions typically foster the maximum opportunity for fishing a wide variety of ‘normal’ species
(More...) (Friday, May 16, 2025)

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