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Early Limits Fishing

by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
Our charter slayed the halibut today. 38 halibut(19 Limits ) before 12:00 with a couple striped bass mixed in. Lots of shakers in the mix. We released over 50 shorts today.  Lots of action with a few big fish mixed
(More...) (Friday, May 17, 2024)

Early Limits!

by CHRIS SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
The Slaughter Continues aboard the Pacific Dream! 21 early limits of nice size halibut, one dinner fish for the crew and 3 striped bass for our 21 happy clients onboard!   Our other boat the Happy Hookerreported in with early limits
(More...) (Friday, May 17, 2024)

Fishing has been excellent

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake level fell to 82 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing has been excellent. Spotted bass remained the best bet with anglers scoring good numbers of the hard fighting bass. Topwater was the most fun way to get
(More...) (Friday, May 17, 2024)

Success rose to 78 percent of its storage capacity

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Success rose to 78 percent of its storage capacity, and bass fishing remained good for anglers throwing finesse baits, Senkos, and jigs. Shaky heads, Ned rigs, and small swimbaits all took largemouth with dark green, brown, and purple fooling plenty
(More...) (Friday, May 17, 2024)

Water levels beginning to stabilize the bite at Kaweah

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
With water levels beginning to stabilize the bite at Kaweah could kick off soon. Last week anglers used finesse baits for decent action. Drop shot, shaky heads, and spider jigs took fish in the 5 to 25 foot zone with
(More...) (Friday, May 17, 2024)

rn, the DFWL stocked all three sections for the second week in a row. Anglers have been scoring trout throughout the 20-mile stretch

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
In the Upper Kern, the DFWL stocked all three sections for the second week in a row. Anglers have been scoring trout throughout the 20-mile stretch with split-shotted salmon eggs, orange trout jigs, and spinners. The Upper Kern River was
(More...) (Friday, May 17, 2024)

Sea Wolf Checks In

by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
Today the Sea Wolf’s 13 anglers caught 130 rockfish and 8 lingcod. We still have space available tomorrow and weather looks good so book your spot at seawolfsportfishing.com.
(More...) (Thursday, May 16, 2024)

Lewiston Lake Rainbows

by PINE COVE MARINA STAFF
On the powerbait down in the flats. We are open Wed-Sunday. Boats ready to go. Call 530-778-3878
(More...) (Thursday, May 16, 2024)

Fish Scores for 5/16/2024 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
• New Huck Finn • Full Day • 11 anglers • 22 Halibut, 1 Striped Bass • Oakland Anglers II • 1/2 Day AM • 10 anglers • 10 Halibut • Sea Wolf • Full Day • 13 anglers • 130 Rockfish,
(More...) (Thursday, May 16, 2024)

Putting some nice browns in the boat

by DAN LENGNING / Dans Guide Service
Big thanks to Earl from Oceanside and Jim all the way from Massachusetts for using my guide service and putting some nice browns in the boat using Rapalas and releasing them back for another day.
(More...) (Thursday, May 16, 2024)

7.5 lb. Rainbow

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
James Pellirino of Somis, CA with a 7.5lb rainbow from Bridgeport Reservoir on a Rapala #kenssportinggoods #bragginbox
(More...) (Thursday, May 16, 2024)

Slow Start for Pacific Halibut Anglers

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
Ocean conditions, lack of effort, or lack of fish, whatever the reason may be, it’s contributing to a much slower start to the Pacific halibut season than in years past. If I had to guess, I’d say it’s a combination
(More...) (Thursday, May 16, 2024)

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