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What to expect for opening weekend

by CROWLEY LAKE FISH CAMP
Sunrise stocking! Here’s what to expect for opening weekend- Thursday we will open our gates at 8am for Beaver Cove campers, and boats. We will only be selling a limited amount of storage passes for boats & trailers on Thursday as we expect
(More...) (Tuesday, April 23, 2024)

Was a windy Monday

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
Was a windy Monday. We still managed to pull out some great fish. 19 halibut to 15 pounds 8 striped bass to 10 pounds for 15 I’m taking tomorrow off but we will be back out on Wednesday. Plenty of room For reservations (510)4175557 or
(More...) (Monday, April 22, 2024)

Didn’t hear any news from the West this week

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
Didn’t hear any news from the West this week, the water is still pretty cold but you should be able to scrounge a fish or two up there with some attractor nymphs, small streamers or maybe a Panther Martin or
(More...) (Monday, April 22, 2024)

We had several good reports from the pond this week

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
We had several good reports from the pond this week with most anglers reporting 6 to 10 hook-ups for a half day session, not that all of those fish were landed but the bite is pretty good. Heavier tippets are
(More...) (Monday, April 22, 2024)

Updated Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations Booklet Now Available​

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has updated its 2024 California Ocean Sport Fishing Regulations booklet (PDF), and encourages anglers, divers, and hoopnetters coastwide to download and review the latest version. The updated booklet is now available on the CDFW Fishing Regulations web
(More...) (Monday, April 22, 2024)

Lake Almanor Fishing Report

by BIG DADDY / Big Daddy's Guide Service
Fun week of spring weather and good fishing. It's always nice to have options and right now there are several bites going on out on Almanor that put a bend in the rod and a smile on the face. We
(More...) (Monday, April 22, 2024)

Pine Flat Lake Report

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Cope’s Tackle & Rod Shop employee Fernando had a blast at Pine Flat! His Hobie Pro Angler 360 found him some fish on a weighted wacky rig all around the lake. Great job Fernando!! Keep up the great work
(More...) (Monday, April 22, 2024)

NEW SITES ADDED TO CONCESSIONAIRE PERMIT

by U.S. FOREST SERVICE - INYO NATIONAL FOREST
NEW SITES ADDED TO CONCESSIONAIRE PERMIT, INCLUDING JUNE LAKE BEACH https://www.fs.usda.gov/detail/inyo/news-events/... April 19, 2024 Seven recreation sites on Inyo National Forest (Forest) will now be run by concessionaire under Vista Recreation’s permit, starting April 26, 2024. One site, June Lake Beach, will have
(More...) (Monday, April 22, 2024)

Sacramento River striped bass fishing!!

by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
The Sacramento River in Colusa has been unbelievable!!  The river is stacked with striped bass, with the high water I don't see it slowing down any time soon, now is the time tho if you haven't got on the river to
(More...) (Monday, April 22, 2024)

BFEF Stocking Alert!

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
*APRIL 21, 2024* STOCKING ALERT Just in time for opening weekend (April 27th) BFEF along with a group of great volunteers stocked hundreds of pounds of BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout @ Upper Twin Lake/Mono Village, Robinson Creek and Bridgeport Reservoir! These beautiful fish
(More...) (Sunday, April 21, 2024)

Nice Brown C & R on Donner

by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
            No big Lakers today, but got a nice brown (released) and an eater Mac.   Yakima Bait Company Scotty Fishing Products Daiwa Corporation - USA Pro-Cure Bait Scents
(More...) (Sunday, April 21, 2024)

The halibut fishing has been good to excellent the last few days

by ALLEN CHIN / Tigerfish Sportfishing
Happy Sunday TigerFishermen, The halibut fishing has been good to excellent the last few days with anglers seeing a fish per rod to limits. We’ve been enjoying the nice apring weather in the Bay. Trolling will continue until we hear word
(More...) (Sunday, April 21, 2024)

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