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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)

Fish Score for 3/27/24

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Scallywag • 1/2 Day AM • 2 anglers • 4 Striped Bass
(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)

Good Fishing off Sandy Point today

by SAN PABLO RESERVOIR
Raul and his friend caught 7 at Sandy Point.
(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)

15.7 lb. Cutbow

by LAKE AMADOR STAFF / Lake Amador Resort
Brian lopez from Pine Grove caught this MONSTER 15.7lb Cutbow but didn’t disclose the area or bait he used. From what I hear this fish caught him back and buried the hook quite deep into his finger when he went
(More...) (Monday, March 25, 2024)

First Trip of 2024 on the Bass-Tub

by AARON ANFINSON / Bass Tub Sportfishing
The Bass-Tub embarked on a striped bass and halibut fishing trip this weekend. They finished up with a total catch of 20 bass and 5 halibut for the 13 anglers on board. For those interested in joining the bay action,
(More...) (Monday, March 25, 2024)

Spring Bite is here!

by JEFFREY SOOHOO / SooHoo Sportfishing
Apologies on the lack of reports, life changes has been keeping me busy! Well, the Spring bite has definitely taken off as we ran our first trip of the Spring this past weekend. We trolled as the wind was up,
(More...) (Monday, March 25, 2024)

Sacramento River Trout/Steelhead fishing!!

by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
The Sacramento River is fishing really well side drifting small egg clusters in the deep holes, this fishery is going to be a great choice come spring. Late April through June is the best time to book your trip, May
(More...) (Monday, March 25, 2024)

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