A belated “Happy Father’s Day.” I hope all you fathers had a great Father’s Day. Trinity Lake is finally getting more water! I looks like the lake has come up 29 feet since early June. That really makes a great difference for the recreational part of the lake. It really helps the cold -water pool in that the lake has gained...
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Gale-force north winds in June are historically common along the North Coast. And this year is certainly no exception. Following four fishable days last week, the north winds have returned in force and look to stick around through the weekend. The good news is when the boats can slip out during these short windows, they are finding some really good...
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Sorry for my absence. After my surgery, my computer also experienced issues and had to be repaired. Dealing with computer problems can be challenging, especially when you rely on them. Now, let's catch up on the current status of the rivers and fishing. The Trinity River, particularly in the Willow Creek area, has been running high and muddy. Recent thunderstorms likely...
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Sorry to have been gone so long. I had surgery and was unable to use the computer. I appreciate that all of my readers missed the fishing report so I will try to catch up now.   First off, I am sure that all of you have been reading about the water releases and the down flow of the water to the...
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Helloooooo from the high country!!!!   After weeks of little progress and little to no new information worth reporting, we’re FINALLY making some headway on getting this 2023 season on the fast track to Trouttown!!!   Here is a quick rundown of how things look today…mostly from a conditions standpoint since we’ve been too busy trying to get open to have spent much time...
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With no salmon season, Pacific halibut continues to be the focal point out of Eureka, Trinidad and Crescent City after another week of sizzling action. Eureka charter and sport boats fishing a few miles on each side of the entrance in 290 to 300 feet of water are reporting quick limits. The small Trinidad fleet has done equally as well straight...
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