As we wait patiently for our “Miracle March,” there is at least some rain in the immediate forecast. While it’s not much, anything at this point is beneficial. Currently we have way more rivers closed to fishing than open. As for the upcoming rain, the Humboldt area could see up to a half inch, which could open back up the...
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The significance of late 2021 rains has been emphasized by the 50+ days we’ve now been waiting for a 2022 storm to top off the lake. While we are still hoping and praying for rain we are making the best of the dry, mostly warmer weather with weekly fish plants January – May. With the the mud abated for the...
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There is a new proposal for Trinity River water flows. The proposal suggests that the proposed water releases will help the survival of the outmigration of the salmonid. I can’t understand where the Trinity Management Council thinks they will get the water when the Trinity Dam is only 32% of capacity. I guess we could imagine it to be there...
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Another gorgeous day of releasing! 2 at a time isn’t easy! But winter is predicted to blow in again this week…possibly Sunday night. Northerly winds & we could see single digit low temps. Slight chance for snow…probably just enough to mess up the roads. I think the winds will keep the water open but north winds are a bear at...
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If you’d like a say in the upcoming Pacific halibut season, now’s the time to speak up as California anglers are invited to participate in an online survey to help inform the CDFW about angler preferences for open fishing dates during the upcoming 2022 season. Results of the survey, which is open until Feb. 18, will be used to develop recommended season...
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Many freshwater fisheries throughout the world are small in scale or are for the subsistence of local fishers, and as a result are often undervalued and understudied – despite contributing substantially to food and income. In Latin America, for example, inland fisheries provide about 13% of the total fish catch. A lack of historical data on catch, fishing effort, or fish populations, combined...
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