Fishing Articles

Labor Day has come and gone! The Labor Day Holiday was busy in Willow Creek and many people enjoyed the river. We were very fortunate in that there were NO river problems. (rescues or drownings) There was plenty of things to do on the river, swimming, tubing, rafting and a little fishing. I have been away too long and will...
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Last month was one of the mildest California Julys in recent memory with highs just brushing above the 90’s for two or three days mid-month. It’s been great a fantastic summer here at Collins Lake. If you’ve been looking for a time to camp without the crowds you don’t have to wait till after Labor Day- Reserved weekday occupancy in the...
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I hope everyone had a great and safe Fourth of July weekend. For the Willow Creek area it was a swimmer’s delight! Lots of sunbathing and river swimming, tubing and great fun. The heat has warmed up the river to the point that fishing is a bit hard right now. Even the early morning fish is hard. I know this not what one...
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Collins Lake is still pretty full- less than 9ft from spill but the surface temperature, at just above 80ºF, tells us it’s surely summer time! The trout bite has fallen off a bit- or else there’s just fewer fishermen on the water but we’re still seeing occasional big catches, and a few limits …and some surprising shoreline successes. Stetson and Grayson...
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Lake Sabrina Boat Landing opens today, Thursday, May 15th for our new 2025 season! Tackle shop hours: 7am - 6pm We currently have a handful of smaller motorboats on the water & will add more to the fleet as lake levels rise. No cafe or pie just yet. Coming soon… Book boat rentals online or call the shop! See y’all soon! #LakeSabrina #Bishop ...
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