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Collins Lake gets 1800-lb private trout plant

By Kathy Hess, Lake Reporter
01/31/15 -- Collins Lake received 1,800 lbs. of trout today in our first private plant of this year. In this plant 1/2 the load are considered trophy sized fish while the other half of the load are considered catchables. Next week we are... Full Story

Klamath regulation changes in the works?

Fishing the North Coast by Kenny Priest
01/29/15 -- When the California Fish and Game Commission reconvenes on Feb. 11-12 in Sacramento, several new fishing regulation proposals will be discussed. There are two on the agenda that could potentially have a huge... Full Story

Pyramid Lake Derby covers President’s Day

By Frank Galusha
01/29/15 -- Anglers who put up the $100 registration fee will have a shot at a boat, motor and trailer or $3,000 in cash at the conclusion of the 28th Annual Crosby Lodge President’s Day Fishing Derby at Pyramid Lake, which ends on February 15...Full Story

Angling regs change for Umpqua basin

01/29/15 -- Umpqua River system anglers should be aware of regulation changes in effect this year. The changes resulted from the Coastal Multi-Species Conservation and Management Plan (CMP) that was adopted by the Oregon... Full Story

NMFS preseason planning for salmon starts

01/29/31 -- [Federal Register Notice] The Pacific Fishery Management Council has announced its annual preseason management process for the 2015 ocean salmon fisheries. NOAA Fisheries has published a notice in the Federal...Full Story

Shasta County waters still have lots to offer

Article and photos by Jeff Goodwin
01/28/15 -- Shasta county in the winter time is clearly at its slowest period when it comes to fishing our local lakes, and the Sacramento River. Sure, during most years there are good days to be had on local waters, but not like our spring... Full Story

Lake Oroville bass bite is shallow to deep

Article and photo by Ron Gandolfi
01/28/15 -- Lake Oroville is now 180 feet from the top and rising about 3-4 inches each day. With a few more storms we should be in fair shape for the year. The exciting thing here on Lake Oroville is that the bite is still going strong... Full Story

ODFW interactive map aids disabled anglers

01/28/15 -- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife today unveiled a Google-based map that highlights 133 sites across Oregon that may be suitable for anglers with physical disabilities. This is the latest in a suite of interactive... Full Story

Release of 600K winter Chinook may save run

01/27/15 -- An increased number of hatchery-reared juvenile winter-run Chinook salmon produced from adults that were collected as a precautionary measure to offset anticipated in-river drought related mortality will likely be released in... Full Story

ODFW seeks nominees to PFMC

01/27/15 -- The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife is accepting nominations for a seat on the Pacific Fishery Management Council. The deadline to request nomination materials is Feb. 13, 2015 and the three-year term begins August... Full Story

Collins Lake trout plants coming soon

By Kathy Hess, Lake Reporter
01/26/15 -- It is still in the planning stages, but very near indeed, as we know for sure the CA DFW will be stocking us again this year. Along with our private plants and the trophy sized trout, fishing at Collins continues to be excellent...Full Story

Wild winter steel, steal show in S. OR

By Jeff Warner
01/25/15 -- I got out on the Rogue River yesterday (Friday 1-23-15) with my buddy Don, guided by friend and fishing guide Steven Theel of S.O. Chrome Guide Service and what a day it was. Steven did a great job finding the fish and keeping...Full Story

Oregon: Ocean, rivers offer plethora of fish

On Oregon Waters by Larry Ellis
01/24/15 -- Warning! Objects in this fishing column may appear larger than they actually are.I love the ocean and I always have since I started fishing in Oceanside, California at the tender age of 8. Part of the mystique about fishing the ocean...Full Story

Halibut meeting set for Eureka, Feb. 4

01/22/15 -- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) invites the public to attend a meeting to discuss the 2015 recreational Pacific halibut fishing season dates under consideration for California. The meeting is scheduled... Full Story

Upper Klamath steelhead fishing is fun

By Frank Galusha
01/22/15 -- Fishing for steelhead on the Upper Klamath remains steady and lots of fun, according to Scott Caldwell of SC Guide Service in Montague. Since I’ve done it I can believe it and Caldwell has been totally dedicated to his craft... Full Story

California drought update

By Erin Loury, FISHBIO
01/20/15 -- [Posted with permission of FISHBIO] Rainfall throughout California last month marked a good start to the wet season, but the relief came unevenly across the state. The December deluge prompted us to take stock...Full Story

Big fish caught at Topaz Lake Trout Derby

By Mike Mogler
01/20/15 -- Large trout and good numbers of 2-plus pound trout worth $100 each have been weighed in by Dave Rossman Topaz General Store and RV Park Manager in the 2nd and 3rd weeks of the Topaz Lake Trout Derby... Full Story

Bucket list fishing trip

By Jeff Goodwin
01/19/15 -- I think most all avid anglers have a "bucket list" of places or bodies of water where we dream of fishing. Maybe its just a place thats famous for its great fishing, or its a place known for a particular species of fish that sits...Full Story

South Spit redtail perch

Article and photos by Mike Mogler
01/15/15 -- Earlier this week I had the opportunity to check out the redtail surf perch fishing on the South Spit -- an area known for its redtail action. The South Spit is south of the Humboldt Bay South Jetty. After driving on a somewhat.... Full Story

Rundown on CA/NV Lakes and Rivers

By Don Quilici
01/15/15 -- [Editor’s Note: Don Quilici has been writing about the outdoors from his post in Carson City, NV for many years. His fishing report for this week covers a variety of open waters that are popular with NV, CA and OR anglers and is...Full Story

Anglers: Please submit Report Card data

01/15/15 -- The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds anglers and divers that they are required by regulation to report or return their 2014 report cards. Information collected from sport fishing report cards... Full Story

California hatchery concerns

By Erin Laury, FISHBIO
01/13/15 -- [Posted with permission of FISHBIO] Fish planting from hatcheries is a more-than-100-year-old solution to supplement stocks that have declined due to a range of issues and impacts. While many stream fish populations... Full Story

OR F&WC sets 2015 groundfish rules

01/10/15 -- The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission met yesterday and set the 2015 harvest specifications and season structures for recreational and commercial groundfish that include significant changes to the composition... Full Story

Future Pro Tour kicks off March 21st!

By Vince Harris
01/07/15 -- The Coors Light Future Pro Tour will kick-off its 2015 season in grand fashion as the road to the Coors Light –Silver Bullet Angler of Year , Navionics Cup, and 2015 FPT Classic titles, begins anew at lakes known...Full Story

Diversity helps endangered fish

By Erin Loury, FISHBIO
01/07/14 -- For species living in unpredictable environments, maintaining a diversity of individuals in a population (of various sizes, ages, etc.) improves the likelihood that at least some will survive challenging conditions. In contrast...Full Story

CV salmon regs changes expected

01/03/15 -- The CA Fish and Game commission issued a notice today advising stakeholders to expect changes in the bag and possession limits for Chinook salmon taken the American, Feather, and Sacramento rivers. The objective will...Full Story

Local lakes on CTT schedule

By Jason Haley
01/03/15 -- California Tournament Trail (CTT), the self-proclaimed Working Man’s Tournament Circuit, opened its doors in January 2014 at Lake Oroville and wrapped-up a successful inaugural season at Clear Lake in June... Full Story

A look back at 2014...

By Jeff Goodwin
01/02/15 -- Wow, another year with many more memories on the water. Fishing in Northern California certainly had its ups and downs in 2014, and severe drought plagued much of the region. Fishing conditions were constantly changing... Full Story

Ocean climate revealed in tree rings

By Erin Loury, FISHBIO
12/23/14 -- Scientists have tried many approaches to unravel the complex puzzle of past ocean climates. Now, a recent study in the journal Science uses an unlikely source to put the pieces together: tree rings. The study's authors found... Full Story

'Get paid to fish' derby returns to Topaz

By Mike Mogler
12/13/14 -- Dave Rossman, manager of Topaz Lake Store, reports the annual “get paid for fishing derby” starts as usual on January 1, 2015, New Year's Day, and will end on April 12, 2015 with a fantastic drawing... Full Story

All Fired Up

Article and photos by Phil "Flip" Akers
11/30/14 -- August 17, 2013 the Rim Fire was sparked by a thoughtful bow-hunter using an illegal campfire, which got out of hand, and eventually grew to 257,314 acres, the largest wildfire in the recorded history of the Sierra Nevada...Full Story

Bottomfish anglers get knuckles rapped

Tom Marking GAP Sport Representative
11/20/14 -- We North Coast rockfish anglers are a victim of our own success! 2014 has been an eventful year for many reasons, but there are definitely winners and losers on the horizon. In a nutshell, halibut is a win/lose... Full Story

The Mystery of the Middle Fork, Part IV

By Jim Broshears
11/10/14 -- This trip was to be the final chapter in the saga that began three years ago but is actually over 20 years in the making. As Bruce, Tuck and I journeyed back to the Middle Fork of the Feather River we made...Full Story

Climbing Terms for the Fisherman

10/14/14 -- For those of us who prefer to fish the rugged and remote streams and rivers for the elusive wild trout, rock climbing is a skill that is required to reach the special places where catching the big one is a “sure thing.” The skills...Full Story

German brown trout afternoon in Modoc

By Lea Huetteman
09/04/14 -- Catching a German Brown Trout from the creeks in Modoc County is a fine way to spend an afternoon. There are many creeks in this part of California that drain the Warner Mountains. Stream trout fishing in this region opens...Full Story

Throw the kitchen sink at them

Article and photos by Phil Akers
08/20/14 -- Our wilderness areas are special, where Mother Nature is landlord and natural forces operate freely. Within the wilderness you will find no roads, shelters, picnic tables, toilets, or other conveniences. You enter at...Full Story

Humboldt Bay: Busy port, excellent fishery

03/06/04 -- Humboldt Bay, a busy commercial harbor and home port to many charter and private offshore fishing boats, is also popular with shore-based anglers and small boaters seeking bottomfish, sharks, crabs and clams...Full Story

First Light

Article by Matt Goldsworthy
03/04/14 -- Reprinted with permission of HASA (Humboldt Area Saltwater Anglers) – Light is one of the most important factors to consider when fishing deep water. Over the years while fishing for Pacific halibut, we have always... Full Story

Pulled into the pipes: Green Sturgeon

By Erin Loury, FISHBIO
03/04/14 -- [Posted with permission of FISHBIO] Living in the Sacramento River can be a risky business for juvenile green sturgeon (Acipenser medirostris). The young fish must swim through a gauntlet of water... Full Story

Not Just Any Fish

By Phil "Flip" Akers
02/14/13 -- Trout have inhabited California waters from the Sierra Nevada and Warner Mountains to the Pacific Ocean since prehistoric times. However, most of the trout caught by anglers are either hatchery raised fish...Full Story

Fishing with Phideaux

By Phil “Flip” Akers
01/26/14 -- Meet Phideaux, a 110-pound neurotic chocolate Lab. His name is pronounced “Fido” but it is spelled “Phideaux” because he is a Cajun dog. Anyway, last summer Phideaux took his human (that’s me) on a trout hunt up into...Full Story

A primer on fishing Lake Shasta

By Gary Heffley
01/01/12 -- Shasta Lake draws more visitors to Shasta County than any other single attraction. While it is often a challenge to fish, it is more likely to produce stringers of fat trout or spotted bass. Trout to four and five pounds are caught here routinely...Full Story

Lake Oroville; 'tis the season

By Chuck Giles
01/11/12 – Lake Oroville is probably one of the best lakes for sheer numbers of Spotted Bass in Northern California. This is not just on a seasonal basis, but year round. To start, I have a list of baits that produce decent results... Full Story