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Bass fishing is a very popular sport but only a handful of anglers manage to catch the big ones. Photo by Ross England

Bass fishing is a very popular sport but only a handful of anglers manage to catch the big ones. Photo by Ross England

Eagle Lake Conditions
by Valerie Aubrey, JUNE 15, 2020
Eagle Lake

Well I don’t know bout y’all but that south basin was ripping big water early! 59F-60F surface temps off the Youth Camp/Biology Station this morning... bout as far south as we could safely go from spalding & get back. Lol. Doesn’t look bad from spalding but.... be prepared. 35mph gusts predicted this afternoon & it was easily sustained in the...
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Recovering Lost Leviathans: Pyramid Lake Lahontan Cutthroat
by FISHBIO, JUNE 15, 2020
Pyramid Lake

Renowned for its imposing size, the Lahontan cutthroat trout (Oncorhynchus clarkia henshawi) is the stuff of fish legend. Anglers from around the world travel to Nevada’s Pyramid Lake in hopes of hooking one of these lacustrine leviathans, which can reach lengths of nearly three feet. While these remarkable giants have been only a distant memory in most of their range,...
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Tough Opener For Salmon Anglers
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JUNE 11, 2020

Prior to Saturday’s sport salmon opener, the ocean out front of Eureka was swarming with life. Lots of bait, piles of birds and favorable water temps. All of which typically indicate the salmon are close by. By Saturday, those signs had vanished, taking with it any hopes of a salmon bounty. A couple boats landed on some fish and managed...
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Campgrounds Around Lake Sabrina Update
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, JUNE 10, 2020
Lake Sabrina

Hot off the press BitterBrush Campground and Big Trees Campground along with Forest Service restrooms will open Friday, June 12,2020. North Lake Campground opens Friday, June 12, 2020, but will be a dry camp - NO WATER!!! Four Jeffrey Pines is scheduled to open June 19, 2020. Sabrina Campground is awaiting the results of a water test - Stay tuned. Bishop Park, The Forks and...
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The loss of a friend
by Gary Heffley, JUNE 9, 2020

It is with great sadness that we report the passing of Phil “Flip” Akers, who for many years shared his stories and passion for the outdoors as a writer and columnist for My Outdoor Buddy. He passed suddenly late last week in the outdoors that he loved so dearly. We offer our thoughts and prayers to Flip, his loved ones,...
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Baum Lake Hit and Miss
by Gary Heffley, JUNE 9, 2020
Baum Lake

Baum Lake is like many other lakes managed as a put and take fishery by the Department of Fish and Wildlife. Hit it right after the hatchery truck makes a visit and you can experience lights out angling. Most all baits and techniques will offer success. But be outside of the window and fishing becomes a little tougher, the remaining...
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