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The idea to create the State of Jefferson was first introduced in 1941 and is still talked about. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

The idea to create the State of Jefferson was first introduced in 1941 and is still talked about. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

No Jokes Just Kokes
by Mike Mogler, MARCH 24, 2016
Whiskeytown Lake

Kayak fishing Whiskeytown Lake and targeting kokanee panned out with a limit of kokanee. My previous attempts left me empty handed and a dry net. Putting-in at Whiskey Creek using white corn, a Shasta Tackle Sling Blade, one oz banana weight and a small hoochie was very productive. Although this time of year the fish are generally small. I was...
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Crab Snaring by the Golden Gate Bridge
Jerry Back
by Jerry Back, MARCH 24, 2016
Baker Beach

With the commercial crab season about to begin on Saturday, the 25th of March, I wanted to hit the beach one more time as a recreational crabber. I don't think we really compete with each other--if we did, the boats and their thousands of crab pots would win hands down. With striped bass season hopefully around the corner, I needed...
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Set to Close on March 31st
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 24, 2016
Mad River

The Mad jumped from 10 to over 12-feet from this week’s storm and is probably done for the year. As of Wednesday it was down to 11 feet and dropping slowly, likely due to water coming over the spillway from Ruth Lake. The Mad will close to fishing next Thursday, March 31.

High and Dirty
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 24, 2016
Van Duzen River

The Van Duzen is currently high and dirty and may not drop back into shape prior to closing next Thursday, March 31. Running at just over 3,000 cfs on Wednesday and predicted to drop to 1,300 cfs by early Monday, it may turn green just in time to close.

Dropping Quickly
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 24, 2016
Eel River - South Fork

With no rain in the forecast, the quickly-dropping South Fork should be fishing by sometime early next week. As of Wednesday, flows were around 6,000 cfs on the Miranda gauge and predicted to drop below 2,000 cfs by Monday. The South Fork Eel will close to fishing next Thursday, March 31.

Running at 30,000 cfs
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 24, 2016
Eel River

As of Wednesday, the main stem was still running at over 30,000 cfs on the Scotia gauge and nowhere near fishable. The good news is the main stem will remain open to fishing after March 31.