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McCloud Reservoir, Siskiyou County
Fishing is a great way to bring a family together and the reward may include barbequed trout.


 


Not Ready Yet
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 16, 2016

Eel River - South Fork

As of Wednesday, flows were still hovering around 10,000 cfs on the Miranda gauge and dropping. If the rain doesn’t fall as forecasted early next week, it could be fishable by late next week.
Dropping Quickly
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 16, 2016

Eel River

Still running at 45,000 cfs as of Wednesday, the main stem is dropping quickly and could possibly fish next weekend barring any rainfall next week.
Prime Shape this Weekend
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 16, 2016

Smith River

Like the Chetco, the Smith should be in prime shape this weekend. Typical of March, expect to see some fresh fish around with plenty of downers to bend the rod.
Chetco Update
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 16, 2016

Chetco River

As of Wednesday, the Chetco was flowing at just over 5,000 cfs and is shaping up nicely for the weekend. There should be a few fresh steelhead around along with some spent fish making their way downriver.
Free Kids Fishing day recap
by Gary Heffley, MARCH 15, 2016
Bass Pond

To recap the Free Kids Fishing Day held this last Saturday at the Bass Pond in the BLM Sacramento River Bend Area two words about cover it, Windy and Rainy! In a scene not unlike Caddyshack's green side meeting of the Priest and Carl the Groundskeeper where the immortal word's.”I don't think the hard stuff has started yet”...
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Dear Salmon supporter, Our salmon runs are currently in big trouble because there’s rarely enough water for them in the Central Valley, especially in drought. Congressman John Garamendi, who in the past has supported salmon, is now threatening to introduce a bill in the US House of Representatives written by Senator Dianne Feinstein that would be very harmful to salmon.  With your help,...
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