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Scenic overlook of Trinidad Bay from the Memorial Lighthouse in downtown Trinidad Photo by Tracy McCormack

Scenic overlook of Trinidad Bay from the Memorial Lighthouse in downtown Trinidad Photo by Tracy McCormack

North Coast rivers rejuvenated with latest storms
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 18, 2016

Klamath returns below expectations Off and on rain is in the forecast for the next week or so, and the timing couldn’t have been better. Ya, the main stem Eel was just coming into prime shape and will likely be toast for a while, but boy did the Chetco and Smith ever need some water. The two rivers to the North...
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Nor Cal Kokanee Power Tournaments set
by Gary Heffley, FEBRUARY 17, 2016

Dates for the popular series of Kokanee Power's Trout and Salmon Tournaments are set for 2016 with three of the events taking place in Northern California. Kokanee Power is one of the top organizations promoting not only the establishment and vitality of the kokanee fishery in many California Lakes but throughout the Northwest. Kokanee Power is also a primary sponsor working...
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Release of 210,000 Winter Run Salmon in Redding
by John McManus, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Sacramento River

“In 2014 and 2015 decisions made by federal water managers with agreement from federal fish agencies led to the decimation of winter run salmon. 2014 was also a bad year for the commercially valuable fall run salmon. We don’t yet know how fall run fared in 2015. The baby winter run salmon being released today and tomorrow...
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Some Fish Around
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Trinity River - Upper

Steve Huber of Steve Huber’s Guide Service reports the entire Trinity is in good shape as of Wednesday. He said “There’s definitely some fish around, though we’re seeing mostly downers with a handful of fresh wild ones mixed in. My guess is the big water we’ve had moved the fish from the main river into the tributaries a little earlier...
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Expecting Another Wave of Fresh Fish
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Mad River

The Mad was down to 815 cfs as of Wednesday and in need of rain. And it’s coming. If the forecast holds, it will be on a vertical rise starting Wednesday night and peaking on Friday night at around 6,500 cfs. The last few days, the bite has been hit and miss, with a mix of beat up hatchery runbacks...
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River is in Good Shape
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 17, 2016
Van Duzen River

According to Grundman, the river is in good shape, but I’m not hearing a lot of good reports. “I’m hearing the fishing is mediocre at best,” Grundman said.