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Eagle Lake, Lassen County
Fly fishing from shore allows the angler to enjoy the tussle, revive the fish and let it go free.


 


Collins Lake was good for trout fishermen this week
by Collins Lake Staff, APRIL 12, 2012
Collins Lake

Our park has been full of families on spring break with their kids and up until yesterday we were enjoying some glorious weather up to the 70's. Last week we had a double private plant, a double F & G plant and released the 1st net pen of the season. This week 4 more net pens are scheduled to be...
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Collins Lake sees excellent trout fishing this week
by Collins Lake Staff, APRIL 2, 2012
Collins Lake

Fishing Conditions: Trollers are picking up trout within the first two feet of water on Needlefish, Rapalas, or worms from what we're hearing. Fishing from the shore has been tremendous with either Powerbait (any color) or worms. This week we are expecting a plant from F & G, a double private plant, and the first net pen will be released. Next...
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What about turkeys in possession?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MAY 5, 2011


Question: I'm going out of town on a three-day turkey hunt and need some clarification on the possession limit. If my buddy and I each get a turkey each day (total of six) and get stopped by a warden on the way home, will we be legal? I heard that you can't have more than one bird with you at...
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Leeches or something else, while swimming
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MAY 5, 2011


Question: My daughter and I love to swim and play in waters wherever we find them. While in French Gulch (Shasta County) last year, we decided to play around in Clear Creek. The creek was running pretty high, but when my daughter and I got out we had these black, worm-like things hanging off us. Our first thought was leeches,...
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When fishing for sanddabs, how many hooks can be attached to the line?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MAY 5, 2011


Question: When fishing for sanddabs, how many hooks can be attached to the line on a single rod? (Len P.) Answer: You may fish for sanddabs with as many hooks as you like on a single rod, unless rockfish, lingcod or salmon are on the vessel or in possession, in which case special restrictions apply (Fish and Game Code, Section 28.65)....
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Can you bring a Cowcod caught in Mexico back into the United States?
California Outdoors Q&A
Carrie Wilson, MAY 5, 2011


Question: If were fishing in Mexican waters and catch a cowcod, can we legally bring it back into a California port as long as we have all of the proper licenses and the Declaration for Entry form properly filled out? I'd just like to know for sure as we fish Mexican waters frequently targeting rockfish, and I'd like to avoid...
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