The beginning of summer, Memorial Day, and the boat races have passed and Father’s Day is here. With those Holidays passed and present summer is officially here June 20,2021 FATHER’S DAY! I hope you all have a great time and note that the state of California is supposed to open for Business as Usual! I am not sure if that...
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For cold-loving fish like salmon, temperature plays a critical role in behavior, survival, and ecology. It’s therefore no surprise that the 2021 Bay Delta Science Conference included a session specifically dedicated to research on the effects of temperature on salmon in the Central Valley. The presentations in this session discussed thermal impacts among different Chinook salmon (Oncorhynchus tshawytscha) populations, and across life...
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The wind and seas finally relented on Tuesday, allowing the Eureka-based fleet of boats to get back on the water. A few of the boats went south, reacquainting themselves with Cape Mendocino. The rockfish bite was good according to the few boats who made the run. The majority had halibut on their minds and headed north to 250 feet of...
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Wanna blow a transmission? Break your trailer? Drop off the end of this baby! LNF totally responsible for the local economy. With phenomenal fishing this season the ONLY low water launch ramp serving Eagle Lake at Gallatin has a severe drop off the end of the cement. Panel is lifted & rocks under it…not going to change. Concessionaire can’t keep...
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The rockfish bite continues to be red-hot out of Trinidad and Crescent City. Both ports have quick access to the rockfish grounds, making it much easier to be on the water even when the ocean is a little snotty. And the fishing has been phenomenal. Limits have been pretty easy to come by. In Trinidad, there are plenty of good...
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Another beautiful day! Surface temps creeping up a bit but fishing continues to be very good. Trout are scattered in the water column. Top lines & trolling flies around 4-6ft deep, 8-14ft deep with various lures. Pretty easy catching. Watch out for rocks out there. Lake levels are low & we have many natural hazards. More details on the fishing...
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