Lengthy Ocean Season Ahead for Salmon Anglers
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 13, 2019



Encouraged by the number of salmon swimming off our coast and predicted to return to the rivers, the Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) on Tuesday released three preliminary alternatives for managing salmon fisheries from the OR/CA border to Horse Mountain (which includes Humboldt County). According to the PFMC, 274,222 Klamath and 379,632 Sacramento fall Chinook are said to be swimming...
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Boat for Sale
by Jason Haley, MARCH 13, 2019
Sacramento River

2008 Tracker PT 170, 40 HP Mercury Single owner. Always garaged. Humminbird electronics on the bow and console. $6,500 Call Wayne (530) 356-6859 Boat is in Redding ...
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The Nevada Department of Wildlife (NDOW) is reminding sportsmen that this year’s big game application period is fast approaching. Below are important dates for the 2019 Big Game Application Process. March 18, 2019 - Big Game Application Period Opens April 29, 2019 - Big Game Application Period Deadline May 6, 2019 - Bonus Point Application and Application Withdrawal Period Closes May 24, 2019 -...
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Whiskeytown Sailing Club to Host 55th Annual Memorial Weekend Regatta
by Whiskeytown Sailing Club, MARCH 11, 2019
Whiskeytown Lake

The Whiskeytown Sailing Club will be hosting the 55th Annual Whiskeytown Memorial Weekend Regatta on May 25th and 26th at Whiskeytown Lake. The Regatta is a two- day sailboat race which attracts sailors from all over California, Nevada, Oregon and Washington. Each year, more than 60 sailors enter their boats in the competition. “There are many sailors and their families that...
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Fish in Fickle Rivers
by FISHBIO, MARCH 11, 2019


  A desert may seem an unlikely home for a freshwater fish, but many species find a way to scrape by. In order to survive, desert fish have to be ready to take advantage of habitats when they are available. Brief periods of rainfall can send flow down tributaries that are normally dry, opening up new areas for fish to feed, spawn, and...
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Weather Is Backing Off And Rivers Are Dropping
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, MARCH 10, 2019

Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir

Finally, we are seeing some of the rivers dropping to fishable conditions. As I write this column, I am watching the Trinity drop in front of my house. (I watch the river bar) This is good news! The mark we have to watch for is when the river levels at Douglas City drops below 1,000cfs then you can fish the...
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