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August 31 NO LICENSE REQUIRED! And we’re spilling.  We’ve got a plumb full Lake – not a whole lot of shore fishing at the moment, but the Lake sure does look pretty! Still a large number of people enjoying the days of Summer – hard to believe only 2 weeks till the Tri-County Labor Day Fair. Wow – did the Summer...
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Here is a look at current reservoir and hydrologic conditions, curated from a variety of sources including the Department of Water Resources CDEC website, the Bureau of Reclamation, the Desert Research Institute, and others. Click here to see more current conditions. ...
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Drought is a frightening word for any creature that lives in water. Aquatic animals in regions like California that have historically experienced frequent droughts have evolved remarkable adaptations to dealing with dry conditions. However, the duration, severity, and frequency of droughts are all increasing as a result of ongoing climate change and an increased human demand for water, leaving even drought-hardened species struggling...
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RIVER CLOSURES: The Tribal Ceremonies are now being done on the Mid-Klamath which will cause some river access closures. Please respect these areas for the short time access will be restricted; Aug. 11th to Aug. 20th Near Orleans to Camp Creek;  Aug. 26th to Sept. 4th Near Somes Bar.  Hoopa Weir; I hope to attend the next meeting in Hoopa to the meeting about how the weir will...
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And what a week it was! The onslaught began last Wednesday out of Crescent City and didn’t let up until Tuesday afternoon. From Fort Bragg to Brookings, and every port in between, boats loaded up on the tuna. Scores were all over the board, from high teens up to seventy for some boats. The numbers, however, seemed irrelevant. The best...
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With Redding temperatures topping triple digits even a ten degree drop can be welcomed relief. And with afternoon temperatures projected at just 90 degrees in the Burney Area a quick drive to Baum Lake to sample some trout fishing seemed like a good idea. Along with my neighbor “Coach” John Jones, we took a leisurely drive up Highways 44 and 89...
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