Fishing Articles

CDFW and the Hunting and Fishing Community Salute California’s Veterans
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 11, 2018

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) thanks California’s veterans for their service to and sacrifice for our country. Throughout the state, many nonprofit organizations and other groups are offering special hunting and fishing opportunities for veterans this fall. Please visit the following links to view some of these specific opportunities for veterans: California Waterfowl Coastside Fishing Club Field of Dreams Make a...
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Drought Creates Great Rock Fishing and Bay Salmon Trolling
Southern Oregon
by Larry Ellis, NOVEMBER 10, 2018
Chetco River

Being in a drought situation is a double-edged sword. Most of the south coast rivers are running much lower than normal. Usually the Chetco is running anywhere between 2,000 and 4,000 cfs this time of year, with anglers whackin’ and stackin’ their kings using sardine-wrapped banana plugs like K-15 Kwikfish and 4.5-inch Mag Lips. Oh, did I just use the jinxiest...
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Southern Commercial Dungeness Crab Season Delayed in Ocean Waters North of Bodega Head
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 10, 2018

California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) Director Charlton H. Bonham has delayed the opening of the commercial Dungeness crab fishery from Bodega Head, Sonoma County north to the Sonoma/Mendocino county line. The commercial Dungeness crab fishery south of this area will open as scheduled on Thursday, Nov. 15. State health agencies determined that Dungeness crab in state waters from Bodega...
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Portions of Siletz River to reopen for Chinook fishing on Nov. 10
by ODFW, NOVEMBER 9, 2018
Siletz River

Emergency regulations restricting Chinook fishing have helped put Siletz River fall Chinook on a path toward achieving spawning escapement objectives for the basin. Effective Saturday, Nov. 10, the section of the Siletz River from the mouth upstream to the ODFW marker located 1,200 feet above the Ojalla Bridge is open to Chinook angling through Dec. 31. ;The river upstream of the...
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Over the Moon for Moon Snails
by CDFW, NOVEMBER 8, 2018

Question: Can I catch moon snails in Marin County? I read one regulation that said no moon snails can be caught north of the Golden Gate Bridge, but I want to catch them at Dillon Beach. (Douglas) Answer: You read the regulations correctly. Moon snails are classified as mollusks and the state’s saltwater fishing regulations address them specifically. They are open to fishing...
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Banner North Coast Opener for Dungeness Crab
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, NOVEMBER 8, 2018
Humboldt County Coast

The sport Dungeness crab season kicked off this past Saturday, and those who ventured offshore reported the crabs were plentiful and good-sized, and much meatier than last year at this time. Captain Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing set gear south of the entrance this week in 90 to 120 feet of water and reported 18 to 25 keepers...
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