Fishing Articles

Longerleader Fishing Will Save the Oregon Rockfish Fishery
Southern Oregon
by Larry Ellis, JANUARY 1, 2018
Chetco River

It's been an excruciating 105 days since Oregon bottom fishermen have been prohibited to fish for rockfish, cabezon and lingcod since the fishery was completely shut down on September 18. But it is now January of 2018 and the rockfish situation is starting to look very hopeful. Anglers can now keep 5 rockfish of their choice a day plus an additional 2...
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Happy Solstice, Merry Christmas and a Very Happy New Year
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, DECEMBER 28, 2017

I hope everyone had a great Christmas and will have a Happy New Year. I was away for a few weeks for my family Holiday Gathering so there was no fishing report for you to read. I greatly appreciate all of your readers of my column and wish you great fishing for the New Year. Remember to get your new license...
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Oregon postpones 2018 sport abalone season until further evaluation
by ODFW, DECEMBER 28, 2017

ODFW is calling a time-out on abalone season, postponing the 2018 recreational season that was set to open on Jan. 1until further review and Commission consideration in March. The decision follows California’s closure of its 2018 abalone season due to concerns over the health of the population. Abalone stocks in California have fallen below target levels as abalone face ongoing environmental conditions that have...
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Captain Roger Thomas Dies
by GGSA Staff, DECEMBER 28, 2017

It’s with great sadness that the Golden Gate Salmon Association announces the passing of Captain Roger Thomas from pancreatic cancer. Thomas passed Tuesday morning with his lifelong friend and partner Captain Jacky Douglas at his side. Roger Thomas was captain of the charter boat Salty Lady, a member of the California Outdoor Hall of Fame, and a lifelong advocate to keep west coast...
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Humboldt Steelhead Days returns to its roots
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, DECEMBER 28, 2017
Humboldt County Coast

The ever-evolving Humboldt Steelhead Days — which bills itself as more than just a fishing contest — is entering its fifth year and will continue to host an array of watershed-related activities throughout Humboldt County. The goal of Humboldt Steelhead Days (HSD) is to inspire community awareness, promote river restoration and the recovery of Humboldt’s iconic wild winter steelhead populations. Humboldt’s only annual signature wintertime event,...
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Trout Plants Mean California Fishing Opportunities Abound Over the Holidays
by CDFW, DECEMBER 23, 2017

The winter holidays are a great time for families and individuals to enjoy recreational trout fishing, and the California Department of Fish and Wildlife’s (CDFW) trout hatcheries plan to provide plenty of opportunities for anglers of all ages over the next two weeks. Specific plants of catchable trout are scheduled at 79 waters in 25 counties between now and Jan. 5. CDFW trout...
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