Fishing Articles

Drifting bait for King salmon
by Jeff Goodwin, AUGUST 28, 2017
Sacramento River

The 2017 Sacramento River King salmon season is underway and things are looking pretty good for this year's return. We heard all the doom and gloom from fisheries managers this spring and the general consensus was that we would see a smaller run than we did last year. As this years ocean salmon season began, the charter boat fleet found...
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Directions, are they dependable?
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, AUGUST 26, 2017
Trinity River

It appears that one using “On Star”, “Google” or “I Phone” DOES NOT always get the correct directions. If you are going to use their directions to reach Del Loma or Willow Creek by way of Hwy 299, I Phone, On Star and Google tell you that Hwy 299 is closed, and to use alternate route Hwy 36 to Hwy...
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Local Creates Unique Salmon Spinners
Southern Oregon
by Larry Ellis, AUGUST 26, 2017
Crescent City Coast

Anybody who has fished for salmon in the Rogue Bay knows the ins and outs of the spinnerbait/anchovy rig, the stalwart trolling setup for Rogue Bay fall Chinook. What they might not know is that one of the employees of Jot's resort has been hand-painting spinner blades for the aforementioned rig for years. "I paint spinner blades, I tie spinners and...
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Avoid Yelloweye Rockfish
by CDFW, AUGUST 26, 2017

In anticipation of the upcoming Labor Day holiday weekend, the California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) reminds all anglers to avoid yelloweye rockfish (Sebastes ruberrimus) when engaging in recreational ocean fishing. CDFW urges anglers to avoid fishing in areas where yelloweye rockfish are known to occur (e.g., rocky outcrops and pinnacles). If taken, yelloweye rockfish should be immediately returned to...
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ODFW Seeking Reps for Commercial Fishery Permit Review Board
by ODFW, AUGUST 24, 2017

ODFW is seeking new members to represent the public and commercial fishing interests on the commercial Fishery Permit Review Board. Persons interested should fill out this document (pdf) to express their interest in the position and return it to ODFW by Sept. 13, 2017. The permit review board evaluates limited entry permit denials made by ODFW and considers requests for permit transfers for the...
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Solid salmon action at Shelter Cove, Fort Bragg
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, AUGUST 24, 2017
Shelter Cove

Our neighbors to the south are currently enjoying a pretty good salmon bite. Charter and sport boats alike have scored limits since the weekend on some very nice sized kings. Out of Shelter Cove, Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing mooched up limits of salmon for his customers on Tuesday fishing in 60 feet of water. A few sport...
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