Fishing Articles

The significance of late 2021 rains has been emphasized by the 50+ days we’ve now been waiting for a 2022 storm to top off the lake. While we are still hoping and praying for rain we are making the best of the dry, mostly warmer weather with weekly fish plants January – May. With the the mud abated for the...
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Another gorgeous day of releasing! 2 at a time isn’t easy! But winter is predicted to blow in again this week…possibly Sunday night. Northerly winds & we could see single digit low temps. Slight chance for snow…probably just enough to mess up the roads. I think the winds will keep the water open but north winds are a bear at...
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Low, clear water has slowed steelhead fishing on the Chetco and Rogue, and brought the action to a halt on the Elk and Sixes, reports Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. “A few boats are still fishing the Chetco, but catch rates are poor,” said Martin. “Fishing above Ice Box Bridge requires dragging boats over shallow riffles.” ...
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We have gotten an early start on spring planting and have weekly plants scheduled at least until mid-May. Currently all of the plants scheduled are private plants which means bigger trout and more trophy sized fish than we typically get off the truck any given year. The lake is up substantially and is now approaching 20ft from spill. Surface temperatures are...
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I am sorry I have not been able to make a report for all you great readers. As you are aware the power has been out for many of us both in Trinity County and in Humboldt Counties. Willow Creek just got their power back on January12, 2022. I am now trying to catch up. As we all know the...
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Early January at Baum Lake means it is time to enjoy catching planter sized brown trout, sometimes as the saying goes to “your heart’s content”.  Usually nothing to put on the bragging board but fun none the less.  A perfect time to introduce young ones to fishing or a chance to break in the recent Christmas new rod and reel. I...
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