Fishing Articles

First-of-its-kind California Chinook Salmon Restoration Project
by Maven's Notebook, MAY 9, 2017
Sacramento River

For young salmon in the northern Sacramento River, life may get easier thanks to an innovative effort developed by a coalition of farmers, state and federal agencies, and environmental groups that are working to increase the chinook salmon population. River Garden Farms of Knights Landing recently installed 25 new salmon shelter structures in the river near Redding – new habitats for...
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OROVILLE UPDATE: Spillways Work Continues, Construction Update
by Maven's Notebook, MAY 9, 2017
Feather River

The following is an update from the Department of Water Resources (DWR) about construction-related activities on the Lake Oroville Spillways Recovery project. DWR is committed to informing the public about the work being done to repair the damaged spillways and related impacts to roads, recreation, public access and surrounding infrastructure. DWR is improving construction access to the gated (main) spillway for...
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Nor Cal Striper bite rages on!
by Jeff Goodwin, MAY 9, 2017
Sacramento River

This spring is shaping up to be a Striped bass season to remember. From the California Delta to the turbid waters of the Sacramento and Feather Rivers, river guides and anglers alike have been cashing in on some of the best fishing in recent years. It's not just limits in the boats who are out on the water, its limits...
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High Water Releases
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, MAY 7, 2017
Trinity River

With summer approaching, it appears that some of the snowpack in the mountains is melting and filling the reservoirs thus causing the reservoirs to release extra water. This is causing much havoc in the lower section of the rivers and some flooding to some farm land. On the Upper Trinity it is causing problems around Lewiston and down near Junction...
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Applicants Sought for Klamath River Coho Habitat Restoration Projects
by Bureau of Reclamation, MAY 6, 2017
Klamath River - Middle

The Bureau of Reclamation, PacifiCorp and the National Fish and Wildlife Foundation (NFWF) are seeking applications for funding to implement coho habitat restoration projects within the Klamath River and its tributaries downstream of Iron Gate Dam. The joint Request for Proposals (RFP) will make available $1.1 million in grants during 2017 through Reclamation’s Klamath River Coho Habitat Restoration Program ($645,000) and...
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Descending devices now required for Oregon halibut fishermen
Southern Oregon
by Larry Ellis, MAY 6, 2017
Port of Brookings Harbor

The Pacific halibut season in the Southern Oregon Subarea (SOS) from Humbug Mountain south to the Oregon/California border started last Monday, May 1, and will continue through October 31, or until the quota of 10,039 pounds of dressed-weight halibut is attained, whichever comes first. With a little bit of luck and moderate seas, anglers may even get a chance or two this...
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