Fishing Articles

River run Striped bass report!
by Jeff Goodwin, APRIL 27, 2017
Sacramento River

Spring time in the Sacramento valley means its time to break out the Striper gear and hit the rivers for the Striped bass run. Striped bass primarily spawn in the Sacramento, San Joaquin, and Feather Rivers each spring when flows are traditionally higher due to the spring runoff in the region. Female Striped bass release their eggs into the upper...
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Minus salmon - coastal saltwater season set to take off
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, APRIL 27, 2017
Eureka Coast

For North Coast saltwater anglers, the first of May couldn’t get here soon enough. Since the beginning of the year, it’s been nothing but doom and gloom for the fishing community. Our ocean salmon season out of Eureka, Trinidad and Crescent City has been shut down, Klamath salmon numbers are at an historic low, razor clam season remains closed due...
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Shasta Trout Derby May 6-7
by Gary Heffley, APRIL 26, 2017
Shasta Lake

The Kokanee Power sponsored Shasta Lake Classic Team Tourney Trout and Salmon Tournament will be held this May 6 and 7. Entries for this great event can be made through the afternoon of May 5 with a cost of $150. per angler. Team will consist of one angler or more, with only one team per boat. A top prize of $3,000...
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South Coast anglers: note updated salmon regulations
by ODFW, APRIL 26, 2017

The Oregon Fish and Wildlife Commission adopted ocean salmon seasons at their April 21 meeting. Adopted regulations reflect the continuing poor forecasts for numerous ocean salmon populations. South Coast anglers should note the following regulations: The area from Humbug Mt. south to the Oregon-California border will be closed for all ocean salmon fishing with the exception of the Chetco state waters (bubble) fishery for...
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The San Lorenzo River and its crucial fish habitat
by FISHBIO, APRIL 25, 2017
San Lorenzo River

Flow has long shaped the relationship between Santa Cruz, California, and the San Lorenzo River , which runs through the city. The memorable "Christmas Flood" of 1955 sent 10 feet of water surging through downtown Santa Cruz, and prompted the construction of flood control levees that channelized the river. A spate of heavy winter storms earlier this year put San Lorenzo River flow back...
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Trout Opener Saturday April 29
by Gary Heffley, APRIL 25, 2017

Anglers from all over the North State are readying rods and reels, tying flies or picking out their favorite spinners and spoons making ready for the general trout opener this Saturday. While many trout waters are open year round, there is something special about opening day. It's like the opening of baseball season without the bunting, it is a day...
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