Fishing Articles

Sacramento Trout Gorging on Caddis
by Gary Heffley, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Sacramento River - Lower

Anglers are enjoying some exceptional fly fishing in the Redding area for Rainbow Trout drifting caddis imitations under an indicator. Many anglers are using a caddis pupa, a cinnamon pupa is very popular, along with a bird's nest and possibly a small midge for the fly selection. The trout are absolutely gorging themselves on the caddis hatch, many are...
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Whiskeytown and Shasta still producing
by Gary Heffley, SEPTEMBER 10, 2016
Whiskeytown Lake

Whiskeytown continues to produce well for Kokanee Salmon for downrigger trollers. Apex lures and Wiggle Hoochies at 50 to 80 feet are kicking out easy limits for most. Some anglers will add some Pro Cure scent and pegged corn to the offering, giving the bait that little something extra that may make the difference between an unseen follow or a...
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Lake Sabrina Fishing Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, SEPTEMBER 5, 2016
Lake Sabrina

People, sure would be nice if y’all would pick up your trash when you leave. It’s really not that hard. Just sayin! If you need something to put it in, come into the store and we’ll give you a bag. A pet peeve – if you catch a big fish or a limit just to have your picture taken for...
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Lake Sabrina Fishing Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, AUGUST 29, 2016
Lake Sabrina

There are little spots of yellow appearing all thru the Canyon and we got our first dusting of snow in the High Country – Fall is definitely on the way. We had a bit more rocking ‘n rolling with some ThunderBoomers on Tuesday and Wednesday a double stocking – one from Department of Fish and Wildlife, the other courtesy...
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Collins Lake Fishing Report
by Collins Lake Staff, AUGUST 25, 2016
Collins Lake

Catfish were #1 this past week and it didn't matter what the bait was, they seem to like it all. Starting with Amelia Burton who fished off the dock with her Daddy, they caught two nice Cats (biggest was 4 lbs.) and they used Hot Dogs!! Arabella Derfuss from Vacaville caught a stringer of Crappie and one little Catfish and...
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Lake Sabrina Fishing Report
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, AUGUST 22, 2016
Lake Sabrina

Thought it was going to be a quiet one at the Lake this weekend as the week was pretty quiet with the kids going back to school, but, nope, it was one last Hoorah. Should continue to be a bit on the quiet side during the week until the colors really get going. The Lake continues to drop around...
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