The Sacramento River 2017 King salmon season is set to begin just 6 short weeks from now on July 16th.  Central Valley salmon fishing guides and anglers alike are very excited about this years upcoming salmon season.  With all of the closures and restrictions placed on the north coast saltwater and KMZ salmon fishery, I believe the Sacramento and Feather Rivers...
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The permanent annual closure of the Sacramento River tail water trout fishery recommended by CDFW is now in effect.  The recommended seasonal closure of the 5.5 mile section of the Sacramento River below Keswick Dam down to the SR 44 bridge in Redding has made its way from CDFW to the Office of Administrative Law and is now a permanent...
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Whiskeytown Lake Kokanee fishing had been off to another great start this year and easy limits were the rule for many.  Last week saw a dramatic change in the weather with daytime temperatures cooling down into the mid 60's.  Nighttime temps dipped into the 40's and Whiskeytown lake water temps quickly followed suit.  Lake temps of 58 degrees were noted...
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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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After chasing Striped bass in the Feather River last week, it was time once again to test the Whiskeytown Lake Kokanee salmon bite.  We got a late start and had a chance to talk to a few anglers coming in after a very windy morning out on the lake.  The reports were said to be slow fishing, but I expected...
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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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