Well its official, Whiskeytown Lake is already kicking out easy limits of Kokanee salmon.  I had been hearing some good reports, but hadn't been out to see for myself until today.  I had a chance to get out with a good friend and fellow fishing guide, Anthony Cox and his friend Terry.  We launched at Whiskey Creek at about 8:30...
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With all the changes in the weather this month, getting out on Shasta Lake can be a different experience each and every trip.  One day it will be sunny and warm and the next day feels like it just might be winter again.  These weather patterns can throw off the bass bite as I'm sure it has the bass confused...
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It's that time of year again to start thinking about California's finest Kokanee fishing opportunity which happens every year on Whiskeytown Lake.  Water levels and temp's have hit the mark and the Kokanee salmon bite is officially on.  Limits of Kokanee have been fairly easily attained and their size and quantity this year are once again exceptional.  Kokanee to 14-15"...
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Shasta Lake continued to experience a rapid drop in levels with a continuous and persistent release of water at Shasta Dam by the Bureau Of Reclamation.  Flows of 70,000 cfs into the Sacramento River from Keswick Reservoir which lies between Shasta Dam and the lower Sac, has reduced the current lake level to 34' below full pool.  Previous winter storms...
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Shasta Lake has seen an unprecedented amount of water so far this winter season and could have easily filled to capacity on one of several water events we have experienced.  Federal water managers have continuously released record flows from Shasta Dam to keep lake levels below full pool.  This has caused a continuous rise and fall of lake water which...
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Plug fishing for steelhead on the Sacramento River, or any river for that matter, can be both challenging at times and very rewarding.  Steelhead are aggressive by nature, especially in the upper reaches of the rivers they were born in, and will readily hit a properly presented plug under most conditions.  The information contained in this Pro tip is intended...
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