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Winter on the Upper Klamath River, Siskiyou County
Anglers drift-fish this river daily in fall and winter often in widely fluctuating weather.


 


Shelter Cove update
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, APRIL 27, 2017

Shelter Cove

According to Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing, the salmon has been belly up for the few people who’ve been trying. “There hasn't been a whole lot of sign around lately, which isn’t very encouraging. The rockfish opener is looking fishable at this point, but it doesn't look like it will be real nice. Fishing will likely be tougher...
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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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Various Days — Guided Wetland Tours at Gray Lodge Wildlife Area, 3207 Rutherford Road, Gridley (95948). A wildlife naturalist will lead a group, school or organization on a half-mile route through diverse wetlands. General information includes wildlife identification, behavior patterns and conservation efforts. Tours can be catered to include requested information. The minimum group size is 18 people and reservations are required....
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 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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