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Fishing is a great way to bring a family together and the reward may include barbequed trout. Photo by Scott Caldwell

Fishing is a great way to bring a family together and the reward may include barbequed trout. Photo by Scott Caldwell

Prime Shape this Weekend
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 16, 2016
Smith River

Like the Chetco, the Smith should be in prime shape this weekend. Typical of March, expect to see some fresh fish around with plenty of downers to bend the rod.

Chetco Update
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, MARCH 16, 2016
Chetco River

As of Wednesday, the Chetco was flowing at just over 5,000 cfs and is shaping up nicely for the weekend. There should be a few fresh steelhead around along with some spent fish making their way downriver.

Free Kids Fishing day recap
by Gary Heffley, MARCH 15, 2016
Bass Pond

To recap the Free Kids Fishing Day held this last Saturday at the Bass Pond in the BLM Sacramento River Bend Area two words about cover it, Windy and Rainy! In a scene not unlike Caddyshack's green side meeting of the Priest and Carl the Groundskeeper where the immortal word's.”I don't think the hard stuff has started yet”...
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Why are some in Congress trying to Destroy our Salmon
by John McManus, MARCH 15, 2016

Dear Salmon supporter, Our salmon runs are currently in big trouble because there’s rarely enough water for them in the Central Valley, especially in drought. Congressman John Garamendi, who in the past has supported salmon, is now threatening to introduce a bill in the US House of Representatives written by Senator Dianne Feinstein that would be very harmful to salmon. With your help,...
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Oroville is Filling Up
by Gary Heffley, MARCH 14, 2016
Lake Oroville

Lake Oroville with the vast drainage of the Feather River Basin is also rising quickly, gaining over 14 feet of lake level in just the weekend! Thank goodness the lakes still have capacity to accept that type of inflow. Oroville is down just 74.5 feet from full pool and just under the seasonal average as of today but give it...
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Shasta on the Rise
by Gary Heffley, MARCH 14, 2016
Shasta Lake

Shasta is now just 34 feet from full pool and is continuing to rise. The lake now sits at 103% of seasonal average levels. The lake has risen dramatically since the first of the year. Lake level at January 1, was 920.23 feet with full pool at 1067 feet. That is 146.77 feet from the top. Today 34 feet, a...
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