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The idea to create the State of Jefferson was first introduced in 1941 and is still talked about. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

The idea to create the State of Jefferson was first introduced in 1941 and is still talked about. Photo by Anders Tomlinson

Starting to Clear Up
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 25, 2016
Chetco River

The Chetco has plenty of fish, but the river is really starting to clear reports guide Alan Borges of Alan’s Guide Service. He said, “There were a lot of fish caught on Monday, but it’s gotten a little slower since. Most of the boats are landing three to four fish per day and there’s a good mix of fresh and...
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Fishing the North Coast: Fall Klamath kings return in smaller numbers
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, FEBRUARY 25, 2016

The handwriting has been on the wall for a couple years now. Stuck in the midst of a 4-year drought and on the heels of a sub-par ocean salmon season along the North Coast, it should come as no surprise that the number of returning Fall Chinook to the Klamath Basin in 2015 came in below forecasts. According to the...
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San Francisco Pier 7 Fishing
Jerry Back
by Jerry Back, FEBRUARY 24, 2016
Pier 7

I live and work in San Francisco. I live near Ocean Beach, on the west side of the city, but work under the shadows of iconic Coit Tower and the Transamerica Pyramid building on the city’s northeastern side. And just a few blocks from my office is Pier 7, a public pier that is frequented everyday by locals...
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GGSA Responds to Twin Tunnels Comment
by John McManus, FEBRUARY 23, 2016

In a recent Fox News report, http://www.foxnews.com/us/2016/02/22/critics-calif-water-tunnel-project-claim-its-govt-waste-to-save-tiny-smelt.html Critics of California water-tunnel project claim it's gov't waste to save tiny smelt, a Westlands Water District official, Johnny Amaral is quoted saying, "The tunnels are not an economically viable project and would not be needed if we used common sense." GGSA executive director John McManus responded saying, "Salmon fishermen noted Mr. Amaral's...
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Could be Good
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, FEBRUARY 21, 2016
Klamath River

Klamath: Iron Gate Dam releases are 1,700cfs. Seiad Valley is 5.8ft at 5,080cfs. Happy Camp is estimated at 5,860cfs. Somes Bar is estimated at 11.1Kcfs. Orleans is 10ft. at 14.6Kcfs. Klamath at Terwer Creek is 10.1ft at 27.8Kcfs and water temperatures of 45.8 degrees. Flows at Smith River, Dr. Fine Bridge are 10.1ft at 6,130cfs. Temperatures in the Valley last...
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Mid-Klamath Update
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, FEBRUARY 21, 2016
Klamath River

Mid Klamath: the Mid-Klamath from I-5 down the river flows are on the high side with Seiad Valley being over 5,000cfsgh and Orleans at 14.6Kcfs I don’t think the Mid-Klamath will be fishable for another couple of weeks. The Lower Klamath is out of the question for fishing at least for another week or more....
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