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Fish Emeryville's Update for 11/2/2026 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers! Thanksgiving is right around the corner. The fleet is getting ready and loading all the crab gear onto the boats! If you want crab for the holidays, book soon. Spots are filling up fast, especially for weekend days! No boats out
(More...) (Monday, November 2, 2026)

Absolutely incredible action!!

by JAY LOPES / Right Hook Sportfishing
Today’s group landed 15 sturgeon so that yet another day of DOUBLE DIGITS.. Over the 8 trips we ran the last week an a half we boated 114 sturgeon absolutely incredible action!! Our short stay in the delta will be on
(More...) (Sunday, November 1, 2026)

The excellent sturgeon fishing continues!

by JAY LOPES / Right Hook Sportfishing
Today’s group fished through some tough conditions but still managed DOUBLE DIGITS… The excellent sturgeon fishing continues!!! Tomorrow will be our last sturgeon trip then we will be moving to BODEGA BAY and setting up camp to get ready for the
(More...) (Saturday, October 31, 2026)

Cordell Banks Run Today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We had a Cordell banks run today. It was everything the group hoped for. Flat weather, quality reds and jumbo ling cod. My last stop of the day we were sitting on a spot of rockfish 250 solid top to
(More...) (Saturday, October 31, 2026)

Beautiful ocean

by WILLIAM SMITH / Riptide Sportfishing
Another great calm day on the water!! We went out to deep reef and caught an excellent quality of Rock fish with a bonus of a Barracuda! Then switched to trolling for bonito with just a fish around for our 18 anglers! www.riptide.net
(More...) (Saturday, October 31, 2026)

It's Crab Combo Time!

by SHERRY INGLES / Queen of Hearts Sportfishing
Official word was announced yesterday by the State... Recreational crabbing will open off our coastline as scheduled beginning this Saturday, November 7. HOOP NETS and SNARES are permitted to be used through the end of the year. CRAB POTS are not permitted during November and
(More...) (Saturday, October 31, 2026)

Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishing Begins in Most Areas Nov. 7 with Trap Restrictions, Commercial Season Delayed

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The recreational Dungeness crab season will open under trap restrictions beginning Nov. 7, 2026, except in a portion of Northern California where it has been delayed due to a public health hazard.   State health agencies determined that Dungeness crab collected north
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

The LT saw a bump in flows a couple weeks ago. Currently it’s 80 CFS

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The LT saw a bump in flows a couple weeks ago. Currently it’s 80 CFS. While we have not seen any browns begin their spawn just yet, there have been a good amount of kokanee in the river this year,
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Things on the Truckee are looking great this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
Things on the Truckee are looking great this week. Higher flows out of Donner Lake and Tahoe City have brought the Glenshire area up to 165 CFS, slightly above average for this time of year. Dry dropper or light indicator
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Weather looks good tomorrow!

by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
Weather looks good tomorrow! Come out to get some rockfish and lingcod. We have a few spots still availabl. Call our landing at 510-652-3403. Or book online at seawolfsportfishing.com
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

THE TROUT ARE HERE!

by RANCHO SECO RECREATIONAL AREA
THE TROUT ARE HERE! Our first trout plant of the season has officially arrived at Rancho Seco Recreational Area! Check out the video of fresh trout being released into the lake! Grab your fishing gear, bring the family, and come enjoy some great
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

Bluefin tuna continue to top list of targeted species

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
Monterey Bay anglers enjoyed a great week of fishing with mostly good conditions and plenty of fish on the bite. Nearshore waters have not gotten cold yet, so a variety of species are available to target. Topping the list of
(More...) (Friday, October 30, 2026)

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