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East wind again today, but all morning, all day..
by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
East wind again today, but all morning, all day.....unlike yesterday, when the wind gave us the morning. As alot of you know, "When the wind is from the East, the fish bite the least". So we grinded out 6 fish and
(More...) (Monday, May 18, 2026)

2 pound rainbow on Robinson Creek
by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF
Ron C from Thousand Oaks CA caught this 2 pound rainbow on Robinson Creek using a cricket
(More...) (Monday, May 18, 2026)

Bait report

by SEAN HODGES - J&P BAIT / J&P Bait
  Bait report   3-4 inch anchovy
(More...) (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Got a couple very good reports from the Virginias
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
We got a couple very good reports from the Virginias over the last few days with anglers reporting success with bait like mice tails, inflated crawlers and power bait. There seems to be some very good fish cruising up there,
(More...) (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Sounds like the West is still a bit blown out
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
It sounds like the West is still a bit blown out with the remaining snow melting off, likely this won't last too much longer and when the flows come down and the water clears up up there thing should get
(More...) (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Still some good fish being caught by anglers
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The Twins have been a little tough lately but there's still some good fish being caught by anglers who are putting in some time. Some of the more successful anglers are getting some fish trolling with Rapalas and Thomas Bouyants
(More...) (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Kirman Lake Report
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
We got a couple reports from Kirman this week and it sounds like it's not too bad up there! The first report we received was from an angler who had a bit of a tough go with just 2 fish
(More...) (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

The Reservoir is still fishing pretty well overall
by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The Reservoir is still fishing pretty well overall. It sounds like the trolling has slipped a bit but the bait fishing in the Rainbow Point area has picked up nicely. They're still catching a few fish from the shore down
(More...) (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Live bait is still among us!
by AARON ANFINSON / Bass Tub Sportfishing
Live bait is still among us!
(More...) (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Cal Dawn Sunday Report
by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
The boats checked in today with around a fish per rod between bass and halibut. California Dawn 2 11 bass to 8# 7 halibut to 20 pounds New California Dawn 14 bass for 17 For reservations (510)4175557 or reserve online
(More...) (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 5/17/2026:
by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good evening anglers, Happy Sunday! It was a tough day today on the water but the Captains hung in there! We had 8 boats out today and here are their scores.... Fish Counts - 05-17-2026 New Huck Finn • Full Day • 8 Anglers
(More...) (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

Halibut to 20lbs!
by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
5/17/26. Today we ran a 1/2 day trip. The conditions were unfavorable with muddy water but the gang still put some nice fish in the box. We finished up with 10 striped bass & 3 halibut to 20lbs!! We have
(More...) (Sunday, May 17, 2026)

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