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Family and friends fishing

by WILLIAM SMITH / Riptide Sportfishing
We had a great group of 18 family and friends fishing with us today!! with a bunch of kids that were nailing the rock fish!! we ended up with great bags if tidh for everyone!! los of room all weekend for rock fishing!
(More...) (Friday, July 24, 2026)

Bass anglers reported catching chunky fish in submerged trees
by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Water levels dropped to 34 percent of storage capacity at Lake Success, and bass anglers reported catching chunky fish in submerged trees, along main and secondary points, and off the dam. Poppers and crankbaits also proved to be good choices
(More...) (Friday, July 24, 2026)

Anglers reported decent fishing as water levels began to stabilize
by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Kaweah dropped to 23 percent of its storage capacity, and anglers reported decent fishing as water levels began to stabilize. Largemouth bass reports improved, with some bigger fish being caught on weightless Senkos in green pumpkin and Smokin' Shad patterns.
(More...) (Friday, July 24, 2026)

With flows running low, the best trout action has been coming from the deeper pools and slower-moving eddies
by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
  The Upper Kern River was stocked last week in Sections 4 and 5. With flows running low, the best trout action has been coming from the deeper pools and slower-moving eddies. Salmon eggs, trout worms, and Panther Martins have all
(More...) (Friday, July 24, 2026)

3.11 lb rainbow out of Lundy lake
by BEAVER'S SPORTING GOODS STAFF
Walter Pratt with a beautiful 21" - 3.11 lb rainbow out of Lundy lake. Caught this fish on power bait.
(More...) (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

LIMITS of quality rockfish and a couple Ling cod

by JAY LOPES / Right Hook Sportfishing
Today’s group scored LIMITS of quality rockfish and a couple Ling cod in less than ideal ocean conditions…
(More...) (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

6lb brown caught and RELEASED

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
12 year old Conner with a 24” approx. 6lb brown caught and RELEASED on a mini jig on the East Walker River #bragginbox #kenssport
(More...) (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

Both boats out today fishing potluck
by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We had both boats out today fishing potluck on the coast today finding excellent rock cod fishing along with some bass, halibut and lings.   Final count   California Dawn 2 210 rockfish (limits) 3 cabazone 2 halibut to 10 pounds 4 ling cod to 16 pounds 16 striped
(More...) (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

What a great day of fishing for these kids!
by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF
What a great day of fishing for these kids!
(More...) (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

Tuna Fever Ignites Off the North Coast
by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The words El Niño — or even super El Niño — can mean different things depending on where you are. But for North Coast anglers, they mean one thing: tuna. We’re already seeing the first signs of warmer ocean conditions as
(More...) (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

It’s been one heck of a week
by AARON ANFINSON / Bass Tub Sportfishing
Well, it’s been one heck of a week, we’ll start off with last tuesday(7/14) we started off with a Flame Kids fishing trip, had an amazing time, then in the afternoon we had a cruise. On our way towards the
(More...) (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 7/23/2026 :
by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers! We have 2 trips to report today: New Huck Finn • Full Day • 13 Anglers • 130 Rockfish, 26 Lingcod  Lady K • 1/2 Day AM • 8 Anglers • 1 Halibut    Room Tomorrow: Scallywag has 2 spots left for Live Bait Halibut/Striped
(More...) (Thursday, July 23, 2026)

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