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Saturday Am Update
by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good morning anglers, Happy Saturday!! SALMON IS NOT OVER!! We still haven't reached the quota so book your trips now before it's over!! We have 7 boats out today and will post scores when they get back! Yesterday we had awesome fishing for
(More...) (Saturday, October 3, 2026)

Friday salmon report.

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
10/2/26. Today we finished up with 18 SALMON for our 16 anglers along with many missed opportunities. We have lots of room TOMORROW for a 1/2 day salmon trip. Our next available full day salmon trip will be Monday 10/12,
(More...) (Friday, October 2, 2026)

Salmon up to 30 lbs.

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
23 salmon to 30 pounds. Our next available days are October.16,18.24.25,30,31. To make reservations book online at hogheaven.net or call 415-722-8121
(More...) (Friday, October 2, 2026)

Salmon fishing was “solid” again today
by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We finished up over a fish per rod landing 19 salmon to 25 pounds for 17. We still have room for this upcoming Sunday and for the rest of the week. For reservations (510)4175557 or reserve online
(More...) (Friday, October 2, 2026)

Rockfish/Bonito Super Combo
by CHRIS SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
It was a total massacre today! Limit of rockfish for 19 anglers plus a couple for crew as well as 175 Bonito!   We may have a few spots left for Saturday, lots of room for super combo trips on both the
(More...) (Friday, October 2, 2026)

Thresher shark, barracuda, bonito and white seabass feeding in our area
by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
Weather conditions this week made for some long days of fine inshore fishing for anglers around Monterey Bay. Offshore, winds were fairly stiff, preventing the tuna hunters from making a good effort for bluefin. Inshore was quite pleasant, especially in
(More...) (Friday, October 2, 2026)

4 lbs. 5 oz. rainbow
by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF
Mike Donohoe from Goleta Ca with a 4 lbs. 5 oz. rainbow using a Thomas buoyant lure.
(More...) (Friday, October 2, 2026)

The lake remained near 13 percent of its storage capacity and bass anglers did well
by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake remained near 13 percent of its storage capacity and bass anglers did well. Largemouth were readily available for the finesse crowd while using drop shot, Senkos, and jigs in purple and green. Main lake points, the trees, and
(More...) (Friday, October 2, 2026)

Kaweah Lake remained at 11 percent of capacity, and fishing was good
by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Kaweah Lake remained at 11 percent of capacity, and fishing was good. Spotted bass action improved, with topwater producing near shore early and late in the day. Underspins and squarebill crankbaits also worked, while drop shots, shaky heads, and jigs
(More...) (Friday, October 2, 2026)

In the Upper Kern, the trout bite picked up this week following recent CDFW stockings
by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
In the Upper Kern, the trout bite picked up this week following recent CDFW stockings. CDFW has scheduled additional trout plants this week in all three sections of the 20-mile stretch. Fly anglers are reporting the best success on dry-dropper
(More...) (Friday, October 2, 2026)

Fishing is great and we're still renting boats until October 9th
by SARDINE LAKE RESORT
Fishing is great and we're still renting boats until October 9th - our last day of the season. Come by and enjoy the lake from our deck with a cool drink. Joan's big catch today.
(More...) (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Still slamin’ Salmon…
by JARED DAVIS / Salty Lady
Still making our mark on the ‘26 King Salmon season here !! Today we got 13 beautiful fish for our modest group of awesome anglers. THANK YOU to some good friends & great people for joining us on this one…
(More...) (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

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