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We had 2 trips out today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We had 2 trips out today The CD2 was on the coast fishing salmon and we finished up around a fish per rod landing 16 salmon to 20 pounds The New CD was on the coast and finished up with 20 limits
(More...) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

The RV MAX crew loaded up early today!

by JAY LOPES / Right Hook Sportfishing
The RV MAX crew loaded up early today!! Doubles…. Quads….. I am taking reservations for the next two months.. Sturgeon, rockfish/crab combo and rockfish/ling cod trips!!! Please call text or DM 916-417-5670
(More...) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Today we had the most incredible salmon fishing

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
Today we had the most incredible salmon fishing catching 21 salmon with most of them 15 pounds and up. Our next available day is Sunday and to make reservations book online at hogheaven.net or call 415-722-8121
(More...) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 9/18/2026 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good evening anglers!! A fantastic friday out there for the fleet, with the salmon trips reporting a large number of bonito ON TOP of salmon!! SeaWolf had another day of FULL LIMITS of Rockfish AND Lingcod!! NO ROOM FOR TOMORROW!! Fleet
(More...) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Friday report.

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
9/18/26. Today we finished up with 21 SALMON & 1 bonus bonito!! We have lots of room this upcoming week on MONDAY, TUESDAY, WEDNESDAY, FRIDAY & SUNDAY. Make your reservation on our website at www.lovelymartha.com Or call Capt. Mike 650-619-6629 Let’s go
(More...) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

A Tale of Two Fishies

by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
Today's report highlights a couple notable catches from the Santa Cruz area this week. Fishing has been very good nearshore, and the promise of big bluefin is a very real proposition if and when the weather calms down.    The first
(More...) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Lake Success dropped slightly to 17 percent of its storage capacity

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Lake Success dropped slightly to 17 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing was decent. Bass took Whopper Ploppers and white buzzbaits along shallow rocky shorelines at first light and again in the evenings. Texas-rigged 6- and 8-inch worms in
(More...) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Kaweah Lake fell several feet to 12 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing was fair

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Kaweah Lake fell several feet to 12 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing was fair. Anglers focused on the morning topwater and crankbait bite, with poppers and Strike King KVD Sexy Dawgs taking bass. Drop-shotting 3- and 4-inch plastics
(More...) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Kern River Report

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Here in the Upper Kern, CDFW has a trout plant scheduled this week for sections 5 and 6. Trout fishing along the 20-mile stretch of river has remained steady, with anglers finding good action around eddies, river bends, and other
(More...) (Friday, September 18, 2026)

Fishing on the lower Klamath remains good

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The recreational fall-run adult salmon quota on the Klamath River below the Highway 96 Bridge near Weitchpec was met as of Sunday, Sept. 13. The lower main stem of the Klamath River below the Highway 96 Bridge will remain open
(More...) (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Big Albacore Highlight Eureka’s Weekend Tuna Run

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
It was a Saturday that Eureka tuna anglers won’t soon forget. After several less-than-stellar days, the stars finally aligned for the small fleet that made the 30- to 35-mile run south. It wasn’t the number of fish that stood out
(More...) (Thursday, September 17, 2026)

Will we keep Salmon fishing for awhile ?? We’ll know real soon…

by JARED DAVIS / Salty Lady
Wed, 9/16 We are still waiting for the official counts of how many Salmon of the 20K quota have been caught - and hoping we will get some more opportunity here in the SF zone. Stay tuned, but for now we
(More...) (Wednesday, September 16, 2026)

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