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A day on Siskiyou, A day on Shasta

by SCOTT CALDWELL / SC Guide Service
A day on Siskiyou, a day on Shasta with Donna and Kevin. The past 2 days Mother nature threw a lot of weather changes at us, wind being the most difficult. Fortunately, each morning provided really good action with some
(More...) (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

2026 Salmon season… so far !!

by JARED DAVIS / Salty Lady
5 days into our 2026 Salmon season here - and here is my honest report. Springtime weather is well known to be hit & miss !! We opted to cancel day 1 & 2… pretty decent storm last weekend. And
(More...) (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)

Limits of Bass!

by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
Limits of Striped Bass today and 4 chunky halibut today for 9 anglers! We are seeing a lot of bait show up in the central bay which is a good sign for upcoming live bait season.  The bass fishing has
(More...) (Wednesday, April 15, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 4/14/2026 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Our scores for today 4/14/2026 : • KingFish • Full Day • 14 anglers • 4 King Salmon • Pacific Pearl • 1/2 Day AM • 16 anglers • 12 Striped Bass, 3 Halibut NO TRIPS TOMORROW!! Pearl is a GO on 4/16
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Salmon

by WILLIAM SMITH / Riptide Sportfishing
Git the season started with 5 bonito and 1 salmon 
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

Salmon Season Finalized

by HALF MOON BAY SPORTFISHING STAFF
The 2026 salmon season off the San Mateo/San Francisco coastline from Point Arena to Pigeon Point has now been finalized.  It will be open June 27 to July 22 and August 1 to August 31 or until 34,900 salmon are
(More...) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Ocean Salmon Comeback Continues

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Commercial Fishing Returns After 3-Year Closure; Recreational Anglers to See More Open Days in 2026 Significant improvements in key California salmon populations -- specifically Sacramento River fall-run Chinook and Klamath River fall-run Chinook  -- will allow for more ocean salmon fishing opportunities this year. The California Department of Fish and
(More...) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

2026 Ocean Salmon Seasons Determined

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) has announced the return of commercial salmon fishing after fishery closures for three straight years, and more recreational ocean salmon fishing opportunities in 2026. The recreational season kicked off on April 11, 2026
(More...) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Smorgasbord🎣🎣 today

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
Smorgasbord today we had 4 salmon and 13 Bonita. Next available days are 4-19 Sunday. Also the San Francisco opener stays June 27th to July 22. Book online Hogheaven.net or call 415-722-8121
(More...) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

Despite the rain the bass bit really well today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
  Despite the rain the bass bit really well today enough for limits for everyone on board .   Final score   43 bass for 18- (limits plus crew)   Next trip out is Tuesday with lots of room   For reservations (510)4175557   Or reserve online
(More...) (Sunday, April 12, 2026)

LIMITS OF BASS in the rain!

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
4/12/26. LIMITS OF BASS!!! Today we battled the rain and finished up with 10 LIMITS(20) of striped bass and 1 token halibut!! We have lots of room WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY, SATURDAY(1/2 day) & SUNDAY. Make your reservation on our website at
(More...) (Sunday, April 12, 2026)

Striped bass and halibut

by CHRIS SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
🎣 Weekend Wrap-Up Aboard the Pacific Dream 🎣 Another awesome weekend on the water with great people, good fishing, and even better food! Huge shoutout to Stephanie, who absolutely threw down in the galley all weekend long—keeping everyone fueled up with burgers,
(More...) (Sunday, April 12, 2026)

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