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Bass were defiantly still on the chew today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
Bass were defiantly still on the chew today. We had both boats out. Some nice halibut landed as well. Final count California Dawn2 31 striped bass 6 halibut to 15 for 18 California Dawn1 23 striped bass to 10 for 12 5 halibut to 14 For reservations 5104175557 or
(More...) (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Wide open bass!

by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
We had Great action today on some quality striped bass. A few 10 pounders in the mix. Full limits for 11 anglers and 5 halibut. We’ve got a lot of room this Sunday between our 2 boats happy hooker and
(More...) (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Update For 5/13/2026:

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good afternoon anglers! We didn't have any boats out today but we will be back out tomorrow with live bait! Room Tomorrow: New Huck Finn has 16 spots left for Full Day Live Bait Halibut/Striped Bass Dockside Processing, www.DocksideProcessing.com , will be open to skin, debone
(More...) (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Amazing Spring weather on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Amazing Spring weather on the Truckee River. Couldn't ask for nicer weather. Soon I'll be complaining about how hot is, for now, enjoy it while it's here.  Flows are still rather high, below Boca -into Reno, and out East through the
(More...) (Wednesday, May 13, 2026)

Live bait paid dividends today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
Live bait paid dividends today as the CD 1 and 2 were on the fish. We have room this week and the fish are biting! New California Dawn will be online as well starting Friday. We have lots of room for
(More...) (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

Evening on Grant Lake Trolling Rapalas

by DAN LENGNING / Dans Guide Service
Took out Larry and John yesterday evening on Grant Lake trolling Rapalas for a nice rainbow and a couple of browns thanks guys for the hard work in tough conditions
(More...) (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

Striped bass and halibut

by CHRIS SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
Today aboard the Pacific Dream, our 10 anglers had an incredible day fishing on San Francisco Bay! The weather started off a little chilly this morning, but the action heated up fast. We finished the day with limits of striped
(More...) (Tuesday, May 12, 2026)

An outstanding day of catching for today’s group

by JAY LOPES / Right Hook Sportfishing
O YEA!!! A outstanding day of catching for today’s group.. We will be back to drifting live bait tomorrow!!! I am taking reservations for halibut/striper and rockfish/lingcod .. Please call/text or DM 916-417-5670
(More...) (Monday, May 11, 2026)

With some left over weather we still made it out and made the day

by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
With some left over weather we still made it out and made the day. The Sea Wolf's 10 anglers stuck with it and caught limits of rockfish and 13 lingcod to go with them. Check us out at seawolfsportfishing.com
(More...) (Monday, May 11, 2026)

LIVE BAIT UPDATE!! 

by SEAN HODGES - J&P BAIT / J&P Bait
LIVE BAIT UPDATE!!  We were fortunate enough to find some. We will be open again starting 5/12/26!  Hours  Monday-Thursday 6am-9am Friday-Sunday 5am-10am Bait report 4-6 inch anchov
(More...) (Monday, May 11, 2026)

3lb 13oz Rainbow

by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF
Dominic Segina from Satellite Beach Florida. He was trolling the lake fishing a copper spoon with a barbless hook. 3lb 13oz
(More...) (Monday, May 11, 2026)

Good day, great clients and beautiful weather!

by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
Back to Donner today and found a great bite for small Lake Trout, (great tablefare)! After getting 4, they said that's enough for food, but had another one bite before we could get the gear out of the water! So
(More...) (Monday, May 11, 2026)

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