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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)

Friday Am Update

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good Morning Anglers and Happy Friday Yesterday's catches were- Fish Counts - 10-01-2026 New Huck Finn • Full Day • 12 • 120 Rockfish, 24 Lingcod, 1 Bonito Pacific Pearl • Full Day • 11 Anglers • 22 King Salmon Scallywag • Full Day •
(More...) (Friday, October 2, 2026)

3.875 lb. Rainbow

by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF
Rob Rall from Atascadero, Ca, off shore on lower twin with a 3lb 14oz rainbow. This is a CDFW tagged trout. When you see a tag on a fish that says do not report, this is just tagged by the
(More...) (Thursday, October 1, 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)

More tremendous action today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
More tremendous action today. California Dawn 2 finishes up with 24 big salmon to 25 pounds for 18 anglers. We will be offering salmon trips daily including bottom, Fish. We have a rockfish Bonita combo going out on Sunday as well. For
(More...) (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

7 lb 7oz beauty at Saddlebag lake!

by BEAVER'S SPORTING GOODS STAFF
Josh caught this 7 lb 7oz beauty at Saddlebag lake!
(More...) (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Hog Heaven Fishing Report

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
10 salmon for 10 anglers today. Our next available days are Friday and October 10 for salmon and blue angel show. To make reservations online at. Hogheaven.net or call415-722-8121
(More...) (Wednesday, September 30, 2026)

Flows are now at 450 CFS and should remain there for the next two weeks

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Fair to Good Report: Flows are now at 450 CFS and should remain there for the next two weeks. They will drop them to 300 CFS on or around October 15th. Fishing has been good for September. The pulse brought
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

The river continues to fish well up top below the dam through the Conservancy

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Good Report: The river continues to fish well up top below the dam through the Conservancy. There are browns getting ready to spawn, you can get them on nymphs and it isn't out of the question to fool them with
(More...) (Tuesday, September 29, 2026)

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