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The tides were what we would call text book for halibut today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
The tides were what we would call “text book” for halibut today. Both boats scored on some solid fishing on this Memorial Day.   We have lots of room for Thursday and Friday’s trip on this same tide set.   Final count   California Dawn 2 24
(More...) (Monday, May 25, 2026)

Capt. Frank checks in

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
5/25/26. Capt. Frank just checked in with over a fish a rod catching 19 striped bass & 9 chunky halibut!!! We have lots of room WEDNESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY. Make your reservation on our website at www.lovelymartha.com Or call Capt. Mike
(More...) (Monday, May 25, 2026)

Happy Memorial Day from Fish Emeryville!!

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Another HUGE shoutout to all those who have put our country before themselfs, and we can't be more blessed to be able to have some of you on board today!! Again to ALL of you out there, our entire Fish Emeryville
(More...) (Monday, May 25, 2026)

Happy Memorial Day!

by JONATHON SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
Happy Memorial Day! Nice weather today and great fishing! It was a good mix of halibut and striped bass, more halibut are starting to bite with the smaller tides this week.  Our total fish count is 27 bass, 19 halibut
(More...) (Monday, May 25, 2026)

Deep Reef fishing

by WILLIAM SMITH / Riptide Sportfishing
Yet another example of how the fishing is on the RIPTIDE!! Flat cslm ocean and a bunch of grest fish!! www.riptide.net
(More...) (Monday, May 25, 2026)

Yesterday we fished the islands

by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
Yesterday we fished the islands with beautiful weather and a great group of anglers. The bite was a pick throughout the day but the gang finished up with full sacks of yellowtail, vermilion, blues and lingcod. We finished up the
(More...) (Monday, May 25, 2026)

Sacramento River wild rainbow’s!

by JUSTIN THOMPSON / Justin Thompson Fishing
The Sacramento River in Redding California is known for some of the best wild rainbow trout fishing around, we are catching lots of 3 to 5 lb bows on ultra light rods. It's a fun trip for everyone. This is
(More...) (Monday, May 25, 2026)

Cape Mendicino Rockfish Day

by HUMBOLDT CHARTER COMPANY
The ocean swells and south wind made it a difficult day for fishing at Cape Mendocino yesterday. However, seasoned fishermen from Susanville, California, were able to cope with the less-than-desireable conditions to enjoy the day and bring home twenty-five rockfish
(More...) (Sunday, May 24, 2026)

The Virginias have been fishing pretty well

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The Virginias have been fishing pretty well with some good reports coming in from bait and lure anglers. The most successful anglers have been fishing from tubes or kayaks as they are able to get further from the shoreline. Power
(More...) (Sunday, May 24, 2026)

The West has been kicking out some fish

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The West has been kicking out some fish here and there though overall it's a little tough due to the higher flows as the last of the snow melts. If you're heading up there try to find some of the
(More...) (Sunday, May 24, 2026)

The Twins have also been a little hit and miss lately

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The Twins have also been a little hit and miss lately with some good reports coming in as well as some not so good reports. There have been some pretty good fish being reported up to 6 or so pounds.
(More...) (Sunday, May 24, 2026)

The Reservoir has been a little hit and miss lately

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF
The Reservoir has been a little hit and miss lately with some reports coming in saying it has been slow while other anglers are doing fairly well. Though the numbers of fish might not be as high as we'd like
(More...) (Sunday, May 24, 2026)

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