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The Sea Wolf fished the islands again with pleasant weather

by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
The Sea Wolf fished the islands again with pleasant weather, there was some bounce on the run out but conditions were very fishable. Took us a while to get located on the lingcod but when we found them we finished
(More...) (Monday, April 6, 2026)

Bass still remaining top fish in the bay

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
Bass still remaining top fish in the bay. We did get some Shaker action and finished up with a handful of halibut.. 27 striped bass and 4 halibut We will be back out tomorrow For reservations 510-417-5557 or reserve online
(More...) (Monday, April 6, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 4/6/2026 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good evening anglers!! Our scores for 4/6/2026 : DOCK TOTALS -- 5 Trips • 42 Anglers • 170 Rockfish, 34 Lingcod, 33 Striped Bass, 14 Halibut • Lady K • 1/2 Day AM • 7 anglers • 8 Striped Bass, 5 Halibut • New
(More...) (Monday, April 6, 2026)

🐇 Happy Easter 🐰

by WALLACE KLUGHERS
Beautiful day on the ocean with great fishing . We got limits of rockfish and 13 ling cod for our group of 14 .We even had two people pull up double lings at one time .
(More...) (Sunday, April 5, 2026)

Capt. Dave checks in with a fish a rod!

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
4/5/26. Capt. Dave checked in from today’s 1/2 day trip with a fish a rod, catching 7 halibut & 4 striped bass!!! We have lots of room TOMORROW, TUESDAY(1/2 day), THURSDAY(1/2 day), FRIDAY, SATURDAY(1/2 day) & SUNDAY. Make your your
(More...) (Sunday, April 5, 2026)

Mono County Implements Mandatory Boat Inspections to Prevent Golden Mussel Spread

by CHAD WOODS / Sportfishingreport.com
MONO COUNTY, Calif. — Beginning April 9, 2026, Mono County will require mandatory inspections for all trailered watercraft prior to launching in local lakes and reservoirs. The new ordinance is designed to prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels, a rapidly emerging
(More...) (Saturday, April 4, 2026)

Lingcod and Rockfish

by CHRIS SMITH / Happy Hooker Sportfishing
What a day out on the water! 🌊🎣 Today we headed out on the Pacific Dream to the Farallon Islands targeting rockfish and lingcod—and the fishing was absolutely SPECTACULAR! Limits all around with 23 limits of rockfish and 23 limits of
(More...) (Saturday, April 4, 2026)

Great start

by WILLIAM SMITH / Riptide Sportfishing
My what a beautiful day to be on the water! flat calm, warm and great fishing! come and join us for the day!
(More...) (Saturday, April 4, 2026)

Nearly three inches of rain fell within the Smith watershed Wednesday

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
Nearly three inches of rain fell within the Smith watershed Wednesday. The river went from just under 6 feet at Jed Smith to 9.4 feet. Not much in the way of fishing reports as most anglers have called it a
(More...) (Thursday, April 2, 2026)

The main stem Eel is rising slightly following Tuesday’s rain event

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The main stem Eel is rising slightly following Tuesday’s rain event. As of Thursday, flows were 2,200 cfs at Scotia. It’s predicted to reach just above 2,400 cfs, but could fall short. The small increase in flows should do wonders,
(More...) (Thursday, April 2, 2026)

Brookings Salmon Bite Off to Strong Start

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
The early salmon opener delivered a surprise most weren’t expecting — and anglers along the southern Oregon coast are taking full advantage. Out of Brookings, the season kicked off with some of the most consistent early action seen in a very
(More...) (Thursday, April 2, 2026)

The halibut were biting like piranhas at times today

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
The halibut were biting like piranhas at times today. We released over 100 undersized.. lots of action. A few nice bass hanging out as well.. Six halibut 14th striped bass We will be back out in the morning 5104175557 or reserve online
(More...) (Thursday, April 2, 2026)

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