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Saturday Am Update
by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good Morning Anglers and Happy Saturday! Yesterday's catches were- Fish Counts - 10-16-2026 Heisen Sturg • Full Day • 4 • 17 White Sturgeon Released Lady K • Full Day • 10 • 100 Rockfish, 20 Lingcod, 1 Bonito New Huck Finn • Full Day
(More...) (Saturday, October 17, 2026)

Rockcod, bonito among targeted species
by ALLEN BUSHNELL / Santa Cruz Sportfishing
Get it while you can. October is always a transitional month for fishing in and around the Monterey Bay. This year, that transition is particularly pleasing for anglers, as the warm water push has brought a wild variety of species
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Salmon up to 26 lbs.
by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
We finished up with 11 kings to 26 pounds today. We have availability for salmon and potluck during the week. I am also still planning a Cordell Banks trip on the next good weather window mid week. I will announce the
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Our DUNGENESS CRAB and CRAB/ ROCKFISH trips are live starting November 8th!
by AARON ANFINSON / Bass Tub Sportfishing
Our DUNGENESS CRAB and CRAB/ ROCKFISH trips are live starting November 8th! We will be running these trips daily as long as the weather allows! Get your fix before the holidays! Book online at basstub.com or call Capt Aaron at
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Salmon up to 28 lbs.

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
16 salmon to 28 pounds. Our next available days are this Sunday and Saturday the 24th. To make reservations book online hogheaven.net or call 415-722-8122
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

*Bridgeport Reservoir*
by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
*Bridgeport Reservoir* BFEF welcomes back Michael Royere from Gardnerville to the club. Today, he bagged this beautiful 3lb 14oz BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout while shore fishing at Bridgeport Reservoir. He got his bragging rights picture and collected another chance to win
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Beautiful weather and great fishing!!!
by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
10/16/26. Today we had beautiful weather and great fishing. We finished up with 17 SALMON for 16 anglers and had some escape throughout the day. We have lots of room MONDAY, TUESDAY, THURSDAY & FRIDAY. These will be the last
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

The lake level fell to 10 percent of its storage capacity, and fishing remained good
by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake level fell to 10% of its storage capacity, and fishing remained good. Largemouth bass went for brown, purple, and dark green creature baits, spider jigs, and drop shots in 5 to 25 feet of water. Some of the
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

The lake dropped to 10 percent of its storage capacity, and the bass bite improved significantly
by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake dropped to 10% of its storage capacity, and the bass bite improved significantly. Spotted bass fell for small finesse baits fished around rocky points and also took small crankbaits along the dam. Anglers reported a few instances of
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

The Upper Kern flows remain very low just above 200 CFS
by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The Upper Kern flows remain very low just above 200 CFS. Trout fishing remains productive throughout the upper stretches, with anglers finding success using small grubs, trout worms, and salmon eggs. Fly anglers are reporting slightly better results with dry-dropper
(More...) (Friday, October 16, 2026)

Cordell Banks!!
by JAY LOPES / Right Hook Sportfishing
    MAKO my day!!!     What started out as a tuna trip turned into dropping in at CORDELL BANKS and absolutely loading up on GIANT rockfish and lingcod!!     Our short stay in Bodgea bay has come to end and we will be back November
(More...) (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

Beautiful day and limits of salmon
by WILLIAM SMITH / Riptide Sportfishing
A really a beautiful day on the water with a goid salmon bite! We ended up with 13 fish for customers and 3 crew fish.  We have openings next Thursday and sunday.  www.riptide.net 6504557191
(More...) (Thursday, October 15, 2026)

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