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The salmon bits remains strong

by JAMES SMITH / California Dawn
The salmon bits remains strong. We finished up the day with 25 salmon to 27 pounds for our 19 anglers aboard. We hooked over 50 fish today so the opportunity for limits were there. Overall excellent grade on the salmon again. We have
(More...) (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Big swell no breeze wasnt sure anything would bite today

by JON YOKOMIZO / Sea Wolf Sportfishing
Big swell no breeze wasnt sure anything would bite today. But the opposite was true. We finished up with 18 limits of rockfish and lingcod. We have the next 3 days off for some gear work. Check us out at
(More...) (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 10/12/2026 :

by FISH EMERYVILLE / Emeryville Sportfishing
Good evening anglers!! Another STELLAR day of both Salmon AND Rockfish/Lingcod action for the fleet!! SeaWolf reported FULL LIMITS of Rockfish AND Lingcod for ALL 18 anglers!! Diamond was in at NOON with LIMITS for their anglers today!!   NO ROOM TOMORROW!!
(More...) (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Great late season bite.

by MIKE RESCINO / Lovely Martha Sportfishing
10/12/26. Today was another great late season bite. We finished up with 19 salmon  to 29lbs along with many missed opportunities for our 17 anglers!!! We have lots of room FRIDAY, SUNDAY & EVERYDAY NEXT WEEK. Sunday 10/25 will be
(More...) (Monday, October 12, 2026)

Virginia Lakes Resort Fish Report

by CAROLYN WEBB / Virginia Lakes Resort
ASPEN REPORT - OCTOBER 10th Aspens were gold around the resort and the leaves have been falling off for a couple weeks. The trees along on the road have very little leaves but about 3 to 4 miles down the road
(More...) (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Salmon limits

by MATT BLANEY / New Rayann Sportfishing
(More...) (Sunday, October 11, 2026)

Wrapping up the season at Grant Lake

by DAN LENGNING / Dans Guide Service
After coming back from Alaska just finished up my last week of fishing Grant lake with my buddies Greg and Rusty for some pretty challenging fishing but managed to catch some nice fish thanks to everyone that came out and
(More...) (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

20 salmon and limits of Blue Angels

by SEAN HODGES / Hog Heaven Sportfishing
20 salmon and limits of Blue Angels. Our next available days are October 16,18,24. To make reservations book online at hogheaven.net or call 415-722-8121
(More...) (Saturday, October 10, 2026)

Success Lake fell to 11 percent of capacity, and fishing was hit or miss

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Success Lake fell to 11 percent of capacity, and fishing was hit or miss. Some anglers reported excellent action, while others came away skunked. Bass chased shad in the evenings, and anglers who located boiling fish loaded up using crankbaits,
(More...) (Friday, October 9, 2026)

The lake fell to 11 percent of capacity, and spotted bass fishing improved

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake fell to 11 percent of capacity, and spotted bass fishing improved. Bass anglers found success with finesse plastics, crankbaits, and jerkbaits. Crankbaits and jerkbaits worked best during the mornings and evenings, while jigs, drop shots, and Senkos produced
(More...) (Friday, October 9, 2026)

The Upper Kern was stocked last week in Sections 4, 5, and 6

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The Upper Kern was stocked last week in Sections 4, 5, and 6. Section 4 runs from Riverside Park in Kernville to Powerhouse #3, Section 5 extends from Powerhouse #3 to Fairview Dam, and Section 6 continues from Fairview Dam
(More...) (Friday, October 9, 2026)

We have seen the streamer bite pick up this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
The Truckee has seen continued good temps and good flows this week, despite the warmer weather and the slight drop out of Boca, going from 300 CFS down to 200. This will lower the canyon slightly but won’t be enough
(More...) (Friday, October 9, 2026)

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