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TROUT DERBY UPDATE!! So far 56 out of the first 100 tagged trout have been caught in the first 18 days of the derby, that’s an average of just over 3 tagged trout caught per day! That also means 44 tagged

Shasta Lake, located in northern California, is one of the prime locations for trout fishing in the Western United States. Here’s my detailed report based on a recent fishing trip.  Location: Shasta Lake’s main tributaries - Sacramento River, and McCloud River

The pond is frozen over for now, I’ll get out there later in the Winter to check on the ice conditions and pass that info on.

The crew is keeping the crab charters going!!! Early day for 8 folks and much better weather. Weekend days are back by 1 pm and only $155 pp!! Sign up online or call 650-726-6224. Don’t forget your crab trap validation!

For 24/7 reservations go to www.fishemeryville.com or call our landing at (510)-652-3403 to book your spot! Sunday's Score: Pacific Pearl - Crab - 21 Anglers - 210 Dungeness Crab

The Truckee River has fished well in the last few weeks as flows have stabilized after a storm in late December. With clear skies and moderate weather in the forecast, we expect to see good fishing conditions continue. The annual

Sure doesn’t feel like Winter. We are taking advantage of the weather and doing lots of work around the resort. Can’t wait to see everyone this summer!

The Sacramento River is running high at 15,000 cfs this has the fish chowing down on fresh cured salmon eggs!! The fishing will stay good throughout the spring time. This is a great trip to just get on the water

more Trinity River steelhead are making there way in my net day after day. I am seeing a ton half pounder's, we have been catching 20 to 30 a day. There fun but making it a challenge to give the

Recreational anglers around the bay are on the hunt for wintertime flatfish these days. Species available are sanddabs, Petrale and sand sole and an occasional bonus halibut. Those hunting for Dungeness crab got a boost recently when the CDFW approved

Paul Clouse and Al Hurwitz trolled Los Vaqueros Reservoir on January 9, 2025, looking mainly for Rainbow Trout. After a slow beginning, we started hooking up with some Rainbows in Howden Cove, keeping one weighing 2.4 pounds. The action really

The lake held steady at 53 percent of its storage capacity and bass anglers reported a good bite with bass taking drop shot, Ned rigs, and small swimbaits in 10 to 30 feet of water. Crankbaits worked for bites early