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Early Summer 2008 Fish'n Conditions by Tom Loe (7/04/2008)
[Eastern Sierra,CA] Run-off from snowmelt has been low to moderate this year. The snow level is high, so it has not caused any significant flooding or horrible conditions in many of the freestone creeks that are influenced directly by this run-off.
[Eastern Sierra,CA] Run-off from snowmelt has been low to moderate this year. The snow level is high, so it has not caused any significant flooding or horrible conditions in many of the freestone creeks that are influenced directly by this run-off.
End of Crab and more rockfish, June 29 by Tom Mattusch (6/30/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] June 30 is the end of Dungeness crab season, pulled the pots. Excellent weather, little wind made for easy pot pulling. Rockfished after crabbing.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] June 30 is the end of Dungeness crab season, pulled the pots. Excellent weather, little wind made for easy pot pulling. Rockfished after crabbing.
Farallon Islands, 6/27/08 by Tom Mattusch (6/30/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Fished the Farallon Islands for rockcod. Huli Cat fished west of the Pimple. 3/4 limits plus lingcod.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Fished the Farallon Islands for rockcod. Huli Cat fished west of the Pimple. 3/4 limits plus lingcod.
Sacramento river trout/shad report by Dave Jacobs (6/21/2008)
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs is a full time year round fishing guide on the Sacramento, Trinity, Klamath, Smith and Feather rivers for salmon, trout, steelhead, shad, stripers and sturgeon on both our 22 foot jetboat and Willie driftboat.
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs is a full time year round fishing guide on the Sacramento, Trinity, Klamath, Smith and Feather rivers for salmon, trout, steelhead, shad, stripers and sturgeon on both our 22 foot jetboat and Willie driftboat.
Albacore and Bluefin On Their Way! by Jame McDaniels (5/29/2008)
[San Diego,CA] Our Memorial Weekend 2.5 day trip fished offshore the first day and the Baja coast on the second day. Not much to catch in our zone yet, but the Albacore and Bluefin are on their way!
[San Diego,CA] Our Memorial Weekend 2.5 day trip fished offshore the first day and the Baja coast on the second day. Not much to catch in our zone yet, but the Albacore and Bluefin are on their way!
Northern Cal & Southern Oregon rivers fishing report. by David Castellanos (5/27/2008)
[Klamath River,CA] Spring Chinook salmon have begun entering the lower Klamath River, making their way upstream into the Trinity River where they will return to the hatchery or eventually spawn early this fall.
[Klamath River,CA] Spring Chinook salmon have begun entering the lower Klamath River, making their way upstream into the Trinity River where they will return to the hatchery or eventually spawn early this fall.
Huli Cat Crab N Dab by Tom Mattusch (5/25/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Huli Cat went out with 6 people for some late season Dungness crab and sand dab fishing. Weather was superb, hardly even a breat of wind. Limits of Dungeness and Sanddabs enough for a meal.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Huli Cat went out with 6 people for some late season Dungness crab and sand dab fishing. Weather was superb, hardly even a breat of wind. Limits of Dungeness and Sanddabs enough for a meal.
Sacramento river trout, stripers guides report by Dave Jacobs (5/24/2008)
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs is a full time year round Sacramento river fishing guide puting you and your guests on the very best salmon, trout, steelhead, stripers, sturgeon and American shad fishing that Northern California has to offer.
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs is a full time year round Sacramento river fishing guide puting you and your guests on the very best salmon, trout, steelhead, stripers, sturgeon and American shad fishing that Northern California has to offer.
Huli Cat rockcod crab combo by Tom Mattusch (5/18/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Huli Cat fished below Pigeon Point for rockfish, about 20 miles frm Pillar Point Harbor. After trying for rockfish, Huli Cat ran up to its crab gear to get crab for interested anglers.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Huli Cat fished below Pigeon Point for rockfish, about 20 miles frm Pillar Point Harbor. After trying for rockfish, Huli Cat ran up to its crab gear to get crab for interested anglers.
Sacramento river trout, striped bass and sturgeon by Dave Jacobs (5/12/2008)
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs Professional guide service is a full time year round fishing guide service. We will guide you and your guest to the best salmon, trout, steelhead, stripers, sturgeon and shad fishing that the Sacramento rive rhas to offer. Guided trips also available on the Smith, Eel, Klamath, Trinity rivers.
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs Professional guide service is a full time year round fishing guide service. We will guide you and your guest to the best salmon, trout, steelhead, stripers, sturgeon and shad fishing that the Sacramento rive rhas to offer. Guided trips also available on the Smith, Eel, Klamath, Trinity rivers.
Sacramento river trout, striped bass and sturgeon by Dave Jacobs (5/05/2008)
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs professional guide service is a full time year round Sacramento river fishing guide service guiding clients to huge king salmon, wild rainbow trout, steelhead, striped bass, sturgeon and american shad.
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs professional guide service is a full time year round Sacramento river fishing guide service guiding clients to huge king salmon, wild rainbow trout, steelhead, striped bass, sturgeon and american shad.
Northern California Fishing Report by Kirk Portocarrero (4/21/2008)
[Northern California,CA] Off to a great start for Spring , fishing good on Lake Shasta for salmon, Sac River great for wild rainbows.
[Northern California,CA] Off to a great start for Spring , fishing good on Lake Shasta for salmon, Sac River great for wild rainbows.
The Trout Fly Fish Report by Kent Rianda (4/18/2008)
[Eastern Sierra,CA] Recap of Eastern Sierra fly fishing, Hot Creek, very good. Upper Owens River, good. Owens River gorge, prime. Lower Owens River, high flows . . . tough. East Walker River, slow.
[Eastern Sierra,CA] Recap of Eastern Sierra fly fishing, Hot Creek, very good. Upper Owens River, good. Owens River gorge, prime. Lower Owens River, high flows . . . tough. East Walker River, slow.
Dungeness Crab for February 9, 2008 by Tom Mattusch (2/09/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 80 Dungeness and 10 Rockcrab, killer whales sited, grey whale out of Half Moon Bay, CA
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 80 Dungeness and 10 Rockcrab, killer whales sited, grey whale out of Half Moon Bay, CA
East Walker Fishing Report by Nicholas Lawton (10/03/2007)
[Eastern Sierra,CA] The East Walker is fishing well and this fall looks to be a great time to be on the water!
[Eastern Sierra,CA] The East Walker is fishing well and this fall looks to be a great time to be on the water!
Trophy Trout Fishing Season on Crowley Lake by Nicholas Lawton (10/03/2007)
[Eastern Sierra,CA] Fall fishing is heating up on Crowley and this is one of the best times of the year to hook that trophy fish!
[Eastern Sierra,CA] Fall fishing is heating up on Crowley and this is one of the best times of the year to hook that trophy fish!
Upper Owens is on Fire! by Nicholas Lawton (10/03/2007)
[Eastern Sierra,CA] Fall fishing is heating up and there are some large specimens of fish coming to the nets!
[Eastern Sierra,CA] Fall fishing is heating up and there are some large specimens of fish coming to the nets!
August Fishing Off The San Mateo Coast by William Smith (9/04/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Fishing with an old friend Peg. We started out rock fishing. But got a couple of surprises.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Fishing with an old friend Peg. We started out rock fishing. But got a couple of surprises.
East Walker Fishing Report by Nicholas Lawton (8/16/2007)
[Eastern Sierra,CA] The East Walker is fishing well early mornings and late evenings but look for a change in the weather pattern to stabalize this fishery as the night time temperatures will drop the water temperatures in the Walker a few degrees and this is what we have been looking for. Good times are ahead!
[Eastern Sierra,CA] The East Walker is fishing well early mornings and late evenings but look for a change in the weather pattern to stabalize this fishery as the night time temperatures will drop the water temperatures in the Walker a few degrees and this is what we have been looking for. Good times are ahead!
Upper Owens Fishing Report by Nicholas Lawton (8/14/2007)
[Eastern Sierra,CA] Warm summer days, consistent hatches, what else could you ask for? Check out the report for more details!
[Eastern Sierra,CA] Warm summer days, consistent hatches, what else could you ask for? Check out the report for more details!
Crowley Lake fishing report by Nicholas Lawton (8/14/2007)
[Eastern Sierra,CA] The indicator's have not stopped going down here at Crowley Lake and a few fish are swimming with a few pieces of jewelry as the bone crushing streamer grabs have been great!
[Eastern Sierra,CA] The indicator's have not stopped going down here at Crowley Lake and a few fish are swimming with a few pieces of jewelry as the bone crushing streamer grabs have been great!
Farallon Islands Rockfish Fishing by Tom Mattusch (8/13/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 16 limits of rockfish and 4 lingcod. Rough to start, better as the day progressed. Fog came in and the winds subsided.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 16 limits of rockfish and 4 lingcod. Rough to start, better as the day progressed. Fog came in and the winds subsided.
Tuna Fishing Half Moon Bay California by Tom Mattusch (8/05/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 14 Alabacore, 1 Yellowtail, 1 Spanish Mackerel
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 14 Alabacore, 1 Yellowtail, 1 Spanish Mackerel
American Stripers Are Here by Cary Jellison (5/25/2007)
[Northern California,CA] Stripers Fishing Should Be Good Now Through The End Of August.
[Northern California,CA] Stripers Fishing Should Be Good Now Through The End Of August.
Yuba River Fishing Starting To Get Better by Cary Jellison (5/25/2007)
[Yuba River,CA] The Yuba has started to fish a little better the last week. We've been getting fish on stoneflies, caddis, pmd's, and bwo nymphs and stonefly, caddis, pmd, and chernobyl dries. The fish have been averaging 14 - 17 inches but we have caught fish up to 21 inches in the last couple weeks. I've been putting in at the hwy. 20 bridge and doing about a 6 mile float.
[Yuba River,CA] The Yuba has started to fish a little better the last week. We've been getting fish on stoneflies, caddis, pmd's, and bwo nymphs and stonefly, caddis, pmd, and chernobyl dries. The fish have been averaging 14 - 17 inches but we have caught fish up to 21 inches in the last couple weeks. I've been putting in at the hwy. 20 bridge and doing about a 6 mile float.
Huli Cat Salmon & Crab for by Tom Mattusch (5/24/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 3 anglers got 1 a rod. Limis of crab for anglers and crew. Incredible whale show in between bites.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 3 anglers got 1 a rod. Limis of crab for anglers and crew. Incredible whale show in between bites.
Huli Cat limits to 25 pounds by Tom Mattusch (5/10/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 5 limits of salmon to 25 pounds. Fished outside the Deep Reef, 10 miles from Half Moon Bay. Trolled Anchovy and used some lures.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 5 limits of salmon to 25 pounds. Fished outside the Deep Reef, 10 miles from Half Moon Bay. Trolled Anchovy and used some lures.
Salmon Trolling San Mateo Coast by William Smith (5/09/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Salmon Trolling Along the San Francisco, San Mateo coast
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Salmon Trolling Along the San Francisco, San Mateo coast
5 salmon close to Harbor by Tom Mattusch (5/06/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 5 chinook salmon to 26 pounds. 7 limits of Dungeness Crab. A handfull of Coonstripe Shrimp for a bonus
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 5 chinook salmon to 26 pounds. 7 limits of Dungeness Crab. A handfull of Coonstripe Shrimp for a bonus
Rockcod and crab for Friday 5/4 Huli Cat by Tom Mattusch (5/04/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 Limits of Dungeness crab. Limits of rockfish consisting of yellow tail rockfish, blues, lots of coppers, some nice vermillions and a few boccaccio.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 Limits of Dungeness crab. Limits of rockfish consisting of yellow tail rockfish, blues, lots of coppers, some nice vermillions and a few boccaccio.
Pigeon Point Fishing - Montara Crabbing by Tom Mattusch (5/03/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits of rockcod for 9 anglers. Limtis of Dungeness crab for 9 anglers.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits of rockcod for 9 anglers. Limtis of Dungeness crab for 9 anglers.
Rockfish & Lingcod Opener 5/1 Huli Cat by Tom Mattusch (5/01/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 anglers took 7 lingcod. Numerous big reds were taken by bar fishermen. Other rockfish were also caught at various depths.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 anglers took 7 lingcod. Numerous big reds were taken by bar fishermen. Other rockfish were also caught at various depths.
Saturday 4/28 Huli Cat Salmon & Crab by Tom Mattusch (4/28/2007)
[San Francisco,CA] 7 limits of Dungeness crab. 1 salmon. Swell was bigger but still definitely fishable
[San Francisco,CA] 7 limits of Dungeness crab. 1 salmon. Swell was bigger but still definitely fishable
Friday 4/27 salmn, Crab & Shrimp Huli Cat by Tom Mattusch (4/27/2007)
[San Francisco,CA] 14 limits of Dungness crab. 18 Coon Stripe Shrimp. No salmon today.
[San Francisco,CA] 14 limits of Dungness crab. 18 Coon Stripe Shrimp. No salmon today.
Huli Cat Salmon & Crab by Tom Mattusch (4/22/2007)
[San Francisco,CA] 1 Salmon for 4 anglers and 24 Dungeness crab. Crab were 9 milies west of HMB, salmon was 11 miles west of HMB. Water was sloppy in the morning, calmed down for the afternoon.
[San Francisco,CA] 1 Salmon for 4 anglers and 24 Dungeness crab. Crab were 9 milies west of HMB, salmon was 11 miles west of HMB. Water was sloppy in the morning, calmed down for the afternoon.
18 limits of Dungeness Crab by Tom Mattusch (4/21/2007)
[San Francisco,CA] 18 limits of Dungeness Crab. Crab went well. Salmon continues to be a little on the slow side
[San Francisco,CA] 18 limits of Dungeness Crab. Crab went well. Salmon continues to be a little on the slow side
Saturday Huli Cat Salmon and Crab by Tom Mattusch (4/14/2007)
[San Francisco,CA] 4 salmon and 55 Dungeness crabs. Weather started out great, then got a little snotty.
[San Francisco,CA] 4 salmon and 55 Dungeness crabs. Weather started out great, then got a little snotty.
Huli Cat Salmon Friday the 13th by Tom Mattusch (4/13/2007)
[San Francisco,CA] 4 salmon to 12 pounds for 6 anglers trolling bait and using lures off Half Moon Bay
[San Francisco,CA] 4 salmon to 12 pounds for 6 anglers trolling bait and using lures off Half Moon Bay
Bass Fishing Santa Cruz Island by Dave Bacon (4/05/2007)
[Santa Barbara,CA] The WaveWalker got into early-season wide-open calico action and my cheeks are sore from grinning so hard! Bass action is available both along the mainland coast and at Santa Cruz Island. White seabass fishing went wild at Santa Rosa Island and halibut fishing is improving both at the islands at along the coast.
[Santa Barbara,CA] The WaveWalker got into early-season wide-open calico action and my cheeks are sore from grinning so hard! Bass action is available both along the mainland coast and at Santa Cruz Island. White seabass fishing went wild at Santa Rosa Island and halibut fishing is improving both at the islands at along the coast.
Huli Cat 3/30 Crab and Sand dabs by Tom Mattusch (3/30/2007)
[San Francisco,CA] Limits of crab for 5 passengers with 20 to 40 sanddabs per person.
[San Francisco,CA] Limits of crab for 5 passengers with 20 to 40 sanddabs per person.
Huli Cat crab and Shrimp report by Tom Mattusch (3/29/2007)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits of crab for 10 passengers plus a few for the crew plus some Coonstripe Shrimp.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits of crab for 10 passengers plus a few for the crew plus some Coonstripe Shrimp.
Huli Cat Crab, Sanddab and kingfish for 3/25 by Tom Mattusch (3/27/2007)
[Montara,CA] Limits if Dungeness crab and kingfish, 12 sanddabs
[Montara,CA] Limits if Dungeness crab and kingfish, 12 sanddabs
Get Ready! by Bruce Gibson (3/24/2007)
[Lake Oroville,CA] The hawgs are on their way, get ready! The bass are looking for beds and as much food as they can get!
[Lake Oroville,CA] The hawgs are on their way, get ready! The bass are looking for beds and as much food as they can get!
Rainbows on the Sac by Mike Bogue (3/19/2007)
[Northern California,CA] Monday March 19 I fished the Sac in Redding for wild rainbow trout. The fishing and the weather was great!!
[Northern California,CA] Monday March 19 I fished the Sac in Redding for wild rainbow trout. The fishing and the weather was great!!
Huli Cat - Crab & Dab by Tom Mattusch (3/12/2007)
[San Francisco,CA] 8 limits of crab and 20 sanddabs for 6 anglers and 2 crew.
[San Francisco,CA] 8 limits of crab and 20 sanddabs for 6 anglers and 2 crew.
Fat Spanning Bass by Bruce Gibson (3/07/2007)
[Northern California,CA] The incoming water has warmed up in just a few short days and the bass are fat. Look for clear water inlets.
[Northern California,CA] The incoming water has warmed up in just a few short days and the bass are fat. Look for clear water inlets.
Day On The Water by Bruce Gibson (3/04/2007)
[Northern California,CA] Take away people,cars, and everything and everyone in a big hurry, and what you end up with is, a day on the water.
[Northern California,CA] Take away people,cars, and everything and everyone in a big hurry, and what you end up with is, a day on the water.
Cold day on the water by Bruce Gibson (3/01/2007)
[Northern California,CA] Cold front & cold water = slow & lite bites. With the cold fronts that have finally gotten to N.Ca. have brought with them just what you'd expect. The fish are there, but the bite is very lite...
[Northern California,CA] Cold front & cold water = slow & lite bites. With the cold fronts that have finally gotten to N.Ca. have brought with them just what you'd expect. The fish are there, but the bite is very lite...
Low Numbers Of Fish Spotted On Big Springs by Tom Loe (2/23/2007)
[Eastern Sierra,CA] I scouted the areas recently and was a little dismayed at the low numbers of fish spotted on Big Springs and the Upper Owens River. Hot Creek was a different story in some locations, the East Walkers “trickle” flows are a crime in my opinion and I will not fish here with the current releases (22cfs).
[Eastern Sierra,CA] I scouted the areas recently and was a little dismayed at the low numbers of fish spotted on Big Springs and the Upper Owens River. Hot Creek was a different story in some locations, the East Walkers “trickle” flows are a crime in my opinion and I will not fish here with the current releases (22cfs).
Winter Fishing Sacramento River by Mike Bogue (2/06/2007)
[Northern California,CA] The fishing is going to get better with some rain!!
[Northern California,CA] The fishing is going to get better with some rain!!