All California Fishing Reports
Crabbing on 12/7 by Tom Mattusch (12/07/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 10 folks showed up to go for Dungeness Crab. Left late, came in early. A chilly breeze added to excitement.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 10 folks showed up to go for Dungeness Crab. Left late, came in early. A chilly breeze added to excitement.
Crab & Rockfish after the blow by Tom Mattusch (12/04/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 8 limits of Dungeness crab & 7 limits of rockfish. Ocean was very calm and pleasant. Pots full and fish bit well.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 8 limits of Dungeness crab & 7 limits of rockfish. Ocean was very calm and pleasant. Pots full and fish bit well.
Humboldt cancel, rockfish & rab trip by Tom Mattusch (12/03/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 13 limits of rockfish, 16 limits of dungeness crab. Weather was too rough for Humboldt squid. Got better as the day progressed.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 13 limits of rockfish, 16 limits of dungeness crab. Weather was too rough for Humboldt squid. Got better as the day progressed.
Huli Cat Rockfish Crab Combo Tuesday by Tom Mattusch (11/29/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 15 limits of rockfish & Dungeness crab. 5 lingcod were an added bonus. Got in as the weather turned sloppy.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 15 limits of rockfish & Dungeness crab. 5 lingcod were an added bonus. Got in as the weather turned sloppy.
Thaksgiving Day Crabbing by Tom Mattusch (11/24/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 9 limits of Dungeness crab. Weather just starting to settle down. Water was still a little sloppy.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 9 limits of Dungeness crab. Weather just starting to settle down. Water was still a little sloppy.
Wednesday's crab Rodeo on the Huli Cat by Tom Mattusch (11/23/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 21 limits of Dungeness crab. The wather was very rough. With commercial crabbers on strike, we got some crab for the public.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 21 limits of Dungeness crab. The wather was very rough. With commercial crabbers on strike, we got some crab for the public.
Late Fall Salmon and Steelhead Fishing by Al Brown (11/23/2011)
[Northern California,CA] Salmon fishing is getting better but The Wild Rainbow Trout and Steelhead fishing has been great.
[Northern California,CA] Salmon fishing is getting better but The Wild Rainbow Trout and Steelhead fishing has been great.
Huli Cat chilipepper rockfish Sampling by Tom Mattusch (11/22/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Fished for Chilipepper rockfish as part of the Stock Assessment. Took additional yellowtail rockfish, widows and blues for research. Crew got a couple Dungeness crabs.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Fished for Chilipepper rockfish as part of the Stock Assessment. Took additional yellowtail rockfish, widows and blues for research. Crew got a couple Dungeness crabs.
Dungeness crab limits in 2 hours by Tom Mattusch (11/09/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 10 limits of dungeness crab in 2 hours. Very flat calm water. Great day
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 10 limits of dungeness crab in 2 hours. Very flat calm water. Great day
Huli Cat Rockfish Crab Combo for 11/6 by Tom Mattusch (11/06/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 29 limits of Dungeness crab. Alost lmtis of rockfish & several lingcod. Huge swell subsided from Saturday
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 29 limits of Dungeness crab. Alost lmtis of rockfish & several lingcod. Huge swell subsided from Saturday
Huli Cat Sunday rockfish by Tom Mattusch (10/23/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 7 limits of rockfish, 4 lingcod. Excellent weather. No white sea bass
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 7 limits of rockfish, 4 lingcod. Excellent weather. No white sea bass
October Salmon fishing by Al Brown (10/05/2011)
[Sacramento River,CA] Salmon fishing is so good we have been limiting out by noon every trip out lately.
[Sacramento River,CA] Salmon fishing is so good we have been limiting out by noon every trip out lately.
Hot Klamath and Sacramento River Action by Kevin Brock (9/30/2011)
[Klamath River,CA] The past week has seen excellent fishing on the Klamath River, then on 9-29-11 saw Sacramento River limits.
[Klamath River,CA] The past week has seen excellent fishing on the Klamath River, then on 9-29-11 saw Sacramento River limits.
Klamath River Fishing has been excellent by Kevin Brock (9/23/2011)
[Klamath River,CA] Limits and near-limits every day of bright Klamath River hard-fighting chrome salmon, fresh from the ocean. Kevin Brock will lbe back on the Sacramento River soon.
[Klamath River,CA] Limits and near-limits every day of bright Klamath River hard-fighting chrome salmon, fresh from the ocean. Kevin Brock will lbe back on the Sacramento River soon.
12 days of limits - excellent salmon fishing continues by Kevin Brock (8/31/2011)
[Sacramento River,CA] Sacramento River king salmon fishing is still going strong, with solid limits daily.
[Sacramento River,CA] Sacramento River king salmon fishing is still going strong, with solid limits daily.
King Salmon in the Summer by Al Brown (8/28/2011)
[Northern California,CA] Salmon fishing on the Sacramento River is very good right now .
[Northern California,CA] Salmon fishing on the Sacramento River is very good right now .
Hot salmon fishing continues, limits AGAIN! by Kevin Brock (8/24/2011)
[Sacramento,CA] The Sacramento River salmon fishing has been spactacular, and limits continued today.
[Sacramento,CA] The Sacramento River salmon fishing has been spactacular, and limits continued today.
Huli Cat Saturday Rockfish by Tom Mattusch (8/20/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 24 limits of rockfish. No hitchhikers made it on board. Big southerly.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 24 limits of rockfish. No hitchhikers made it on board. Big southerly.
Friday Rockfish by Tom Mattusch (8/19/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 limits of rockfish and anglers and crew, we didn't even go as far as Martins Beach. Put 4 lings on the deck, lost several more.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 limits of rockfish and anglers and crew, we didn't even go as far as Martins Beach. Put 4 lings on the deck, lost several more.
Wounded & Disabled Vets FishingTrip by Tom Mattusch (8/19/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 24 limits of rockfish, 2 lingcod. SCI volunteers assisted on deck to help Vets enjoy fishing. Meal at the Princeton, CA American Legion (Post 474) after.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 24 limits of rockfish, 2 lingcod. SCI volunteers assisted on deck to help Vets enjoy fishing. Meal at the Princeton, CA American Legion (Post 474) after.
Tunitas San Gregorio rockfish 7/30 by Tom Mattusch (7/30/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 10 limits of rockfish, 4 lingcod, 1 cabezon. Nice flat weather to enjoy a day out. CRFS Sampler on board.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 10 limits of rockfish, 4 lingcod, 1 cabezon. Nice flat weather to enjoy a day out. CRFS Sampler on board.
Half Moon Bay Salmon 7/29 by Tom Mattusch (7/30/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 2 salmon for six anglers. Jellyfish made it difficult to fish. Calm seas made it a pleasure to be out.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 2 salmon for six anglers. Jellyfish made it difficult to fish. Calm seas made it a pleasure to be out.
Rockfish, mackeral, sanddab potpoourri by Tom Mattusch (7/23/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 23 limits of rockfish, lots of sand dabs and mackeral. Good fishing conditions, weather was laying down. Cooks and food bloggers on today.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 23 limits of rockfish, lots of sand dabs and mackeral. Good fishing conditions, weather was laying down. Cooks and food bloggers on today.
Friday rockfish & Mackeral by Tom Mattusch (7/23/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits and rockfish and all the mackeral you wanted. picked up two old crab pots. Not too bad weather, but not calm.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits and rockfish and all the mackeral you wanted. picked up two old crab pots. Not too bad weather, but not calm.
Salmon for Wednesday 7/20 by Tom Mattusch (7/20/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 4 salmon, more shakers, silvers, mackerel. More wind and swell but a sunny day.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 4 salmon, more shakers, silvers, mackerel. More wind and swell but a sunny day.
Huli Cat Salmon 7/19 to 23 pounds by Tom Mattusch (7/19/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 14 salmon to 23 pounds. Great bite, lots of action, shakers, silvers. Water started to get a little snotty.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 14 salmon to 23 pounds. Great bite, lots of action, shakers, silvers. Water started to get a little snotty.
Huli Cat Salmon 7/18 by Tom Mattusch (7/18/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 29 salmon to 19 pounds. Some of the best slamon fishing I have seen in years. Flat calm water and a whale show to boot.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 29 salmon to 19 pounds. Some of the best slamon fishing I have seen in years. Flat calm water and a whale show to boot.
Mid July report by William Smith (7/18/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Wide open salmon and rock fishing along the San Mateo coast.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Wide open salmon and rock fishing along the San Mateo coast.
Huli Cat Salmon Sunday by Tom Mattusch (7/17/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 6 salmon to 26 pounds for 5 anglers. Great amount of feed, whales, bait, birds. Incredible weather to enjoy being out on the water.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 6 salmon to 26 pounds for 5 anglers. Great amount of feed, whales, bait, birds. Incredible weather to enjoy being out on the water.
Huli Cat Salmon, er, combo for Saturday 7/16 by Tom Mattusch (7/16/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Started out for salmon at Deep REef, bite slowed. Caught two salmon, then opted for rockfish. Very nice weather.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Started out for salmon at Deep REef, bite slowed. Caught two salmon, then opted for rockfish. Very nice weather.
Huli Cat 7/14 Salmon outside Half Moon Bay by Tom Mattusch (7/14/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 10 salmon for 10 anglers. Rough in early morning, settled out during the day. Lots of action, shakers, silvers.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 10 salmon for 10 anglers. Rough in early morning, settled out during the day. Lots of action, shakers, silvers.
Deep Reef Salmon by Tom Mattusch (7/11/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] After rockfishing all day, we heard salmon talk on the radio. After dropping off rockfish group, we gathered a gruop to try for salmon. 2 kings and numerous silvers.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] After rockfishing all day, we heard salmon talk on the radio. After dropping off rockfish group, we gathered a gruop to try for salmon. 2 kings and numerous silvers.
Huli Cat Rockfish & Lingcod by Tom Mattusch (7/11/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 30 limits of rockfish, 1 lingcod. Horrible weather forecast did not materialize. Early limits under tough conditons made for good fishing.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 30 limits of rockfish, 1 lingcod. Horrible weather forecast did not materialize. Early limits under tough conditons made for good fishing.
Wednesday 7/6 rockfish by Tom Mattusch (7/07/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits for passengers and crew. All nonretainable fish were successfuly released using descenders. Tremendous weather to be on the ocean.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits for passengers and crew. All nonretainable fish were successfuly released using descenders. Tremendous weather to be on the ocean.
Canary's Released by Tom Mattusch (7/05/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] TV crew out to film sustainable release of canary rockfish. South wind usually inhibits the bite. All's well that ends well.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] TV crew out to film sustainable release of canary rockfish. South wind usually inhibits the bite. All's well that ends well.
Huli Cat rockfishing beats the heat by Tom Mattusch (6/21/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits of rockfish and 6 lingcod. Slow to moderate fishing, but steady bite. Tremendous weather, what a day to beat inland heat.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits of rockfish and 6 lingcod. Slow to moderate fishing, but steady bite. Tremendous weather, what a day to beat inland heat.
Huli Cat Combo for 6/18 by Tom Mattusch (6/19/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 29 poiund salmon, good rockfish. Trifecta of fishing. Weather settled down for a nice finish.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 29 poiund salmon, good rockfish. Trifecta of fishing. Weather settled down for a nice finish.
Sunday 6/12 rockfish & lingcod Half Moon Bay by Tom Mattusch (6/12/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Weather was a great day to go rockfishing or anything else today. Rockfish were finicky, but then the bite turned on. Lingcod on homemade bars.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Weather was a great day to go rockfishing or anything else today. Rockfish were finicky, but then the bite turned on. Lingcod on homemade bars.
Saturday Huli Cat Rockfish by Tom Mattusch (6/11/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Rockfish opened early out of Half Moon Bay. Weather was not on the side of the anglers. Caught assorted rockfish, not limits.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Rockfish opened early out of Half Moon Bay. Weather was not on the side of the anglers. Caught assorted rockfish, not limits.
Thursday HMB Salmon by Tom Mattusch (5/26/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] lots of shakers and silvers. Great weather and water conditions. Lots of Whales.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] lots of shakers and silvers. Great weather and water conditions. Lots of Whales.
May 1 Salmon on Huli Cat by Tom Mattusch (5/01/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 4 salmon for 7 anglers. Lots of action. Dungeness crabs as well.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 4 salmon for 7 anglers. Lots of action. Dungeness crabs as well.
4/20 Half Moon Bay Salmon Report by Tom Mattusch (4/20/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 3 salmon to 16 pounds for 10 anglers. Weatherman was not very accurate today. Rain, wind and sloppy conditions.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 3 salmon to 16 pounds for 10 anglers. Weatherman was not very accurate today. Rain, wind and sloppy conditions.
Huli Cat Sunday Salmon by Tom Mattusch (4/17/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Good water conditions, good fishing. Keepers and shakers keep the morning and afternoon alert. Krill in top 40'. Everyone had lots of shaker action. 6 fish to 18 pounds for 10 rods in the water. Things are picking up. Every boat down there I heard had fish.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Good water conditions, good fishing. Keepers and shakers keep the morning and afternoon alert. Krill in top 40'. Everyone had lots of shaker action. 6 fish to 18 pounds for 10 rods in the water. Things are picking up. Every boat down there I heard had fish.
9lb Largemouth Bass Caught from Lake Sonoma by Rus Snyders (3/29/2011)
[Lake Sonoma,CA] Not a lot of fish, but the bass we caught were nice ones. We had to cover a lot of water to find the active feeding bass.
[Lake Sonoma,CA] Not a lot of fish, but the bass we caught were nice ones. We had to cover a lot of water to find the active feeding bass.
Lake Sonoma Bass Fishing Guide Trip by Rus Snyders (3/03/2011)
[Northern California,CA] Pre-Spawn Large-mouth and Small-mouth bass eat jigs, tubes and spinnerbaits at Lake Sonoma. Bass Fishing has been good at Lake Sonoma for the last few weeks.
[Northern California,CA] Pre-Spawn Large-mouth and Small-mouth bass eat jigs, tubes and spinnerbaits at Lake Sonoma. Bass Fishing has been good at Lake Sonoma for the last few weeks.
Lake Sonoma Bass Fishing Guide Trip by Rus Snyders (2/19/2011)
[Lake Sonoma,CA] Great half day of bass fishing at Lake Sonoma. 8 smallmouth and 3 largemouth. All good quality fish, 2-4.5 pounds
[Lake Sonoma,CA] Great half day of bass fishing at Lake Sonoma. 8 smallmouth and 3 largemouth. All good quality fish, 2-4.5 pounds
Fishing Guide at San Jose Lakes - Lake Anderson Fishing Report by Rus Snyders (1/19/2011)
[San Jose,CA] Considering it's the middle of January, the fishing at Lake Anderson has been pretty good these last couple weeks.
[San Jose,CA] Considering it's the middle of January, the fishing at Lake Anderson has been pretty good these last couple weeks.
Sunday 1/16 Huli Cat Crab by Tom Mattusch (1/16/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 16 limits of Dungeness crab. Crabs are clutching, slowing down the catch rate. Windy, foggy & cool.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 16 limits of Dungeness crab. Crabs are clutching, slowing down the catch rate. Windy, foggy & cool.
Friday & Saturday crabbing out of HMB by Tom Mattusch (1/08/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 16 limits of crab. Lovely water, despite the weather forecast. We could have gone for sanddabs anyway.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 16 limits of crab. Lovely water, despite the weather forecast. We could have gone for sanddabs anyway.
Chilipepper & Yellowtail Rockfish trip by Tom Mattusch (1/06/2011)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Loaded up on Chilipepper & Yellowtail rockfish on a Scientific Collection Trip. Tremendous weather out 24 miles. Grat sealife as well.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Loaded up on Chilipepper & Yellowtail rockfish on a Scientific Collection Trip. Tremendous weather out 24 miles. Grat sealife as well.