All California Fishing Reports
11/7 Dungeness Crab limits, rockfish not so by Tom Mattusch (11/07/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 20 limits of Dungeness crab. Too much swell and too much wind for the rockfish to bite. Swell and windchop made for a tough day.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 20 limits of Dungeness crab. Too much swell and too much wind for the rockfish to bite. Swell and windchop made for a tough day.
Clear Lake, CA Bass Fishing Guide Service by Rus Snyders (11/06/2009)
[Northern California,CA] A great day of largemouth bass fishing out at Clear Lake California. Crankbaits and topwater both caught bass in the 4-6 pound range.
[Northern California,CA] A great day of largemouth bass fishing out at Clear Lake California. Crankbaits and topwater both caught bass in the 4-6 pound range.
Humboldt Squid below San Francisco by Tom Mattusch (11/04/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 15 squid for 4 anglers. Biggest went 40 pounds, smallest 22 pounds. Weather was not exactly squid friendly.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 15 squid for 4 anglers. Biggest went 40 pounds, smallest 22 pounds. Weather was not exactly squid friendly.
Farallon Island Halloween Rockfish by Tom Mattusch (10/31/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 25 lingcod for 23 anglers, big bocaccio, coppers, vermillions and near rockfish limits. The weatherman erred, but the result was in our favor. A great last day of the local rockfish season.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 25 lingcod for 23 anglers, big bocaccio, coppers, vermillions and near rockfish limits. The weatherman erred, but the result was in our favor. A great last day of the local rockfish season.
Smith River King Salmon by Phil Desautels (10/14/2009)
[Smith River,CA] Recent rain has brought the Salmon in to the Smith River estuary.
[Smith River,CA] Recent rain has brought the Salmon in to the Smith River estuary.
Half Moon Bay Squid on Huli Cat by Tom Mattusch (10/09/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 25 squid for 7 anglers. Water was excellent condition for fishing deep. What a Humpback whale show.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 25 squid for 7 anglers. Water was excellent condition for fishing deep. What a Humpback whale show.
California Delta Fishing Charter and Guide Striper and Largemouth Bass by Rus Snyders (10/04/2009)
[Oakley,CA] Great three days of fishing out on the California Delta. We caught good numbers of Stripers and Largemouth Bass. Most were caught on topwater lures.
[Oakley,CA] Great three days of fishing out on the California Delta. We caught good numbers of Stripers and Largemouth Bass. Most were caught on topwater lures.
South Bay Area Bass Fishing Charter - Lake Anderson by Rus Snyders (9/25/2009)
[San Jose,CA] Lots of solid keeper sized largemouth bass. The largest was just over 2 pounds, but we caught around 25 fish.
[San Jose,CA] Lots of solid keeper sized largemouth bass. The largest was just over 2 pounds, but we caught around 25 fish.
California Delta Fishing Charter and Guide by Rus Snyders (9/24/2009)
[Oakley,CA] Decent day of fishing. We caught a mix of both largemouth and striped bass.
[Oakley,CA] Decent day of fishing. We caught a mix of both largemouth and striped bass.
Trinity River Fishing Report by Kirk Portocarrero (9/21/2009)
[Northern California,CA] Trinity River Steelhead Fishing- Northern California Steelhead fishing
[Northern California,CA] Trinity River Steelhead Fishing- Northern California Steelhead fishing
Lower Sacramento River Fishing Report by Kirk Portocarrero (9/21/2009)
[Northern California,CA] Lower Sacramento River Redding Fly fishing WILD RAINBOW TROUT FISHING/ STEELHEAD Fishing
[Northern California,CA] Lower Sacramento River Redding Fly fishing WILD RAINBOW TROUT FISHING/ STEELHEAD Fishing
Lake Anderson Bass Fishing Guide by Rus Snyders (9/18/2009)
[San Jose,CA] Overall a decent half day of fishing. The morning was a little slow, but once the wind started the bite turned on.
[San Jose,CA] Overall a decent half day of fishing. The morning was a little slow, but once the wind started the bite turned on.
Hui Cat Farallon Island rockfish 9/18 by Tom Mattusch (9/18/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 13 limits of rockfish. Good Farallon Island quiality fish. Weatherman was wrong, thank goodness.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 13 limits of rockfish. Good Farallon Island quiality fish. Weatherman was wrong, thank goodness.
Huli Cat Rockfish 9/17 by Tom Mattusch (9/17/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 13 limits of rockfish & 5 lingcod. Live bait did best for the lingcod. Big roll from offshore wind.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 13 limits of rockfish & 5 lingcod. Live bait did best for the lingcod. Big roll from offshore wind.
Trinty River Salmon Fishing by Kirk Portocarrero (9/13/2009)
[Northern California,CA] Northern California salmon fishing on the Trinity River salmon fishing is great, big salmon. Roe bite is good.
[Northern California,CA] Northern California salmon fishing on the Trinity River salmon fishing is great, big salmon. Roe bite is good.
Huli Cat tuna 9/5 by Tom Mattusch (9/06/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 7 albacore. Excellent weather, lots of bait marking. Too much bait in the water to cause them to come up.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 7 albacore. Excellent weather, lots of bait marking. Too much bait in the water to cause them to come up.
Trinity River fishing - River Salmon Bite Is Hot by Kirk Portocarrero (8/20/2009)
[Northern California,CA] Northern California salmon fishing on the Trinity River salmon fishing is hot, big salmon.
[Northern California,CA] Northern California salmon fishing on the Trinity River salmon fishing is hot, big salmon.
Big Bass at Uvas Dam by Tod Costello (8/19/2009)
[San Jose,CA] Dont make reports or articles with techniques in general, we all want to know where to get em and how to get em, we all are not interested in the fact that someone is good at a certain type or style of fishing nor how vicious bass are, we can get that info from the internet...any day, any time.
[San Jose,CA] Dont make reports or articles with techniques in general, we all want to know where to get em and how to get em, we all are not interested in the fact that someone is good at a certain type or style of fishing nor how vicious bass are, we can get that info from the internet...any day, any time.
Uvas Dam Fishing Topwater Bite by Tod Costello (8/14/2009)
[San Jose,CA] The Uvas Dam topwater bite is really good if you like catching big fish, not very many but all are big bass.
[San Jose,CA] The Uvas Dam topwater bite is really good if you like catching big fish, not very many but all are big bass.
Pescadero Fishing For Rockfish and Lingcod Using Squid by Tom Mattusch (8/08/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 24 limits of rockfish, 12 lingcod to 15.5 lbs, 8 Cabezon to 9 pounds. A little roll indicated wind on the outside. Rockfish novice wins the pool with a nice lingcod.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 24 limits of rockfish, 12 lingcod to 15.5 lbs, 8 Cabezon to 9 pounds. A little roll indicated wind on the outside. Rockfish novice wins the pool with a nice lingcod.
Trinity River Salmon fishing by Kirk Portocarrero (8/05/2009)
[Northern California,CA] Trinity river salmon fishing Just an update on the salmon fishing in Northern California . YES, there is a salmon season. We are currently fishing the Trinity River for Spring Kings. The Fall-Run will begin September 1st.
[Northern California,CA] Trinity river salmon fishing Just an update on the salmon fishing in Northern California . YES, there is a salmon season. We are currently fishing the Trinity River for Spring Kings. The Fall-Run will begin September 1st.
Chesbro Dam Bass Bite by Tod Costello (7/28/2009)
[San Jose,CA] Bass fishing at Chesbro Dam seems to be really good, even during the heat of the day !!
[San Jose,CA] Bass fishing at Chesbro Dam seems to be really good, even during the heat of the day !!
Trinity River Salmon Guides Fishing Report by Dave Jacobs (7/23/2009)
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs is a professional fishing guide on Northern California rivers licensed by the BLM and US Forest Service to guide on the Trinity River for king salmon and steelhead.
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs is a professional fishing guide on Northern California rivers licensed by the BLM and US Forest Service to guide on the Trinity River for king salmon and steelhead.
Lake Anderson Senko Bite by Tod Costello (7/23/2009)
[Lake Anderson,CA] The Senko bite is pretty good at Lake Anderson right now!!
[Lake Anderson,CA] The Senko bite is pretty good at Lake Anderson right now!!
Good Rockfish, Friday 7/17 by Tom Mattusch (7/17/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 13 limits that included 6 lingcod to 14 pounds and 13 cabezon to 9 pounds. Day started foggy, the somewhat cleared. Flat calm, easy to fish drift.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 13 limits that included 6 lingcod to 14 pounds and 13 cabezon to 9 pounds. Day started foggy, the somewhat cleared. Flat calm, easy to fish drift.
Tough Squid Trip by Tom Mattusch (7/16/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 1 squid landed, 6 got away. Fast drift inspite of no wind to speak of. Great science
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 1 squid landed, 6 got away. Fast drift inspite of no wind to speak of. Great science
Lingcod, cabezon, rockfish for 7/12 by Tom Mattusch (7/12/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 11 good sized lingcod, 11 good cabezon and great quality rockfish. Lots of anglers, but the weather cooperated for them. Fished shallow, a juvenile grey whale swam up to the boat.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 11 good sized lingcod, 11 good cabezon and great quality rockfish. Lots of anglers, but the weather cooperated for them. Fished shallow, a juvenile grey whale swam up to the boat.
Saturday 7/11 Rockfish and Lingcod by Tom Mattusch (7/11/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 limits for 13 anglers, 6 lings, 6 cabezon. Not much wind, but the windoffshore made it a bit uncomfortable witha swell and roll. Shallow water did better.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 limits for 13 anglers, 6 lings, 6 cabezon. Not much wind, but the windoffshore made it a bit uncomfortable witha swell and roll. Shallow water did better.
7/7 Local Rockcod by Tom Mattusch (7/07/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits for a family wanting a day out together. Weather calmed down, wind subsided. The drift was manageable, even for beginners.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits for a family wanting a day out together. Weather calmed down, wind subsided. The drift was manageable, even for beginners.
Monday Rockfish - Martins to San Gregorio by Tom Mattusch (7/06/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 limits of rockfish. Windy and rolly, tough fishing conditions. 55 degrees to start, nice alternative to heat!
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 limits of rockfish. Windy and rolly, tough fishing conditions. 55 degrees to start, nice alternative to heat!
Fourth of July Farallon Islands Rockfish by Tom Mattusch (7/04/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 14 limits of rockfish, 4 lingcod. Extremely pleasant weather, especially for that far out. Nature also provided a whale show, white sided dolfins, tufted puffins & albatross.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 14 limits of rockfish, 4 lingcod. Extremely pleasant weather, especially for that far out. Nature also provided a whale show, white sided dolfins, tufted puffins & albatross.
Friday 7/3 Rockcod at teh Farallon Islands by Tom Mattusch (7/03/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 21 limits of rockcod with 4 lingcod. Slight southerly breeze, almost no drift. Caugth fish at many spots, some were better than others.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 21 limits of rockcod with 4 lingcod. Slight southerly breeze, almost no drift. Caugth fish at many spots, some were better than others.
Live Bait Rockcod for 7/1 by Tom Mattusch (7/03/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 1/2 limits for 13 anglers. Live bait anchovies was the preferred method, but not exclusive. Slight southerly,not normal weahter pattern.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 1/2 limits for 13 anglers. Live bait anchovies was the preferred method, but not exclusive. Slight southerly,not normal weahter pattern.
Sunday at San G by Tom Mattusch (6/28/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 13 limits of Rockfish. Came across a pod of 20 blue whales. The kind of weather to write home about (to start).
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 13 limits of Rockfish. Came across a pod of 20 blue whales. The kind of weather to write home about (to start).
Local Rockfish Saturday June 27 by Tom Mattusch (6/27/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 14 limits of nice rockfish. Bite started slow but improved as the swell dimished. Foggy, rolly start, great bright ending.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 14 limits of nice rockfish. Bite started slow but improved as the swell dimished. Foggy, rolly start, great bright ending.
6/26 local Rockfish & Crab by Tom Mattusch (6/27/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 5 limits of rockfish, 3 Dungness crabs. Huge rolly swell. Not much wind and a slow bite.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 5 limits of rockfish, 3 Dungness crabs. Huge rolly swell. Not much wind and a slow bite.
Shad and Trout fishing in July by Al Brown (6/24/2009)
[Northern California,CA] Shad and Trout fishing is great in the summer
[Northern California,CA] Shad and Trout fishing is great in the summer
Purple Heart Veterans rockfish trip by Tom Mattusch (6/24/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 30 Purple Heart Veterans fished sloppy conditions for rockfish. Very rolly in the south wind. A great time (OK for most)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 30 Purple Heart Veterans fished sloppy conditions for rockfish. Very rolly in the south wind. A great time (OK for most)
Huli Cat Rockfish for sunday 6/14 by Tom Mattusch (6/14/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 6 limits of rockfish, 1 lingcod. Fished less than 9 miles from the harbor. Weather was spectacular, flat, warm, just enough drift.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 6 limits of rockfish, 1 lingcod. Fished less than 9 miles from the harbor. Weather was spectacular, flat, warm, just enough drift.
Farallon Islands Opening Day Rockfish by Tom Mattusch (6/13/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 22 limits of rockfish, 15 lingcod. Very flat weather. Fish that really wanted to bite.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 22 limits of rockfish, 15 lingcod. Very flat weather. Fish that really wanted to bite.
Franklin Point Limits 6-7-09 by Tom Mattusch (6/07/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits of rockfish. The catch inluded some great vermillions, lingcod and cabezon. Just enough breeze for a fast drift.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Limits of rockfish. The catch inluded some great vermillions, lingcod and cabezon. Just enough breeze for a fast drift.
6/6 Halibut, rockfish, Cabbie, Lingcod by Tom Mattusch (6/06/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Lingcod, Halibut, cabbie Rockfish. Utterly beautiful water. No reason not to be out fihsing!
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Lingcod, Halibut, cabbie Rockfish. Utterly beautiful water. No reason not to be out fihsing!
Huli Cat Rockcod, lingcod & Cabezon by Tom Mattusch (5/31/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 Cabezon, 6 lingcod to 20 pounds, rockcod for all. Very little wind & swell. Water warmed up to 54 F.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 12 Cabezon, 6 lingcod to 20 pounds, rockcod for all. Very little wind & swell. Water warmed up to 54 F.
Huli Cat Rockcod below Pigeon for 5/24 by Tom Mattusch (5/24/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 10 limits of rockcod with a ling around. Big swell but no wind. Bite was erratic, some got limits fast, some had to work for limits.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 10 limits of rockcod with a ling around. Big swell but no wind. Bite was erratic, some got limits fast, some had to work for limits.
May 2009 Trout,Shad and Salmon fishing by Al Brown (5/22/2009)
[Northern California,CA] The wild Rainbow trout fishing is Great along with Shad,Striper,Salmon and Sturgeon on the Sacramento River.
[Northern California,CA] The wild Rainbow trout fishing is Great along with Shad,Striper,Salmon and Sturgeon on the Sacramento River.
Season Opener at Pigeon by William Smith (5/05/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Rock fishing season opens below Pigeon Point.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Rock fishing season opens below Pigeon Point.
Day Two Rockcod Opener below Pigeon 5/3 by Tom Mattusch (5/03/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] A little better than half limits for 9 anglers. Thank goodness the weatherman was wrong, better water. Better rockfish bite. Some Dungeness as an added bonus.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] A little better than half limits for 9 anglers. Thank goodness the weatherman was wrong, better water. Better rockfish bite. Some Dungeness as an added bonus.
Below Pigeon Point Rockcod Opener by Tom Mattusch (5/03/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 17 anglers averaged 4 rockfish, 3 lings. Slight Southerly and swell to make things tough. Water a bit cold.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 17 anglers averaged 4 rockfish, 3 lings. Slight Southerly and swell to make things tough. Water a bit cold.
Great Bass Fishing on Calero Reservoir by San Jose by Rus Snyders (4/11/2009)
[San Jose,CA] The bass fishing has been great at Calero Reservoir. We caught around 15 bass, with the largest being 5 and 6 pounds.
[San Jose,CA] The bass fishing has been great at Calero Reservoir. We caught around 15 bass, with the largest being 5 and 6 pounds.
Crab & Sandddabs on Huli Cat 4/4/09 by Tom Mattusch (4/05/2009)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Sanddabs cooperated and bit well. Ocean layed down after howling winds of the previous week. Crabbing picked up.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Sanddabs cooperated and bit well. Ocean layed down after howling winds of the previous week. Crabbing picked up.