All California Fishing Reports
Baseline Marine Reserve Study Trapping by Tom Mattusch (9/05/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Monday thorugh Thursday, Huli Cat was trapping fish in the newly established Marine Rserve area below Ano Nuevo Island. The purpose was to establish a baseline to examine the success of the reserve process.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Monday thorugh Thursday, Huli Cat was trapping fish in the newly established Marine Rserve area below Ano Nuevo Island. The purpose was to establish a baseline to examine the success of the reserve process.
Trinity River Steelhead Fishing by Kirk Portocarrero (9/04/2008)
[Northern California,CA] Trinity River Steelhead fishing is hot ! Prime time, Also catching King Salmon.
[Northern California,CA] Trinity River Steelhead fishing is hot ! Prime time, Also catching King Salmon.
Squid Fishing Trip by Tom Mattusch (8/31/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Brought in 8 ive squid and about 2 dozen for the fish boxes. Some previous spots didn't fish as well, found a new one. Water was sloppy, wind wasn't bad.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Brought in 8 ive squid and about 2 dozen for the fish boxes. Some previous spots didn't fish as well, found a new one. Water was sloppy, wind wasn't bad.
First Humboldt Squid of 2008 by Tom Mattusch (8/24/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Huli Cat made a test run out for Humboldt squid. Departure time was Midnight. We caught squid and brought some back alive.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Huli Cat made a test run out for Humboldt squid. Departure time was Midnight. We caught squid and brought some back alive.
Huli Cat Rockcod 8/23 by Tom Mattusch (8/23/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 8 limits of rockcod for 8 anglers. Slight southerly breeze. Fishing was a little slow and we did get limits.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 8 limits of rockcod for 8 anglers. Slight southerly breeze. Fishing was a little slow and we did get limits.
Trinity river salmon and steelhead guides report by Dave Jacobs (8/19/2008)
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs is a leading guide in Northern California guiding on the Trinity river, Klamath river, Sacramento river, Smith river for trophy salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout.wwwdavejacobsfishing.com
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs is a leading guide in Northern California guiding on the Trinity river, Klamath river, Sacramento river, Smith river for trophy salmon, steelhead and rainbow trout.wwwdavejacobsfishing.com
8/16 Whales and fishing by Tom Mattusch (8/16/2008)
[San Francisco,CA] Bite at the Farallons was slow today. Main purpose of the trip was whale watching. We saw some good birds as well.
[San Francisco,CA] Bite at the Farallons was slow today. Main purpose of the trip was whale watching. We saw some good birds as well.
Baseline MLPA Catch & Release by Tom Mattusch (8/14/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 9 Anglers fished inside the Marine Reserve as part of the MLPA Baseline establishment studies for catch and release. Good fishing. Good weather.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 9 Anglers fished inside the Marine Reserve as part of the MLPA Baseline establishment studies for catch and release. Good fishing. Good weather.
Shad and Striper fishing by Al Brown (8/11/2008)
[Northern California,CA] When we were Shad fishing on Sacramento River we also caught a Striper and a Sturgeon.
[Northern California,CA] When we were Shad fishing on Sacramento River we also caught a Striper and a Sturgeon.
Huli Cat Collaborative Research 8/4 by Tom Mattusch (8/04/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Collaborative research to establish baseline for marine reserve. Set traps for rockfish in shallow water. Caught fish, crabs and starfish.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Collaborative research to establish baseline for marine reserve. Set traps for rockfish in shallow water. Caught fish, crabs and starfish.
Huli Cat Rockcod for 8/3/08 by Tom Mattusch (8/03/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 15 limits of rockcod, 9 ingcod, 1 salmon. Weather was better than forecast, cool and comfortable. Still some leftover swell from offshore winds.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 15 limits of rockcod, 9 ingcod, 1 salmon. Weather was better than forecast, cool and comfortable. Still some leftover swell from offshore winds.
Huli Cat Rockcod Fishing Report Three Rocks, San Gregorio & Martins Beach by Tom Mattusch (8/01/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 15 limits of rockcod and 6 lingcod. Three rocks, San Gregorio and Martins Beach. Soem oeftover swell from the outside.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 15 limits of rockcod and 6 lingcod. Three rocks, San Gregorio and Martins Beach. Soem oeftover swell from the outside.
Rockcod Fishing Report Three Rocks Half Moon Bay by Tom Mattusch (7/31/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 16 imits of rockfish with 2 lingcod. Travel time was short, wind was very moderate. Swell was very managable.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] 16 imits of rockfish with 2 lingcod. Travel time was short, wind was very moderate. Swell was very managable.
Trinity River Salmon Fishing by Kirk Portocarrero (7/30/2008)
[Northern California,CA] As of July 29 , 2008 The salmon are here. Fishing the Trinity River for King salmon now .
[Northern California,CA] As of July 29 , 2008 The salmon are here. Fishing the Trinity River for King salmon now .
Trinity River Fishing Guides salmon report by Dave Jacobs (7/28/2008)
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs professional guides service is a full time fishing guide for salmon, trout, steelhead, striper's and sturgeon on various Northern California river's like the Trinity and Klamath river's.
[Northern California,CA] Dave Jacobs professional guides service is a full time fishing guide for salmon, trout, steelhead, striper's and sturgeon on various Northern California river's like the Trinity and Klamath river's.
Sunday July 27 rockcod and lingcod by Tom Mattusch (7/27/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Huli Cat fished the Three Rocks Area. 13 limits of rockcod and 3 lingcod. Wind was down the the swell was still quite noticeable.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Huli Cat fished the Three Rocks Area. 13 limits of rockcod and 3 lingcod. Wind was down the the swell was still quite noticeable.
Fishing report aboard the RIPTIDE 7/17/8 by William Smith (7/17/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] A great day offishing for Rock fish and ling cod abpard the party boat RIPTIDE.Which is in Half Moon Bay. In the san Francisco bay area
[Half Moon Bay,CA] A great day offishing for Rock fish and ling cod abpard the party boat RIPTIDE.Which is in Half Moon Bay. In the san Francisco bay area
Huli Cat 7/12 Rockfish by Tom Mattusch (7/13/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Huli Cat fished the Three Rocks area, past Martins to San Gregorio. Five limits of rockfish. Fishing was on the slow side.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Huli Cat fished the Three Rocks area, past Martins to San Gregorio. Five limits of rockfish. Fishing was on the slow side.
Trinity River Fishing Guides salmon report by Dave Jacobs (7/12/2008)
[Northern California,CA] Guiding NOW for Trinity river SALMON!! Guide Dave Jacobs is a full time fishing guide for salmon, trout, steelhead, stripers and sturgeon from our drift boat and jet boat.
[Northern California,CA] Guiding NOW for Trinity river SALMON!! Guide Dave Jacobs is a full time fishing guide for salmon, trout, steelhead, stripers and sturgeon from our drift boat and jet boat.
Farallon Islands July 9 Coastside Fishing Club by Tom Mattusch (7/10/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Ran out to the Farallon Islands for Rockfishing. Weather was absolutely perfect, little to no swell or wind. Visibility was excellent, whales, bait and birds all over.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Ran out to the Farallon Islands for Rockfishing. Weather was absolutely perfect, little to no swell or wind. Visibility was excellent, whales, bait and birds all over.
Huli Cat Rockfish for 7/6/08 by Tom Mattusch (7/06/2008)
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Rockfish limits with lingocd bonus in the Three Rocks area. Wind was only on the otuside. Water is warming up.
[Half Moon Bay,CA] Rockfish limits with lingocd bonus in the Three Rocks area. Wind was only on the otuside. Water is warming up.
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