We recently took a scouting trip to the Smith River’s main stem, eager to scope out some prime trout spots, even though we couldn’t fish the area due to the ongoing closure. As it stands, the river is waiting on…
Diaz Lake in Inyo County has always been one of those spots where you don’t have to go far to find a peaceful fishing experience. I headed out with Buckley Taylor, hoping for a productive day on the water. With…
This week, our team at CDFW, along with myself, planted 2,100 pounds of healthy rainbow trout at Tioga Lake. For those who haven’t had the chance to visit, Tioga is a great spot for both seasoned anglers and beginners. The…
This week, we concentrated our efforts on the south side near Brandy Creek, where Buck and JP had scouted a few days earlier. We started the day running spoons like Thomas Buoyant and Kastmasters in gold/red patterns at 15-20 feet.…
Lone Pine Creek never disappoints, and this trip was no exception. With Buck, Andrew, Ethan, and I heading out for a full day of fishing, we couldn’t have asked for better conditions. The morning air was crisp as we pulled…
