7/10: Suisun Bay gave us a solid day of fishing. The striper bite was steady, with cut baits and live bait doing most of the work. Paddle tails and jerkbaits also drew strikes, adding some variety. Sturgeon were trickier, with…
6/10: Los Vaqueros offered a mixed bag of action this week. Trout and catfish were the main catches, with anchovies and PowerBait bringing the most bites. A few striped bass showed up, but they were picky and required some patience.…
7/10: Fishing the East Delta was solid this week. Largemouth bass stayed shallow and hit spinnerbaits and chatterbaits hard. Topwater lures added some excitement early, but the action slowed midday. Striped bass were around but didn’t show much interest in…
Bon Tempe Lake, surrounded by trees and quiet scenery, is one of my favorite NorCal spots for trout fishing. The morning started cool and foggy, which is just the way I like it. Low visibility and a chill in the…
Puddingstone Lake felt just right for trout fishing today, with cool air and partly cloudy skies keeping the trout active and near the surface. I got there early, hoping to grab a quiet spot along the shore before the lake…
Lone Pine Creek has a way of pulling you in with its quiet beauty and steady trout population, making it a favorite spot of mine. With the cooler weather settling in, I figured it was time for another visit. The…
Lake Del Valle has become one of my favorite trout spots lately, especially with the cooler weather kicking in. The lake’s set up perfectly for trout fishing this time of year, with its chilly waters and scenic shoreline. As the…
We kicked off the fall season at Convict Lake with a solid start by planting 2,100 lbs. of trout. As the temperatures continue to cool down, conditions are becoming ideal for both anglers and the fish themselves. The colder water…
San Pablo Reservoir, located in Contra Costa County, is known for its scenic views and quiet fishing spots. On this particular trip, the weather was mild, with temperatures hovering in the low 70s, offering the perfect conditions to head out…
While much of California’s salmon fishing is closed this year, there’s still a small stretch of the Smith River estuary that’s open for fishing, and we took the opportunity to visit it. This 4-mile section, from the California coast to…
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