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Breaking a cold snap on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Still very cold at night, but warming up some in the afternoons. Will probably stay like this until we get some weather again, maybe mid-month. Good news, flows are really great for December. Typically the river is pretty low around
(More...) (Monday, December 2, 2024)

Lower Owens Bite Is On! We Have Availability

by ANDRE NERSESIAN / Eastern Sierra Sportfishing
It's gametime anglers! Lower Owens River is down to a perfect flow, days are nice, and trout are biting! The last week has seen the river come down to prime shape and fish are eagerly responding to properly presented flies.
(More...) (Sunday, December 1, 2024)

The Truckee River continues to fish well

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The Truckee River continues to fish well as most of the brown trout finish their spawn and look to recover lost calories. During the overcast days of last week, we saw a fair streamer bite for those willing to put
(More...) (Friday, November 29, 2024)

So far this season has been nothing short of fantastic

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
I know you’ve heard us say it over the last few weeks, but so far this season has been nothing short of fantastic. We are hearing “The best November ever” thrown around a bit and we have a hard time
(More...) (Friday, November 29, 2024)

November Has Been Legendary

by PYRAMID FLY CO. / Pyramid Fly Co.
LAKE CONDITIONS November has certainly been a hallmark of fall. Cold mornings, reasonably mild days, and the chilly storm patterns of course. Wind patterns have definitely ticked up a bit, so we are experiencing some of that classic Pyramid behavior that
(More...) (Tuesday, November 26, 2024)

Update: Recreational and Commercial Dungeness Crab Fisheries as of Nov. 21, 2024

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife will continue to delay the recreational Dungeness crab opener in northern California due to unhealthy levels of domoic acid in crab taken from the California/Oregon state line (42° 0.00’ N latitude) to the southern boundary of the
(More...) (Tuesday, November 26, 2024)

At Prosser Creek Reservoir, anglers won’t find much of a bite here

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
At Prosser Creek Reservoir, anglers won’t find much of a bite here. Currently, the water levels at Prosser Creek Reservoir are at 33% capacity.
(More...) (Monday, November 25, 2024)

The bite is also slow with most fish moving to deep waters

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
At Stampede Reservoir, the bite is also slow with most fish moving to deep waters. Stampede Reservoir is currently at 70% capacity.
(More...) (Monday, November 25, 2024)

Good shore bite off the dam on the east end of the lake

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
At Boca Reservoir, there is a good shore bite off the dam on the east end of the lake. Boca reservoir is currently at 25% capacity.
(More...) (Monday, November 25, 2024)

Threatened Coho Salmon Return to Upper Klamath River Basin for First Time in More Than 60 Years

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
CDFW releases 270,000 fall-run Chinook salmon into Fall Creek, the first yearling hatchery salmon release following historic dam removal  Media Note: Download photos, video and interviews involving CDFW’s salmon work in the Klamath Basin here.  The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW)
(More...) (Saturday, November 23, 2024)

CDFW Continues Recreational Fishery Trap Restriction and Delays the Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery Due to Meat Quality and Whale Entangle

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) is continuing the temporary recreational crab trap restriction from the Sonoma/Mendocino county line to Lopez Point (Fishing Zones 3 and 4) due to presence of humpback whales and the potential for entanglement from trap gear. Recreational
(More...) (Friday, November 22, 2024)

That’s a wrap for fishing until next April. Make your plans now for the 2025 Season

by CONVICT LAKE STAFF / Convict Lake Resort
Ambush at the Lake Derby was a huge success this year. Our derbies just keep growing and we’re excited to continue the tradition next season. Every participant in the Ambush at the Lake Derby that brought in a fish, won
(More...) (Tuesday, November 19, 2024)

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