Pacific Halibut, Rockfish open May 1 Following another tumultuous offseason for saltwater anglers that included far too many meetings, it’s finally time to start fishing. Our Pacific halibut and rockfish seasons are once again angler-friendly, and both will open next Thursday, May 1. And we even managed to sneak in a very abbreviated sport ocean salmon season beginning in June. Let...
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At the March Pacific Fishery Management Council (PFMC) meeting, the Council voted on and approved three alternatives for ocean salmon fisheries along the California coast for 2025. Alternatives one and two lay out severely abbreviated seasons with strict harvest limits for commercial and recreational salmon fishing. Alternative three, if selected, would shut down the salmon season for the third straight year. After...
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Just as the rivers get into fishing high water it starts to rain again. One would wonder if it is still winter. Andy of Indian Creek Lodge said it was getting good ½-pounder fishing off the back yard with Steelhead up to 18in. That sounder like some really good fishing to me. With all of the high-water releases from Lewiston...
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As of April 1, the 2025 boat-based season for rockfish and lingcod is officially open state-wide. This year’s season and depth structure is identical to 2024 for the Northern Management Area, which runs from the CA-OR border to the 40°10′ N. latitude (near Cape Mendocino). The seasons in Mendocino, San Francisco, Central GMA North of 36º N. Latitude, Central GMA South...
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3rd Annual Junior GOAF'er Derby Get ready for an unforgettable day of fishing and fun at the 3rd Annual Junior GOAF'er Derby! This is the perfect event for young anglers 15 years old and under to showcase their skills and experience the thrill of competition.   🏆 Event Details Who: Open to anglers 15 and under Where: Collins Lake Fee: $10 entry fee How: Click the link...
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It looks like this year’s winter is refusing to end, but unfortunately, the winter steelhead season will. Enough rain will fall over the next few days to keep just about all of the coastal rivers high and off-color, essentially washing away the last weekend of steelhead season. As of Thursday, all of the coastal rivers, most of which were still off...
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