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Nearshore Rockfish Season Set to Close Aug. 21
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, AUGUST 16, 2023



First ocean and river salmon, then Pacific halibut, and now in what feels like a knockout blow to our fishing community, CDFW has closed the nearshore rockfish season beginning Monday, Aug. 21 for boat-based anglers. In the Northern Groundfish Management Area (GMA), which runs between the CA/OR border and Cape Mendocino, anglers will only be allowed to fish seaward of...
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Some Results Thoughts ABout Columaris
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, AUGUST 13, 2023

Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir

  I am sorry about not having some results abut the fish disease on the Upper Trinity. PG&E outages messed up my internet and I was unable to do anything on the computer. It is strange as to how much we depend upon the internet and cell phones. Without electricity one is helpless. What will California do when it goes...
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Fun Times on Lake Sabrina
by Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Staff, AUGUST 11, 2023
Lake Sabrina

Fish Story Lori found some decent fish out on the lake today. Clearly her dog Josey is entertained lol! ...
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Pacific Halibut Season Closes, Tuna and Rockfish on Deck
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, AUGUST 9, 2023



One of the better Pacific halibut seasons came to a close last Friday, with boats catching limits right up until the end. The California Department of Fish and Wildlife announced Friday’s closure late last week with the expectation that quota would be exceeded if the season remained open. And I don’t think they were wrong. But as the halibut season fades...
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Heart Lake Fishing Report
by ODFW, AUGUST 9, 2023
Heart Lake

There have not been any recent reports, but there should be some trout from previous stockings. The boat ramp is in rough shape, but smaller boats can still be launched. Trolling flies and lures can produce a lot of fish. If bait fishing from the bank be mindful of how deep the lake is. Try different distances from shore to...
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Duncan Reservoir Fishing Report
by ODFW, AUGUST 9, 2023
Duncan Reservoir

There have not been any recent reports for this reservoir. Trolling from a boat or casting from the bank are great options here. This reservoir in the desert gets fairly warm and will be more productive when water temperature get lower in the fall.‌ Illegally introduced brown bullhead are gone so hopefully we'll see a great rainbow trout fishery in the...
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