It is with great sorrow that I report that when fishing in Willow Creek is you will be having difficulty in getting fishing supplies or a license so be sure to bring with you anything you feel you might want to use. I am not sure why this has happened but will try to find out and maybe try to...
Full Story 

Ocean conditions can make all the difference when it comes to catching – or not. And favorable conditions have been few and far between this season. But when the stars align like they did Wednesday, good things happen. The Eureka fleet took full advantage and boats made their way to the halibut grounds while some pointed south to Cape Mendocino....
Full Story 

  I am sorry that I was so long in making a column for you to read but medical issues got in the way. I do appreciate all the loyal readers out there. I even get some interesting feedback from some of you. Thank you for reading the column. Mother’s Day boat races Hoopa (over), Father’s Day boat races Willow Creek (over)! River...
Full Story 

The Pacific halibut bite continues to be slow along the North Coast, but it is showing signs of life. As conditions improved mid-week, boats out of Trinidad and Crescent City both saw an uptick in fish coming back to port. The same cannot be said for Eureka. Persistent wind and sloppy conditions have kept boats mostly tied to the dock....
Full Story