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Fishing has significantly improved compared to last year
by NDOW, JULY 3, 2024
Comins Lake

Comins Lake is near capacity with water temperatures sitting in the upper 60s with surface temperatures reaching low 70s. Fishing has significantly improved compared to last year, however catch rates on trout are still down. Rainbow trout are being caught by anglers ranging from 15 inches up to 22 inches. Nightcrawlers are producing trout for anglers, as well as spinner...
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Trout Fishing at Cold Creek Reservoir
by NDOW, JULY 3, 2024
Cold Creek Reservoir

Cold Creek Reservoir is still at 90% of capacity with rainbow trout and tiger trout being caught in the 10-to-12-inch range. There is potential for some trout to be larger, however, they have not had too long to grow following the 2021 draw down of the reservoir to fix the outlet structure. Anglers will do well fishing for trout using...
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Access at Cave Lake
by NDOW, JULY 3, 2024
Cave Lake

Please note that shoreline access at Cave Lake is closed to the public. Dam reconstruction is fully underway. For more information on Cave Lake, please contact the NDOW Ely Field Office. ...
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Trinity River Summer Are on The Move
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, JUNE 30, 2024
Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir

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...
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Offshore Anglers Take Advantage of Calm Seas
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JUNE 27, 2024

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....
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Trinity River Restoration vs Fish Reports
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, JUNE 23, 2024
Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir

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...
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