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Restore Our Rivers for Tribes, Fishermen and Women, Communities, and the Environment Sacramento, CA – On July 5th, 2023, California tribal governments, fishing, and environmental justice organizations will descend on Sacramento for a Day of Action on behalf of communities, fish, tribes, commercial fishermen and women, and the tens of thousands of jobs, businesses and families who depends on waters and...
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Rogue Bay Fishing Report
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JUNE 28, 2023

Rogue River- Lower

According to Martin, salmon fishing has been slow in the Rogue Bay, while boats anchoring above Lobster Creek are catching a few late-arriving springers. “Water temperatures are on the verge of hitting 70 degrees at the Agness gauge, which should force kings to begin holding up in the bay and jump start the troll fishery.” ...
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Pacific Halibut Fly Over the Rails
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JUNE 28, 2023



A nice long stretch of fishable weather provided some pretty good Pacific halibut action from Eureka up to Crescent City. Private, and especially charter boats, have been putting a lickin’ on the halibut since last weekend. There were plenty of days where boats were back in port well inside of 10 a.m. with a box full of flatties. This time...
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Snow Melt is Slowing Down
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, JUNE 25, 2023

Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir

As the summer starts to heat up the snow melt has started to slow down and the reservoirs are starting to reach their peak, Trinity Lake is still only 58% of capacity. This is still an increase in capacity but not filling at the same rate as many of the other reservoirs in the system are. Had the BOR and...
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Finally, Trinity Lake is Getting Water
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, JUNE 20, 2023

Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir

A belated “Happy Father’s Day.” I hope all you fathers had a great Father’s Day. Trinity Lake is finally getting more water! I looks like the lake has come up 29 feet since early June. That really makes a great difference for the recreational part of the lake. It really helps the cold -water pool in that the lake has gained...
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Gusty Conditions Slow Halibut and Rockfish Bite
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, JUNE 16, 2023



Gale-force north winds in June are historically common along the North Coast. And this year is certainly no exception. Following four fishable days last week, the north winds have returned in force and look to stick around through the weekend. The good news is when the boats can slip out during these short windows, they are finding some really good...
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