Fishing Articles

Rivers Are Dropping Fishing is Getting Better
Trinity River Fishing
by E.B. Duggan, DECEMBER 9, 2024
Trinity River - Willow Creek Weir

The rivers are dropping at a good rate and the fishing is starting o pick up on the Lower Trinity while the Upper Trinity is starting to get HOT. The Trinity River is starting to see more influx of Winter Run Steelhead as is the Klamath River. I would say Winter Steelhead fishing is starting. Of course, the best Winter...
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Perfect Winter Camping Weather
by Collins Lake Staff, DECEMBER 6, 2024
Collins Lake

Not sure how long it will last but it’s been perfect winter camping weather out since Thanksgiving, daytime highs in the 60’s and nighttime lows in the 40’s. The lake surface temperature has been hovering around 55°F and the water has cleared substantially after the November rain that brought the lake up 10ft. Trout fishing had moderated considerably after that...
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Eagle Lake Report
by Valerie Aubrey, NOVEMBER 27, 2024
Eagle Lake

Happy Thanksgiving everyone! The holiday weekend shouldn't be storming but expect it to be cold (I had 9F this morning) & get above freezing later. We did get about an inch of snow yesterday & with that little bit & rain, made for treacherous travel with black ice. So be very careful heading up. We also get pond fog with...
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Fort Bragg Plugged with Albacore
Kenny Priest
by Kenny Priest, OCTOBER 24, 2024

At most of the coastal ports still holding out hope for late season tuna, the fat lady has already sung. But not in Fort Bragg where the albacore bite has been wide-open when the boats are able to get out. The bite really kicked in last Tuesday, and on fishable days, boats have been catching all they can handle. And...
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Angler Report: Pyramid Lake
OCTOBER 21, 2024
Pyramid Lake

Sam checked in with us from a recent trip to Pyramid Lake. Here is his report: "Made my first boat trip to Pyramid on Monday, the 14th. What a blast. Put in water at around 745 and had my first fish just after 8, a beautiful 13.5 pound cutthroat. We stayed out until 11 and we wound up with 6 fish.The...
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Eagle Lake Fishing Report
by Valerie Aubrey, OCTOBER 14, 2024
Eagle Lake

Head north if you dare to dance with the unmarked rock piles & catch fish! Can't see bottom in 4ft of water, so unless you know it, I don't advise it. It's a 6 mile tow back to the ramp. Lots of submerged rock piles & navonics doesnt have a lot of em from miners rock pile north. But, we...
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