American River- North Fork - Central California

American River- North Fork

American River Facts

Written By: Dan Bacher,
January 29, 2013

Location: The 23 miles of the American River from Nimbus Dam to its junction to the mouth are located in the heart of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The entire river is accessible to bank anglers and boaters, since it is located in the...

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Fred Hall Shows Expand Seminars

Fred Hall Shows Expand Seminars

Written By: FishSniffer Staff,
January 14, 2013

Most people don’t realize that at the Fred Hall Shows…The Ultimate Outdoor Experience over 600 seminars take place during a nine-day period.  There are over 400 seminars in five days at Long Beach and over 200 seminars in four days at San...

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August 15, 2012 Flows Lowered To Install Fish Weir

Written By: Dan Bacher,
August 15, 2012

The Bureau of Reclamation temporarily decreased flows in the lower American River below Nimbus Dam on August 9 from 4,500 cubic-feet-per-second to as low as 1,000 cfs. 

This was to prepare the Nimbus Fish Hatchery weir foundation for...

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American River Facts

Written By: Dan Bacher,

Location: The 23 miles of the American River from Nimbus Dam to its junction to the mouth are located in the heart of the Sacramento metropolitan area. The entire river is accessible to bank anglers and boaters, since it is located in the beautiful American River...

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Fred Hall Shows Expand Seminars

Written By: FishSniffer Staff,

Most people don’t realize that at the Fred Hall Shows…The Ultimate Outdoor Experience over 600 seminars take place during a nine-day period.  There are over 400 seminars in five days at Long Beach and over 200 seminars in four days at San Diego.  The Long Beach Show is...

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August 15, 2012 Flows Lowered To Install Fish Weir

Written By: Dan Bacher,

The Bureau of Reclamation temporarily decreased flows in the lower American River below Nimbus Dam on August 9 from 4,500 cubic-feet-per-second to as low as 1,000 cfs. 

This was to prepare the Nimbus Fish Hatchery weir foundation for installation of the weir's super...

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Rip Their Lips Off Guide Service

Rip Their Lips Off Guide Service...

Enjoy the thrill of going, Light for the Big Bite! We have mastered the techniques that must be utilized for catching extremely large...

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C & C Marine

C & C Marine

Full Service Ranger Evinrude Mercury Dealer
Two Locations
747 S 9th Street 
Modesto, CA 95351
Phone: (209) 526-4120

7812 Auburn Blvd.
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Bob’s Marine

Bob’s Marine

Bob's Marine has been in business as a full sales, service and accessory dealer for 25 years in the same location. We have two full...

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Winkle Family Automotive & Marine

Winkle Family Automotive & Marine...

Winkel Family Automotive, formerly Saturn of Reno, is located in Reno, Nevada which also serves the Truckee, Sparks, Carson City,...

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Eagle Claw

Eagle Claw

Eagle Claw, the brand that started it all, remains the staple of today’s value conscious fisherman. Eagle Claw hooks are the only...

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Vance’s Tackle

Vance’s Tackle

Premium Quality fishing supply's
Everything you need to catch Trout, Kokanee, Landlocked Salmon.

  • • Gift Cards
  • • Dodgers
  • • Sockeye...
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Tips & Tactics for American River- North Fork

Salmon Eggs: The Forgotten Fodder Of Trout Fishermen

Salmon Eggs: The Forgotten Fodder Of Trout Fishermen

Written By: Cal Kellogg

Trout and salmon eggs, salmon eggs and trout, they go together like cookies and milk or baseball and hotdogs. Trout have been gobbling...

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Stream Trout Strategy

Stream Trout Strategy

Written By: Cal Kellogg

Years ago when I was youngster stream fishing for trout was a big deal. The opening day of the trout season was something you got excited...

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It’s Stick-N-String Time

It’s Stick-N-String Time

Written By: Bill Adelman

Depending on the season, the stick-n-string reference can be interpreted two ways. It’s either a long bow and a wooden arrow, or a flyrod...

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Weather Report for American River- North Fork

Todays date: Friday May 24, 2013

Friday's forecast for Applegate, CA

Current Con-ditions   Sunny. Highs 66 to 78. Light winds becoming west up to 10 mph in the afternoon.


Saturday's forecast for Applegate, CA

Current Con-ditions   Mostly sunny. Highs 66 to 78. Light winds becoming southwest up to 10 mph in the afternoon.


Sunday's forecast for Applegate, CA

Current Con-ditions   Mostly sunny. Highs 63 to 73 higher elevations...68 to 78 lower elevations. Prevailing southeast winds up to 10 mph shifting to the southwest in the afternoon.


Monday's forecast for Applegate, CA

Current Con-ditions   Mostly cloudy with a chance of rain showers. Highs 58 to 72.


American River- North Fork Fish Species

  • Trout
  • Trout

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