Berryessa Reservoir - Central California
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Lake Berryessa Tough Bite TodayWritten By: Fishin’ James Guide Service, Must have been crazy to fish Memorial Day Weekend but clients wanted a trip. Left Markley Cove before 6am and headed straight over to the southern tip of big island. Immediately caught 2 Kokanee then the bite turned off for a couple... read more ›› |
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Berryessa Kokes on the biteWritten By: Fishin’ James Guide Service, Today had 3 clients, 2 of which were cancels so actually only 1 client today. Decided to give Berryessa another shot. Boy am I glad I did. Been a while since I've gotten into those nice Kokanee again. Got 2 limits of Kokanee to 17" in... read more ›› |
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Lakey Berryessa Kokes and BowsWritten By: Forum Member: jlivengood, Not long ago I had the opportunity to meet a fellow Fish Sniffer through the forums. Chilo (bo34) needed a spare tire for his trailer and I just happened to have one. We met one evening to make the deal and started talking, as... read more ›› |
Bass And Trout Bite Explodes!Written By: Dan Bacher, Danny Lloyd, Fishin’ James Guide Service, (Sacramento) “The bass fishing at Lake Berryessa is on fire,” said Don Paganelli ofPaganelli’s Bass Fishing Experience. “It’s ridiculous.”“On my last trip, the three anglers fishing with me – Hiro Hayashigatani, his wife Viva, andhis daughter Kate - caught and released... read more ›› |
Bass Are Moving Into Shallow Water - Lake BerryessaWritten By: Dan Bacher, (Napa) Lots of bass are moving shallow while some are spawning already at Lake Berryessa. However, recent storm fronts have caused the fish to move back into deeper water. “I took a client last Tuesday - showing him around the lake and pinpointing some off-shore... read more ›› |
Bass Move Into ShallowsWritten By: Dan Bacher, (Napa) The pre-spawn bite has started at Lake Berryessa, with anglers catching quality fish while using an array of offerings. “More and more fish are moving into the shallows everyday,” said Chad Hole at Sweeney’s Sports Shop. “Most of the shallow fish are males in... read more ›› |
Lake Berryessa Tough Bite TodayWritten By: Fishin’ James Guide Service, Must have been crazy to fish Memorial Day Weekend but clients wanted a trip. Left Markley Cove before 6am and headed straight over to the southern tip of big island. Immediately caught 2 Kokanee then the bite turned off for a couple hours. A fish here and there all day after that. ... read more ›› |
Berryessa Kokes on the biteWritten By: Fishin’ James Guide Service, Today had 3 clients, 2 of which were cancels so actually only 1 client today. Decided to give Berryessa another shot. Boy am I glad I did. Been a while since I've gotten into those nice Kokanee again. Got 2 limits of Kokanee to 17" in under 3 hours. Smallest Kokanee kept was 15.5". ... read more ›› |
Bass And Trout Bite Explodes!Written By: Dan Bacher, Danny Lloyd, Fishin’ James Guide Service, (Sacramento) “The bass fishing at Lake Berryessa is on fire,” said Don Paganelli ofPaganelli’s Bass Fishing Experience. “It’s ridiculous.”“On my last trip, the three anglers fishing with me – Hiro Hayashigatani, his wife Viva, andhis daughter Kate - caught and released 18 bass in 5-1/2... read more ›› |
Lakey Berryessa Kokes and BowsWritten By: Forum Member: jlivengood, Not long ago I had the opportunity to meet a fellow Fish Sniffer through the forums. Chilo (bo34) needed a spare tire for his trailer and I just happened to have one. We met one evening to make the deal and started talking, as fishermen will. |
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Fishin’ James Guide Service...I have been fishing since I was able to hold a fishing rod in the lakes and rivers all over Northern California. I specialize in King... read more ›› |
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Larry Hemphill: Bass Fishing Guide And...Larry Hemphill began his angling life as a trout fisherman. Then on an afternoon in 1962 Hemphill tossed a Heddon Injured Minnow... read more ›› |
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TightLines Guide ServiceRick Kennedy Of Tight Lines Guide Service For Kokanee, Trout, Macks, Landlocked Kings And River Salmon! Rick Kennedy has hunted and... read more ›› |
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Bob’s MarineBob'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... read more ›› |
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Tips & Tactics for Berryessa Reservoir
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Trout Love Dough BaitWritten By: Cal Kellogg Can you feel that little twinge? If you are a trout troller or fly guy you can. It’s absolutely true, trout love dough bait. That fact in... read more ›› |
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Trolling Notes 2.0Written By: Cal Kellogg I just turned 45 and I’ve been trout fishing for nearly my entire life. I’ve been trolling for trout and landlocked salmon for the better... read more ›› |
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Landlocked Kings: The BasicsWritten By: Cal Kellogg At the top of the pacific coast’s ocean food chain sets the chinook salmon. These sleek open water predators spend their lives cruising... read more ›› |
Weather Report for Berryessa Reservoir
Todays date: Tuesday June 18, 2013
Wednesday's forecast for Capay, CA
Mostly sunny. Highs 78 to 84. Northwest winds up to 10 mph.
Thursday's forecast for Capay, CA
Mostly sunny. Highs 83 to 89. Northwest winds around 10 mph.
Friday's forecast for Capay, CA
Mostly sunny. Highs 87 to 93.
Saturday's forecast for Capay, CA
Sunny. Highs 89 to 97.
Whats Biting?
Trout
- Took my girlfriend to do some fishing today and she outfished me once again. I did however spend most of my time tying knots for her rather than...
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:06:43 GMT - My uncle and his kids are coming up here to Mt. Shasta and my father plans to take the kids for a quick fishing trip on lake Siskiyou probably either...
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 00:26:35 GMT - Went up by West point to go after some natives. Had to be sneaky with the low clear water but managed to catch about a dozen on worms. Cant recall...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:28:41 GMT - Headed up to Arnold area, any one have some reports?
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 15:42:52 GMT - Decided a weekend of fishing was better then one day for fathers day. So loaded up the family and camped at Hope Valley Resort. First time out...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 05:26:32 GMT
Bass
- Was out 6/15 got a few on the frog 1 good one here is the video enjoy Frog Fishing on the Ca Delta (First good day this year) - YouTube...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 06:14:05 GMT - Attachment 15008 (http://www.fishsniffer.com/forums/attachments/bass-board/15008-bassin-hippo-mouth-bass-img_0019.jpg)Attachment 15009...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 04:31:37 GMT - Whats a good color of roboworms to dropshot in the dirty d? I hear that margarita color is $$$$. . . any thoughts/suggestions guys?
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 02:41:33 GMT - As we all do when hanging out fishing we tend to talk crap to each other. One thing leads to another then a bet is made. So my cuz picks up a kiddie...
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 22:46:27 GMT - Hey guys just got a new real for my bow and want to target some carp. New to the hole bow fishing thing any advice would be great, or if you guys...
Sun, 16 Jun 2013 22:47:02 GMT
Landlocked Salmon
- Has anyone ever trolled kokes late in the day and into the night? I'm leaving in the AM to camp for a week and was thinking about it!
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:18:53 GMT - I was very happy to do my part to help my friend MJK catch Kokanee at Donner Lake to assist Kasie Barnes and Jay Rowan get the kokanee they needed...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:19:32 GMT - I have a 14' aluminum, no DR's and two boys (9+11). Is it possible to get in on the koke action at Oroville by jigging right now? Or any other method...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:07:05 GMT - anyone heading to nm, were going to camp 6-28 thru 7-8. new fishing reports would be appreciated
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:30:42 GMT - Hey All -
Long time lurker here -- Going with a buddy Thursday and launching at Markley Cove at about 6:30. I'll be listening on 69. I'll need...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:09:50 GMT
Panfish
- I went yesterday and nailed a few blue gills & crappie. Was only there biggest being about 5 inches. Went today again after work and got 12 in a...
Wed, 12 Jun 2013 04:32:52 GMT - Got out to Lisbon at around 5 pm, the temperature was about 100 but we were sitting in the shade so it was no problem. We had nightcrawlers on two...
Mon, 10 Jun 2013 16:10:54 GMT - Any sniffers wanna meet up and do a little shore crappie fishing? If you know the spot I got the bait and lets roll! I figure why try to ask around...
Tue, 04 Jun 2013 21:21:28 GMT - did some overnight fishing at clearlake and between 2 and 4 we caught these 10 crappie.. we were using little jigs black, green, and white they all...
Tue, 28 May 2013 04:15:18 GMT
Catfish
- I've been fishing shadow cliffs like crazy and its been on fire. Caught 50 cats on friday up to 8 pounds.
Monday I caught a TANKKKKK. 16 pounder,...
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:39:06 GMT - Want to do some night fishing tonight for some kitties. Only chance im going to have to wet a line this week. Kinda want to hit up somewhere new......
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 21:27:27 GMT - Goung fishing on wed. I live in livermore and willing to travel a lil bit, any good productive spots I should head to for some kats? Any tips/ advice...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 01:09:05 GMT - Good afternoon all I just got through registering after reading some amazing information regarding our beloved Mr. Whiskers. I'm not looking to come...
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 20:15:33 GMT - Image: http://img.tapatalk.com/d/13/06/18/na2uru5u.jpg
Mon, 17 Jun 2013 16:24:03 GMT
Kokanee
- Has anyone ever trolled kokes late in the day and into the night? I'm leaving in the AM to camp for a week and was thinking about it!
Wed, 19 Jun 2013 05:18:53 GMT - I was very happy to do my part to help my friend MJK catch Kokanee at Donner Lake to assist Kasie Barnes and Jay Rowan get the kokanee they needed...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:19:32 GMT - I have a 14' aluminum, no DR's and two boys (9+11). Is it possible to get in on the koke action at Oroville by jigging right now? Or any other method...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 20:07:05 GMT - anyone heading to nm, were going to camp 6-28 thru 7-8. new fishing reports would be appreciated
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 18:30:42 GMT - Hey All -
Long time lurker here -- Going with a buddy Thursday and launching at Markley Cove at about 6:30. I'll be listening on 69. I'll need...
Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:09:50 GMT
Water Level for Berryessa Reservoir
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