Volume 45 Issue 4 Out Now!
Check out the new Issue of The Fish Sniffer magazine for March 20, 2026. We cover everything from the 2026 Salmon Season, what's happening at Pyramid ...
Northern California
Folsom: Short strikes and stinger hooks at the dam
Folsom Lake is a major reservoir located in the Sierra Nevada foothills, offering over 11,000 acres of water for Northern California anglers. It's a unique fishery because it supports both cold-water species like rainbow trout and landlocked king salmon, alongside a healthy population of bass. As th...
Bay Area Online Trout Derby Kicks Off
The Bay Area doesn't see too many trout derbies, so shlotrd is making it happen! Starts today, March 16th, and goes through the end of the month. Lake...
When Amazon Guides Came to Fish Donner Lake
Donner Lake has that solid high country vibe with deep blue water, pines hugging the shores, and mountain peaks all around that just make you want to ...
Derby Weekend for Sacramento River Stripers
Colusa on the Sacramento River keeps things simple for spring fishing with the state recreation area and its public boat ramps right there for easy la...
Why Trout Anglers Get Hooked on Striped Bass Fights
If you've spent years chasing trout in clear streams and mountain rivers, you know that quiet thrill of a subtle take and a good head shake on light g...
Delta Stripers Starting Their Spring Push
The California Delta takes on a whole different feel once spring water temps climb over 60 degree range and those stripers start shifting out of the b...
Word on the Dock: Salmon Dates and Quota Shaping Up
Salmon get folks fired up every time the season nears, especially with numbers and dates starting to firm up for a real shot in the Bay. Berkeley Mari...
Making Sturgeon Memories Near Pittsburg Marina
Pittsburg Delta sturgeon fishing starts right at the marina and pulls you into water that feels like home for big fish. Muddy brown currents swirl aro...
Thirty Fish Days Out on Los Vaqueros Reservoir
There's nothing quite like the way the rod loads up when something decides to eat at Los Vaqueros Reservoir in California. One second it's steady and ...
Fishermans Wharf/Berkeley fishing report
Fisherman’s Wharf/Berkeley Boaters Battle Bay Stripers and Halibut SAN FRANCISCO – The spring striped bass and halibut season has begun on San Francis...
Lake Berryessa Fishing Report
Lake Berryessa Bass Are Biting in Shallow Water SACRAMENTO – If you want to catch black bass, now is the time target all three species at Lake Berryes...
Folsom Lake Fishing report
Folsom Lake Trollers Battle Rainbow Trout FOLSOM – If you like to catch hard-fighting rainbow trout and an occasional king salmon, Folsom Lake remains...
Lake Shasta Fishing report
LAKE SHASTA Trout, Bass and Salmon fishing improving Rob Hower of Redding gave us this report: Shasta Lake is sitting about 18’ below the crest and mo...
Rio Vista/Delta Fishing report
Rio Vista/Delta Anglers Gear Up for Fifth Annual Barry Canevaro Memorial Derby RIO VISTA - If you’re interested in fishing a striped bass derby the be...
Lake Almanor Fishing Report
Lake Almanor Rising Water and Warm Temperatures bring Spring Conditions. The last significant storms brought low snow then higher elevation rain causi...
Salmon Season 2026
Good News: California’s 2026 ocean salmon season scheduled to open on April 11 from Pigeon Point south By Dan Bacher SACRAMENTO - The Pacific Fishery ...
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