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Fishing Report: October 30th, 2009

Over the last week, strong winds in many areas dampened fishing efforts. Even larger boats had trouble in some places and had less than spectacular results aside from rock cod and pretty good striped bass fishing in certain areas. For trout, nightcrawlers and synthetic bait are showing good results. For sturgeon, eels or shrimp bait [...]

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  • lake-amadorCalifornia Fishing Report: May 29, 2009 The Feather River, which runs into the Sacramento Bay, is experiencing a number of schools milling around the confluence, and more just up from there between Boyd's Pump and Shanghai Bend. You can fish here early or late for the best results, but make sure to bring the right bait......
  • mothballfleetFishing Report: October 16, 2009 Lake Fishing - In lake Amador, the trout fishing has been fairly stable following a 8,500 pound plant that went in during the past week. This week is going to see an additional 5,000 pound plant, and the water clarity has also been good. At Berryessa, the lake seems to......
  • sturgeonFishing Report for July 17th, 2009 Fishing has been sturdy over the past week, but the key to getting what you want is to know the best place to find it. Here is a look at current lake fishing experiences: Bass: If you are looking for bass this week, there are a number of worthwhile places......
  • fishingFishing Report: April 2, 2010 Sturgeon,  Salmon and Halibut At both Berkeley/Emeryville and Pillar Point, you can catch a salmon fishing trip on either Saturday or Sunday. Crabbing has been poor because of shifty weather patterns, but there are salmon coming out of these waters. Salmon fishing starts on Saturday at Monterey. Sand dabbing and......
  • goldengateFishing Report for June 13th, 2009 The fishing was so insane this past week that it is hard to know exactly where to begin. The mid bay, for example, went fairly insane over the span of this past weekend. The average Pacific Halibut that were caught in Eureka and by Shelter Cove were better than 40lbs.......

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Fishermen Contest Ocean Reserves Plans

There does not seem to be anything pacific about the oceans off of Southern California anymore. There is currently a battle being waged over how marine reserves are going to be established along the California coast. The competing interests from seaside companies, fishermen and environmentalists are muddying the waters. The difficulty in this task became [...]

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  • blog traffic exchange Holby Marine Review The Holby Marine Company is a leading edge manufacturer of composite boats. The Holby Marine Company utilizes the resin infusion method of boat construction, which they believe is capable of providing the highest possible quality of composite boat construction in the entire industry. The Holby Marine Company has many years......
  • sanfranbayFishing Report: September 25, 2009 Here is a look at what is happening this week in Bay Area fishing. Freshwater Lake Fishing - The boat traffic has been light in Berryessa, but for those who are getting out there, there is a decent bass catch in the shallows during the morning hours. Catfish have been......
  • steelheadCalifornia's Fish in Need of SOS Two thirds of the native salmon, steelhead, and trout in California are heading toward extinction, unless there are some major changes made in how the state manages and protects its rivers, according to a report that was recently released by one of the top fish experts in the state. According......
  • fisheriesWest Coast Fisheries Set to Experience Major Changes In a movie to save depleted fish stock, managers are voting to implement a quota system for specific bottom dwelling marine species. After years worth of rules that could only be described as lax, and practices which have wastefully led to a complete economic disaster, the managers of fisheries are......
  • montereysailboatsFishing Report: January 14, 2011 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: If you are planning on taking a boat out know that the launch ramp is low. You will be able to use it, but it may be a little difficult. Use reaction baits if you are trying to get some bass at the lake. Berryessa:......

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Hawaii Oceanic Technology: Tuna Farm

Regulators in Hawaii have recently approved a startup company in Honolulu’s plan to begin building the first tuna farm in the nation off of the waters near the Big Island. The company, known as Hawaii Oceanic Technology, is aiming to create an open ocean farm that is environmentally friendly and provides development of big eye [...]

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  • blog traffic exchangeWest Coast Salmon Season Called Off From the Contra Costa Times (http://www.contracostatimes.com/search/ci_8557645): Unprecedented collapse in fish population forces cancellation among West Coast states Early season salmon fishing off the coasts of California and most of Oregon was shut down Wednesday by federal regulators responding to an unprecedented collapse of salmon populations along the West Coast. The......
  • The Great White SturgeonThe Great White Sturgeon, Fraser River, British Columbia, V1C4 This post is from SFBoater Trophy Catch Jackpot I. Got a trophy catch? Get paid for your fish stories The Great White Sturgeon By Dave British Columbia The story started when a couple of my buddies asked about a recent Sturgeon fishing trip I took on thr Fraser River.......
  • King Salmon by JoeKing Salmon By Local Bay Area Angler [pic] This King Salmon was caught by a well know local angler Joesph Meiswinkle Captain Perry's favorite angler of anglers. This fish was caught by Sea Turtle Sport Fishing (story below) Last season we were following a school of year old fish, feeding in the large area between Point Reyes and the......
  • frenchmeadowsFrench Meadows Reservoir, Foresthill, CA French Meadows Reservoir is located near Foresthill, CA About the Reservoir: This is a very remote reservoir that doesn't see a lot of traffic, so it is perfect for those seeking a quiet getaway. Not many people make the trip out this far, and it is quite a harrowing adventure......
  • fishingTop Five Reasons You’re Not Catching Fish From the time when man first decided that fish tasted pretty good, we’ve been struggling to adopt new techniques and unlock the secrets to successful fishing. While we may not rely on fish as our main source of food anymore, the contest has not dimmed. For thousands, every open......

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Fishing Report: October 23, 2009

Lake Fishing – At Amador, a 3,000 lb trout plant just went in, some of which were as large as 10 lbs, this past Tuesday. Both boaters and float tubers that are using bait and lures seem to do better in comparison to the trollers. You can probably trigger a bite with anything with chartreuse. [...]

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  • tomalesbayFishing Report: June 5th, 2009 The fishing has been hit or miss this week, with some great scores and some less than ideal hauls. In Pacifica you will still find crab snares for sale through Coastside II Bait and Tackle, because a variety of crustaceans are still being reeled in up on the pier walkway,......
  • rainbowtroutFishing Report: March 5, 2010 Sturgeon, Black Bass, Crab and Halibut Frank's Tract anglers are using plastic worms and swimbaits for best results. The fishing hasn't been very good here lately, but the bass are finally starting to bite more vigorously. A fishing guide caught a bass that weighed 14 pounds on Saturday, so the......
  • sanfranbayFishing Report: August 29, 2009 Although fishing has been light in many places throughout this past week, it's not stopping the die-hards from going after their chosen catch. Lake Fishing - In Amador, the weather has been relatively warm and the fishing pressure has been light. Some of the anglers are going after catfish as......
  • leopardsharkFishing Report: February 5, 2010 Striped Bass, Crab and Halibut A whopping 80-pound sturgeon came out of Berkeley/Emeryville on the last sturgeon run. More trips are planned for the weekend. Other catches on Sunday include bat rays and leopard sharks. Eight lucky fisherman had success on that run. You should call now to book a......
  • lakeberryessaFishing Report: October 02, 2009 Here's what's happening in local fishing this week. Lake Fishing - Fishing is relatively slow at Amador. The trout plants have not yet begun yet, and are slated to begin when there is a consistent fall pattern, which is said to be around the middle of this month. Bass fishing......

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Bay Water Trail Boosted by New Shoreline Camp

A two-hour long kayak paddling trip was taken to Richmond from San Rafael, but this short trip ended up being a really big step in the right direction for what is known as the San Francisco Bay Water Trail. This is a network of camping and launching spots serving paddlers in the area. Three kayakers [...]

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  • sanfrancruiseSan Francisco Cruises and More Await You in the City by the Bay Spending time in San Francisco, whether you live there or are just visiting this spectacular city, you will find that there are a number of things that you can do to enjoy your time. San Francisco cruises as well as the outdoor parks are wonderful for those who love to......
  • seatreklaunchsausalitoIncredible SF Boater Getaways in the Bay Area In and around the Bay Area in San Francisco you will find more than 150 major parks. Every Bay Area resident can safely say that there is at least one park located within a ten mile radius of their residence. Here are some of the most unique getaway areas in......
  • crissyfieldSan Francisco County Hike of Crissy Field Location: This trail is located at Crissy Field in San Francisco County as part of the National Park Service. The Hike: This is an easy mile of 3.3 miles in distance that traces restored coastline and offers stunning views of the San Francisco Bay and Golden Gate Bridge. Distance:......
  • toursanfranTours in San Francisco Whether you are a native California resident or someone who is visiting from another state around the country, or even another country around the globe, you should know that visiting San Francisco and experiencing its surroundings is going to leave an absolutely indelible impression on you. The vibrant life in......
  • boatingbayChartering a Boat Overnight in the San Francisco Bay If you are looking for something fun and enjoyable that your entire family can participate in on the San Francisco bay, consider overnight chartering. There are a lot of different harbors and marinas that will allow you to take a boat out so that you can spend the night on......

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Fishing Report: October 16, 2009

Lake Fishing – In lake Amador, the trout fishing has been fairly stable following a 8,500 pound plant that went in during the past week. This week is going to see an additional 5,000 pound plant, and the water clarity has also been good. At Berryessa, the lake seems to have taken the rain in [...]

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  • troutFishing Report: June 10, 2011 Lake fishing has seen a lot of improvement this week with a few plants. Trout is the best catch in most locations. Berryessa: Best spots for this week are in between Big Island, the Narrows and Ranch House. Fishing for bass is best done at above 15 feet. Best bait......
  • blackbassFishing Report: December 04, 2009 Striped Bass, Crab and Halibut The general consensus is that crabbing is still going much better than anyone expected, but that it's still not nearly as good as it could be. In Berkeley/Emeryville, people are still pulling in their limit of crab, and weekday trips into the Bay are just......
  • montereysailboatsFishing Report: January 14, 2011 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: If you are planning on taking a boat out know that the launch ramp is low. You will be able to use it, but it may be a little difficult. Use reaction baits if you are trying to get some bass at the lake. Berryessa:......
  • fishFishing Report: February 12, 2010 Striped Bass, Crab and Halibut A trip went out of Berkeley/Emeryville on Friday and brought back lots of rays and sharks, and one good sturgeon, but nothing like the 80-pounder that was caught here last week. More trips are scheduled for the weekend. The recent weather is expected to cause......
  • fishingFishing Report: October 30th, 2009 Over the last week, strong winds in many areas dampened fishing efforts. Even larger boats had trouble in some places and had less than spectacular results aside from rock cod and pretty good striped bass fishing in certain areas. For trout, nightcrawlers and synthetic bait are showing good results. For......

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Fishing Report: October 9, 2009

Lake Fishing – In Amador, the trout plants are beginning during this week, and we are going to see about 15 tons worth of trout going in by the time the week is over. This is 30,000 pounds worth of trout going in at around the 2lb class. This is the largest stocking operation that [...]

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  • pelicanFishing Report: October 23, 2009 Lake Fishing - At Amador, a 3,000 lb trout plant just went in, some of which were as large as 10 lbs, this past Tuesday. Both boaters and float tubers that are using bait and lures seem to do better in comparison to the trollers. You can probably trigger a......
  • sanfranbayFishing Report: July 4th, 2009 The fish are still biting in the lakes this week. The trout are still biting around 15 feet below the water in Amador, where you will also find Bass about five feet lower. Over this past weekend, someone caught a 14 lb catfish. There seems to be plenty of trout......
  • fishinginbayFishing Report: August 21, 2009 Let's take a look at how fishing's been so far this week. Lake Fishing - In Berryessa, the Kokanee are definitely being found and caught in good numbers for anyone that is trolling between 50 feet and 60 feet underneath the surface of the water. Bass fishing has been also......
  • fishermanFishing Report for August 8, 2009 This week in the lakes there is a slowing in bass fishing, but still plenty of catfish and Kokanee to be had, as well as crappie. Bass and catfish are more plentiful in the delta areas. As far as saltwater fishing goes, you're likely to find plenty of stripers, Halibut,......
  • kitesurfingFishing Report for July 10, 2009 Lake fishing prospects have been good this week. In the Camanche, prospects for bass, crappie and catfish have all been good, and if you can get to the deep water you will also find plenty of trout as well. The bass are spending a fair amount of time along the......

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Fishing Report: October 02, 2009

Here’s what’s happening in local fishing this week. Lake Fishing – Fishing is relatively slow at Amador. The trout plants have not yet begun yet, and are slated to begin when there is a consistent fall pattern, which is said to be around the middle of this month. Bass fishing has been relatively good in [...]

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  • lakefishingFishing Report: July 24th, 2009 Prospects are good for all fish all around, but knowing where to find the right bite is the best way to get the most out of your fishing endeavor. Here is a look at what's biting, and more importantly, where. Lake Fishing: Bass: In the early and late hours you......
  • sanpabloresFishing Report: March 12, 2010 Sturgeon, Black Bass, Crab and Halibut Frank's Tract had been seeing the bass bite improving, but lately with the weather all over the place there's just no consistency in the way the fish are moving and biting. It's anybody guess where they'll bite or whether they'll bite until the weather......
  • fishingpierFishing Report: June 17, 2011 Lake fishing has seen a lot of bass and trout fishing while catfish and stripers have been less productive. Berryessa: You can find scattered fish at the Narrows and Skier’s Cove. Trout have been found at 25 feet using small bass fry. Kokanee are currently being found in deeper water......
  • FATFishing Report: July 16, 2010 Lakes and Saltwater Berryessa: If you want to get the best bite on this lake you need to get there in the morning or in the late afternoon or night. Bass fishing is poor during the day but strong during the other parts of the day. Berkely: Limits of rock......
  • DSC_1447.JPGFishing Report: July 15, 2011 Lake Fishing Anderson: Even though the sizes are on the small side, you can expect to find some bass. Use tubes, casting jigs or plastic worms with drop-shotting to get the best results. Look near the south end near the bridge if you are looking to get some good crappie......

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