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Choosing California Fishing Lakes

In every area of the state of California, you will find an abundant supply of lakes rife with fish that are waiting to be caught. All told, California has more than 3000 different lakes, reservoirs, streams and other excellent bodies of water that are available to the avid angler who is looking for a good [...]

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  • blog traffic exchangeJackson Lake, Orchard, Colorado Jackson Lake is located in Orchard, Colorado Phone - (970) 645 - 2551 View Larger Map Is boating allowed? Jackson Lake is actually a popular destination for boating. Boating is allowed, but not in or near the swim beaches, in the inlet, the dike fishing area or the outlet tube......
  • blog traffic exchangeTexoma Lake, Sherman, TX Texoma Lake is located in Sherman, TX Phone - (903) 786 2389 View Larger Map Is boating allowed? Boating is allowed, and Lake Texoma is a popular lake for sailing as it provides good winds, good anchorage, excellent marinas and an active racing community. Boats can be rented from a......
  • 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......
  • cold6 Winter Fishing Tips Although many people associate fishing with spring, summer and fall, there are many fish that are actually easier to catch during the winter months. This is particularly true in California, where temperatures regularly drop just a little below 50 in most areas. This climate makes it a lot easier to......
  • 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......

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Fishing Report: November 26, 2010

Amador: The surface temperatures of the lake are generally reading around 61, which is going to help to get the trout to be ore active than they have been. This is going to be one of the stronger locations for trout over the course of the next few weeks. Those who are interested in a [...]

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  • sanfrantesisFishing Report: September 24, 2010 Lakes and Saltwater: Anderson: If you are looking for a great bass bite, head to the deep points of the lake. Anyone that is hanging out around the shore fails to get anything worth mentioning. Use a drop-shot to get the best bass in the lake. Berkeley: Halibut boats are......
  • bluecrabFishing Report: November 12, 2010 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: Anyone looking to pick up a good bass bite is going to want to use drop shots off of the main points of the lake. The north end deep ledges are also perfect for both drop shots and dart heading.  Most are pulling in fish that......
  • goldengateFishing Report: March 11, 2011 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: If you are looking to pick up some bass you are going to need to go to the bank to fifteen feet out. Use spinnerbaits for the best bite possible. If you are looking for some crappie in the area, you are going to want to......
  • sacrementoriverfishingFishing Report: January 21, 2011 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: If you manage to get around 30 to 40 feet deep you are going to be able to catch some bass. It may be difficult for you to get as many as you want, but you will be able to pick some up. The bass......
  • blackbassFishing Report: July 9, 2010 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: bass bite is relatively consistent, making this a strong fishing location. Almanor: Get to the area in the morning if you are trying to get the best bites. Go 40 feet to get the best trout. Salmon can be found near the intake tower, and also......

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Fishing Report: April 23, 2010

Sturgeon, Salmon and Halibut At Berkeley/Emeryville, the salmon and halibut trips aren’t very productive, but the halibut boats did much better. Only one salmon was caught last Friday with 16 people on the trip. Halibut trips with 3 boats and about 28 fishermen came back with 9 halibut and 2 bass. At Suisun Bay, better [...]

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  • 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......
  • 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......
  • crappieFishing Report: April 16, 2010 Sturgeon, Salmon and Halibut At Berkeley/Emeryville a halibut trip goes out on Saturday so put your reservations in now. Last weekend’s salmon trip wasn’t very productive with over a dozen fishermen coming back with only 4 fish. Salmon have been biting well at Bodego Bay, though, and some are getting......
  • bluegillFishing Report: September 4, 2009 Lake Fishing - There is still a decent Kokanee bite to be had at Berryessa. The fish are down between 60 feet and 75 feet beneath the surface. During the week, pressure has certainly been light. At Camanche, the bass are taking surface baits this week, especially during the morning.......
  • quarrylakesFishing Report: April 9, 2010 Sturgeon, Salmon and Halibut At both Berkeley/Emeryville and Pillar Point, the salmon season is off to a poor start. Berkeley/Emeryville will start halibut trips this weekend. But at Monterey the salmon boats have been doing very well, with some getting their limit. Tracy, some are getting small cats. Stripers......

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How to Catch Rainbow Trout

Rainbow trout are plentiful in California and this is a fish that is particularly fun to match wits against. If you are completely new to trout fishing, or just look for some great new tips, there are a few sure methods that you can employ to increase your success rate with rainbow trout. There is [...]

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  • trollingTrolling Fishing Techniques Trolling is a great way to catch fish, in lakes, rivers or even out on the ocean. If you have never tried this type of fishing before, it’s actually quite enjoyable and chances are, you’ll be able to catch quite a few fish. There are a lot of different trolling......
  • steelheadanglerFishing Report: January 1, 2010 Striped Bass, Crab and Halibut At Berkeley/Emeryville, sturgeon trips are getting ready to go out in full force starting on Saturday, January 2nd, so get your reservations in now. Since the end of crabbing, sturgeon have slowly been improving and the hope is that in the next week the bite......
  • bluegill6 Tips for Catching Crappie and Bluegill When it comes to fish that are easy to catch, fun to find and plentiful, there is nothing quite like crappie and bluegill. Normally found together in lakes, you can use a lot of similar techniques to land them. In fact, with the right tips, you can even bring in......
  • rock codHow to Catch Rock Cod If you are looking for a fish that is both fun and challenging to catch, there are few that can top the Rock Cod. This is a wily fish that will require a good deal of patience, but there are a few tips that you can utilize to make sure......
  • fishHow Long is Too Long to Wait? This is a question that haunts many fisherman. If you had waited five minutes longer – would you have caught that fish? Invariably, the instant you move from position a fish will pop out of the water behind you and this is probably the most frustrating aspect about fishing. However,......

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Incredible 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 the Bay Area in San [...]

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  • Rick Mars SalmonRocky Point Marin Coast Chinook [pic] These Chinook Salmon (aka King Salmon) were caught by a by the husband and wife team of Mr. and Mrs. Rick Mars aboard the Sea Turtle Sport Fishing (story below)    Rick Mars and his Wife are the anglers in the picture. During the summer months, Rick goes out on the my......
  • greenfishGreen Fishing and Boating As the environment becomes a bigger concern, it has never been more important to practice green fishing and boating techniques. There are many ways that you can enjoy your favorite hobbies and still be eco-friendly. It is vital to preserve the state of our waterways and to ensure that there......
  • blog traffic exchangeSan Francisco Bay Area Fishing Guide -- Book Review I recently purchased and read the book San Francisco Bay Areas Fishing Guide by Ray Rychnovsky.  It is an excellent primer and refresher on fishing in the San Francisco Bay Area.  It covers everything open ocean, ocean reef, near shore, beach, the entire San Francisco Bay, San Pablo Bay, the entrance......
  • fishingTips For Fishing By Boat If you have been fishing on shore, and are ready to take it to the next level, or if you have been fishing by boat for years but would like to get better at it, there are quite a few tips that will help make your outings more fun and......
  • Lake Tahoe 1Lake Tahoe Part 1 Lake Tahoe is located in both CA and NV in the seirras.   What Kind of Boats Are Allowed: According to officials at the lake, two stroke engines have been banned. These are the types of engines that are still allowed: Direct fuel injection (DFI) two-stroke engines Two-stroke engines that......

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Fishing Report: August 05, 2011

Lake fishing has been good for bass, catfish and some trout Anderson: Using spinnerbaits and crankbaits will get you some great catches here. While bass is the best catch in this lake, you will still get a few occasional surprise trout on your line. Jigging is the best method to use along the mud lines. [...]

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  • nicebassFishing Report: August 6th, 2010 Lakes/Saltwater Anderson: Those who are looking for a good crappie bite should look toward the back of the bridge. The same can be said for those looking for bluegill. Wax worms have been working wonders in the area. Berkeley: Rocky Point and Muir Beach were the best places of the......
  • pelicanFishing Report: November 29, 2009 Striped Bass, Crab and Halibut In Berkeley/Emeryville, people are still pulling in their limit of crab. Bass are still biting, and the halibut and bass fishing is slowly improving. But if you're looking for crab, this is the place to be as people have been pulling in their limit......
  • troutFishing Report: June 11, 2010 Lakes/Saltwater Almanor: Trolling fishing the most successful in the area. Salmon toward the east side. Bass fishing has been decent, but inconsistent. Anderson: Those looking for good bass fishing will find it in Anderson. Fishermen using nearly every type of bait available and are catching bass. The north end of......
  • fishingFishing Report: June 24, 2011 Lake fishing was dominated by trout and catfish this week. Anderson: Bass fishing is the best bite right now on the lake. The best spots to get the biggest fish are in the shallows. Last week a 9 pound bass was caught, but the majority of catches ranged from 1......
  • fathersonfishingFishing Report: July 8, 2011 LAKES Anderson: Expect to find the best catches slightly over two pounds. If you are looking for bass, set your depth for seven feet. Early morning anglers will get good results with crankbaits. Otherwise, look to use darter heads. Most are catching decent numbers. Berryessa: Trollers looking to catch trout......

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Fishing Report: July 29, 2011

Lake fishing has been good for bass, catfish and some trout Anderson: Good bass catches in this lake. Expect to find good bites in deep water using jigging. If looking in mud lines, go for a medium depth using spinnerbaits and crankbaits. Expect that you will catch the occasional trout on your line. Berryessa: Fishing [...]

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  • 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......
  • berkeleypierFishing Report: June 18, 2010 Lakes/Saltwater Anderson: The warm weather is bringing about some good bass fishing. Many are catching bass in the 1-2 pound class. Crappie fishing has been decent but small. Berkeley: Salmon and cod fishing relatively strong in this area. Berryessa: Topwater bass continue to bite well. Camanche: Trout fishing continues to......
  • berkeleymarinaFishing Report: May 28, 2010 Anderson: Bass fishing has been pretty steady and productive in this area. Those who have seen the most success are those who use crank baits. Berryessa: Look to the outside points and the main body to find the bass. They can also be found in the narrows of the lake.......
  • bassFishing Report: April 8, 2011 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: If you are going to try to get some bass, head to this location in the morning. You are going to want to get to about 10 feet deep and are going to want to use crankbaits. Most of the bass in the water are small.......
  • sharkmouthFishing Report: August 15, 2009 Trying to decide where to fish or what to fish for this week? Let the following guide ensure that you have a decent week on or in the water. Saltwater Fishing: The Suisun bay has been relatively productive in terms of striped bass, but their numbers are still not where......

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Fishing Report: July 8, 2011

LAKES Anderson: Expect to find the best catches slightly over two pounds. If you are looking for bass, set your depth for seven feet. Early morning anglers will get good results with crankbaits. Otherwise, look to use darter heads. Most are catching decent numbers. Berryessa: Trollers looking to catch trout should set their depth to [...]

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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,......
  • berkeleypierFishing Report: June 18, 2010 Lakes/Saltwater Anderson: The warm weather is bringing about some good bass fishing. Many are catching bass in the 1-2 pound class. Crappie fishing has been decent but small. Berkeley: Salmon and cod fishing relatively strong in this area. Berryessa: Topwater bass continue to bite well. Camanche: Trout fishing continues to......
  • fishingFishing Report: September 17, 2010 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: Head to the rocky points at get around 35 feet deep if you are looking to catch bass. They are going to start to change into their fall pattern, meaning that earlier locations simply wont bring in a good catch. There are a lot of bass......
  • 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......
  • sanfrantesisFishing Report: September 24, 2010 Lakes and Saltwater: Anderson: If you are looking for a great bass bite, head to the deep points of the lake. Anyone that is hanging out around the shore fails to get anything worth mentioning. Use a drop-shot to get the best bass in the lake. Berkeley: Halibut boats are......

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Fishing Report: June 24, 2011

Lake fishing was dominated by trout and catfish this week. Anderson: Bass fishing is the best bite right now on the lake. The best spots to get the biggest fish are in the shallows. Last week a 9 pound bass was caught, but the majority of catches ranged from 1 – 2 pounds. Expect the [...]

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  • Fishing ManFishing Report: July 22, 2011 Lake Fishing Anderson: Bass is the main catch here with 1 – 2 pounds being the average. While all manner of fishing will work, you can get the best catches in the morning with crankbaits and spinnerbaits. Later day fishing will get better results with Senkos. You can also expect......
  • 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......
  • IMG_7378Fishing Report: August 12, 2011 Lakes Anderson: Even though crappie bite is slow right now, you can expect some good bass catches close to the rocks. Use spinnerbaits and crankbaits in the morning and drop-shotted plastics as the day progresses. Berryessa: Stick to underwater fishing when looking for bass. You will be able to find......
  • 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......
  • fishingFishing Report: July 1, 2011 Lake Fishing Anderson: Bass sizes have been improving recently with the average sizes going up to around two to three pounds. You can also expect to find some good crappie catches when you fish near the bridge. Those looking to catch bass should use jigs or wacky-rig worms. Look near......

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Fishing 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 down to 45 and 55 [...]

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  • sanfranfishingFishing Report: July 02, 2010 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: Look to the dam and the south end of the lake for the best fishing in the area. If you are going for bass, go fishing toward midday. Berryessa: Fishing has been good from morning until mid-afternoon. Go toward the weed edges to find the best......
  • ghostshrimpingFishing Report: April 30, 2010 Sturgeon, Salmon and Halibut At Berkeley/Emeryville, trips are bringing in striped bass and halibut, though not in huge amounts. Five to eight halibut per trip, and just one striper per trip, were the rule last weekend. Suisun Bay hasn’t been giving anglers any bass this week, but the Ozol is......
  • 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,......
  • angelislandFishing Report: October 29, 2010 Lakes and Saltwater Anderson: This location has been pretty strong for those who are looking to pick up a good bass bite. Those who are using finesse baits are going to find the best bite. If you are looking to spoon, head to the open water areas. Berkeley: Striped bass......
  • fishingdeltaFishing Report: June 25, 2010 Lakes/Saltwater Almanor: Currently a great place for bass fishing. Look to the north end of the lake for the best fishing in the area. Not a great place for trout and salmon; the fish are spread apart and can be hard to find. Amador: Bass fishing is strong in this......

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