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On the Upper Kern, flows have dropped back down and CDFW has stocked trout throughout the 20-mile stretch
by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
On the Upper Kern, flows have dropped back down and CDFW has stocked trout throughout the 20-mile stretch. Anglers are picking up fish at the easy-access spots using salmon eggs, crickets and trout jigs. This week’s plants included Section 4
(More...) (Friday, December 5, 2025)

Working down
by TIM EKSTROM / Royal Star Sportfishing
A little off on our end reaching for the big yellowfin ring to no avail. Plenty of smaller models were around, and some nice variety, but the trophy dudes were nowhere to be found - yet. Donning our rain gear
(More...) (Thursday, December 4, 2025)

Todays Fish Count on The Aloha Spirit
by SHAWN STEWARD / Aloha Spirit Sportfishing
Todays fish count. 10 passengers 100 whitefish 51 rockfish 7 sheephead We need a few more reservations to get off the dock tomorrow. 805-382-1612 or go to alohaspirit.com to make a reservation.
(More...) (Thursday, December 4, 2025)

Rice Bowl 10 Day
by BRIAN PIFER / Independence Sportfishing
We're celebrating a full boat of happy anglers! With everyone catching at least one wahoo, it's time to shift gears and dedicate tomorrow to finding that bigger yellowfin tuna! Shoutout to Ed and Rolo for dishing out an amazing sushi spread
(More...) (Thursday, December 4, 2025)

4.96 lb. Rainbow
by BIG BEAR SPORTING GOODS / Big Bear Sporting Goods
                NEW PB ALERT – Adrienne SMASHED her record with 4.96lb North Shore BEAUTY on powerbait – congrats Adrienne, you’re on fire!     #bigbearlakecalifornia #bigbear #bigbearlake #fishing #trout #troutfishing #fishingdaily #fishofinstagram #fishinwater #fishingaddict #angler #catchoftheday #bigfish #fallfishing #girlonfire #personalbest #whoisnext
(More...) (Thursday, December 4, 2025)

Light loads!!
by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Very light loads Friday, Sunday and into next week. Winter fishing is exceptional right now and it’s time to start thinking about filling the freezer. Call SB Landing 805-963-3564 or book online https://sblanding.fishingreservations.net/fishing/
(More...) (Thursday, December 4, 2025)

Still catching with the windy conditions
by DIXON LAKE STAFF / Dixon Lake
People are still catching with the windy conditions. The first person caught his four in trout cove utilizing white and yellow mini jigs. The second person caught his near pier 1.
(More...) (Thursday, December 4, 2025)

Big Bluefin

by TEAM SUPREME / Polaris Supreme
Big Bluefin on deck! We landed 7 fish from 213-255lbs! 
(More...) (Thursday, December 4, 2025)

3/4 day
by JAMIE DIAMOND / Coral Sea Sportfishing
Limits of quality rockfish and a handful of nice lings for the guys and gals.  22 Anglers  220 Rockfish  10 Lingcod Next available trip is Thursday’s 3/4 day trip. You can book online at www.stardustsportfishing.com or call the Santa Barbara landing at 805-963-3564
(More...) (Monday, December 1, 2025)

Another big cat caught at Santa Margarita

by SANTA MARGARITA LAKE STAFF / Santa Margarita Lake
Another big cat caught by Gustavo
(More...) (Sunday, November 30, 2025)

San Nicholas Island

by TJ SCHLICK / Eldorado Sportfishing
Wrapped up our Nic trip. Started our day with great fishing on the whitefish with one topping almost 11lbs! Mix of sheephead as well. Made a move to try and capture more of those tasty red and black goats before
(More...) (Sunday, November 30, 2025)

Mirage Fish Count!
by JOE VILLAREAL / Mirage Sportfishing
Todays fish count! 16 anglers: 12 Sculpin, 32 Sheephead, 1 Lingcod, 91 Whitefish, 160 Rockfish We have trips coming up fishing up through Dec 31. You can visit www.miragesportfishing.com or call CISCOS at 805-382-1612
(More...) (Saturday, November 29, 2025)

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