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Northern California fishing forecast

 Tue Dec 29, 2009 8:31:22 PM Northern California

Click to enlarge Click to enlarge  Alex and Chris are holding their Salmon catch of the day.
Alex and Chris had a nice day of fishing, as they caught two beautiful Salmon, weighing 23 and a half, and 27 pounds.  This was a fun trip, with a couple of great guys!

Arrrr Matey's!
Ken Hoffman, The River Pirate

    Forthcoming Hot Fishing Seasons
Species Feb 10 Mar 10 Apr 10 May 10 Jun 10 Jul 10
 King Salmon (Lake)            
 Steelhead (River)            
 Rainbow Trout (River)            
 White Sturgeon (River)            
 Striped Bass (River)            
 Brown Trout (Lake)            
 Spotted Bass (Lake)            
   Closed    Fair    Good    Peak  

   

Sacramento River Fishing Report

Steelhead, Trout, Sturgeon, and Stripers

Feb 1,2007. Pro-Guide Ken Hoffman holds a nice 26 inch steelhead he caught on the Sac River.
Javier holds a beautiful 23 inch Steelhead caught on March 11, 2007. More...

   On the low clear waters of the Sacramento River and Lake Shasta, here in Northern California, during the next several months, I will be fly, cast, and spin fishing both out of my jet, and drift boat.

   If you'd like to book a Steelhead, Trout, Sturgeon, or Striper Trip, please be sure to reserve your dates as early as possible.



Tyler caught this pretty 13 inch trout, on April 28, 2007. More...

California Trout Fishing

    A year round peak fishery, Trout are marauding and jumping at every little bug or fly they can spot. They're searching for every new hatch. The water shows they exhibit, with their dazzling aerobatics, make them even more fun to catch and release by the absolute bushel. Expect a barrel of fun, and some beautiful fish! The upper river remains good for both fly and spin anglers. 15 to 25 fish per day for trout is the norm, with the fish averaging 11 to 25 inches. For spin fishing, try glow-bugs, hot-shots, or crickets. For fly-fishing, try nymphs. In the evening, try a cattis, or an occasional stone fly.

    If you’re looking for productive fishing time over the next several months, and beyond, you’ll find it here in Northern California, on the Sacramento River.



Shasta Lake Fishing Report

   The Spotted, Largemouth, and Smallmouth Bass in the Lake remain good all year, but certain times of the year are better than others. The pre-spawn in the Spring of course, but the Fall fishing can be Dynamite! It’s the time of the year when the fish will be gorging themselves on food to build up fat to see them through the Winter.

   The Bass during the colder part of the year, will be on the deep side, 40 - 50 feet, held up in their Winter condos, and can be caught as deep as 90 feet in some cases, depending on the day. As the weather warms through April and May, the fish will start coming up shallower. Right now, your best baits will be plastics and jigging spoons. As the weather begin to warm, rip baits, spin baits, and plugs will come more into play.

   For Trout and Landlocked Salmon, troll deep right now, 30 – 60, and as the weather turns warmer, you will have to go deeper, as you want to stay in the cooler water. Try slingblades with your offering trailing behind. Minnow baits, humdingers, coconuts, cripple lures, and wiggle hoochies. These fish are going to be a bit scattered, so be flexible, and cover some water. When you find them, stick on them, and "Have a ball!"



<b>Mar 25, 2005</b>, Shortly after Eric set the hook, the fish took a flying leap, as all 66 inches of it cleared the water, and the battle began to escalate. After about a 25 minute fight, the fish began to blow bubbles. 66 inches, and 70 pounds made this trip fun and worthwhile.
Click to enlarge Mar 25, 2005, Shortly after Eric set the hook, the fish took a flying leap, as all 66 inches of it cleared the water, and the battle began to escalate. After about a 25 minute fight, the fish began to blow bubbles. 66 inches, and 70 pounds made this trip fun and worthwhile. More...

Sacramento River Fishing Forecast from January through July 2010

   I will be fishing Trout, Steelhead and Sturgeon (Most being caught are Greens, and they have to be returned, but they will give you a fight you will not soon forget!) on the Sacramento River. Along about March, and April, the Stripers will start making their way into the River, and later on in May through June, and beyond, the Shad will start striking a fishing line near you!

   For Trout and Steelhead, try rubberlegs, any stonefly imitation, and pupas under an indicator. Spin fishermen, try hotshots, crickets, or small mepps.

   (There is no word on Salmon Season this year as yet. As soon as the information becomes available, it will be posted on the Home Page.)



Shasta Lake Fishing Forecast from January through July 2010


    Shasta is low, but the fishing can be Hot! How hot? Smokin' Hot! The Bass are in their regular hot tubs this time of year, and the Trout and Landlocked Salmon have nowhere to hide, and when we find their Parade, it's going to be a Fish Bath!

From March through June, the Trout and Landlocks will be returning to their deep water hangouts, but the Bass will be on the prowl in the shallows, and the best part is... I'll be fishing for all of them!

For Landlocked Salmon, Trout, and Bass Trolling at 30 - 100 feet is the call for Landlocked Salmon and Trout. The Bass will be between 40 - 70 feet deep, and shallower as the weather warms. The Bass Fishery peaks in April through September, but remains good all year around. Find the thermo cline, and have yourself a ball! The Landlocked Salmon Fishery will remain good the rest of the year, and the Trout Fishery remains good all year around.

Good Luck, and Tight lines to all!


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