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Northern California fishing forecast

 Sun Jan 13, 2008 9:19:07 PM Northern California

Click to enlarge Click to enlarge  Tuyen and friends are holding their bright Salmon catch of the day.
We went 2 for 4 on this trip, and these guys were great.  We had a great time on the water, and I hope to see all of them back fishing with me again!

Arrrr Martey's!  Ken Hoffman, The River Pirate


    Forthcoming Hot Fishing Seasons
Species May 08 Jun 08 Jul 08 Aug 08 Sep 08 Oct 08
 King Salmon (Lake)            
 Striped Bass (River)            
 American Shad (River)            
 Brown Trout (Lake)            
 Largemouth Bass (Lake)            
 Spotted Bass (Lake)            
 Crappie (Lake)            
 Blue Gill (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.
Feb 1, 2007 Pro-Guide Ken Hoffman holds a nice 26 inch steelhead he caught on the Sac River. More...
    The Salmon season will soon be ending, but the fishing will not end. The Steelhead will stay around to jump, pull, and try to spool our reels and bend our rods, along with the beautiful Trout, who will be competing for our offerings. Then, come the Dino’s. That's right, the Sturgeon, those prehistoric marauders of the deep, or not so deep, to test our skills and lines, with a spackling of Stripers thrown in for good measure, and it's a good time for all! Now, if that's not enough, by mid to late May, the Shad will also be invading the neighborhood.

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



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 a boatload of 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, will be good. They will be between 30 - 70 feet. Try hula grubs, worms, some crank baits and spinner bait action on nice days. Landlocked Salmon will now be between 30 - 100 feet. Try humdingers, cripple lures, coconuts, or your favorite minnow baits, best behind a single or double sling blade. Start at Dry Creek, around Big Backbone, and work your way towards the I-5 bridge.

    The Landlocked Salmon Fishery starts gaining serious steam in March and will Peak in April and May.




<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 for January through June 2008

    I will be fishing Trout, Steelhead, Sturgeon, and Stripers, for the next several months. The Sturgeon will be jumping, and trying to pull you and your gear into the water, and Davey Jones' Locker! They will be jumping and darting to and fro, trying to find any little snag to wrap your line around. The Trout and Steelhead will be leaping for your enjoyment, and the Stripers have joined the party for a few. The Shad are soon to follow.

Shasta Lake Fishing Forecast for January through June 2008

    For the next several months, I'll be fishing for Landlocked Salmon, Trout, and Bass. Trolling at 30 - 100 feet is the call for Landlocked Salmon and Trout. The Bass will be between 30 - 70 feet deep. 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.


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