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Recreational Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open in Last Closed Area in Humboldt County After Delay Due to Public Health Risks

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The last area of the recreational Dungeness crab fishery in Humboldt County opened today after being delayed due to elevated levels of domoic acid.  State health agencies determined that Dungeness crab in waters from the southern boundary of the Reading Rock
(More...) (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)

Fun Day on Donner Lake

by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
                Fishing is a little different in the winter, at Donner Lake.   We had good action in the fog, missing a few and got 6. As we landed number 6, I noticed a rod was banging hard....16 pound Lake Trout (released). It
(More...) (Tuesday, December 30, 2025)

Some Ice Starting To Form

by J&J'S GRIZZLY STORE STAFF / J&J Grizzly Store and Camping Resort
Lake this morning. Some ice is starting to form but it is Very Thin.
(More...) (Monday, December 29, 2025)

The West is open for catch and release barbless fishing for the Winter months

by KENS SPORTING GOODS STAFF / Kens Sporting Goods
The West is open for catch and release barbless fishing for the Winter months, we haven't had any news from up there lately but if/when we do we'll pass it on!
(More...) (Sunday, December 21, 2025)

The lake has yet to really switch on as we’ve seen a few good days here and there

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The lake has yet to really switch on as we’ve seen a few good days here and there, but nothing consistent. With the funky start to the winter, the standard beaches and methods to fish them for this time of
(More...) (Friday, December 19, 2025)

Truckee River Fishing Report

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The fishing on the Truckee over the last week has been pretty slow. We speculate that this is because of the cold days we’ve been having lately. The water is also very clear, and this doesn’t typically help the angler
(More...) (Friday, December 19, 2025)

Commercial Dungeness Crab Fishery to Open Jan. 5 in Central California; Recreational Crab Trap Restrictions Lifting Jan. 2

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Northern Commercial Fishery to Remain Closed Until at Least Jan. 15 Due to Crab Quality Testing and Domoic Acid  The California Department of Fish and Wildlife (CDFW) will open the commercial Dungeness crab fishery in the Central Management Area (Sonoma/Mendocino County
(More...) (Friday, December 19, 2025)

Lots of things about to happen on the Truckee River

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
We're moving out of our stagnant weather pattern and going right into full blown Winter. Storms will be warm to start, but looking like a white Christmas. Thank God, everyone in Truckee pretty much has environmental anxiety. That's a real
(More...) (Thursday, December 18, 2025)

It is windy and cold, and that means the ancient lake is fishing well

by THE FLY SHOP / The Fly Shop
It is windy and cold, and that means the ancient lake is fishing well. The Lahontans are eating Tui chubs for the time being. Good flies would be Zach's Pyramid Minnow in Tui chub and white. Balanced Leeches tied in
(More...) (Tuesday, December 16, 2025)

Rainbows and Mackinaw at Donner today!

by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
Rainbows and Mackinaw at Donner today! Daiwa Corporation - USA Scotty Fishing Products Pro-Cure Bait Scents Yakima Bait Company
(More...) (Monday, December 15, 2025)

Angler Report: Topaz Lake

by FISH REPORTS STAFF
We fished Topaz on November 28 and had a slow morning, but things picked up around noon. We landed two fish at 12:00 and 12:45 while trolling Rapalas and casting small Kastmasters. The trolling fish weighed 4.4 pounds and measured
(More...) (Tuesday, December 9, 2025)

On Lake Tahoe, most ramps are closed except for a couple

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
On Lake Tahoe, most ramps are closed except for a couple. Not much to report this week. If inclement weather approaches, fishing can be good on big blue.
(More...) (Thursday, December 4, 2025)

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