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Northern California fishing forecast

 Mon Jan 31, 2005 9:31:08 PM Northern California

Click to enlarge Click to enlarge  Tom is smiling and proud of his catch of the day!
This trip began when I met Tom and Midori at the Hotel in Anderson.  They were both beginners, and very excited about going fishing!  When we arrived at the water, we launched the Vicki Ann, and began our fishing day.  The day was quite windy, and the main water was white capping, so I moved to other areas that were more protected.  With a few other boats, we trolled around for a while, and no one had even so much as a strike, so I decided to make a move.  Still no strikes, and the day was wearing on.  It was not until I decided to throw bait that the fish began to bite.  A beautiful 22+ inch German Brown found his way to the box.  As the wind subsided, I decided to troll again, and we caught a couple of more Landlocked Salmon. These two were great, and we all had a great time fishing, and I hope to see them back again soon!
Arrrr Matey's!  Ken Hoffman, The River Pirate

    Forthcoming Hot Fishing Seasons
Species Feb 05 Mar 05 Apr 05 May 05 Jun 05 Jul 05
 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

Jan 19, 2005 Trout and Steelhead are hitting hard. These fish will test your mettle and skill. Seasoned or beginner, Ken will be happy to coach you through the m?l?e, blow-by-blow.  Steelhead are muscling into the rivers in strength, and February through March appear to be the peak times this year. Click to enlarge Jan 19, 2005 Trout and Steelhead are hitting hard. These fish will test your mettle and skill. Seasoned or beginner, Ken will be happy to coach you through the mêlée, blow-by-blow. Steelhead are muscling into the rivers in strength, and February through March appear to be the peak times this year.
 
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Steelhead, Sturgeon, and Trout
    With the Salmon Season now behind us, I will be focusing on Steelhead, Trout, and of course, Sturgeon. Steelhead started showing while the Salmon were still here, and will continue to be good through March. The Sturgeon are starting to move in through the Deltas, and are heading towards the rivers. Key times will be late January through April.

    If possible, key in on plus and minus tides. For Steelhead, try roe, glow-bugs, hot-shots, and streamer flies.
    For Sturgeon, you should find a secluded spot, away from others, to be successful, as these fish tend to be spooky, and become very closed mouth where there is a group of boats. Try not to get in an area where there is traffic behind or in front of you, for the same reason. Try soaking these Sturgeon baits: Salmon roe, crawdads, sardines, eel, grass shrimp, ghost shrimp, mud shrimp, or shad.

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 glo-bugs, hot-shots, or crickets. For fly-fishing try nymphs. In the evening, try a cattis, or an occasional stone fly


Sun Mar 2, 2003,  Pro-guide Ken Hoffman boats a 60 pound white sturgeon. Click to enlarge Sun Mar 2, 2003, Pro-guide Ken Hoffman boats a 60 pound white sturgeon. More...
Sturgeon
    The pole busting Sturgeon season begins in January and peaks February through April, while these fish are spawning, but the bite remains good through August. These reel screamers won't give you a fight, they'll give you a battle. Known to grow up to a ton, these leviathans have been around for centuries and are considered a pre-historic fish. Try soaking these Sturgeon baits: Salmon roe, crawdads, sardines, eel, grass shrimp, ghost shrimp, mud shrimp, or shad. 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.

    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 Bass in the lake will be good between January and March. They will be between 40 - 70 feet, but I have caught them as deep as 80 feet. Try hula grubs, worms, crank baits and spinner baits. Landlocked Salmon will now be between 20 - 60 feet. Try humdingers, cripple lures, coconuts, or your favorite minnow baits... best behind a single or double sling blade. Start at Dry Creek, around towards Big Backbone.

    The Landlocked Salmon Fishery starts gaining serious steam in March and will Peak in April and May. Don't miss out, book now.


Sacramento River Fishing Forecast for January through March 2005

    In the upcoming weeks, I'll be fishing the Sacramento River for Trout, Steelhead, and Sturgeon. The Sturgeon Fishery peaks from late January through April.

Shasta Lake Fishing Forecast for January through March 2005

    In the upcoming weeks, the call for Landlocked Salmon and Trout will be trolling at 20 - 60 feet. The Bass will be between 40 - 70 feet deep. Find the thermocline, and have yourself a ball! The Landlocked Salmon Fishery starts gaining serious steam in March, and will Peak in April and May. This Fishery remains good all year around.


 
 
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