12/09/25
Winter is here with fog in the valley and Delta and sunshine in the foothills and Sierra. With a ridge of high pressure hanging over most of northern California the prospects for rain have been slim, making it a great time to get out and enjoy some fishing. The trip over the summit is clear and Pyramid continues to fish well. With water temps dropping LCTs are coming up in the water column and foraging closer to shore. The Delta and SF Bay are also producing good striper action. The ocean is still producing great rock fishing and crabbing. For those who are looking to scratch their competitive itch there is the NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge starting in February and ending in November with most events taking place in the Spring.
LCT: The weather has been nice up the hill and fishing has been good. Time to make the adjustment to fishing shallower and closer to shore. Make sure you are aware of the regulations and keep the proper distance from shore and tribal sites. Several anglers have reported that trolling longer setbacks in shallower water is making the difference from a slow day, less than 10 fish landed, to more action.
CRAB/ROCKFISH: When ocean conditions are right it is the time to take advantage of the rockfish and crab fishing. Good action on rockfish and the occasional lingcod make the trip west worth the effort.
STRIPER: The Delta and the Bay have been producing quality strippers for trollers and bait fisherman. The Sacramento River out of Brannan Island has been producing for trollers. Live bait is not available in the Bay right now but drifting frozen bait is working well.
