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Fresh Fishing Reports from California

Afternoon Bass!

January 27, 2026

Sand Bass are definitely out to play in the afternoons!

Whitefish, Lizard Fish, Sand Bass

January 26, 2026

A great day on the water. 70 degrees, sunshine and smoother seas!

Right Place!!!

January 25, 2026

Not a lot of current, but the window we did get, the birthday boy got his fish!

Fog or no fog?

January 24, 2026

The morning drive up to the lake was foggy, and the lake was clear until afternoon when half the lake was foggy. We started out with lines in the water about 9 am and had well over a dozen releases on the downrigger and strikes with the 5th Trout in the box by 12:10pm. We fished for the second limit for a couple more hours with more strikes that didn't stick. Water temps in Don Pedro was 56° surface temp and the lake is nearly full after the recent rains. We had nearly every strike on the Macks lures uv fishscale Cripplure on 3 of the 4 lines out. We did get a couple of strikes on a small Rapala floating minnow trolled on the surface with a 1 ounce drift weight inline. Trolling speed at 2.2 mph up towards the back of the lake near the power lines. The fish are not marking on the screen because they are shallow. We only marked a handful of fish down deep to 60 feet. Our downriggers were set at 7 and 11 feet early and dropped to 20 to 25 feet as the sun came up and broke the fog. Our solo client went home with his 5 Trout and was happy to score fish on his 5th outing in a row with us. Anyone interested in fishing on board, send me a message and let's get you booked.

Sand Bass Midwinter

January 24, 2026

Gotta work for em but they’re chewing! Gotta pay attention and stay in the game…

Couple from CO. on there Honeymoon want

January 24, 2026

Left the slip at 7:30 AM. Stop at bait dock for live Sardines then ran offshore about 4 miles to troll for Bonito. No luck there but a very large70 Plus lb fish jumped twice next to the boat. We then when inshore to fish for Bass. We ended up catching 28 fish of 7 different varieties for two people. We saw 3 different pods of Dolphins and one Ca Grey Whale on the way back. Great Day of winter fishing

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What anglers said about fishing in California

Captain Zeek was great accommodating new to fishing guests on his boat. Had a great day on the water. Highly recommend.

5.0 / 5

Captain Zeek was great accommodating new to fishing guests on his boat. Had a great day on the water. Highly recommend.

Boundless Boat Charters

really depends on what you’re looking for. If you’re coming just to get out on the water and fish, it’s still a great experience. We’re from Utah, so being able to fish in the winter was exciting. That said, some species aren’t around this time of year, and a portion of what you’ll catch is catch-and-release. Even so, we landed over 10 fish, the weather was solid, and we had a great time overall.

5.0 / 5

SD Slot Machine Charter

morning trip was good, saw the sunrise. sun was out but clouds rolled in as we headed in late morning. dress warm, wind was cold… 4 stars only due to cold temperatures in winter…

5.0 / 5

morning trip was good, saw the sunrise. sun was out but clouds rolled in as we headed in late morning. dress warm, wind was cold… 4 stars only due to cold temperatures in winter…

Warrior Poet Sportfishing

Talk to your guide and see what’s in season. Matt has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the ocean.

5.0 / 5

Talk to your guide and see what’s in season. Matt has a wealth of knowledge and experience in the ocean.

Pamela J Charters

Be ready for any weather! The lake can get rather windy and choppy, so be ready to get wet and cold unless you bring appropriate outerwear and gloves. It’s never too cold to fish — unless you get wet.

4.3 / 5

Tahoe Sportfishing

december isnt peak season, but we were able to snag some bonita while trolling and tons of rockfish, sculpin, and white fish while bottom fishing

5.0 / 5

december isnt peak season, but we were able to snag some bonita while trolling and tons of rockfish, sculpin, and white fish while bottom fishing

Stewart’s Sportfishing

This was a trip out of Pittsburg, not Berkley. Definitely dress warm for the later time of year. Just have fun.

5.0 / 5

This was a trip out of Pittsburg, not Berkley. Definitely dress warm for the later time of year. Just have fun.

fishSFbay

Bring warm clothes and shoes you dont care about. Cooler for your white fish you can catch and keep!

5.0 / 5

Bring warm clothes and shoes you dont care about. Cooler for your white fish you can catch and keep!

Hola Cappy Charters

Perfect for families or hard core fishermen. It was well worth it. We will be back.

5.0 / 5

Perfect for families or hard core fishermen. It was well worth it. We will be back.

Coletta Sportfishing

Book with captain doug for striper. While everyone is saying they are not getting striper this crew will get them for you! Only going on this boat for the delta for now on.

5.0 / 5

Book with captain doug for striper. While everyone is saying they are not getting striper this crew will get them for you! Only going on this boat for the delta for now on.

Team Mc Fishing Guide Service El Cerrito, California

Make sure that you make room in your freezers for all the fish before you go and plan a neighborhood fish fry for the evening of your fishing trip so you can spread the wealth with your friends and families!

5.0 / 5

Fishing Charters Of San Diego DOUBLE DOWN

Show up energized with a positive attitude and you'll have the time of your life

5.0 / 5

Show up energized with a positive attitude and you'll have the time of your life

LEAHKLEA Sportfishing Cypress, California

The main thing is just know where your gate it! I was Thankful that Captain Steph is a quick responder!

5.0 / 5

The main thing is just know where your gate it! I was Thankful that Captain Steph is a quick responder!

Last Meal Sportfishing

come here with an open mind and let the guide show you what to use and how to use it and enjoy catching fish

5.0 / 5

come here with an open mind and let the guide show you what to use and how to use it and enjoy catching fish

Clear Lake Guide Steve Perkins

Sunglasses and hats are needed along with light jacket. It can go from foggy to sunny and vice versa. Enjoy the experience even if you choose not to do it again

5.0 / 5

Sunglasses and hats are needed along with light jacket. It can go from foggy to sunny and vice versa. Enjoy the experience even if you choose not to do it again

Coletta Sportfishing

you will catch things for sure but we had a lot of wind that made it tough in some areas but with our Captain it was great.

5.0 / 5

you will catch things for sure but we had a lot of wind that made it tough in some areas but with our Captain it was great.

Warrior Poet Sportfishing

Go with a well reviewed guide and fish and fosh earlier to mid season. Fall and winter create conditions that make it a bit more difficult but nit impossible.

5.0 / 5

Go with a well reviewed guide and fish and fosh earlier to mid season. Fall and winter create conditions that make it a bit more difficult but nit impossible.

Tahoe Topliners Fishing – Est. 1996

Great boat to catch link cod, bass, and halibut on! Captain Phil was excellent.

5.0 / 5

Great boat to catch link cod, bass, and halibut on! Captain Phil was excellent.

Reel Time Charters, LLC

For those who have issues with sea sickness/motion sickness, the ocean has more waves than the Bay, being prepared will make sure it's an enjoyable experience.

5.0 / 5

For those who have issues with sea sickness/motion sickness, the ocean has more waves than the Bay, being prepared will make sure it's an enjoyable experience.