https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/03/26/steelhead-season-ends-dry-but-one-more-storm-looms/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/03/fishing-the-nc-3-26-26.jpgFishing the NC 3-26-26Nick Henning of Glenn, CA landed this nice steelhead last week while fishing the main stem Eel River. Photo courtesy of Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2026-04-02T23:32:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/04/02/brookings-salmon-bite-off-to-strong-start/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/04/fishing-the-nc-4-2-26-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-2-26 photoCustomers fishing aboard the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters with Capt. Chris Cooke hold some of the salmon they caught Monday on anchovies and Fish Flash flashers. 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Photo courtesy of Fishing the North Coast/Kenny Priest2026-03-12T22:51:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/02/27/sacramento-klamath-salmon-rebound-projected-for-2026/2026-03-06T00:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/02/19/klamath-fall-chinook-return-tops-expectations-in-2025/2026-02-27T00:41:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/02/12/winter-weather-finally-set-to-return/2026-02-19T22:04:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/riversandocean/ocean-river-links/2026-02-13T20:57:46+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/guide-service/rates/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/ols-screen-shot.pngols-screen-shot2026-02-13T20:46:06+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/02/06/finally-rain-on-the-way-for-north-coast-steelhead-rivers/2026-02-12T23:45:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/01/29/dry-stretch-continues-as-north-coast-rivers-drop/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/fishing-the-nc-1-29-26-photo.pngFishing the NC 1-29-26 photoAndy Peterson of Arcata landed a chrome-bright winter steelhead while fishing the Mad River last weekend. Photo courtesy of Andy Peterson2026-02-06T00:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/01/23/nearly-three-weeks-dry-coastal-rivers-in-need-of-rain/2026-01-30T00:00:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/01/15/emerald-water-ahead-as-coastal-rivers-improve/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/fishing-the-nc-1-15-26-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-15-26 photoEureka resident Bob Hurst landed a nice Chetco steelhead earlier this week. Photo courtesy of Michael LeGrand2026-01-23T19:09:07+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/01/08/dry-stretch-sets-the-stage-for-prime-steelhead-conditions/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/fishing-the-nc-1-8-26-photo.jpegFishing the NC 1-8-26 photoCrescent City reside Kam Hafezi landed this nice winter steelhead while plunking on the Smith River Monday. Photo courtesy of Kam Hafezi2026-01-15T23:41:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2026/01/01/rising-rivers-reset-coastal-steelhead-conditions/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2026/01/fishing-the-nc-1-1-26-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-1-26 photoMark Parrish holds a hefty Chetco River steelhead that hit a roe and Corky combination while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing on New Year’s Eve. 2026-01-08T23:23:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/12/19/all-eyes-on-the-smith-as-storms-limit-winter-steelhead-options/2026-01-01T23:22:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/12/12/storms-set-stage-for-winter-steelhead-kickoff/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/12/fishing-the-nc-12-11-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-11-25 photoEureka angler Bob White shows off a quality winter steelhead from last year. Incoming storms are expected to jump-start this season’s run. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service.2025-12-19T00:18:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/12/04/salmon-season-fades-now-its-time-to-chase-steelhead/2025-12-12T00:36:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/contact/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/paypal-smart-payment-button-for-simple-membership.jpgpaypal-smart-payment-button-for-simple-membershiphttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/kennys-biz-card.jpgKENNYS BIZ CARDhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/kennys-biz-card-2020.jpgKENNYS BIZ CARD 2020https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/fnc_logo.jpgfnc_logo2025-12-07T20:35:35+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/11/20/another-storm-another-miss-north-coast-still-waiting-on-a-real-rise/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fishing-the-nc-11-20-25-photo.jpgScreenshotSol Gallaway with a Smith River king landed last Friday. Photo courtesy of Fishing the North Coast Guide Service.2025-12-04T23:06:19+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/11/13/last-call-for-kings-steelhead-season-on-deck/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fishing-the-nc-11-13-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-13-25 photoFerndale resident Iver Skavdal with a nice king caught last week on the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service2025-11-20T23:45:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/11/06/prime-weekend-for-late-fall-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/11/fishing-the-nc-11-6-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-6-25 photoMatt Vanoli landed a bright king while fishing the Smith River Wednesday. Excellent conditions are on tap for the next few days on the Smith. Photo courtesy of Michael Poly.2025-11-13T22:59:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/10/30/weekend-rains-briefly-open-north-coast-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fishing-the-nc-10-30-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-30-25 photoBrady Smith of Klamath Falls holds a 41-inch king caught Monday on the Smith River with guide Andy Martin. He was fishing a 5.0 MagLip with a tuna wrap. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2025-11-06T23:44:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/10/23/big-storms-on-the-way-and-so-are-the-kings/2025-10-30T23:11:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/10/09/storm-door-cracking-open-on-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fishing-the-nc-10-9-25-2.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.26.250256089-TBTBLNP 0x88155d6dOJesse Mela and Shaun Mitchell of Benbow with a couple Albacore landed Monday out of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/10/fishing-the-north-coast-10-9-25-photo-1.jpegFishing the North Coast 10-9-25 photo 1The Chetco estuary continues to be the hot spot for kings, with plenty of big ones being landed daily. Pictured above is one of the kings caught this week with guide Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters2025-10-23T22:39:20+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/riversandocean/salmon-regulations/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/closed-to-fishing-graphic-3572558116-e1729810944819.jpgClosed to fishing graphichttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_1840.jpgIMG_1840https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fishing-the-nc_4.jpgFishing the NC_4Klamath River Estuaryhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/kp_salmon4.jpgkp_Salmon42025-10-23T19:48:26+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/guide-service/362-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/image1.jpgimage1https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/willieboat.jpglogo with simply the besthttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/lamiglas_logo.jpglamiglas_logo2025-10-23T19:34:48+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/riversandocean/north-coast-fishing-seasons/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/09/dscn1260.jpgDSCN1260Smith River2025-10-23T19:33:31+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/09/22/2021-2022-low-flow-information-for-north-coast-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/banko-steelhead_low-flow-post.jpgBanko Steelhead_Low Flow posthttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/eel-river-steelhead_franlatini.jpgEel River Steelhead_FranLatinihttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/a759534c-5abd-4c7a-80fa-2d894ac1cbca.jpgA759534C-5ABD-4C7A-80FA-2D894AC1CBCA2025-10-23T19:28:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/10/02/rains-tease-salmon-anglers-but-rivers-stay-closed/2025-10-09T22:42:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/09/25/all-depth-groundfish-fishing-now-open-statewide/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/fishing-the-nc-9-24-25-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.26.250256089-TBTBLNP 0x50dba82cFresno resident Jerry Urzua landed a nice lingcod on a recent trip out of Shelter Cove. Lingcod, as well as rockfish, cabezon, greenlings can now be harvested at all depths through Dec. 31st. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2025-10-02T21:56:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/09/18/estuary-action-heating-up-for-chetco/2025-09-25T22:12:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/09/11/eureka-tuna-fleet-finally-gets-its-turn/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/fishing-the-nc-photo-9-11-25-1.jpgFishing the NC photo 9-11-25 1Robert Waddell of Fortuna hold a nice albacore tuna caught Sunday out of Eureka. Eureka boats finally got in on the bite and enjoyed a weekend of wide-open tuna action. Photo courtesy of Melissa Shifflett2025-09-18T22:00:20+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/09/04/north-coast-fishing-outlook-tuna-takes-the-spotlight/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/09/fishing-the-nc-9-4-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-4-25 photoArcata resident Brandi Easter holds a 50-pound Pacific halibut caught on Labor Day out of Eureka while fishing aboard the Reel Steel with Tim Klassen. Photo courtesy of Brandi Easter2025-09-11T22:14:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/08/28/big-push-of-salmon-and-steelhead-follows-klamath-flow-increase/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fishing-the-nc-8-28-25-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.26.250256089-TBTBLNP 0xae3bf698Eureka resident Tim Call landed a nice steelhead on a recent outing on the Klamath River. Photo courtesy of Alan Borges/Alan’s Guide Service2025-09-04T22:28:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/08/21/eureka-tuna-action-falls-short-of-expectations/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/123_1-1.jpeg123_1 (1)An angler aboard Eureka's Fishy Business is all smiles after boats a couple Tuna on Monday. Photo courtesy of Matt Dallam/Northwind Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fishing-the-nc-8-21-25-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.26.250256089-TBTBLNP 0x8d373acdRobin Brown of Benbow shows off a nice albacore caught over the weekend while fishing out of Shelter Cove with Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. 2025-08-28T22:42:40+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/08/14/weather-window-opens-for-tuna/2025-08-21T23:11:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/08/14/california-fish-and-game-commission-increases-fishing-opportunities-for-the-2025-recreational-groundfish-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/rockfish_original.jpgrockfish_original2025-08-14T23:32:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/08/08/pacific-halibut-bite-hit-and-miss/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fishing-the-nc-8-7-25-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 8-7-25 photo 2Ken Wood of the Bay Area holds a king salmon caught trolling the Rogue Bay with guide Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fishing-the-nc-8-7-25-photo-1.jpegFishing the NC 8-7-25 photoShellby House of Arcata holds a 46-inch Pacific halibut caught out of Brookings in late July while jigging for lingcod. Photo courtesy of Marc Hazelhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/08/fishing-the-nc-8-7-25-photo.jpegFishing the NC 8-7-25 photo2025-08-14T23:07:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/07/31/halibut-anglers-have-plenty-of-quota-to-fill/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/jr-angler-fishing-day-2025-flyer.pngJR Angler Fishing Day 2025 Flyerhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/07/fishing-the-nc-7-31-25-photo-copy.jpgFishing the NC 7-31-25 photo copyDave Brazil, along with buddies Jim Collins and Larry Kryla, landed this monster halibut while fishing out of Eureka on July 9. The big halibut is currently sitting atop the leader board at Englund Marine big halibut contest. Photo courtesy of Larry Kryla2025-08-08T17:18:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/07/17/finally-calm-seas-ahead/2025-07-31T21:42:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/07/18/california-halibut-derby-on-humboldt-bay-this-saturday-july-19/2025-07-23T16:24:20+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/07/10/eureka-kicking-out-some-big-butts/2025-07-17T21:36:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/06/26/catch-limit-met-salmon-season-wont-reopen-on-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/eel-river-pikeminnow-derby-flyer.jpgEel River pikeminnow derby flyerhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fishing-the-nc-6-26-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-26-25 photoDavid Gould, of St. Helena, with a nice Shelter Cove Chinook salmon landed during the June 7-8 season. CDFW determined the 7,000 quota has been met, which closes the remaining July and August dates for the North Coast. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2025-07-10T21:22:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/06/19/eurekas-pacific-halibut-bite-heating-up/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fishing-the-nc-6-19-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-19-25 photoEureka resident Richard Moody landed this dandy halibut Tuesday while fishing aboard the Sea Weasel II out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing2025-06-26T21:49:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/06/12/slow-salmon-fishing-for-north-coast-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/503908630_1271966148066751_9068531402596762824_n.jpg503908630_1271966148066751_9068531402596762824_nhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/06/fishing-the-nc-6-12-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-12-25 photoLogan Floyd of Fortuna with a nice king salmon caught Sunday while fishing out of Eureka aboard the Warf Rat II. Photo courtesy of Eric Justesen/707 Sport Fishing2025-06-19T22:25:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/06/05/with-much-excitement-salmon-season-opens-saturday/2025-06-12T22:01:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/05/29/pacific-halibut-bite-yet-to-catch-fire/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fishing-the-nc-5-29-25-photo.jpegFishing the NC 5-29-25 photoIt’s been a slow start to the Pacific halibut season for most ports, but these anglers had no problem doubling up while fishing out of Trinidad aboard the Norwegian Jewel. Photo courtesy of Micah Woolworth/Lost Coast Sport Fishing2025-06-05T20:16:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/05/22/holiday-weekend-anglers-have-a-plenty-of-choices/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fishing-the-nc-5-22-25-photo-2.jpegFishing the NC 5-22-25 photo 2Eric Howard, a deckhand for Brookings Fishing Charters, holds a king salmon caught by Chris Nolan while trolling an anchovy behind a Fish Flash aboard the Miss Brooke on May 20.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fishing-the-nc-5-22-25-photo.jpegFishing the NC 5-22-25 photoExcellent ocean conditions are forecast for the holiday weekend, providing anglers with a great opportunity to catch a Pacific halibut. Pictured are a couple nice ones caught aboard the Fishy Business a couple weekends ago. Photo courtesy of Matt Dallam/Northwind Charters2025-05-29T22:49:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/05/15/pacific-halibut-season-off-to-sluggish-start/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fishing-the-nc-5-15-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-15-25 photoHappy anglers hold a 38-pound Pacific halibut caught Friday off of Eureka while fishing aboard the Seaweasel II. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi, Full Throttle Sport Fishing.2025-05-22T19:56:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/about-me/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/img_1901.jpgIMG_1901Oregonhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/11695954_10207240945931786_1202551320197278501_n.jpg11695954_10207240945931786_1202551320197278501_n2025-05-20T18:15:13+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/riversandocean/norcal-river-videos/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fnc-youtube.jpgScreenshotScreenshot2025-05-20T18:11:40+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/welcome-to-fnc/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/instagram-logo-small.jpginstagram-logo-smallhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/facebook-logo-small.jpgfacebook-logo-smallhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fishing-the-nc_6.jpgFishing the NC_6Eel River Steelhead2025-05-20T18:03:24+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/05/02/tough-conditions-for-pacific-halibut-opener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/494284061_1063146912503070_3541115526852226071_n.jpg494284061_1063146912503070_3541115526852226071_nhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/05/fishing-the-nc-5-2-25.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.26.250256089-TBTBLNP 0x10b5fc3aRedding resident Jay Schell holds a nice lingcod caught Thursday while fishing out of Crescent City on Thursday’s rockfish opener. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber/Crescent City Fishing.2025-05-15T22:01:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/04/24/saltwater-season-set-to-kickoff-next-week/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/fishing-the-nc-4-24-25.jpgFishing the NC 4-24-25Jarrod Black holds a limit of Rogue springers caught Wednesday morning with guide Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters.2025-05-02T18:45:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/04/16/sport-king-season-returns-to-california/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/trinity-flow-schedule.jpgTrinity Flow schedule2025-04-24T22:22:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/04/03/boat-based-deep-water-rockfish-open-as-of-april-1/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/04/perchin-on-the-penninsula.jpgperchin on the penninsula2025-04-16T21:26:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/03/27/a-wet-ending-to-the-winter-steelhead-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fishing-the-nc-3-27-25-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.26.250256089-TBTBLNP 0x8d373acdJohn Murray of San Francisco hold a fresh Smith River winter steelhead from late February. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2025-04-03T22:13:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/03/20/limited-options-for-late-season-steelhead-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/trinity-flow-notice.pngTrinity flow noticehttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fishing-the-nc-photo.jpgScreenshotChris Hall, left, and Raj Desai with a late season steelhead taken on the South Fork Eel River earlier in March. Photo courtesy of Fishing the North Coast 2025-03-27T23:07:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/03/13/ca-salmon-closures-a-possibility-again-in-2025/2025-03-20T22:41:41+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/03/06/plenty-of-fishable-water-for-weekend-steelhead-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/03/fishing-the-nc-3-6-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-6-25 photoRedding resident Glen Duralia landed a nice winter steelhead over the weekend while fishing the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service2025-03-13T20:42:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/10/18/low-flow-river-information-for-the-north-coast-2024-2025/2025-03-12T17:01:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/02/27/low-salmon-forecast-will-constrain-2025-salmon-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/perchin-on-the-peninsula-2025.jpgPerchin on the peninsula 2025https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fishing-the-nc-2-27-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-27-25 photoRob Rowe of Smith River holds a steelhead caught and released last week on a Corky and roe while fishing the Smith River with Wild Rivers Fishing.2025-03-06T23:58:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/02/20/klamath-king-numbers-plummet-in-2024/2025-02-27T22:48:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/02/13/coastal-rivers-done-in-by-rain-once-again/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fishing-the-nc-2-13-25-photo-2.jpegFishing the NC 2-13-25 photo 2John Mitchell of Eureka with a nice steelhead caught over the weekend on the Chetco with guide Andy Martin of Brookings Fishing Charters. He was using roe and a Corky.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fishing-the-nc-2-13-25-photo-1.jpegFishing the NC 2-13-25 photo 1Three-year old River Beer, along with dad Jack, hold a nice winter steelhead landed on a recent drift down the Mad River. Photo courtesy of Jack Beer2025-02-20T22:10:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/02/06/smith-and-chetco-only-green-water-on-the-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/02/fishing-the-nc-2-6-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-6-25 photoBrody and his father Jeremy from Monterey County with a nice Smith River steelhead caught Wednesday with guide JD Richey. Photo courtesy of JD Richey Sportfishing.2025-02-13T23:06:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/01/30/north-coast-set-to-receive-some-much-needed-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fishing-the-nc-1-30-25-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 1-30-25 photo 2Customers of guide Andy Martin of Brookings Fishing Charters hold two of the steelhead they caught this week on the Chetco. https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fishing-the-nc-1-30-25-photo-1.jpgFishing the NC 1-30-25 photo 1McKinleyville resident Myka Nannizzi is all smiles after hooking, fighting, and landing her first Mad River steelhead all by herself. Photo courtesy Mathew Nannizzi.2025-02-06T21:54:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/01/23/coastal-rivers-could-use-some-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fishing-the-nc-1-23-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-23-25 photoNine-year-old Kai Mykham is all smiles after landing his first-ever steelhead while fishing the Mad River with his father Jeperson. Photo courtesy of Jeperson Mykham2025-01-30T21:14:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/01/16/plenty-of-river-options-for-the-week-ahead/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fishing-the-nc-1-16-25-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x4b7b7b90A couple of happy anglers with a nice South Fork Eel River steelhead caught last weekend. Photo courtesy of Blake Manning/Redwood Fishing Adventures2025-01-23T20:52:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/01/02/dry-conditions-and-green-water-headed-our-way/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fishing-the-nc-1-2-25-2-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-2-25 2 photohttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fishing-the-nc-1-2-25-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x1f67763eOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x1f67763e2025-01-16T22:21:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2025/01/09/better-late-then-never-rivers-finally-turning-green/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2025/01/fishing-the-nc-1-9-25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-9-25 photoPortland resident Lauren Dustin holds a nice bright winter steelhead landed Wednesday on the Smith River. Conditions on the Smith should be excellent through the weekend. Photo courtesy of Mike Stratman/Redwood Coast Fishing2025-01-16T22:21:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/12/19/smith-river-best-option-for-holiday-steelhead/2025-01-02T22:55:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/12/12/storms-and-steelhead-headed-our-way/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/fishing-the-nc-12-12-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-12-24 photoChris Silkowski of Portland holds a steelhead caught last week on an M2 FlatFish while fishing with guide Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters.2024-12-19T22:58:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/12/05/winter-steelhead-season-knocking-on-the-door/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/fishing-the-nc-12-5-24-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 12-5-24 photo 2Young deckhand Mason Mitchell holds a nice yellowtail rockfish caught out of Shelter Cove while fishing with his dad Jake. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/12/fishing-the-nc-12-5-24-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x905c306bMcKinleyville resident Alyssa Brooke Cardoza landed this hefty king salmon over the weekend while fishing the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Curtis Wilson.2024-12-12T22:39:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/11/29/offshore-only-rockfish-season-begins-dec-1/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fishing-the-nc-11-28-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-28-24 photoRedding resident Tyler Somonis holds a nice vermilion rockfish caught Wednesday while fishing out of Crescent City. The nearshore rockfish season will close after Saturday. Photo courtesy of Crescent City Fishing/Steve Huber’s Guide Service.2024-12-05T23:32:07+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/11/22/atmospheric-rivers-put-an-end-to-late-fall-king-season/2024-11-29T19:12:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/09/12/tuna-bite-slows-out-of-eureka-for-now/2024-11-22T00:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/09/19/chetco-estuary-filling-up-with-kings/2024-11-22T00:39:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/09/26/offshore-only-rockfish-season-begins-oct-1/2024-11-22T00:16:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/10/03/waiting-for-rain-and-late-fall-kings/2024-11-22T00:14:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/10/10/north-coast-rivers-likely-to-remain-closed/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/fishing-the-nc-10-10-24.jpgFishing the NC 10-10-24The Chetco estuary continues to be the hot spot for kings, with plenty of big ones being landed daily. Pictured above is Capt. Rye Phillips, right, of Brookings Fishing Charters holding a client’s salmon. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters2024-11-22T00:14:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/10/24/fort-bragg-plugged-with-albacore/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/fishing-the-nc-10-24-24-photo-1.jpgFishing the NC 10-24-24 photo 1Eliot Gavin of Eureka landed his first-ever salmon while drifting the Trinity River with guide Damon Albright. The salmon was safely released after a quick photo.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/fishing-the-nc-10-24-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-24-24 photoGarberville resident Tim Bently holds a large albacore caught over the weekend while fishing out of Fort Bragg. Photo courtesy of Dennis Cordova2024-11-22T00:13:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/10/31/sport-crab-opens-saturday-south-of-reading-rock/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/10/fishing-the-nc-10-31-24.jpegFishing the NC 10-31-24Carrie McNeill landed her first-ever Smith River salmon on Saturday. The king weighed in at 16 pounds. Photo courtesy of Jesse McNeill,2024-11-22T00:13:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/11/07/coastal-king-season-off-and-running/2024-11-22T00:13:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/11/14/smith-and-chetco-best-bets-for-the-weekend/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/11/fishing-the-nc-11-14-24.jpgFishing the NC 11-14-24John Curry of Reno with a chrome-bright Chetco king caught Tuesday on a 5.0 MagLip with guide Andy Martin.2024-11-22T00:11:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/09/05/eureka-full-of-saltwater-options/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/fishing-the-north-coast-9-5-24-photo-2.jpegOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x1f67763eEureka resident Tim Call with a lower Rogue River salmon caught Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Alan Borges/Alan's Guide Servicehttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/09/fishing-the-north-coast-9-5-24-photo.jpegFishing the North Coast 9-5-24 photoBrent Hackworth of Redding, CA landed a nice Pacific halibut on a recent trip out of Eureka aboard the Fishy Business. Photo courtesy of Matt Dallam/Northwind Charters2024-09-12T22:43:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/08/29/lower-klamath-full-of-steelhead/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fishing-the-nc-8-29-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8-29-24 photoBob Hurst with a nice adult steelhead landed on the Lower Klamath Tuesday. The Klamath is currently full of steelhead and fishing has been excellent. Photo courtesy of Michael LeGrand2024-09-05T20:42:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/08/22/north-coast-anglers-feast-on-tuna/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fishing-the-nc-8-22-24-phtoto-2.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x14cfe378A double hook-up for anglers fishing tuna out of Crescent City Tuesday while fishing with Steve Huber of Crescent City Fishing. https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fishing-the-nc-8-22-24-phtoto.jpgFishing the NC 8-22-24 phtotoMark Aviles of Eureka holds a couple nice albacore caught Sunday while fishing out of Trinidad aboard the Norwegian Jewel Photo courtesy of Micah Woolworth/Lost Coast Sport Fishing2024-08-29T21:28:00+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/08/15/weather-window-wide-open-for-tuna/2024-08-22T20:37:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/08/08/pacific-halibut-action-hit-and-miss/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/08/fishing-the-nc-8-8-24.jpgFishing the NC 8-8-24Cottonwood resident Jason Solada boated this nice Pacific halibut while fishing aboard the Shellback on a recent trip out of Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Green Water Fishing Adventures2024-08-15T21:42:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/07/31/excellent-ocean-conditions-on-tap-for-the-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/hsu-green-sturgeon-study.jpgHSU Green Sturgeon Study2024-08-08T20:38:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/07/25/plenty-of-halibut-quota-left-to-catch/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/fishing-the-nc-7-24-24-photo.pngFishing the NC 7-24-24 photoScott Cyr landed this 53-pound Pacific halibut while fishing out of Trinidad in early July. Photo courtesy of John Lanz.2024-07-31T19:24:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/07/18/bringing-oregon-salmon-back-to-ca-heres-how/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/fishing-the-nc-7-18-24-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 7-18-24 photo 2Jared Morris, left, of C'Mon Sport Fishing holds a monster 80-pound halibut landed by his customer this week out of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of C'Mon Sport Fishing.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/fishing-the-nc-7-18-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-18-24 photoCarl Santo of Redwood City with a king salmon caught aboard the Miss Brooke out of Brookings, OR over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Brooking Fishing Charters2024-07-25T20:12:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/07/11/tuna-fever-arrives-on-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/07/pikeminnow-derby-image.jpgPikeminnow Derby Image2024-07-18T20:42:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/06/27/offshore-anglers-take-advantage-of-calm-seas/2024-07-11T20:08:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/06/20/pacific-halibut-bite-remains-slow-off-the-coast/2024-06-27T20:13:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/06/13/gusty-conditions-continue-on-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/fishing-the-nc-6-13-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-13-24 photoA nice lingcod was caught by Aiden from Utah on a recent trip out of Crescent City with Steve Huber of Crescent City Fishing. Photo courtesy of Crescent City Fishing.2024-06-20T20:17:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/06/06/boats-capitalize-on-break-in-the-wind/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/06/fishing-the-nc-6-6-24-photo.jpegFishing the NC 6-6-24 photoTim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing, far right, and his customers had a great day Sunday with limits of Pacific halibut. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishing.2024-06-13T21:23:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/05/30/wind-continues-to-hamper-offshore-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/captains-course-flyer-humboldt-bay.jpgCAPTAIN’S COURSE flyer Humboldt Bayhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fishing-the-nc-5-30-24-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x541b39dbDave Dadua of Lodoga, CA landed a nice cabezon on a recent trip out of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell, Sea Hawk Sport Fishing.2024-06-06T20:20:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/05/23/numerous-options-for-the-holiday-weekend-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fishing-the-nc-5-23-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-23-24 photoTheodore Laszczewski, right, along with Chase Engberg landed a pair of limits of California halibut while fishing Humboldt Bay last Saturday. The halibut bite is finally starting to show signs of life and should be a good option for the holiday weekend. Photo courtesy of Chase Engberg.2024-05-30T21:42:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/05/16/slow-start-for-pacific-halibut-anglers-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fishing-the-nc-5-16-24-photo-1.jpgfishing-the-nc-5-16-24-photo-1https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fishing-the-nc-5-16-24-photo-1544139709-e1715891837625.jpgFishing the NC 5-16-24 photoThe Pacific halibut season is off to a slower start than usual, mostly due to rough ocean conditions. There are a few being caught out of Eureka, like the one pictured here from Alec of McKinleyville who landed his first halibut last weekend. Photo courtesy of Micah Woolworth/Lost Coast Sport Fishing2024-05-23T22:02:41+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/05/09/wind-keeping-boats-tied-up/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/coast-guard-captains-course-flyer.jpgCoast guard captains course flyerhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fishing-the-nc-5-9-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-9-24 photoKelly Killingsworth of Fortuna landed his first-ever lingcod last Friday while fishing near Cape Mendocino with Eric Justesen of 707 Sportfishing aboard the Wharf Rat II. The big ling tipped the scales at 27-pounds. Photo courtesy of Eric Justesen/707 Sportfishing2024-05-16T20:43:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/05/03/eureka-boats-get-back-on-the-halibut/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fishing-the-nc-5-2-24-photo-2-1.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x905c306bTom Beers from Medford, OR holds a pair of lingcod caught Wednesday out of Crescent City while fishing with Crescent City Fishing. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber, Crescent City Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fishing-the-nc-5-2-24-photo-2.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x905c306bOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x905c306bhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/05/fishing-the-nc-5-2-24-photo.jpegFishing the NC 5-2-24 photoTrinidad resident Summit Hodgeson holds a nice Pacific halibut caught Thursday while fishing aboard the SEAWEASEL II out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi, Full Throttle Sport Fishing2024-05-09T18:49:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/04/25/double-your-pleasure-rockfish-and-halibut-to-open-may-1/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fishing-the-nc-4-25-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-25-24 photoRon Jacobs of Fortuna holds a Vermilion rockfish caught last week while fishing deepwater off of Eureka. The offshore only fishery will close after April 30 and the nearshore fishery will open May 1. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen, Reel Steel Sport Fishing2024-05-03T18:08:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/04/18/springtime-brings-fresh-set-of-angling-opportunities/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fishing-the-nc-4-18-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-18-24 photoPhotos like this will be much more prevalent in the weeks to come as spring arrives on the coast. Pictured is Fortuna resident Issac Thompson with a nice lingcod landed on a recent trip to the Humboldt jetty. Rock fishing is open year-round to shore-based anglers and divers. Photo courtesy of Issac Thompson 2024-04-25T19:56:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/04/10/cas-ocean-salmon-season-shut-down-again/2024-04-18T22:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/04/04/deep-water-rockfish-season-open-as-of-april-1/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/04/fishing-the-nc-4-13-23-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x905c306bTen-year-old Calvin Purcell from Charlottesville, VA landed a nice ling cod as well as a canary rockfish while fishing out of Eureka with Captain Marc Schmidt, right, aboard the Scrimshaw. The deep water rockfish season opened Monday statewide. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters.2024-04-10T23:39:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/03/28/2024-rockfish-regulations-adopted-by-cfgc/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/fishing-the-nc_12_14-photo.jpgFishing the NC_12_14 PhotoLester Phelps of Fortuna landed this nice vermilion rockfish while fishing near Cape Mendocino a few seasons back. The rockfish season on the North Coast is expected to open in early April. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/fishing-the-nc-3_28_24-photo-copy.pngFishing the NC 3_28_24 photo - CopyLes Whitehurst of Anderson landed this nice vermilion rockfish a few seasons back while fishing near Cape Mendocino with Tim Klassen aboard the Reel Steel. The rockfish season on the North Coast is expected to open in early April. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/fishing-the-nc-3_28_24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_28_24 photoLes Whitehurst of Anderson landed this nice vermilion rockfish a few seasons back while fishing near Cape Mendocino with Tim Klassen aboard the Reel Steel. The rockfish season on the North Coast is expected to open in early April. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/fishing-the-nc-5-13-21-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 5-13-21 photo 2Guide Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters holds a hatchery steelhead from mid-March on the Chetco River.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/fishing-the-nc-5-13-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-13-21 photoLes Whitehurst of Anderson landed this nice vermilion rockfish a few seasons back while fishing near Cape Mendocino with Tim Klassen aboard the Reel Steel. The rockfish season on the North Coast is expected to open in early April. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishing2024-04-04T22:41:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/03/21/a-rainy-end-to-the-steelhead-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/fishing-the-nc-3_21_24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_21_24 photoEureka resident Yvette Faust landed a nice winter steelhead earlier this week while fishing the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service2024-03-28T17:34:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/03/14/ca-salmon-anglers-bracing-for-another-bad-year/2024-03-21T20:50:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/03/07/lean-times-continue-for-ca-salmon-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/03/salmon-alternatives.jpgsalmon alternatives2024-03-14T22:49:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/02/29/salmon-numbers-up-slightly-but-closures-still-likely/2024-03-08T00:00:45+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/02/22/klamath-kings-exceed-run-size-projections-in-2023/2024-02-29T23:43:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/02/15/weather-window-slammed-shut-more-rain-on-the-way/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fishing-the-nc-2-15-24-photo-1.jpgFishing the NC 2-15-24 photo 1Aron Froisland of Blue Lake holds a limit of lingcod caught Feb. 13 on the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters. https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fishing-the-nc-2-15-24.jpgFishing the NC 2-15-24Janel Long of Los Angeles with a hatchery steelhead caught last week with guide Mick Thomas of Brookings Fishing Charters.2024-02-22T21:26:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/02/09/with-break-in-the-rain-other-coastal-rivers-could-come-into-play/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fishing-the-nc-2-8-24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-8-24 photoScott Martin of Hollister holds a nice winter steelhead caught this week on the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service2024-02-15T23:45:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/02/01/excellent-conditions-on-the-horizon-for-the-smith/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/02/fishing-the-nc-2-1-24-photo.jpegFishing the NC 2-1-24 photoBrian Krause of Windsor, California holds a beautiful steelhead that he caught and released Jan. 27 on the Smith River near Redwood National Park. He was fishing with Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing.2024-02-09T00:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/01/25/coastal-rivers-brace-for-another-wet-weekend/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fishing-the-nc-1-25-24-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 1-25-24 photo 2A family from Wyoming with the limits of lingcod caught Jan. 23 aboard the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/friday_saturday-rain-totals-1.jpgFriday_Saturday rain totalsPhoto courtesy of Eureka National Weather Servicehttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/friday_saturday-rain-totals.jpgfriday_saturday-rain-totalshttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fishing-the-nc-1-25-24-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x541b39dbOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x541b39dbSanta Rosa resident Tony Cinquini holds a nice winter steelhead from a recent trip to the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service2024-02-01T22:30:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/01/18/smith-river-only-game-in-town-with-more-rain-on-the-way/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fishing-the-nc-1-18-24-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x195f2219Greg Moore, left, all the way from North Carolina, along with son Philip landed a nice steelhead on a recent trip to the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Kenton Bansemer, Bansemer Fishing2024-01-25T21:19:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/01/11/steelhead-fishing-paused-due-to-high-water/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/capture.jpgCaptureImage provided by Eureka National Weather Servicehttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fishing-the-nc-1-11-24-photo.jpegFishing the NC 1-11-24 photoMarty Romans holds his first-ever steelhead, caught Jan. 6 on the Chetco River, while fishing with his father, Neil, a Coast Guard helicopter pilot for Air Station Humboldt Bay, and guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing.2024-01-18T22:37:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2024/01/04/steelhead-season-showing-small-signs-of-life/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2024/01/fishing-the-nc-1-4-24-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.21.233342501-TBTBLNP 0x905c306bThe father and son team of Jeff and Brett Egbert landed a nice winter steelhead while drifting the Smith River Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Tyler Gillespie2024-01-11T21:23:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/12/28/wet-weekend-should-bring-the-steelhead/2024-01-04T22:02:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/12/21/window-of-opportunity-ahead-for-steelhead-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/fishing-the-nc-12-21-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-21-23 photoScott Rennie of Denver holds an adult steelhead caught last week while side-drifting roe and corkies with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. 2023-12-28T18:53:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/12/14/back-to-crab-traps-starting-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/fishing-the-nc-12-14-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-14-23 photoBeginning Saturday, Dungeness crab anglers along the North Coast will once again be able to use traps and pots. Photo courtesy of Mackgraphics Humboldt2023-12-21T19:52:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/12/07/green-water-right-around-the-corner/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/12/fishing-the-nc-12-7-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-7-23 photoBrenton Smith of Ukiah with a nice Smith River winter steelhead from a previous trip. The Smith River should be in prime condition for the weekend. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service2023-12-14T20:18:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/11/30/storms-should-kickoff-winter-steelhead-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fishing-the-nc-11-30-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-30-23 photoMalibu resident Seamus Steele holds a nice winter steelhead from last year on the South Fork Eel River. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2023-12-07T23:49:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/11/22/sport-crab-trap-restrictions-to-begin-sunday-evening/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/comment-writing-workshop-eel-dam-removal.jpgcomment writing workshop - eel dam removalPhoto courtesy of Friends of the Eelhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fishing-the-nc-11-24-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-24-22 photoHoop nets filled with Dungeness crabs are pulled aboard the Reel Steel last year out of Eureka. Beginning Sunday Nov. 26 at 6 p.m., sport crab anglers will again be restricted to hoops and nets. Photo courtesy of Mackgraphics Humboldt2023-11-30T21:49:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/11/16/chetco-gives-up-big-numbers-of-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fishing-the-nc-11-16-23-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 11-16-23 photo 2Austin, left, along with his father Jerry Han of Kennewick, Wash., hold a king salmon caught last week on the Chetco River while fishing with guide Sam Stover of Wild Rivers Fishing. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fishing-the-nc-11-16-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-16-23 photoJerry Han of Tri Cities, Wash., holds a hatchery king salmon caught Nov. 7 on the Elk River while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing.2023-11-22T23:04:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/11/15/mad-river-steelhead-reward-program/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/mad-river-rewards-poster.jpgMad River Rewards Poster2023-11-16T21:12:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/11/09/ocean-conditions-hinder-sport-crab-opener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fishing-the-nc-11-9-23-photo-2.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.17.230625896-TBTBLNP 0x541b39dbTroy Pastori with a nice bluefin tuna landed out of Shelter Cove last week while fishing aboard the Sea Hawk. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell, Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/2023marinefishingzones.jpg2023MarineFishingZoneshttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fishing-the-nc-11-9-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-9-23 photoFive-year-old Carson Moore of Weott holds a keeper Dungeness crab caught over the weekend at the mouth of the Eel River. Photo courtesy of Conan Moore2023-11-15T22:15:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/11/02/sport-crab-opens-saturday-with-no-restrictions/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/11/fishing-the-nc-11_2-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11_2 photoThe 2023 sport Dungeness crab season will open statewide Saturday, Nov. 4. Here on the North Coast, the use of recreational crab traps will be allowed and no other restrictions are currently in place. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast2023-11-09T20:55:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/10/26/eureka-boats-join-the-bluefin-party/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fishing-the-nc-10-26-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-26-23 photoLonnie Dollarhide, of Fortuna, with a bluefin tuna landed Wednesday off the Eel River Canyon aboard the Reel Steel. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2023-11-02T21:59:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/10/19/bluefin-tuna-hitting-the-decks-from-sf-to-shelter-cove/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fishing-the-nc-10-19-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-19-23 photoShelter Cove anglers had a great day Wednesday boating four bluefin tuna while fishing with Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2023-10-26T18:25:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/10/12/chetco-estuary-still-kicking-out-big-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fishing-the-nc-10-12-photo.jpegFishing the NC 10-12 photoSteve Huber, right, and Lonnie Dollarhide hold a nice king caught last week while trolling the Chetco estuary. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber's Guide Service 2023-10-19T18:32:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/10/05/decisions-looming-at-upcoming-pfmc-meeting/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/10/fishing-the-nc-10-5-23-photo.jpgOptimized by JPEGmini 3.18.17.230625896-TBTBLNP 0x905c306bDeclining populations of quillback rockfish, pictured left, are one of the main reasons behind the nearshore rockfish closure and will be a hot topic at the upcoming PFMC meeting. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell, Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2023-10-12T22:16:09+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/09/27/chetco-estuary-king-fishing-in-full-swing/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fishing-the-nc-9-28-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-28-23 photoAnglers hold some of the kings they caught Sept. 23 while fishing the Chetco estuary with guide Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters2023-10-05T19:24:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/09/21/tuna-bite-goes-wide-open-in-fort-bragg/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/2023_elk_terminal_area_recreational.png2023_Elk_Terminal_Area_Recreationalhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fishing-the-nc-9-21-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-21-23 photoBill Gaudinier of Nevada City with a nice albacore landed last week while fishing out of Crescent City. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber/Crescent City Fishing2023-09-27T23:30:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/09/14/crescent-city-best-bet-for-tuna/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fishing-the-nc-9-14-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-14-23 photoConan Moore of Eureka with a nice albacore landed Sunday while fishing out of Crescent City. Photo courtesy of Conan Moore2023-09-21T18:55:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/09/07/tuna-remain-out-of-reach-for-most-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/09/fishing-the-nc-9-7-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-7-23 photoMason Mitchell of Garberville had his hands full after landing a nice albacore while fishing out of Shelter Cove Sunday. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2023-09-14T18:21:07+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/08/30/boats-travel-far-and-wide-to-find-tuna/2023-09-07T16:32:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/08/23/tuna-conditions-on-tap-for-friday/2023-08-30T20:21:45+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/03/13/hoping-for-a-salmon-rebound-in-2024/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fishing-the-nc-3_15-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_15 photophoto courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters2023-08-23T20:02:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/08/16/nearshore-rockfish-season-set-to-close-aug-21/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/363508817_968152207746076_956182846189163708_n.jpg363508817_968152207746076_956182846189163708_nNicole Schaefer of McKinleyville landed a nice California halibut this week while fishing out of Humboldt Bay. Photo courtesy of Lawrence Sobolewski.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fishing-the-north-coast-8-17-23-photo.jpegFishing the North Coast 8-17-23 photoIowa resident Gina Schmidt holds a nice black rockfish caught on a recent trip out of Crescent City. The nearshore rockfish season will come to a close starting Aug. 21. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber/Crescent City Fishing2023-08-23T20:01:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/08/09/pacific-halibut-season-closes-tuna-and-rockfish-on-deck/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fishing-the-nc-8-10-23-photo-1.jpgFishing the NC 8-10-23 photoCustomers of Brookings Fishing Charters hold tuna caught aboard the Papa B on Aug. 3. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters2023-08-16T19:45:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/08/02/quillback-rockfish-off-the-menu-starting-aug-7/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/08/fishing-the-nc-8-3-23-photo.jpegFishing the NC 8-3-23 photoQuillback rockfish, like the one pictured here, will be prohibited from retention statewide effective Aug. 7 for both recreational and commercial fisheries. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell, Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2023-08-09T23:47:09+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/07/26/end-in-sight-for-pacific-halibut-season/2023-08-02T22:23:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/07/19/anglers-await-steelhead-on-the-lower-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fishing-the-nc-7-20-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-20-23 photoJerry Lampkin, of Meadow Vista, landed a nice summer steelhead last week on the lower Klamath River. Photo courtesy of Jerry Lampkin2023-07-26T23:13:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/07/13/eureka-and-crescent-city-top-ports-for-halibut/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/07/fishing-the-nc-7-13-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-13-23 photoAmanda Weaver from Reno topped her Fourth of July holiday with a 57-pound Pacific halibut caught aboard the Shellback out of Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing2023-07-19T22:11:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/06/28/pacific-halibut-fly-over-the-rails/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fishing-the-nc-6-29-23-photo-1284365425-e1687996808205.jpgFishing the NC 6-29-23 photoHank Moore, of Chico, landed a nice Pacific halibut on a recent trip out in Eureka aboard the Seaweasel II. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing2023-07-13T22:19:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/06/21/good-weather-ahead-for-offshore-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fishing-the-nc-6-22-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-22-23 photoDion Davies, of Dixon, landed a big lingcod while fishing out of Trinidad last weekend aboard the Wind Rose. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters2023-06-28T23:56:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/06/14/gusty-conditions-slow-halibut-and-rockfish-bite/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fishing-the-nc-6-15-23-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 6-15-23 photo 2Capt. Mick Thomas of Brookings Fishing Charters holds a nice halibut caught near Bird Island last week. The fish hit a salmon chunk and herring combination. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fishing-the-nc-6-15-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-15-23 photoChico residents Mike and Christina Plummer are all smiles after landing a large halibut aboard the Reel Steel last Friday. Christina’s catch weighed in at 84 pounds and is the current leader in Englund Marine’s halibut contest. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishing2023-06-21T22:37:38+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/06/07/wind-finally-relents-boats-get-back-on-the-water/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fishing-the-nc-6-8-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-8-23 photoArcata residents Darren Cartledge and Darla Lewis hold a pair of trophy lings landed aboard the Shellback on a bottom fish run out of Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing2023-06-14T23:30:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/06/01/hot-action-continues-for-pacific-halibut-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/06/fishing-the-nc-6-1-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-1-23 photoEureka resident Brandi Easter landed a nice Pacific halibut Monday while fishing aboard Reel Steel. Photo courtesy of Brandi Easter.2023-06-07T22:28:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/05/24/plenty-of-holiday-options-for-north-coast-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fishing-the-nc-5-25-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-25-23 photoHydesville resident Levi Simmons landed a pair of lingcod on a recent trip to the south jetty. Both jetties should be good options for the Memorial Day weekend. Photo courtesy of Levi Simmons2023-06-01T21:56:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/05/19/strong-start-for-pacific-halibut-and-rockfish/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fishing-the-nc-5-18-23-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 5-18-23 photo 2The first drop of the morning landed a nice lingcod and rockfish for this Shelter Cove angler. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fishing-the-nc-5-18-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-18-23 photoA group of happy anglers pose with limits of Pacific halibut boated Thursday out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Eric Justesen/707 Sportfishing2023-05-24T23:19:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/05/10/pacific-halibut-bite-slows/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fishing-the-nc-5-11-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-11-23 photoColleen Woolworth, left, along with husband Micah landed a nice Pacific halibut last Thursday while fishing out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Micah Woolworth /Lost Coast Sport Fishing 2023-05-19T18:48:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/05/03/boats-find-the-halibut-after-wind-spoils-opener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fishing-the-nc-5-4-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-4-23 photoEric Howard, a deckhand for Brookings Fishing Charters, holds a lingcod caught last week aboard the Miss Brooke while fishing out of Brookings, Oregon. The lingcod latched onto a blue rockfish. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/05/fishing-the-nc-5-4-23-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 5-4-23 photo 2Bob Pagliuco of McKinleyville landed one of the seasons first Pacific halibut out of Eureka Wednesday while fishing aboard the Reel Steel. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2023-05-10T23:27:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/riversandocean/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/klamath-riffles-map-copy.jpgKlamath Riffles Map copyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/woodley-island-a.jpgWoodley Island ahttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/humboldt-bay-aerial-sw-ne_0.jpgHumboldt Bay Aerial SW-NE_0Humboldt Bay Aerialhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/trinidadharbor.jpgTrinidadHarborTrinidad Harborhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/11/2.jpg22023-05-03T21:37:35+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/04/27/pacific-halibut-season-kicks-off-monday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/fishing-the-nc-4-27-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-27-23 photoThe Pacific halibut season opens May 1 on the North Coast. The season will run through Nov. 15 or until the quota is met. Pictured is a group of anglers who caught their limit of halibut while fishing out of Eureka last season. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sportfishing2023-05-03T21:30:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/04/20/jetties-heating-up-for-rockfish/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/fishing-the-nc-4-20-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-20-23 photoEight-year-old Isabell Kelly, of Arcata, holds a rockfish she caught last Saturday from the north jetty. Photo courtesy of Brian Kelly2023-04-27T20:31:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/04/12/its-official-cas-2023-ocean-salmon-season-shut-down/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/fishing-the-nc-4-13-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-13-23 photoThe Pacific Fishery Management Council officially pulled the plug on California’s ocean salmon season April 6. Pictured is Alex Bobillot, of Eureka, who landed a nice king while fishing out of Eureka in 2019. Photo courtesy of Matt Dallam/North Wind Charters2023-04-20T19:02:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/04/07/spring-brings-new-angling-opportunities/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/04/fishing-the-nc-4-6-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-6-23 photoPhotos like this will be much more prevalent in the weeks to come as spring arrives on the coast. Pictured is Fortuna resident Nathan Graham with a pair of female Rock greenlings caught on the south jetty. Rock fishing is open year-round to shore-based anglers and divers. Photo courtesy of Joe Graham2023-04-12T22:55:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/03/29/steelhead-season-ending-like-it-began-wet/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fishing-the-nc-3-30-23-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 3-30-23 photo 2James Martin of Grants Pass holds the 28-pound lingcod he caught Sunday aboard the Nauti-Lady of Brookings Fishing Charters near House Rock He was using an 8-ounce jighead with an Englund Marine glitter twin-tail scampi. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fishing-the-nc-3-30-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-30-23 photoNick Polito landed a nice winter steelhead back in February on the Eel River. Other than on the main stem Eel and Smith rivers, steelhead season will close after March 31. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2023-04-07T18:18:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/03/23/rain-and-muddy-water-hinders-steelhead-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fishing-the-nc-3-23-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-23-23 photoEureka resident Mark Faust landed a nice winter steelhead last week while fishing the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service2023-03-29T22:28:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/03/15/sport-and-commercial-ocean-salmon-season-shuttered/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fishing-the-nc-3-16-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-16-23 photoDue to low abundance, the sport and commercial Chinook salmon season has been shut down statewide in 2023. The decision was made last Friday by the Pacific Fishery Management Council. Anglers will have to wait until at least 2024 to catch a salmon like the one pictured with Riley Skillman from Mesa, Arizona, a few years ago out of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2023-03-23T22:07:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/03/02/limited-options-for-weekend-steelhead-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fishing-the-nc-3-2-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-2-23 photoLizzie Ebert, of Eureka, along with Jake Budd, of Fair Banks, Alaska, landed this nice winter steelhead Feb. 12 on the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Tyler Gillespie Guide Service2023-03-15T19:39:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/03/09/ocean-and-river-salmon-closures-likely-in-2023/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/fishing-the-nc-3-9-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-9-23 photoNine-year-old Ryder Gregory is all smiles after catching his limit of king salmon with Heidi Musick out of Trinidad a few years back. Low abundance of salmon in the ocean has put this year’s ocean and river salmon seasons in jeopardy. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters2023-03-15T19:39:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/03/03/commercial-anglers-ocean-passenger-fleet-and-inland-river-guides-call-for-2023-salmon-season-closure-and-disaster-assistance-funding/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/coalition-logos.jpgcoalition-logoshttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/03/klamath-mouth-kp_tex_salmon.jpgKlamath Mouth KP_Tex_Salmon2023-03-09T00:37:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/02/23/klamath-king-returns-fall-below-predictions/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fishing-the-nc-2-23-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-23-23 photoBased on information from last year’s ocean and in-river salmon counts, we may have decreased opportunities in 2023 to fish for salmon like the one pictured here with Dee Lehman, of Eureka. Photo courtesy Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2023-03-02T18:45:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/02/16/coastal-steelhead-season-on-the-brink/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/trinity-flow-increases-3456769707-e1676570318926.jpgWY22FEB15-MAR15ELevBaseflowFlyerhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fishing-the-nc-2-16-23-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 2-16-23 photo 2Craig Nakata of Sacramento holds a limit of steelhead he caught Feb. 13 on the Chetco River with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He also donated a wild steelhead to the hatchery brood stock program.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fishing-the-nc-2-16-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-16-23 photoSteve Soli of Fortuna holds a winter steelhead caught on a recent float down the South Fork of the Eel River. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2023-02-23T19:20:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/02/09/winter-steelhead-remain-elusive/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fishing-the-nc-2-9-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-9-23 photoJustin Richardson of Fortuna landed a nice steelhead on the Van Duzen River over the weekend. The Van Duzen is currently off color but should be fishable later in the week. Photo courtesy of Zack Richardson2023-02-16T18:07:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/02/02/coastal-rivers-lacking-steelhead/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fishing-the-nc-2-2-23-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 2-2-23 photo 2Seamus Steele of Capistrano Beach, CA holds a nice steelhead landed on the South Fork Eel on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Fishing the North Coast Guide Servicehttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/02/fishing-the-nc-2-2-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-2-23 photoJeff Bounsall of Napa holds a steelhead caught Jan. 23 on the Chetco River while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2023-02-09T20:15:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/01/26/green-water-awaits-weekend-steelhead-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fishing-the-nc-1-26-23-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 1-26-23 photo 2Guide Mike Stratman of Redwood Coast Fishing holds a dandy steelhead landed by one of his clients last Monday on the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Redwood Coast Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fishing-the-nc-1-26-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-26-23 photoSisters, Oregon, resident Taylor Robertson landed this beautiful winter steelhead Jan. 21 on the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Josh Smith Guide Service2023-02-02T22:58:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/01/19/much-improved-conditions-ahead-for-steelhead-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fishing-the-nc-1-19-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-19-23 PhotoFolsom resident Tony Davidson landed a nice winter steelhead last week while fishing the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service 2023-01-26T19:14:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/01/12/steelhead-fishing-on-hold-as-storms-keep-coming/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fishing-the-nc-1-12-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-12-23 photoCrescent City resident Sebastian Holmes landed a nice Smith River winter steelhead last week while fishing with guide Tyler Gillespie. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service2023-01-19T23:15:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2023/01/04/smith-river-only-option-for-green-water/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2023/01/fishing-the-nc-1-8-23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-8-23 photoBill Maple, of Sonoma, holds a nice winter steelhead caught while drifting the Smith River Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/Wild Rivers Fishing2023-01-12T22:38:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/12/29/rivers-flush-with-water-soon-to-be-steelhead/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/fishing-the-nc-12-29-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-29-22 photoDon Williams, of Brookings, holds a hatchery steelhead caught a few days before Christmas on the Chetco River. The Chetco has been the best bet for winter steelhead this season. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters.2023-01-04T18:32:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/12/22/harvesting-chetco-winter-steelhead-will-come-at-a-price/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/fishing-the-nc-12-22-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-22-22 photoEric Howard holds a winter steelhead he caught and released Dec. 19 while fishing with guide Michael McGahan on the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters2022-12-29T20:50:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/12/15/rivers-turning-green-dropping-quickly/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/fishing-the-nc-12-15-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-15-22 photoAlex Fulks, of Sacramento, landed a nice hatchery fish Friday, Dec. 9, while drifting the Mad River. Photo courtesy of Justin Winkle2022-12-22T23:56:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/12/08/storms-and-steelhead-in-the-forecast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/fishing-the-nc-12-8-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-8-22 photoAmber Bray of Brookings, Oregon, landed an early-arriving hatchery steelhead while fishing the Chetco River Monday. Photo courtesy of Michael Poly2022-12-15T17:44:00+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/12/01/rain-should-provide-last-shot-at-late-fall-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/12/fishing-the-nc-12-1-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-1-22 photoFormer Blue Lake resident Justin Winkle landed this monster hatchery king salmon back in early November on the Smith River. With rain in the forecast, all North Coast rivers should open back up to fishing this week. Photo courtesy of David Wilson2022-12-08T18:05:17+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/11/23/sport-crab-trap-restrictions-to-end-monday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/fishing-the-nc-11-24-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-24-22 photoHoop nets filled with Dungeness crabs are pulled aboard the Reel Steel last week out of Eureka. Beginning Monday Nov. 28 at 9 a.m., sport crab anglers will again be able to fish with crab traps. Photo courtesy of Mackgraphics Humboldt2022-12-01T17:59:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/11/17/sport-anglers-netting-plenty-of-crab/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/fishing-the-nc-11-17-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-17-22 photoNicole Schaefer of McKinleyville pulled in a nice haul of Dungeness crab last weekend out of Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Lawrence Sobolewski2022-11-23T20:00:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/11/10/storms-kick-off-coastal-king-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/fishing-the-nc-11-10-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-10-22 photoEureka resident Whitney Floyd landed a king salmon while fishing the Smith River on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Seth Waters Fishing2022-11-17T22:50:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/11/02/sport-crab-season-a-go-for-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/11/fishing-the-nc-11-3-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-3-22 PhotoRon Haynes, a deckhand for Brookings Fishing Charters, and a young customer, hold crab harvested in Brookings earlier this year. The sport crab season will open statewide in California this Saturday with restrictions. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters2022-11-10T22:48:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/10/26/upper-trinity-closed-to-taking-adult-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/crabdawebresultsjuly012022tooctober242022-1.jpgcrabdawebresultsjuly012022tooctober242022-1https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/crabdawebresultsjuly012022tooctober242022.jpgCrabDAWebResultsJuly012022toOctober242022https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/fishing-the-nc-10-27-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-27-22 photoAndrew Mclaughlin of Eureka landed this adult king salmon on a recent float down the lower Trinity River. The lower Trinity is now the only sector in the Klamath basin where adult kings can be harvested. Photo courtesy of Redwood Coast Fishing with Mike Stratman2022-11-02T23:36:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/10/19/additional-changes-coming-for-hoop-net-crabbing/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/img_3349_1.jpgIMG_3349_(1)Sean Mitchell, left, of Redway,with a little help from Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing, landed a 195-pound Bluefin tuna Monday while fishing five miles outside of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/reel-steel-crab-pot-coming-up-2.pngreel-steel-crab-pot-coming-up-2https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/reel-steel-crab-pot-coming-up-1.pngReel Steel Crab Pot coming uphttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/reel-steel-crab-pot-coming-up.pngreel-steel-crab-pot-coming-uphttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/fishing-the-nc-10-20-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-20-22 photoRandy Barthman of Westhaven holds up a Dungeness crab from a few seasons back while crabbing aboard the Reel Steel out of Eureka. The 2022 sport Dungeness crab opener is slated to open Saturday, Nov. 5. Photo courtesy of MackGraphics Humboldt2022-10-26T23:48:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/10/13/the-wait-for-rain-begins/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/fishing-the-nc-10-13-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-13-22 photoCustomers of Brookings Fishing Charters hold Pacific halibut caught last week, despite rough, choppy water. They were fishing with Capt. Mick Thomas aboard the Dash. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters2022-10-19T23:03:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/10/05/klamath-closed-to-the-take-of-adult-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/10/fishing-the-nc-10-6-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-6-22 photoEureka resident Tia Hauan holds a jack salmon taken on the lower Klamath earlier in the season. Photo courtesy of Alan Borges/Alan’s Guide Service2022-10-13T18:59:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/09/29/chetco-estuary-pumping-out-big-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_2974.jpgIMG_2974Hunter Mott, of Redway, landed this monster albacore tuna last week while fishing out of Shelter Cove with Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fishing-the-nc-9-29-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-29-22 photoBrody Curry, of Grants Pass, Oregon, holds a hatchery king caught at the mouth of the Chetco with guide Michael McGahan of Brookings Fishing Charters. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters 2022-10-05T20:55:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/06/16/klamath-trinity-rivers-2022-salmon-season-set/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fishing-the-nc-6-16-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-16-22 photoMontana resident Sue McCormack with a fall-run Klamath salmon from a recent season. Photo courtesy Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2022-09-29T23:40:41+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/09/22/tuna-water-still-sitting-off-eureka/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/img_2614.jpgIMG_2614Dave Gilmore of Brookings, Ore., holds a 42-pound king salmon caught Sept. 17 at the mouth of the Chetco River while fishing with Capt. Michael McGahan of Brookings Fishing Charters. He was trolling an anchovy.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fishing-the-nc-9-22-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-22-22 photoGreg Scoles of Petaluma landed a 38-pound albacore tuna while fishing Tuesday out of Eureka aboard the Shellback. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Green Water Fishing Adventures 2022-09-29T22:54:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/09/14/wide-variety-of-tuna-caught-off-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fishing-the-nc-9-15-22-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 9-15-22 photo 2Brian Hermon of Brookings holds a nice albacore landed Tuesday while fishing out of Crescent City with Crescent City Fishing. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber/Crescent City Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fishing-the-nc-9-15-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-15-22 photoJohn Neill of Shelter Cove poses with his huge 151-pound Yellowfin tuna he landed Sunday while trolling for albacore at Vizcaino Knoll out of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of John Neill2022-09-22T21:57:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/09/07/cool-temps-and-great-fishing-along-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fishing-the-nc-9-8-22-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 9-8-22 photo 2Arcata resident Alex Eaton landed this albacore tuna 30 miles west of Crescent City last Friday on the Scrimshaw with Marc Schmidt of Coastline Charters. Photo courtesy of Alex Eatonhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/09/fishing-the-nc-9-8-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-8-22 photoRedding resident Brittney had herself quite a day Sunday landing this nice king salmon while fishing out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Lowell Wallace/Humboldt Charter Company2022-09-14T23:38:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/08/31/kings-starting-to-show-on-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/fishing-the-nc-9-1-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-1-22 photoMark Aviles, of Arcata, landed a nice king salmon on a recent trip to the Klamath River. Photo courtesy of Micah Woolworth/Lost Coast Sport Fishing2022-09-07T21:16:09+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/08/24/albacore-go-wide-open-monday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/braedon-simpson-klamath-salmon.jpegBraedon Simpson klamath salmonThirteen year-old Braedon Simpson landed this nice salmon on a recent trip to the Klamath River. Photo courtesy of Nick Simpsonhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/brookings-tuna.jpgBrookings TunaCustomers who fished aboard the Dash of Brookings Fishing Charters celebrate their albacore catch Aug. 22. They found big schools of tuna 52 miles out of the harbor. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Cahrtershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/higgins-cabezone.jpgHiggins CabezonePat Higgins with a nice Cabezone caught over the weekend at Cape Mendocino. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/fishing-the-nc-8-25-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8-25-22 photoWilliam Justesen, of Carlotta, holds an Albacore tuna caught Monday while fishing off of Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Eric Justesen/707 Sport Fishing2022-08-31T21:51:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/08/17/fall-run-salmon-quotas-underway-on-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/fishing-the-nc-8_18_22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_18_22 photoVic Haskett, of McKinleyville, landed a nice Chinook salmon while fishing the Klamath River estuary last Monday. The fall-run adult salmon quota for the Klamath River basin began Monday, Aug. 15. Photo courtesy of Mike Thall2022-08-24T19:23:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/08/11/pacific-halibut-season-closes-boats-turn-to-tuna/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/fishing-the-nc-8-11-22-photo-3.jpgfishing-the-nc-8-11-22-photo-3https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/298289484_2884910305143315_8508496057351217343_n.jpg298289484_2884910305143315_8508496057351217343_nAshley Brous set the California state record on August 5th with her amazing Canary rockfish caught out of Crescent City. This record rockfish weighed in at 9 lbs. and was 25" long.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/fishing-the-nc-8-11-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8-11-22 photoCooper Sharp, of Lewiston (left), landed a monster 97.5-pound Pacific halibut Sunday while fishing out of Eureka with Eric Justesen (right). The Pacific halibut season came to a close Sunday, August 7. Photo courtesy of Eric Justesen/707 Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/fishing-the-nc-8-11-22-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 8-11-22 photo 2Leslie Russo, pictured with husband Joe of McKinleyville landed this giant albacore tuna while fishing out of Eureka Wednesday. The fish weighed in at 45 pounds. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing2022-08-17T20:33:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/08/03/changes-coming-to-sport-rockfish-regulations-in-2023/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/img_1930_1.jpgIMG_1930_(1)Donovan Scott from Scottsdale Arizona was all smiles after landing a nice Albacore tuna on Monday while fishing out of Shelter Cove with Jake Mitchell (pictured right) of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/08/fishing-the-nc-8-4-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8-4-22 photoBrookings Fishing Charters deckhand Eric Howard holds a vermilion and tiger rockfish caught July 30 at the Point St. George Reef Lighthouse near Crescent City. Significant changes are coming in 2023 to California’s rockfish regulations. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin2022-08-11T17:47:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/07/27/tough-go-for-shelter-cove-salmon-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/fishing-the-nc-7-28-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-28-22 photoCalvin Wagner of Boulder City, Nevada, boated this nice king salmon over the weekend while fishing out of Shelter Cove with Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2022-08-03T20:46:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/07/21/pacific-halibut-quota-nearly-met/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/fishing-the-nc-7-21-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-21-22 photoFortuna resident Johnny Johnson landed a 90-pound Pacific halibut while fishing out of Eureka on July 7. Halibut fishing remains excellent out of Eureka and Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Johnny Johnson Sr.2022-07-27T23:00:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/07/13/klamath-salmon-season-starting-to-heat-up/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/img_4621.jpgIMG_4621McKinleyville resident Caddis Lovittt poses with a nice rockfish caught while fishing out of Trinidad aboard the Wind Rose. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/fishing-the-nc-7-14-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-14-22 photoShirley Wagner of Loomis, California, landed a nice spring salmon Monday while fishing near the Klamath River estuary. Photo courtesy of Jerry Lampkin2022-07-21T18:04:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/07/06/pacific-halibut-bite-remains-strong/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/fishing-the-nc-7-7-22-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 7-7-22 photo 2Limits of hatchery coho salmon caught July 4 aboard the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters with Capt. Sam Stoverhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/07/fishing-the-nc-7-7-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-7-22 photoFortuna resident Austin Scilacci landed this monster 80-pound Pacific halibut Sunday while fishing out of Eureka with Marc Schmidt of Coastline Charters. Photo courtesy of Bryan Scilacci2022-07-13T22:43:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/06/30/pacific-halibut-continue-to-chew-up-baits/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fishing-the-nc-6-30-22-photo-1.jpgFishing the NC 6-30-22 photo 1Red Bluff resident Juan Nava landed a giant Pacific halibut while fishing out of Trinidad Monday aboard the Wind Rose. The big fish taped out at 58-inches and was estimated to weigh in the 90-pound range. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters2022-07-06T23:58:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/06/22/windy-conditions-slow-pacific-halibut-bite/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fishing-the-nc-6-23-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-23-22 photoFortuna resident Craig Smith landed a nice Pacific halibut last Wednesday while fishing aboard the Reel Steel out of Eureka. Prior to the wind picking up over the weekend, the halibut fishing was red-hot out of Eureka and Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Craig Smith2022-06-30T19:24:17+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/06/08/pacific-halibut-takes-center-stage/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fishing-the-nc-6-9-22-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 6-9-22 photo 2Deaundray Robinson with a nice Pacific halibut he caught Monday while fishing out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fishing-the-nc-6-9-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-9-22 photoJoey Winkler, of Stockton, landed a nice Pacific Saturday while fishing out of Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Green Water Fishing Adventures 2022-06-16T21:40:45+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/06/01/eureka-boats-leave-the-salmon-biting-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fishing-the-nc-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC photo 2Alex Fulton of Salyer with a nice king caught Friday out of Eureka with Andy Peterson. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priesthttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/06/fishing-the-nc-6-2-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-2-22 photoEureka resident Peter LaVallee with a nice king caught Tuesday. The ocean sport salmon season in the KMZ closed after Tuesday, but will reopen Aug. 1. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen, Reel Steel Sport Fishing2022-06-08T23:26:19+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/05/26/eureka-boats-back-on-the-salmon-after-break-in-the-wind/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fishing-the-nc-5-26-22-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 5-26-22 photo 2Joshua Randall, 10, of Klamath Falls, Ore., holds a vermilion and canary rockfish he caught May 18 while fishing with his father, Derrick, aboard the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fishing-the-nc-5-26-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-26-22 photoDarla Lewis, of Eureka, caught this beautiful king salmon Monday aboard the Shellback. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing2022-06-01T16:41:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/05/18/windy-conditions-slow-wide-open-salmon-bite/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fishing-the-nc-5-19-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-19-22 photoSixteen-year-old Owen Peterson landed a nice king salmon Sunday while fishing out of Eureka with his father Andy. Photo courtesy of Andy Peterson2022-05-26T19:22:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/05/12/salmon-plentiful-off-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fishing-the-nc-5-12-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-12-22 photoFresno resident Jerry Urzua landed a nice king Friday while fishing out of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2022-05-18T23:44:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/05/04/weather-slows-eureka-king-opener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/05/fishing-the-nc-5-5-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-5-22 photoArcata resident Larry Biggs landed a nice one Sunday while fishing the king salmon opener out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2022-05-12T23:58:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/04/27/super-sunday-awaits-saltwater-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fishing-the-nc-4-28-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-28-22 photoHank Mautz, of Redding, holds a canary rockfish and a lingcod taken last year near Cape Mendocino. The 2022 rockfish Pacific halibut and salmon seasons all open on Sunday, May 1. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2022-05-04T22:49:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/04/20/spring-rains-a-bonus-for-north-coast-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fishing-the-nc-4-21-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-21-22 photoMarty Woods holds a Smith River steelhead caught in early April prior to the rise in flows. The spring rains hitting the coast now will have a positive impact on the health of salmon and steelhead runs, as well as the rivers themselves. Photo courtesy of Mick Thomas.2022-04-27T23:35:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/04/14/generous-ocean-king-season-set-to-open-may-1/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fishing-the-nc-4-14-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-14-22 photoThe sport salmon season will open May 1st along the North Coast and should provide plenty of days on the water to land a salmon like the one pictured here with Garberville resident Broc Contreras. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2022-04-20T21:35:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/04/07/ocean-salmon-seasons-to-be-set-this-week/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/04/fishing-the-nc-4-7-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-7-22 photoNorth Coast ocean sport salmon anglers are looking at a generous season this summer, which should provide plenty of opportunity to land a salmon like the one pictured here with Grass Valley resident Larry Elis. The season is likely to start May 1 in the CA-KMZ. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters2022-04-14T16:26:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/03/30/steelhead-season-comes-to-a-quiet-close/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/fishing-the-nc-3-1-22-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 3-1-22 photo 2Rebecca Ebbs and Cody Allison of Salem, Ore., holds limits of lingcod caught March 25 while fishing aboard the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/276324903_4873210942715159_3630840655012424625_n.jpg276324903_4873210942715159_3630840655012424625_nhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/fishing-the-nc-3-31-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-31-22 photoBrad Cain, of San Francisco, landed a nice winter steelhead earlier this season on the Eel River. Other than on the main stem Eel and Smith rivers, steelhead season will close after March 31. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2022-04-07T18:09:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/03/23/tough-conditions-for-late-season-steelhead-anglers/2022-03-30T23:28:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/03/16/good-options-ahead-for-ocean-sport-salmon-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/fishing-the-nc-3-17-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-17-22 photoIf the Pacific Fishery Management Council is right, we should see more salmon like the one pictured here with Terry Johnson, from Sacramento, this fall. The recreational ocean salmon season is tentatively scheduled to open either May 1 or July 1. The final decision will come from the PFMC meetings in April. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing 2022-03-23T22:26:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/03/10/ocean-kings-more-abundant-in-2022/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/fishing-the-nc-3-10-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-10-22 photoChris Contreras, of Garberville, landed a nice Chinook salmon while fishing out of Shelter Cove last season. Ocean salmon anglers could face a more restricted season due to low Klamath numbers. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2022-03-16T22:52:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/03/02/parched-rivers-set-to-receive-a-little-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/03/fishing-the-nc-3-3-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-3-22 photoGrant Newnom and Elise Aileen, of the Santa Rosa area, landed a nice Eel River steelhead on a recent trip. The main stem Eel River is one of the few coastal rivers open to fishing. Photo courtesy of Blake Manning/Redwood Fishing Adventures2022-03-10T00:13:20+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/02/24/king-count-remains-low-on-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/fishing-the-nc-2-24-22-photo2.jpgFishing the NC 2-24-22 photo2Vicente Roach from Eureka holds a Klamath River Chinook salmon from last fall. Fishing opportunities in 2022 for fall-run salmon on the Klamath will likely be similar to last year. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service 2022-03-02T22:36:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/02/16/cdfw-seeks-input-on-2022-pacific-halibut-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/273983865_4824570097620852_4779206255641518055_n.jpg273983865_4824570097620852_4779206255641518055_nhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/fishing-the-nc-2-17-22-photo2.jpgFishing the NC 2-17-22 photo2John Van Zant of Brookings, Ore., holds a hefty lingcod he caught Feb. 12 while fishing aboard the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters. The lingcod hitchhiked to the surface on a kelp greenling. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/fishing-the-nc-2-17-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-17-22 photoFortuna resident Bob Crane landed this nice Pacific halibut out of Eureka last summer. CDFW is currently seeking input for the 2022 sport halibut season. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing2022-02-24T00:57:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/08/26/2021-klamath-trinity-salmon-regulations/2022-02-16T23:17:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/02/09/most-coastal-rivers-remain-open-for-now/2022-02-16T23:17:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/02/02/parched-january-could-lead-to-river-closures/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/02/fishing-the-nc-2-3-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-3-22 photoAnastacia Gonzalez, left, and Francesco Latini, of San Anselmo, hold an Eel River steelhead landed on a recent trip. Photo courtesy of Fishing the North Coast2022-02-09T23:26:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/01/28/coastal-rivers-in-need-of-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/fishing-the-nc-1-27-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-27-22 photoJim Rawson right, and Fisher Baxter joined forces to catch and release this beautiful wild steelhead on a recent outing to the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Mike Baxter2022-02-02T22:19:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/01/20/weekend-looks-excellent-for-winter-steelhead/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/fishing-the-nc-1-20-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-20-22 photoCastro Valley resident Corey Kramer landed a nice winter steelhead on a recent float down the South Fork Eel River. Photo courtesy of Fishing the North Coast2022-01-28T00:34:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/01/12/rivers-dropping-green-water-headed-our-way/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/fishing-the-nc-1-13-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-13-22 photoSac area resident Casey Eklund landed a monster hatchery steelhead Monday while fishing the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Redwood Coast Fishing with Mike Stratman2022-01-20T00:05:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2022/01/06/storms-put-steelhead-fishing-on-hold/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/fishing-the-nc-1-6-22-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 1-6-22 photo 2Arcata resident Kaleena Hiller landed a nice hatchery steelhead on Sunday, Jan.2 while fishing the Mad River. Photo courtesy of Kaleena Hillerhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2022/01/fishing-the-nc-1-6-22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-6-22 photoMark Parrish holds a steelhead he caught and released Dec. 30 while fishing the Chetco River with his daughter, actress Janel Parrish, and guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. They landed five steelhead side-drifting roe and Corkies. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2022-01-12T23:08:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/12/30/smith-chetco-best-bets-for-green-water-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fishing-the-nc-12-30-21-fnc-web-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-30-21 FNC Web photoFortuna resident Nick Carnahan landed a nice hatchery steelhead Wednesday while fishing the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Alan's Guide Service2022-01-06T20:25:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/12/22/extensions-coming-for-low-flow-river-closures/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fishing-the-nc-12-23-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-23-21 photoCrescent City resident Andy Amos of Crescent City landed a nice winter steelhead on a recent trip to the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service2021-12-30T19:13:40+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/12/16/coastal-rivers-primed-for-steelhead/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fishing-the-nc-12-16-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-16-21 photoJeff Dillard of Brookings, Oregon, with a chrome Chetco steelhead caught last week while fishing with Mick Thomas. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2021-12-22T22:53:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/12/09/rain-and-steelhead-both-headed-our-way/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fishing-the-nc-12-9-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-9-21 photoShelby Meyer, of Eureka, landed a nice winter steelhead earlier this year on the Chetco River. With plenty of rain in the forecast, steelhead season should finally take off. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service2021-12-16T00:27:07+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/12/02/from-salmon-to-steelhead-transition-time-for-coastal-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/img_1990-e1638478847992.jpgIMG_1990Guide Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters holds a 45-pound king salmon caught and released Nov. 25 on the Smith River by Jeff Bounsall of Santa Rosa. They were side-drifting for steelhead when they caught the salmon on roe and a Puff Ball.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/12/fishing-the-nc-12-2-21-photo-1.jpgFishing the NC 12-2-21 photo 1Tyler Blevin of McKinleyville landed a bright winter-run steelhead over the weekend while fishing the Mad River. The coastal winter steelhead run will kick into high gear over the next couple weeks. Photo courtesy of Ross Lane2021-12-09T21:14:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/11/24/steller-season-for-sport-dungeness-crabbers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/img_0608.jpgIMG_0608Katie Rogers from Rio Dell with a nice Vermilion rockfish. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell, Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fishing-the-nc-11-25-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-25-21 photoEureka resident Joey Sullivan holds a nice Dungeness crab caught aboard the Reel Steel on Sunday. Photo courtesy of MackGraphics Humboldt2021-12-02T21:02:17+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/11/19/coastal-king-season-winding-down-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fishing-the-nc-11-18-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-18-21 photoJohn Curry of Reno holds a king salmon he caught Nov. 9 on the Sixes River while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He was back-bouncing roe. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2021-11-24T19:59:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/11/11/plenty-and-full/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fishing-the-nc-11-11-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-11-21 photoTim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing with a nice pot full of Dungeness crab taken Saturday on the sport opener. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest2021-11-19T22:27:38+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/11/04/its-a-go-sport-crab-season-opens-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fishing-the-nc-11-4-21-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 11-4-21 photo 2Randy Reese of Springfield, Ore., holds a salmon caught Nov. 1 on the Chetco River while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He was using a 5.0 MagLip.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/11/fishing-the-nc-11-4-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-4-21 photoNine-year-old Parker Blasi of Eureka shows off a haul of fresh Dungeness crabs from 2019. The sport Dungeness season will kick off this Saturday. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi2021-11-11T19:06:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/10/28/coastal-rivers-full-smith-best-bet-for-salmon/2021-11-04T18:50:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/10/20/big-storms-to-kick-off-coastal-king-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/fishing-the-nc-10-21-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-21-21 photoBrooking resident Michael McGahan landed this bright Chetco River king salmon last December. With rain in the forecast, the Smith and Chetco should both be full of late fall-run kings. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2021-10-28T19:55:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/10/13/klamath-adult-king-harvest-quota-filled/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/fishing-the-nc-10-14-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-14-21 photoParadise resident Wes Palade holds an adult king salmon taken on the lower Klamath earlier in the season. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2021-10-20T22:15:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/10/07/chetco-estuary-kicking-out-quality-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/10/fishing-the-nc-10-7-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-7-21 photoDoug and Nick Ebert hold limits of salmon caught Oct. 2 while fishing the Chetco River estuary with guide Mick Thomas of Brookings Fishing Charters. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters2021-10-13T19:54:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/09/30/rough-seas-curtail-pacific-halibut-bite/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/fishing-the-nc-9-31-21-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 9-31-21 photo 2Matt Quittenton of Miranda landed this nice king last Thursday while fishing out of Shelter Cove with Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchellhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/fishing-the-nc-9-31-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-31-21 photoEureka resident Jazz Lewis landed a nice Pacific halibut while fishing out of Eureka Saturday. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi, Full Throttle Sport Fishing2021-10-07T21:28:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/09/22/klamath-still-kicking-out-plenty-of-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/fishing-the-nc-9-23-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-23-21 photoSix-year-old Rylan Angeli, along with the help of father Nick, landed this nice king salmon on a recent trip to the Klamath River. Photo courtesy of Jeff Griffith2021-09-30T21:39:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/09/16/plenty-of-kings-in-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/fishing-the-nc-9-16-21-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 9-16-21 photo 2Eleven year-old Rylan Pilgrim from Lincoln, CA landed a limit of jacks over the weekend on the Klamath River. Photo courtesy of James Keeling Guide Servicehttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/fishing-the-nc-9-16-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-16-21 photoKyliee, left and sister Maycee Jacks of Eureka scored a limit of jack salmon Saturday while fishing the Klamath River. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2021-09-22T22:13:00+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/09/08/anglers-enjoy-pacific-halibut-season-reopener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/fishing-the-nc-9-9-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-9-21 photoMenlo Park resident Craig Maynard landed a nice Pacific halibut over the weekend out of Trinidad. The halibut fishery opened back up Friday, Sept. 3 Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Green Water Fishing Adventures2021-09-16T22:45:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/09/01/kings-make-a-strong-showing-on-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/09/fishing-the-nc-9-2-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9-2-21 photoKlamath resident Kathy DeVol Cunningham landed a nice limit of king salmon on Saturday on the Klamath River. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service2021-09-08T18:27:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/08/26/anglers-await-arrival-of-fall-klamath-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fishing-the-nc-8-26-21-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 8-26-21 photo 2Persong Lamsury from Kelseyville landed a pair of nice kings on a recent trip out of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fishing-the-nc-8-26-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8-26-21 photoCotati resident Brandon Crane landed a nice hatchery steelhead while fishing the Klamath River Saturday. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service 2021-09-01T23:59:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/06/14/2020-klamath-trinity-regulations/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/trinity-river-bear-tmac.jpgTrinity River Bear TMachttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_0834.jpgIMG_0834https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_2433.jpgIMG_2433Klamath River Estuary salmonhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_1840.jpgIMG_1840https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/img_1405.jpgIMG_14052021-08-26T18:51:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/08/18/wind-cuts-short-epic-tuna-bite/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fishing-the-nc-8-19-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8-19-21 photoEleven-year-old Paul Griffith, of Chico, landed this hefty albacore tuna on Saturday while fishing roughly 45 miles northwest of Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fishing-the-nc-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC photo 2Arcata residents Matt Goldsworthy, left, and Noah Jenkins with a couple nice albacore caught last Friday out of Crescent City. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters2021-08-26T18:32:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/08/11/fall-run-salmon-quotas-to-begin-on-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fishing-the-nc-8-12-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8-12-21 photoRuby Dawn, with a little help from her father Pat and mother Michele, landed her first-ever salmon while fishing the Klamath River Saturday. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service2021-08-18T18:46:20+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/08/05/kmz-closes-shelter-cove-best-bet-for-ocean-salmon/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/08/fishing-the-nc-8-5-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8-5-21 photoA group of anglers are all smiles after boating limits of king salmon while fishing out of Shelter Cove last week. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2021-08-11T23:11:17+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/07/28/eureka-salmon-finally-show-up/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/fishing-the-nc-7-29-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-29-21 photoArcata resident Larry Biggs landed this big king salmon Monday while fishing out of Eureka. The king weighed close to 23 pounds. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2021-08-05T23:11:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/07/21/ocean-salmon-season-showing-signs-of-life/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/img_5604-1.jpgIMG_5604Benbow resident Jesse Hancock landed a nice king while fishing out of Shelter Cove over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/fishing-the-nc-7-22-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-22-21 photoPetaluma resident John Burch landed this beautiful 19-pound king salmon while fishing out of Trinidad. Trinidad is currently providing the best action for ocean salmon anglers. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing2021-07-28T23:26:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/07/14/salmon-smolts-being-shuffled-between-klamath-hatcheries/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/fishing-the-nc-7-15-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-15-21 photoSomes Bar residents Matt Johnson and Louisa Behnke landed a nice spring salmon Monday while fishing the Klamath River estuary. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast2021-07-21T22:56:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/07/08/reliable-rockfish-catches-keeping-fleet-afloat/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/img_0093.jpgIMG_0093Mason Mitchell, left, along with Kanyon Cardoza boxed a couple nice kings on July 4 out of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/07/fishing-the-nc-7-8-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-8-21 photoMcKinleyville resident Rachel Seaman landed a nice black rockfish on a recent fishing trip out of Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters2021-07-14T19:46:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/06/30/tough-go-for-eureka-king-opener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/22c03617-.jpg22C03617-Tim Brumley and Rachel Seaman of College City, CA landed a nice Pacific halibut on Tuesday out of Trinidad. The Pacific halibut season closed Tuesday at 11:59 p.m. as CDFW determined the quota has been met. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fishing-the-nc-7-1-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7-1-21 photoLaytonville resident Jack Kuykendall landed this nice king salmon while fishing out of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell, Sea Hawk Sport Fishing.2021-07-08T00:03:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/06/24/wide-open-pacific-halibut-bite-continues/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/20210621_101335.jpg20210621_101335Redding resident Max Manning landed a nice lingcod while fishing out of Crescent City on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber/Crescent City Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/img_3449.jpgIMG_3449Trinidad anglers with a nice pair of Pacific halibut. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fishing-the-nc-6-24-21-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 6-24-21 photo 2Justin Plummer 12, Luke Plummer 7 and Julie Plummer 10 all caught their first Pacific Halibut on Wednesday, June 23 fishing aboard the Reel Steel. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2021-06-30T22:41:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/06/17/sizzling-pacific-halibut-bite-off-eureka-and-trinidad/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/img_9287.jpgIMG_9287Customers of Brookings Fishing Charters hold limits of hatchery coho salmon caught Monday aboard the Miss Brooke with Capt. Michael McGahan.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fishin-the-nc-6-17-21-photo.jpgFishin the NC 6-17-21 photoMark Nelson of Chester landed this nice Pacific halibut Saturday while fishing out of Eureka aboard the Seaweasel II. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing2021-06-24T19:17:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/06/09/break-in-the-wind-puts-boats-back-on-the-water/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fishing-the-nc-6-10-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-10-21 photoPaul Malay, of Lovelock, Nevada, landed this nice lingcod Friday while fishing out of Trinidad aboard the Shellback. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing2021-06-17T00:06:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/06/03/trinidad-crescent-city-kicking-out-limits-of-rockfish/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/img_0267.jpgIMG_0267Chris Brown, from Point Reyes Station, landed this 60 pound Pacific halibut while fishing out of Trinidad on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/06/fishing-the-nc-6-3-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6-3-21 photoRockfish, including this nice copper caught by Vern Lyton, of Weed, continue to fly over the rails in Trinidad and Crescent City. Located close to the fishing grounds is a big advantage for these two ports. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber/Crescent City Fishing2021-06-09T23:05:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/05/27/eureka-boats-finding-the-halibut/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fishing-the-nc-5-27-21-photo-1.jpgFishing the NC 5-27-21 photo 1The Pacific halibut bite has been pretty good out of Eureka this week. Pictured is a couple of anglers who boated their limit of halibut while fishing off Eureka Monday. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing 2021-06-03T21:47:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/05/20/eureka-boats-finally-get-offshore/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/img_1967.jpegIMG_1967Tim Morris of Yuba City scored a pair of vermelion while fishing out of Shelter Cover last weekend. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fishing-the-nc-photo-2.jpegFishing the NC photo 2Richard Needham of Cottonwood, CA landed this nice Pacific Halibut on Tuesday while fishing out of Eureka aboard the Fishy Business. Photo courtesy of North Wind Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fishing-the-nc-5-20-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-20-21 photoThe rockfish bite along the North Coast continues to be red-hot. Black rockfish, like these caught Sunday out of Crescent City, are making up the majority of the catch. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber/Crescent City Fishing2021-05-27T19:18:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/05/13/wind-continues-to-hamper-offshore-angling/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fishing-the-nc-5-13-21-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 5-13-21 photo 2Anglers aboard the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters hold limits of lingcod caught May 5 near the Point St. George Reef lighthouse between Brookings and Crescent City. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fishing-the-nc-5-13-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-13-21 photoLes Whitehurst of Anderson landed this nice vermilion rockfish while fishing near Cape Mendocino last Thursday with Tim Klassen aboard the Reel Steel. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishing2021-05-20T19:40:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/05/05/breezy-start-to-the-saltwater-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fishing-the-nc-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC photo 2Shelter Cove anglers were all smiles after scoring limits of rockfish and lingcod on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/05/fishing-the-nc-5-6-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5-6-21 photoNine-year-old Joey Swancey, of Palo Cedro, scored a pair of black rockfish while fishing out of Trinidad Monday. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters2021-05-13T17:12:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/04/28/saltwater-season-kicks-off-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fishing-the-nc-4-29-21.jpgFishing the NC 4-29-21The Pacific halibut season opens Saturday, May 1 on the North Coast. The season will run through Nov. 15 or until the quota is met. Pictured is Cloverdale resident Fred Kramer, right, with one of the 2019 season’s first Pacific halibut. Kramer was fishing out of Eureka with skipper Marc Schmidt (left). Photo courtesy of Coastline Charters2021-05-05T22:17:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/04/22/ocean-king-season-set-to-open-june-29/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fishing-the-nc-4-22-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-22-21 photoSport salmon anglers won’t have much time on the water this year as the season will run for only 34 days on the North Coast, beginning June 29. Pictured are Chico residents Ryder Gregory and Heidi Musick, who caught some nice kings in 2019 while fishing in Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters2021-04-28T23:46:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/04/15/brookings-kicking-out-limits-of-rockfish-and-lingcod/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fishing-the-nc-4-15-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-15-21 photoWesley Brown, of Carson City, Nevada holds the limit of lingcod he caught recently aboard the Nauti-Lady of Brookings Fishing Charters. He was using a P-Line Lazer Minnow tipped with squid. Photo courtesy of Andy Martinhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/restoration_flow_schedule_2021_handout_-_2021-04-08_page_1.jpgRestoration_Flow_Schedule_2021_Handout_-_2021-04-08_Page_12021-04-22T18:31:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/04/07/rockfish-are-snapping-at-the-jetties/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/04/fishing-the-nc-4-8-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4-8-21 photoNick Cutler, of Arcata, landed a nice lingcod on Saturday while fishing off the south jetty. Photo courtesy of Nick Cutler2021-04-15T23:18:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/03/26/steelhead-season-ending-on-somber-note/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/fishing-the-nc-3_26-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_26 photoSouthern Humboldt resident Erica Schuster landed a nice steelhead while fishing the main stem of the Eel River last week. The main stem Eel, from its mouth to the South Fork, will remain open to fishing all year. Most of the other North Coast rivers will close to fishing after March 31. Photo courtesy of Erica Schuster 2021-04-12T19:28:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/03/31/tough-steelhead-season-comes-to-a-close/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fishing-the-nc-photo-4-1-21.jpgFishing the NC photo 4-1-21Ana Gonzalez of Point Reyes Station landed a nice winter steelhead Saturday on the lower Eel River. Conditions were perfect over the weekend, and the lower Eel will continue to be a good option through April. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2021-04-08T00:00:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/03/25/late-season-steelhead-anglers-have-plenty-of-weekend-options/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fishing-the-nc-3-25-21-photo1.jpgFishing the NC 3-25-21 photo1John Fendick of Redding landed this bright steelhead while drifting the Smith River last weekend. For most of the coastal rivers, steelhead will close March 31st. The Smith, however, will stay open through the end of April. Photo courtesy of Tyler Gillespie Guide Service2021-03-31T21:48:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/12/24/2019-2020-low-flow-information-for-north-coast-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/tracy_steelhead.jpgTracy_Steelhead2021-03-25T22:43:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/03/18/short-season-ahead-for-ocean-sport-salmon-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fishing-the-nc-3-18-21-photo3.jpgFishing the NC 3-18-21 photo3Haley Richards of Salem, Ore., holds a steelhead she caught and released March 13 while fishing the Smith River with guide Rye Phillips of Wild Rivers Fishing.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fishing-the-nc-3-18-21-photo2.jpegFishing the NC 3-18-21 photo2Customers of the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters hold limits of lingcod caught March 12 near Harris Beach north of Brookings.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fishing-the-nc-3-18-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-18-21 photoIf the PFMC is right, we could see fewer salmon like the one pictured here with Colby Black, from Houston, Texas, this fall. The recreational ocean salmon season is tentatively scheduled to open either late June or July 1 and last through July. The final decision will come from the PFMC meetings in April. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing2021-03-25T22:43:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/03/11/river-conditions-look-excellent-for-the-weekend/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fishing-the-nc-3-11-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3-11-21 photoFred Simon and Teresa Sharp of Klamath Falls, Ore., hold the results of a double hookup while fishing the Smith River in late February. Photo courtesy of Mick Thomas/Lunker Fish Trips.2021-03-18T22:48:09+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/03/05/fewer-salmon-in-the-sea-in-2021/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fnc-3-4-21-photo.jpgFNC 3-4-21 photoTyler Bishop, of Eureka, holds a nice steelhead caught Monday on the Eel River. Photo courtesy of Alan's Guide Service https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/03/fishing-the-nc-3-4-21-photo-for-web.jpgFishing the NC 3-4-21 photo for webFewer fall-run ocean kings are said to be swimming in ocean waters off the North Coast in 2021. According to CDFW, we'll likely see fishing restrictions again this fall in both the ocean and Klamath River. 2021-03-11T20:48:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/02/26/now-or-never-for-coastal-steelhead-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fishing-the-nc-2-25-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-25-21 photoParker Lowe, of Yuba City, holds a wild steelhead he caught and released Feb. 20 while fishing the Smith River with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He was using a pearl-pink Corky and roe. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2021-03-05T00:03:20+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/02/17/another-low-return-for-klamath-kings-in-2020/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fishing-the-nc-2-18-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-18-21 photoTom Chapman, of Fortuna, left, and son Michael, from San Diego, enjoyed a rainy day on the Smith River last week and landed a nice winter steelhead. Photo courtesy of Tyler Gillespiehttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/cam-berloger-king-2.jpgCam Berloger King 2Cam Berloger with a Klamath River Chinook salmon from last fall. Photo courtesy of Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2021-02-26T00:06:38+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/02/11/rivers-are-green-but-steelhead-not-easy-to-come-by/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fishing-the-nc-2-11-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-11-21 photoManhattan Beach resident Pete O’Campo landed this chrome-bright steelhead on a recent trip to the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service2021-02-17T23:25:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/02/04/green-rivers-headed-our-way-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/02/fishing-the-nc-2-4-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2-4-21 photoDick Nettell, of Sacramento, landed a nice winter steelhead Friday while drifting the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service2021-02-11T00:11:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/01/28/coastal-rivers-brace-for-more-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fishing-the-nc-1-28-21-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 1-28-21 photo 2Athena Hartley of Ashland, Ore., holds a wild steelhead she caught Jan. 23 on the Chetco River while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. The fish was donated to the hatchery broodstock program. She was using a Corky and roe. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fishing-the-nc-1-28-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-28-21 photoMcKinleyville resident Scott McBain holds a nice wild steelhead landed on Monday while fishing the Eel River. Photo courtesy of Joe Polos2021-02-04T22:49:40+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/01/21/rivers-are-prime-but-steelhead-are-slow-to-show/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fishing-the-nc-1-21-21-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 1-21-21 photo 2Santa Rosa residents Rob Crane, with fish, along with Dan Sayre landed a nice steelhead last Saturday on the Smith River. Photo courtesy of Aaron Walkerhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fishing-the-nc-1-21-21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1-21-21 photoEight-year-old Bryson Blevin, along with dad Tyler, are all smiles after the young angler landed his first-ever steelhead while fishing the Mad River on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Ashley Christie2021-01-28T19:41:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/01/14/steelhead-fishing-on-hold-as-storm-blows-through/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/fnc-1-14-21-photo.jpgFNC 1-14-21 photoRyan Parhaniemi of Maple Valley, Wash., holds an 18-pound hatchery steelhead caught Jan. 9 on the Chetco River while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He was using a 3.5 MagLip plug. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2021-01-21T19:54:45+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2021/01/07/smith-river-best-bet-for-green-water/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2021/01/20201231_141350.jpg20201231_141350Ten-year-old Asha Quinlan, of Arcata, landed this nice hatchery steelhead on Dec. 31,2020, while fishing the Mad River. Photo by Richard Burrow2021-01-14T20:28:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/12/31/steelhead-anglers-dealing-with-tough-conditions/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fishing-the-nc-12-31-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-31-20 photoDave McGrouther of Menlo Park holds a 15-pound steelhead he caught and released Dec. 27 while fishing the Smith River with guide Mick Thomas of Lunker Fish Trips. He was using roe near Jedediah Smith State Park. Photo courtesy of Lunker Fish Trips2021-01-13T00:29:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/12/10/rain-and-steelhead-both-on-the-horizon/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/richard-winning-fish.jpgrichard-winning-fishRichard Burrow with the winning hatchery steelhead from last years Mad River Steelhead Derby. Submittedhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fishing-the-nc-12-10-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-10-20 photoMichael McGahan, a guide with Wild Rivers Fishing and Brookings Fishing Charters, holds his first steelhead of the season from the Chetco River. He caught the hatchery fish Dec. 6 drifting roe. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2021-01-13T00:27:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/12/03/winter-steelhead-up-next-for-coastal-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fishing-the-nc-12-3-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-3-20 photoaley Hensel, of Crescent City, holds a 35-pound king salmon she caught and released Nov. 29 while fishing with guide Mick Thomas of Lunker Fish Trips. Photo courtesy of Lunker Fish Trips2021-01-13T00:26:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/12/17/storms-should-keep-the-steelhead-coming/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fishing-the-nc-12-17-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-17-20 photoCharlie Holthaus, of Weaverville, landed a nice steelhead while fishing the Trinity River Friday, Dec. 11. With more storms in the forecast, the Trinity, as well as the coastal rivers, should see a good push of fresh steelhead. Photo courtesy of Charlie Holthaus 2021-01-13T00:25:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/12/24/steelhead-season-awaiting-take-off/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/12/fishing-the-nc-12-24-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12-24-20 photoArcata resident Elijah Goode landed a nice hatchery steelhead on Sunday while fishing the Mad River. Photo courtesy of Elijah Goode2020-12-31T21:04:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/11/25/kings-tough-to-come-by-on-smith-chetco/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fishing-the-nc_11-26-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC_11-26-20 photoMinda Lawrence and Grant Vallier, of Lakeview, Oregon, hold one of the two kings they caught to limit out Saturday on the Chetco River while fishing with guide Michael McGahan of Wild Rivers Fishing. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2020-12-03T22:59:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/11/19/north-coast-rivers-getting-some-much-needed-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fishing-the-nc-11-19-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-19-20 photoKen Bergen of Sunny Brae landed a nice king salmon on Monday while drifting the Smith River. With more rain in the forecast, the Smith should be in fishable shape through the weekend. Submitted2020-11-25T22:24:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/11/12/storms-downgraded-smith-and-chetco-openers-in-doubt/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fishing-the-nc-11-12-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-12-20 photoBig, late-fall kings could be making their way into the coastal rivers this weekend. The Smith and Chetco should see flows increase, but it may not be enough to open them to fishing. Pictured is Jeremy Baker of Santa Cruz with a nice king taken on the Chetco in 2018. Photo courtesy of Mike Stratman/Redwood Coast Fishing2020-11-19T19:23:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/10/29/california-halibut-still-biting/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fishing-the-nc-10-29-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC-10-29-20 photoTyler Gillespie, left, along with Russell Boham scored limits of California halibut last week while fishing in Humboldt Bay. Photo courtesy of Tyler Gillespie2020-11-12T21:55:41+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/11/05/rough-seas-predicted-for-saturdays-sport-crab-opener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fishing-the-nc-11-5-20-2-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-5-20 (2) photoRiley Schneider, center, along with brother Parker and dad Travis were all smiles after Riley landed his first-ever lingcod on his own while fishing near Cape Mendocino last Thursday. Photo courtesy of Tim Petrushahttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/11/fishing-the-nc-11-5-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11-5-20 photoRandy Barthman of Westhaven holds up a tasty Dungeness Crab from 2019 while aboard the Reel Steel out of Eureka. The 2020 sport Dungeness crab opener is slated for this Sat., Nov. 7. Photo courtesy of MackGraphics Humboldt2020-11-12T21:55:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/04/10/2020-california-recreational-ocean-salmon-regulations/2020-10-29T22:42:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/10/22/salmon-and-anglers-waiting-on-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fishing-the-nc-10-22-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-22-20 photoMcKinleyville resident Alyssa Cardoza landed this nice king salmon last weekend while trolling the Chetco River estuary. With very little rain forecasted for the rest of the month, the Chetco estuary is the best bet for fresh kings. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson2020-10-29T22:41:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/10/14/chetco-estuary-best-bet-for-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fishing-the-nc-10-15-20-photo2.jpgFishing the NC-10-15-20 photo2Dave Martz of Roseville landed a nice lingcod while fishing out of Shelter Cove earlier this week. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell, Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fishing-the-nc-10-15-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC-10-15-20 photoEric Woyce of San Francisco holds a 25-pound king salmon caught Oct. 7 while fishing the Chetco River estuary with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He was trolling a herring behind a Fish Flash flasher. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing2020-10-23T00:02:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/10/08/weekend-rain-could-kickstart-coastal-king-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fishing-the-nc-10-8-20-photo2.jpgFishing the NC 10-8-20-photo2Mellisa and Ed Brusven of Fallon, Nev., hold a pair of 30-plus-pound king salmon caught Oct. 1 at the mouth of the Chetco River while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. They were trolling herring and Fish Flash flashers. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fishing-the-nc-10-8-20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10-8-20-photoScott Richardson of Cloverdale caught this king salmon while fishing the Smith River last fall. With rain in the forecast, some of the coastal rivers could open to fishing this weekend, including the Smith. 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Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters holds a Pacific halibut caught Sept. 29 by Joseph Cogin. The fish was just under 60 inches and weighed nearly 100 pounds. It was caught on herring and squid in 220 feet of water off of Brookings. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/10/fishing-the-nc-10_1-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_1 photoCupertino resident Jim Zamlich holds a nice king salmon caught on a recent outing on the lower Klamath River. Salmon fishing on the Klamath this fall has been better than predicted, and is still going strong. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest 2020-10-08T23:09:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/09/23/eureka-tuna-bite-grinds-to-a-halt/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fishing-the-nc-9_24.jpgFishing the NC 9_24Jared Amalong from Sacramento landed a nice albacore tuna on a recent trip out of Shelter Cove. Winds and big swells are in the forecast for the weekend, which will keep the boats from targeting tuna until at least mid-next week. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing 2020-10-01T19:05:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/guide-service/what-to-bring/2020-09-24T16:52:07+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/09/17/winds-could-disrupt-epic-tuna-fishing/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fishing-the-nc-9_17-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 9_17 photo 2Dylan Gustaves of Honeydew landed a rare BlueFin Tuna on Tuesday while fishing aboard the Shellback. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fishing-the-nc-9_17-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9_17 photoArcata resident Noah Jenkins landed a nice albacore last Saturday while fishing off the coast of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters 2020-09-23T23:42:07+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/09/10/tuna-fever-sweeps-humboldt/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fishing-the-nc-photo.jpgFishing the NC photoSam Torgersen of Eureka holds a couple nice Albacore tuna landed under ominous skies on Wednesday out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing 2020-09-17T22:50:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/09/03/california-halibut-bite-remains-strong/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fishing-the-nc-9_3-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 9_3 photo 2Shelter Cove king salmon. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/09/fishing-the-nc-9_3-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9_3 photoTen year-old Bryson Burns of Eureka landed a nice California halibut while fishing Humboldt Bay on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Patrick Burns 2020-09-10T23:53:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/08/27/fall-kings-slow-to-enter-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fishing-the-nc-8_27-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_27 photoPictured L-R, Ruben Rios, Tyrone Bachus, Ed Tatro, and young Jason Bachus hold salmon caught on Monday in the Klamath River estuary. Salmon fishing in the estuary has been hit and miss this week. Steelhead fishing from the Glen to Blue Creek continues to be excellent, though adult kings have yet to make their way upriver in big numbers. Photo courtesy of Ruben Rios 2020-09-03T21:42:17+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/08/19/eureka-boats-find-the-tuna/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fishing-the-nc-8_20-photo_2.jpgFishing the NC 8_20 photo_2Mason Kinkeirn from Cincinnati landed a nice fall-run adult salmon Tuesday on the Klamath River. Photo courtesy of Kenton Bansemer/Gold River Guideshttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fishing-the-nc-8_20-photo_4.jpgFishing the NC 8_20 photo_4Capt. Michael McGahan of Brookings Fishing Charters holds a lingcod that hitchhiked on another lingcod Aug. 18 near the Point St. George Reef lighthouse.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fishing-the-nc-8_20-photo_3.jpgFishing the NC 8_20 photo_3Lonnie Dollarhide with a nice tuna caught on live bait. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_4325.jpgIMG_4325Damon Collicut of Willits, right, is all smiles after boating a nice tuna on Sunday with the help of Jake Mitchell. Tuna fishing was red-hot on Sunday for Shelter Cove and boats fishing out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing 2020-08-27T22:27:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/08/13/salmon-and-pacific-halibut-seasons-come-to-an-end/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fullsizerender.jpegFullSizeRenderTyler Vaughn with a 75-pound halibut caught on Tuesday out of Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Tyler Vaughnhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fishing-the-nc-8_13-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_13 photoMcKinleyville resident Kris Broadus landed this nice Pacific halibut on Tuesday while fishing out of Eureka. Tuesday marked the end of the halibut season in California as the CDFW projected the 2020 quota of 39,000 pounds had been attained. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing 2020-08-19T23:32:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/08/05/eureka-halibut-continue-to-chew-up-baits/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/img_4002.jpgIMG_4002Darrell Christensen of Boise, Idaho, holds a 22-pound king caught Aug. 4 on the Rogue Bay with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. He was trolling an anchovy and gold Hildebrandt blade. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/Wild Rivers Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/08/fishing-the-nc-8_6-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_6 photoFortuna resident James Huffman holds a large Pacific halibut caught on Sunday while fishing out of Eureka. The big fish tipped the scales at 80-pounds. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing 2020-08-13T17:46:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/07/30/shelter-cove-gets-the-tuna-season-started/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/dscn2318.jpgDSCN2318Larry Biggs from Arcata with a nice Pacific halibut. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fishing-the-nc-7_30-photo-1.jpgFishing the NC 7_30 photoLaytonville resident Patrick Warner holds a good-sized albacore tuna caught on Sunday while fishing out of Shelter Cove. Shelter Cove, as well as Fort Bragg, both saw good scores of tuna over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fishing-the-nc-7_30-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7_30 photoLaytonville resident Patrick Warner holds a good-sized albacore tuna caught on Sunday while fishing out of Shelter Cove. Shelter Cove, as well as Fort Bragg, both saw good scores of tuna over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing 2020-08-05T23:34:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/07/23/ocean-kings-on-the-move/2020-07-29T23:46:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/07/16/eureka-kings-finally-make-a-showing/2020-07-23T18:30:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/07/09/salmon-season-showing-signs-of-life/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fishing-the-nc-7_9-photo_3.jpgFishing the NC 7_9 photo_3Eureka resident Rowdy Mendes with a nice Shelter Cove king. Photo courtesy of Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fishing-the-nc-7_9-photo_2.jpgFishing the NC 7_9 photo_2Aaron Michalovic with a couple of nice kings from Trinidad. Photo courtesy of Wind Rose Charters2020-07-16T19:00:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/07/02/saltwater-season-ready-for-a-reset/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/07/fishing-the-nc-7_2-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7_2 photoElk Grove resident Berkeley Munoz landed a nice king salmon this week while fishing out of Shelter Cove. Despite the wind, quite a few salmon were boated out of the Cove this week. The weekend weather looks to be much improved for the entire North Coast, with winds topping out at 10 knots. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing 2020-07-09T16:54:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/06/26/wind-curtails-wide-open-halibut-action/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fising-the-nc-6_25-photo-3.jpegFising the NC 6_25 photo 3A couple nice kings caught out of Shelter Cove on Monday. Photo courtesy of Jared Morris/C'Mon Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fishing-the-nc-6_25-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 6_25 photo 2Casey Allen fishing Humboldt Bay Wednesday June 10th landed this nice 24-pound California halibut on light tackle. Photo submitted by Marlene Allenhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fishing-the-nc-6_25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_25 photoMcKinleyville resident Lawrence Sobolewski hauled in this whopping 37-pound California halibut last Friday inside Humboldt Bay. Photo courtesy of Lawrence Sobolewski 2020-07-02T03:18:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/06/18/pacific-halibut-flying-over-the-rails-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fishing-the-nc-6_18-photo-2.jpegFishing the NC 6_18 Photo 2George Short landed a 36-pound lingcod while fishing near Cape Mendocino. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fishing-the-nc-6_18-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_18 PhotoRosemary Kelly landed a nice Pacific halibut on a recent trip out of Trinidad. The halibut bite off the North Coast has been red-hot the past two weeks. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters 2020-06-26T15:33:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/06/11/tough-opener-for-salmon-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fishing-the-nc-6_11-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_11 photoMichael McGahan of Brookings fished the salmon season opener out of Crescent City with friends, landing eight keeper kings and losing a few more trolling anchovies. The kings were 5 to 18 pounds. Photo courtesy of Ray Fairfax 2020-06-18T22:58:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/06/04/excitement-abounds-salmon-season-opens-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/06/fishing-the-nc-6_4-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_4 photoGarberville resident Broc Contreras landed a nice salmon this week while fishing out of Shelter Cove. The ocean sport salmon season from Shelter Cove north to the CA/OR border will open on Saturday and run through Aug. 9. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing 2020-06-11T22:45:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/12/15/latest-storms-should-kick-off-steelhead-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fishing-the-nc-12_15-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-12_15-photoShaun McNaughton of Garberville landed a nice steelhead on Tuesday while drifting the Chetco River. The winter steelhead run should kick in to gear once the rivers begin to recede following the latest round of storms that have pushed many rivers to monitor stage levels. Photo courtesy of Alan Borges/Alan’s Guide Service2020-06-04T23:45:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/12/22/changes-await-2017-saltwater-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fishing-the-north-coast-photo-12_22.jpegfishing-the-north-coast-photo-12_22Michael Brohn from San Jose with a nice Smith River steelhead. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman's Guide Service2020-06-04T23:45:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/12/29/plenty-of-green-water-for-steelhead-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-the-nc-photo-12_29.jpgfishing-the-nc-photo-12_29Tim Call of Eureka landed a nice early-season steelhead on Tuesday while fishing the South Fork of the Eel River. Most of the coastal rivers should be fishable over the upcoming holiday weekend. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service 2020-06-04T23:44:38+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/01/05/steelhead-season-off-to-a-slow-start/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-the-nc-photo-1_5-copy.jpgfishing-the-nc-photo-1_5-copyEel River Steelheadhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-the-nc-photo-1_5.jpgfishing-the-nc-photo-1_5Jared Morris of Shelter Cove landed this “steelhead of a lifetime” while fishing the South Fork Eel River last Friday with guide Grant Wick. The steelhead season has started off slowly, but with large storms on the horizon, hopefully we’ll see the first wave of fish enter all of the coastal rivers soon. Photo courtesy of Grant Wick 2020-06-04T23:44:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/01/12/record-rains-blow-out-north-coast-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-the-nc-1_12-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-1_12-photoNovato resident Adam Chelini landed this nice steelhead last Sunday on the Smith River right before the rains came and the river blew out. The Smith, and probably the Chetco too, will be in fishable shape this weekend following a few days of heavy rain. Photo courtesy of John Klar/John’s Guide Service2020-06-04T23:43:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/01/19/storms-slow-solid-steelhead-action-on-smith-chetco/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-the-nc-1_19-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-1_19-photoJeff Griffith of Ferndale landed this nice steelhead last Sunday on the Chetco River while fishing with friend Nick Angeli. Steelhead fishing was excellent over the weekend, but both the Smith and Chetco Rivers are blown out due to the storms that are hitting the area. Both should be back in fishable shape early next week. Photo courtesy of Nick Ange2020-06-04T22:58:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/05/28/offshore-angling-hampered-by-wind/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fishing-the-nc-5_28-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_28 photoJake Schwab of Logan, Utah, holds a black and canary rockfish caught May 24 with Brookings Fishing Charters. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters 2020-06-04T22:51:38+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/05/21/fall-salmon-quotas-set-for-klamath-and-trinity-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fishing-the-nc-5_21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_21 photoThe California Fish and Game Commission adopted the Klamath River basin fall-run adult salmon quota, which will begin on Aug. 15 on the Klamath and Aug. 31 on the Trinity. The basin-wide quota in 2020 is set at 1,296 adult salmon, which is much smaller than last year’s quota of 7,637. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service 2020-05-28T22:54:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/05/14/offshore-conditions-look-good-for-friday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fishing-the-nc-5_14-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_14 photoTwin brothers Connor, left, and Logan Petrusha of Eureka landed a nice twin pair of Pacific halibut while fishing out of Eureka on Sunday. The boys were fishing with their father Chuck along the 48-line in 300 feet of water. Photo courtesy of Chuck Petrusha 2020-05-21T22:47:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/05/07/saltwater-season-off-to-a-slow-start/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/shelter-cove-salmon-5_7.jpgShelter Cove salmon 5_7Steve Mitchell with a nice Shelter Cove king from Tuesday while fishing with son, Captain Jake Mitchell. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchellhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fishing-the-nc-5_7-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC 5_7 photo 2Beth Hendry of McKinleyville with a couple nice California halibut. Photo courtesy of Ben Herringhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/05/fishing-the-nc-5_7-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_7 photoBeth Hendry of McKinleyville landed a nice California halibut last Sunday while fishing in Humboldt Bay. The California halibut bite is picking up in the bay, with peak season usually being towards the end of May through July. Photo courtesy of Ben Herring 2020-05-14T19:55:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/04/30/rockfish-pacific-halibut-set-to-open-friday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/94689321_10222021956847821_7821881761008189440_o.jpg94689321_10222021956847821_7821881761008189440_oEureka Marina by Tracy Machttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/94640243_10222021887286082_4237266510617247744_n-e1588265735239.jpg94640243_10222021887286082_4237266510617247744_nSamoa County Park launchhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/95187248_10222021885846046_314940803535339520_n-e1588265589776.jpg95187248_10222021885846046_314940803535339520_nSamoa Bridge Launchhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/95375314_10222021883285982_5830428476666019840_n-e1588265434418.jpg95375314_10222021883285982_5830428476666019840_nFields Landing Boat Launchhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fishing-the-nc-4_30-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4_30 photoKristine Miller of Grants Pass holds a lingcod caught last Saturday aboard the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters. The rockfish season in Humboldt and Del Norte counties will open this Friday, May 1. Pacific halibut will also open on Friday in California and north to central Oregon. Photo courtesy of Brookings Fishing Charters 2020-05-07T22:44:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/04/23/sport-saltwater-season-expected-to-open-on-time/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fishing-the-nc-4_23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4_23 photoFour year-old James Coleman of Fortuna landed a black rockfish on a recent trip to the South Jetty with has father, Russell. This was the little anglers first fish landed all by himself. Photo courtesy of Russell Coleman 2020-04-30T17:20:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/04/09/decent-season-ahead-for-ocean-salmon-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fishing-the-nc-4_9-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4_9 photoNorth Coast ocean sport salmon anglers are looking at a potential two-month season this summer, which should provide plenty of opportunity to land a salmon like the one pictured here with Grass Valley resident Larry Elis. The season is tentatively slated to begin on June 6 and run through Aug. 8 in the CA-KMZ. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters 2020-04-23T17:02:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/04/16/humboldts-recreational-fisheries-to-remain-open/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/trinity-river-release-schedule-1.jpgTrinity River release schedulePhoto courtesy of https://www.trrp.net/2020-04-23T17:01:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/04/02/recreational-ocean-salmon-openers-delayed-tilmay/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/04/fishing-the-nc-4_2-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4_2 photoRiley Harris of Fortuna landed a nice steelhead on a recent float down the main stem Eel River. The main stem Eel, along with the Smith, remain open to fishing. All other coastal rivers closed on March 31. Photo courtesy of Allen Harris 2020-04-09T00:01:40+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/03/19/fishing-provides-refuge-amid-virus-outbreak/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/fishing-the-nc-3_19-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_19 photoEureka resident Hannah Haraldson, left is all smiles upon landing her first-ever steelhead. Haraldson was fishing on the Smith River last Thursday with guide Mike Coopman, right. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service 2020-03-27T00:00:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/03/12/slim-year-ahead-for-klamath-and-ocean-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/fishing-the-nc-3_12-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_12 photoKlamath River sport anglers won’t have as many adult king salmon to take home this fall as ocean abundance numbers are forecasted to be lower than previous years. The number of adult salmon returning to the Klamath in 2019 were also lower than expected. This years quota will range from 1,291 to 801 adult kings for the Klamath and Trinity basin. In 2019, the basin-wide quota was 7,636. Final river quotas and ocean seasons will be decided during the April 4-10 PFMC meeting in Vancouver, WA. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service 2020-03-19T18:51:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/02/20/fall-klamath-king-returns-fell-short-in-2019/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fishing-the-nc-2_20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2_20 photoMcKinleyville resident Whitney Floyd holds a nice hatchery steelhead landed last Friday on the Mad River. Despite low water conditions, fishing remains excellent for winter steelhead on the Mad. The season is open through March 31. Photo courtesy of Tracy Mac 2020-03-12T23:48:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/03/05/klamath-salmon-numbers-down-restrictions-expected/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/03/fishing-the-nc-3_5-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_5 photoRichard Burrow of Eureka was the first place winner in the inaugural Nor-Cal Guide and Sportsmen’s Assoc. Mad River Steelhead Derby, which ended on Feb. 29. Burrow’s hatchery steelhead measured 35.75 inches. The Derby awards party will be held this Saturday at Six Rivers Brewery in McKinleyville starting at 5 p.m. Photo courtesy of Richard Burrow 2020-03-12T23:47:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/02/28/coastal-rivers-lack-water-but-not-steelhead/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fishing-the-nc-2_27-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2_27 photoCole Vandenplas, right, along with buddy Lucien Ricker were all smiles after landing this bright steelhead on Sunday while drifting the Mad River. Lucien’s father Seth accompanied the young anglers down the river. Photo courtesy of Seth Ricker 2020-03-05T23:31:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/02/13/steelhead-fishing-rolls-on-despite-lack-of-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fishing-the-nc-2_13-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2_13 photoBayside resident Kirk Younker landed a nice hatchery steelhead while fishing the Mad River on Tuesday. The 27-inch fish was entered into the NCGASA Mad River Steelhead Derby, where the top fish stands at 37.5-inches. The Steelhead derby will run through the end of February. Photo courtesy of Kirk Younker 2020-02-20T22:31:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/05/30/solid-salmon-opener-out-of-eureka/2020-02-13T19:21:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/07/25/humboldt-bay-kicking-out-the-halibut/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/66998680_2312897832121437_5285307417821708288_o.jpg66998680_2312897832121437_5285307417821708288_oThe crew aboard the Seaweasel II with limits of nice kings caught on Monday out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/fishing-the-nc-7_25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7_25 photoMiles Sotelo of McKinleyville had his hands full landing a nice California halibut on a recent trip in Humboldt Bay. The California halibut bite has been excellent as of late and should be a good weekend option. Photo courtesy of Redwood Coast Fishing with Mike Stratman 2020-02-13T19:20:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/02/07/spring-run-klamath-salmon-will-open-to-fishing-july-1/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/fishing-the-nc-2_6-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2_6 photoFortuna resident Cliff Chapman landed a nice steelhead on Monday while drifting the Smith River. Fishing on the Smith has gotten tough this week as the lack of rain has led to low and clear water conditions. Photo courtesy of Coopman’s Guide Service https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/02/c5c5f1b9-1ea3-4db7-a32d-d098ca3c08cb.jpgc5c5f1b9-1ea3-4db7-a32d-d098ca3c08cbJulie Jewell, left, landed a nice spring Chinook last July on the Klamath River.2020-02-13T19:19:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/01/30/rivers-on-the-drop-green-water-on-the-way/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fishing-the-nc-1_30-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1_30 photoGuide Rye Phillips of Wild Rivers Fishing holds a steelhead caught and released Jan. 29 on the Smith River by Kerry Simmons of Livermore. The steelhead bit a watermelon Spin-N-Glo while plunking on the anchor. It is Simmons’ first steelhead. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin 2020-02-07T00:37:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/01/24/storms-could-derail-hot-steelhead-bite-on-the-smith/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fishing-the-nc_1_23.jpgFishing the NC_1_23HSU student and Mad River Steelhead Steward member Jacob Stout landed a nice steelhead Monday on the Mad River. The Stewards programs consists of volunteer anglers who aid in the collection of wild-origin steelhead to meet the hatchery’s annual production goals. Photo courtesy of Cody Baughn 2020-01-30T22:09:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/01/16/smith-is-it-for-green-water/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fishing-the-nc-photo-1_16.jpgFishing the NC photo 1_16Five year-old Hazel Sloan was excited to say the least after landing this nice hatchery steelhead over the weekend on the Mad River. According to her dad Justin, pictured left, the steelhead was close to nine pounds and was 28.5 inches long. Photo courtesy of Justin Sloan 2020-01-24T00:31:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/01/10/smith-river-best-option-for-green-water/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fishing-the-nc-1_9-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1_9 photoGreg Schroeder of Dayton, OR landed a nice steelhead on a recent trip down the Smith River. With storms lined up into next week, the quick-clearing Smith will likely remain the only coastal river with green water. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service 2020-01-16T17:54:45+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2020/01/02/steelhead-season-off-to-a-slow-start-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fishing-the-nc-photo-2.jpgFishing the NC photo 2Craig Nunley of Caldwell, Idaho, holds a steelhead he caught and released Dec. 27 while fishing the Upper Chetco River with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. The steelhead hit a bead and roe. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2020/01/fishing-the-nc-1_2-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1_2 photoJoshua Auckland landed this nice hatchery steelhead on Saturday while fishing the Mad River. The big buck weighed in at 14 pounds. The Mad has been the best choice for winter steelhead this past week, and river conditions should remain ideal through Saturday. Photo courtesy of Joshua Auckland 2020-01-10T00:47:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/12/26/steelhead-conditions-look-good-for-the-weekend/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/fishing-the-nc-12_26-photo.jpegFishing the NC 12_26 photoMcKinleyville resident Tyler Collins landed this nice winter steelhead on Monday while fishing the Smith River with guide Tyler Gillespie. The winter steelhead run is just beginning on the coastal rivers, and conditions look good for the weekend. Photo courtesy of Tyler Gillespie 2020-01-02T20:09:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/12/20/river-blowouts-predicted-for-the-weekend/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/12/fishing-the-nc-12_19.jpgFishing the NC 12_19Tyler Vaughn of McKinleyville landed possibly the first Mad River steelhead of the season last Wednesday while fishing with Tyrone Bachus. The river will likely be blown out this weekend, with three to four inches of rain in the forecast through Sunday. Photo courtesy of Tyrone Bachus 2019-12-26T21:49:00+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/12/13/more-rain-on-the-way-and-hopefully-steelhead-too/2019-12-20T00:43:19+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/11/22/holiday-rain-could-open-rivers-to-fishing/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/fishing-the-nc-11_21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11_21 photoCorey Allen, of McKinleyville, landed a nice late-fall king salmon last November on the Smith River. With rain in the forecast for next week, the Smith and Chetco Rivers could open to fishing over the Thanksgiving holiday. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest 2019-12-13T00:37:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/12/06/steelhead-up-next-for-coastal-rivers/2019-12-13T00:22:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/11/28/wild-steelhead-harvest-could-end-on-the-chetco/2019-12-06T00:49:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/11/15/late-fall-kings-and-anglers-waiting-on-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/fishing-the-nc-11_14-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11_14 photoAlfredo Mendoza of Hillsboro, Ore., holds a salmon caught Nov. 5 in the Chetco River estuary with guide Shane Brooks of Wild Rivers Fishing. Photo courtesy of Wild Rivers Fishing 2019-11-22T22:42:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/11/08/quality-start-to-the-dungeness-crab-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/11/fishing-the-nc-11_7-photo.jpegFishing the NC 11_7 photoSix year-old Ridge Bermers of Eureka holds a jumbo Dungeness crab caught last Sunday off of Eureka. Ridge was crabbing with his dad Blaine and brother Ryker. Photo courtesy of Chuck Petrusha 2019-11-15T00:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/10/31/sport-crab-season-slated-to-open-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/bucket_of_crab.jpgBucket_of_crabSubmitted photo2019-11-08T01:01:19+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/10/24/humboldt-bay-continues-to-kickout-ca-halibut/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fishing-the-nc-photo-2.jpegFishing the NC photo 2Lynn Mimidas of Lancaster, Pa., and Kathie Jeffery of Emerson, N.J., hold a pair of king salmon caught Sunday on the Smith River with guide Rye Phillips. Submittedhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fishing-the-nc-10_24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_24 photoBetty Chinn of Eureka, left, is all smiles after landing her first-ever California halibut in Humboldt Bay last Thursday. Also pictured is Capt. Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing. Photo courtesy of Paul Shanahan 2019-10-31T22:25:40+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/10/17/more-rain-on-the-way-smith-may-open-to-fishing/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fishing-the-nc-10_17-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_17 photoGlen Green of Montana and Janae and Chris Nelson of Denio, Nev., and deckhand Shane Brooks hold salmon caught Oct. 5 at the mouth of the Chetco River while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. The Chetco, along with the Smith, should see a push of fresh salmon with the rise in flows. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin 2019-10-24T23:46:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/10/03/fisheries-roundtable-to-be-held-this-saturday-in-arcata/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2018_trinidad.derby_10.david_.s_lingcod.jpg2018_Trinidad.Derby_10.David.S_LingcodTwelve year-old David Shigematsu of Davis with a lingcod. Photo courtesy of Ken Joneshttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/2018_trinidad.derby_fishing.7_brown.rockfish_rex.bertrand.jpg2018_Trinidad.Derby_Fishing.7_Brown.Rockfish_Rex.BertrandSix year-old Rex Bertrand of Arcata with a brown rockfish. Photo courtesy of Ken Joneshttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/10/fishing-the-nc-10_3-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_3 photoEmma Sobrehad of McKinleyville caught a nice kelp greenling while participating in last year’s Trinidad Pier Youth Fishing Tourney. The 2019 event is scheduled for this Saturday, Oct. 5 from 11 a.m. to 2:00 p.m. The free event is open to all children ages 6 to 15. Photo courtesy of Ken Jones 2019-10-17T23:20:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/09/26/plenty-of-adult-kings-left-to-catch-on-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/fishing-the-nc-9_26-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9_26 photoHouston, TX resident Ralph Wissel landed a pair of jack salmon on a recent trip to the Klamath River. Fishing remains excellent on the Klamath, and there’s still plenty of adult salmon left to catch before the lower river quota is met. Photo courtesy of Tracy Mac 2019-10-03T22:50:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/09/28/low-flow-restrictions-begin-oct-1-for-north-coast-rivers-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/img_2191.jpgIMG_21912019-10-02T23:24:00+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/09/19/klamath-river-full-of-kings/2019-09-26T23:29:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/09/05/tuna-water-still-sitting-off-of-eureka/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/fishing-the-nc-9_5-photo.jpegFishing the NC 9_5 photoArcata resident Natalie Okun got in on the tuna action out of Eureka this past week, landing this beauty while fishing aboard the Shellback. The warm water is still sitting off of Eureka, and plenty of boats have their sights set on a Friday tuna run. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing 2019-09-19T22:25:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/09/11/tuna-remains-all-the-rage/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/09/fishing-the-nc-9_12-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9_12 photoTim Klassen, left, along with Dean and Forrest Ester from Freshwater landed a nice Albacore tuna on a recent trip out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing 2019-09-19T22:25:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/08/29/offshore-bonanza-for-the-holiday-weekend/2019-09-05T23:16:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/08/22/fall-kings-yet-to-show-on-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fishing-the-nc-8_22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_22 photoWillits resident Andrew Hosford landed a nice king salmon Tuesday on the Klamath River. The fall kings have yet to move into the lower Klamath in big numbers, but it should bust open any time. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service 2019-08-29T23:33:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/08/15/epic-week-of-tuna-fishing-for-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/borges_del-grande-salmon.jpgBorges_Del Grande SalmonAlan Borges and Ally Del Grande, both of Eureka, landed a nice king salmon while fishing the Klamath River estuary on Aug.1 Photo courtesy of Alan's Guide Servicehttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/ross-taylor.jpgRoss TaylorRoss Taylor with a 25-pound albacore on Aug 9th, 45 miles northwest of Trinidad.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/cliff-hart-e1565895253286.jpegCliff HartCliff Hart and his son Ollie with a nice albacore landed out of Crescent City last Saturday, Aug. 10.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fishing-the-nc-8_15-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_15 photoSteve Jones of Clovis landed a rare mahi-mahi last Wednesday while fishing for albacore tuna out of Crescent City. The mahi-mahi, also called dorado, are most commonly found in the waters around the Gulf of Mexico, Costa Rica, and Hawaii. Jones was fishing with Gary Graham, also of Clovis. Photo courtesy of Gary Graham 2019-08-22T23:56:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/08/08/tuna-fever-hits-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fishing-the-nc-8_8.jpegFishing the NC 8_8Dan Harris of Fortuna, right, along with Bob Johnson of Hydesville had a banner day tuna fishing last Friday out of Fields Landing. The pair, who landed 33 albacore, were fishing with Jeff Stackhouse of Stackhouse Guide Service. Photo courtesy of Dan Harris 2019-08-15T19:18:09+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/08/02/eureka-salmon-back-on-the-bite/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/img_3330.jpgIMG_333084 year-old Ron Casapoola of Riverside landed this quality king while fishing out of Shelter Cove with Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing, pictured right. Photo courtesy of Sea Hawk Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/08/fishing-the-nc-8_1-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_1 photoFred Benton and Joan Adams of Weed, CA landed a pair of nice kings while fishing out of Eureka on Tuesday. The Eureka salmon action really picked up on Wednesday, and conditions look excellent through Saturday. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing 2019-08-08T17:07:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/07/18/salmon-bite-out-of-eureka-inconsistent/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/65942695_2219156214827746_4428752662527213568_o.jpg65942695_2219156214827746_4428752662527213568_oAlex Bobillot of Eureka landed a nice king while fishing out of Eureka with Capt. Matt Dallam of North Wind Charters. Photo courtesy of North Wind Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/fishing-the-nc-7_18-photo.pngFishing the NC 7_18 photoArcata resident Andrew Medina‎ landed this nice king salmon while fishing from his kayak last Tuesday. Medina was fishing out of Trinidad near flatiron Rock. Photo courtesy of Anthony Gooch 2019-07-25T23:25:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/07/11/anglers-taking-advantage-of-calm-seas/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/07/fishing-the-nc-7_11-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7_11 photoFive year-old Graham Gaser is all smiles after catching his limit of king salmon while fishing with his father Chad on a recent trip out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Chad Gaser 2019-07-18T23:28:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/07/06/plenty-of-angling-options-for-the-holiday-weekend/2019-07-11T23:41:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/06/27/saltwater-season-back-in-full-swing/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/06/img_7628.jpgIMG_7628Dave Miller of Shady Cove, Ore., and Mike Phillips of Gig Harbor, Wash., holds a king and hatchery coho salmon caught June 26 while fishing out of Brookings with Capt. Rye Phillips of Brookings Fishing Charters. They were trolling anchovies with Big Al’s Fish Flash flashers. Photo courtesy of Rye Phillips/Brookings Fishing Charters. 2019-07-06T01:03:20+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/06/20/wind-keeping-salmon-anglers-at-bay/2019-06-27T21:28:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/03/29/winter-steelhead-season-coming-to-a-close/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/img_2239.jpgIMG_2239Arcata resident Scott McBain landed this nice winter steelhead on a drift down the South Fork Eel River in early February. Steelhead season will come to a close after Saturday for most rivers, including the South Fork Eel. The Smith and the main stem Eel will remain open to fishing. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coasthttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fishing-the-nc-3_29-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_29 photoSouth Fork Eel River2019-06-20T21:21:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/06/13/salmon-bite-heating-up-out-of-eureka-trinidad/2019-06-20T19:37:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/05/23/the-wait-is-over-salmon-season-opens-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/fishing-the-nc-5_23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_23 photoJohn and Sheila Breslin of Sacramento landed a nice pair of hatchery spring-run kings while fishing the lower Rogue River on Monday. Salmon fishing has been slow on the Rogue, but the rain and higher flows should bring in some new fish. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber’s Guide Service 2019-05-30T21:03:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/01/26/smith-chetco-full-of-bright-steelhead/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/01/fishing-the-nc-1_26-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-1_26-photoBeau Jackson of Potter Valley landed a nice steelhead on the Chetco River Wednesday while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. Following the latest round of storms, drift boats were finally back on the Chetco on Wednesday and quite a few fish were reportedly landed. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/Wild Rivers Fishing 2019-05-23T23:15:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/04/13/2018-ca-recreational-ocean-salmon-regulations/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_0128.jpgIMG_0128https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/img_0141.jpgIMG_01412019-05-23T23:01:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/02/02/steelhead-season-on-hold-once-again-due-to-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fishing-the-nc-photo-2_2.jpgfishing-the-nc-photo-2_2Smith River2019-05-23T22:28:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/02/09/smith-best-option-for-weekend-steelhead/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fishing-the-nc-2_9-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-2_9-photoEureka resident Scott Gantt landed a beautiful hatchery steelhead on Sunday while fishing the Mad River. The Mad is currently high and muddy and forecasted to rise above monitor stage on Thursday evening. Photo courtesy of Scott Gantt2019-05-23T22:26:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/02/16/record-low-returns-for-fall-klamath-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fishing-the-nc-2_16-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-2_16-photoSan Jose resident Jim Kirkland landed this beautiful steelhead while drifting the Smith River on Monday. Fishing has been excellent on the Smith this week due to ideal flows and water color. It is predicted to blow out on Thursday, but should be back in shape by the weekend. Photo courtesy of Alan's Guide Service2019-05-23T22:25:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/02/23/green-water-and-sunshine-on-the-horizon/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/02/fishing-the-nc-2_23-photo.pngfishing-the-nc-2_23-photoGuide Mike Coopman holds a once-in-a-lifetime steelhead caught by Joanne Ocalaghan of Vacaville last Wednesday on the Smith River. The steelhead, which was released and not officially weighed, measured 42 inches long with a 23-inch girth and was estimated to weight over 28-pounds. The state record for steelhead is 27.4 pounds and was caught on the Smith River in 1976 Robert Halley. Courtesy of Mike Coopman's Guide Service2019-05-23T22:25:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/03/02/ocean-kings-will-be-scarce-in-2017/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fishing-the-nc-3_2-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-3_2-photoChico resident Evan Oetinger landed this nice steelhead drifting a fly on a recent trip to the Smith River. Steelhead fishing on the Smith has been good this week, but the river will likely blow out on Saturday due to heavy rains. Photo courtesy of Evan Oetinger 2019-05-23T22:24:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/03/09/break-in-the-rain-a-blessing-for-steelhead-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fishing-the-nc-3_9-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_9 photoWes White earned big fish honors in the Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery Steelhead Derby with this 36.5-inch steelhead. The two-day fishing tournament took place in late February on the Smith and Chetco Rivers. White was fishing with guide Zack Larson. Photo courtesy of Rowdy Creek Steelhead Derby2019-05-23T22:23:09+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/03/17/no-recreational-salmon-season-within-kmz-in-2017/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fishing-the-nc-3_16-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_16 photoEel River2019-05-23T22:22:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/03/23/late-season-steelhead-anglers-slowed-by-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fishing-the-nc-3_23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_23 photoFour year-old Parker Blasi is all smiles after catching a nice Redtail perch on a recent trip to King Salmon beach. The Redtail perch bite has been excellent the last couple weeks, with Samoa King Salmon, and Dry Lagoon being some of the better locations. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi2019-05-23T22:21:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/03/30/shelter-cove-salmon-opener-set-for-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/03/fishing-the-nc-3_30-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_30 photoTyler Jabbour captured first place in last year’s Perch'n on the Peninsula Surfperch Fishing Tournament with his 16.34 inch Redtail. This year’s event, which benefits the Samoa Peninsula Fire District Volunteer Organization, will take place on April 8. For registration information, visit samoafire.org or call 707-443-9042. Photo courtesy of Samoa Peninsula Fire District2019-05-23T22:21:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/04/06/tough-start-for-cove-salmon-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fishing-the-nc-4_6-photo-e1491515041194.jpgFishing the NC 4_6 photoAnthony Whiting of Santa Cruz landed this nice late-season steelhead on the Smith River on Tuesday. Fishing has been tough, but there's still a few fresh ones pushing through. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman's Guide Service2019-05-23T22:20:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/04/13/salmon-season-set-for-shelter-cove/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fishing-the-nc-4_13-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4_13 photoSix-year old Asha Quilan-McDermott, left, from Arcata took top honors in last Saturday’s Perch’n on the Peninsula fishing tournament with his junior’s division tournament record 15.39-inch Redtail perch. Also pictured is Blake Santos, whose 13.62-inch Redtail earned him second-place in the junior’s category. Photo courtesy of Samoa Peninsula Fire District2019-05-23T22:19:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/04/20/klamath-and-trinity-closed-for-fall-run-kings-in-2017/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fishing-the-north-coast-4_20-photo.jpgFishing the North Coast 4_20 photoesse Mela of Garberville landed a nice early-season Chinook salmon while fishing out of Shelter Cove on Tuesday. The big king weighed 18-pounds, and is one of only a handful of fish that have been caught since the opener on April 1. Photo courtesy of Jesse Mela2019-05-23T22:19:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/04/28/minus-salmon-coastal-saltwater-season-set-to-take-off/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/04/fishing-the-nc_4_27-photo.pngFishing the NC_4_27 photoDylan Jimenez of Eureka landed this nice Largemouth Bass last Friday while fishing with his dad Robert at Freshwater Lagoon. Photo courtesy of Robert Jimenez 2019-05-23T22:11:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/05/04/halibut-opener-slowed-by-heavy-currents/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fishing-the-nc-5_4-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_4 photoSisters Isabelle, left, and Michaela Ellsmore of Ferndale caught these nice redtail perch last weekend. According to their father Scott, they caught these and quite a few more. Photo courtesy of Scott Ellsmore 2019-05-23T22:10:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/05/12/weather-window-puts-boats-back-on-the-water/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fishing-the-nc-5_11-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_11 photoEve Phelan of Grants Pass, Ore., holds one of the lingcod she caught April 30 while fishing with Capt. Andy Martin of Brookings Fishing Charters. The ling hit a diamond jig near March Arch north of Brookings.2019-05-23T22:08:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/05/16/chetco-fall-kings-on-the-decline/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/fishing-the-nc-5_16-photo-2.pngFishing the NC 5_16 photo 2Katherine Moore with a nice Pacific halibut landed with the help of Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/fishing-the-nc-5_16-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_16 photoPaul Bocher of Reedsport landed this hefty fall Chinook salmon while fishing the Chetco “Bubble” fishery in 2018. The ODFW is proposing a one-year temporary closure to the fishery in 2019 due to extremely low preseason forecasts of returning wild kings to the Chetco this fall. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/ Brookings Fishing Charters. 2019-05-23T21:49:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/05/19/weather-permitting-halibut-and-rockfish-on-the-bite/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fishing-the-nc-5_18-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_18 photoHumboldt County residents Steve Throssel (left), Val Castellano, and Mike Moon fished through some pretty miserable conditions on Tuesday and were rewarded with some nice Pacific Halibut. The anglers were fishing west of Eureka in roughly 300 feet of water with Marc Schmidt of Coastline Charters. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters2019-05-16T21:32:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/04/07/tough-bite-for-cove-salmon-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fnc-4_7-photo.jpgFNC 4_7 photoBend Oregon resident Kiet Pham holds a pair of Chinook salmon that he landed from his kayak on Sunday while fishing out of Shelter Cove. It was a tough bite for most, but scores should start to improve as anglers hone in on the schools of salmon and more boats hit the water. Photo courtesy of Eric Kaai2019-05-16T21:31:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/05/09/up-and-down-week-for-halibut-anglers/2019-05-16T21:17:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/05/25/shelter-cove-salmon-starting-to-show/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/05/fishing-the-nc-5_25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_25 photoA group of Southern Humboldt anglers had a nice day salmon fishing on Tuesday out of Shelter Cove with Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. The salmon action finally started to pick up this week, and ocean conditions are looking good for the three-day holiday weekend. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2019-05-09T22:06:09+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/06/01/halibut-rockfish-filling-the-salmon-void/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/fishing-the-nc-6_1-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_1 photoThis very hungry lingcod latched onto a 7-lb Vermillion that was being reeled in and refused to let go. The lucky angler, John Scoczylas of Bellflower, was fishing aboard the Shellback near Cape Mendocino. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Green Water Fishing Adventures2019-05-09T22:05:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/06/08/low-tides-troublesome-for-eureka-boat-ramps/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/fishing-the-nc-6_8-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_8 photoSpringdale, Arkansas resident Preston Stevens was all smiles after landing a pair of black rockfish while fishing out of Trinidad on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson /Wind Rose Charters2019-05-09T22:04:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/06/17/two-week-halibut-closure-begins-friday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/fishing-the-nc-6_15-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_15 photoEureka resident Neil Butler landed a healthy 50-pound Pacific halibut last Wednesday while fishing out of Eureka. The halibut fishing out of both Eureka and Trinidad has been excellent since the opener on May 1. The first installment of the halibut season will close after Thursday, June 15 and will re-open on July 1. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing2019-05-09T22:03:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/06/23/rockfish-on-the-rebound/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/fishing-the-nc-photo.jpgFishing the NC photoIllinois resident John Bonk, right, landed a monster lingcod on a recent trip to Cape Mendocino with Skipper Tony Sepulveda of Shellback Sport Fishing, pictured left. After a week of heavy winds and rough water, the weekend ocean conditions are finally looking fishable. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing2019-05-09T22:01:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/06/29/bumpy-ocean-predicted-for-the-holiday-weekend/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/06/fishing-the-nc-6_29-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_29 photoChico resident Scott Brewer, along with his son Brody, landed this 51-pound halibut out of Trinidad on June 15. The Pacific halibut season, which has been closed the last two weeks of June, will re-open on Saturday July 1 and will remain open through July 15. Photo courtesy of Scott Brewer2019-05-09T22:00:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/07/13/california-halibut-more-than-an-offshore-alternative/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fishing-the-nc-7_13-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7_13 photoRedding resident Kinsey Hansen, along with son Clark, landed a nice pair of California halibut on a recent trip to Humboldt Bay. The recreational fishery for California halibut is open year-round. The daily bag and possession limit is three fish north of Point Sur, Monterey County. Photo courtesy of Matt and Lisa Dallam/Northwind Charters2019-05-09T22:00:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/07/20/tuna-fever-hits-humboldt/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fishing-the-nc-7_20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7_20 photoHumboldt Crabs baseball coaches Robin Guiver, left, and Ryan Dettman made the most of their day off on Monday. The angling duo scored limits of California halibut while fishing in Humboldt Bay. Photo courtesy of Mike Stratman/Redwood Coast Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/lonnie-tuna.jpgLonnie TunaLonnie Dollarhide with a nice albacore landed on July 19th off the coast of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing.2019-05-09T21:59:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/05/02/slow-start-for-pacific-halibut-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/05/fishing-the-nc-5_2-photo-e1556818315102.jpgFishing the NC 5_2 PhotoCloverdale resident Fred Kramer, right, landed one of the seasons first Pacific halibut on Wednesday while fishing out of Eureka with skipper Marc Schmidt, pictured left. The Pacific halibut season will run from May 1 through the end of Oct., or until the 39,000 pound-quota is met, whichever is earlier. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters 2019-05-09T21:57:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/04/18/ocean-king-season-to-begin-on-may-25/2019-05-09T21:56:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/04/25/recreational-saltwater-season-set-to-begin/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fishing-the-nc-4_25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4_25 photoMaureen Morris of Reno holds a rockfish and cabezon she caught April 22 while fishing aboard the Miss Brooke of Brookings Fishing Charters. The rockfish season opened Jan. 1 in Oregon, and is slated to open May 1 from the CA/OR border south to Point Arena. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/ Brookings Fishing Charters. 2019-05-02T17:34:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/04/12/salmon-season-opens-saturday-at-the-cove/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/04/fishing-the-nc-4_11-photo.jpgFishing the NC 4_11 photoThe 2019 recreational salmon season opens this Saturday from Horse Mt. down to Point Arena, which includes Shelter Cove and Fort Bragg. Pictured is Riley Skillman from Mesa, AZ with a nice Shelter Cove king salmon from last season. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing 2019-04-18T17:02:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/07/27/gamble-pays-off-for-shelter-cove-tuna-seekers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/07/fishing-the-nc-7_27-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7_27 photoHayfork resident Zac Scott landed a nice albacore tuna on Tuesday while fishing out of Shelter Cove. Scott and a couple of other anglers, along with Skipper Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing, took a chance and ran 42 miles to the Gorda Valley and landed a total of 26 tuna for the day. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2019-04-12T23:58:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/08/03/calm-seas-provide-plenty-of-offshore-options/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fishing-the-nc-8_3-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_3 photoFortuna resident Nathan Graham landed a nice pair of female Rock greenlings on a recent trip to the south jetty. In the Northern Management Area, which runs from the CA/OR border to Cape Mendocino, rock fishing is open year-round to shore-based anglers and divers. Photo courtesy of Joe Graham 2019-04-12T23:57:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/08/10/pacific-halibut-bite-heating-up-on-the-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fishing-the-north-coast-8_10-photo.jpgFishing the North Coast 8_10 photoMcKinleyville resident Bob Hoopes landed this 79-pound halibut on a recent trip to Cape Mendocino. The big halibut is the current leader of Englund Marine’s BIG FISH Halibut Contest. Pacific halibut season will close on Aug. 15 and re-open on Sept. 1 and remain open through Oct. 31, or until the 34,580-pound quota is projected to have been taken, whichever is earlier. Photo courtesy of Sherry Klassen2019-04-12T23:57:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/08/17/klamath-remains-open-for-steelhead-closed-for-salmon/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fishing-the-nc-8_17-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_17 photoBecka Pearcy of Arcata landed this nice Vermilion rockfish on Saturday while fishing with her dad Bill. The father and daughter duo were fishing along the south jetty. The tasty rockfish weighed in at just over 4-pounds. Photo courtesy of Bill Pearcy2019-04-12T23:57:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/08/25/solid-salmon-action-at-shelter-cove-fort-bragg/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fishing-the-nc-8_24-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_24 photoA group of happy anglers landed their limits of salmon while fishing out of Shelter Cove on Tuesday. Since the weekend, the salmon bite has picked up out of Shelter Cove as well as Fort Bragg. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2019-04-12T23:56:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/08/31/tuna-hitting-the-decks-up-and-down-the-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/08/fishing-the-nc-8_31-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_31 photoRobbie Young, left, of Roseville and Rocklin resident Chris Baptista were pretty stoked to land this 27-pound albacore while fishing off the coast of Eureka on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters2019-04-12T23:56:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/09/07/eureka-boats-slam-the-tuna/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/dscn1684.jpgDSCN1684Larry Biggs, left, from McKinleyville and John Anderson from Fortuna landed a few albacore this week aboard Reel Steel Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/fishing-the-nc-9_7-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9_7 photoAnderson resident Alicia Henthorn landed a nice albacore tuna while fishing out of Eureka on Wednesday. Eureka was the place to be this week for tuna as the warm, blue water was only 20 miles offshore. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing 2019-04-12T23:56:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/09/15/pacific-halibut-closes-rockfish-and-tuna-it-is/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/fishing-the-nc-9_14-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9_14 photoLonnie Dollarhide, right, of Fortuna along with skipper Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing teamed up to land this 81.5-pound Pacific halibut on Sept. 4 out of Eureka. The big fish took first place in Englund Marine’s “Big Halibut” contest, scoring Dollarhide a gift basket provided by B2 Squid. Photo courtesy of Nick Johnson2019-04-12T23:55:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/09/22/freshwater-regulation-changes-coming-in-2018/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/fishing-the-nc-9_21-photo.jpegFishing the NC 9_21 photoCarl Casale, of Eureka, landed this 35-pound California halibut last Thursday while fishing in Humboldt Bay. The California halibut fishery is still going strong, with lots of fish in the 30-pound range taken the last couple weeks. Photo courtesy of Mike Stratman/Redwood Coast Fishing2019-04-12T23:55:41+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/09/28/north-coast-tuna-still-on-the-bite/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/img_1951.jpgIMG_1951Patrick Warner of Laytonville with a nice tuna caught on Wednesday with Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/09/fishing-the-nc-9_28-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9_28 photoMike Kelly of Bayside landed a 25-pound albacore tuna on Wednesday 30 miles west of Reading Rock while fishing aboard the Reel Steel. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2019-04-12T23:55:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/10/02/low-flow-restrictions-begin-oct-1-for-north-coast-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/1200px-eelriverhumboldt.jpg1200px-EelRiverHumboldtEel River2019-04-12T23:55:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/10/05/depth-changes-coming-for-remaining-2017-groundfish-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fishing-the-nc-10_5-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_5 photoEleven year-old Owen Peterson, of Arcata, nailed this dandy California halibut on Sunday while fishing with his father Andy. The big fish was caught on a live sardine and measured 44-inches and weighed 36-pounds. Photo courtesy of Andy Petersonhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/untitled.pnguntitled2019-04-12T23:54:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/10/13/chetco-bubble-season-rebounds-after-slow-start/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fishing-the-nc-10_12-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_12 photoCustomers of guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing hold limits of Chinook salmon caught Oct. 8 in the ocean just off the mouth of the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/Wild Rivers Fishing2019-04-12T23:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/10/20/california-halibut-bite-keeps-rolling/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fishing-the-nc-10_19-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_19 photoFive year-old Corabella Pagliuco of McKinleyville had her hands full landing this nice-sized California halibut last weekend on Humboldt Bay. She had a little help from her dad Bob, as well as Skipper Tim Klassen, pictured right, of Reel Steel Sport Fishing. Photo courtesy of Bob Pagliuco2019-04-12T23:54:06+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/10/26/late-season-coastal-king-season-starts-with-a-bang/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/10/fishing-the-nc-10_26-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_26 photoAntelope resident Kim Walton Allum landed a beautiful Chinook salmon on Monday while fishing the Chetco River. Both the Chetco and Smith saw a big push of fish enter the rivers following last weekend’s rain. Photo courtesy of Mike Stratman/Redwood Coast Fishing2019-04-12T23:53:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/11/02/sport-crab-opens-saturday-domoic-acid-warning-likely/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fishing-the-nc-11_2-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11_2 photoThe 2017 recreational Dungeness crab season is set to open on Saturday, Nov. 4 at 12:01 a.m. With several crabs testing over the FDA action level of 30 ppm for domoic acid from Bodega Bay to Crescent City, a health advisory will likely be issued prior to the opener. Pictured above are Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing and Lonnie Dollarhide as they pull crabs from a sport trap last season. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest2019-04-12T23:53:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/11/09/storms-open-the-door-for-coastal-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fishing-the-nc_11_9-photo.jpegFishing the NC_11_9 photoKeith Bureen of Auburn holds a salmon caught last week on the Chetco River with guide Rye Phillips. All North Coast rivers, including the Chetco, will be on the rise following the storms that are currently hitting the area. Photo courtesy of Rye Phillips2019-04-12T23:53:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/11/15/rain-and-fresh-kings-both-in-the-forecast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fishing-the-nc-photo-11_16.jpgFishing the NC photo 11_16Shannon Lemieux of Junction City, Ore., holds a 47-inch, 48-pound king caught Nov.12 on the Chetco River with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. The salmon hit a HawgNose FlatFish. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/Wild Rivers Fishing2019-04-12T23:52:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/11/24/coastal-king-season-winding-down/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/11/fishing-the-nc-11_23-photo.jpegFishing the NC 11_23 photoRohnert Park resident Tony Sargans landed this big Chinook salmon on a recent trip to the Smith River. With more rain the in the forecast, the quick-clearing Smith will likely be the only option this weekend for late-run fall king action. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service2019-04-12T23:52:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/12/07/steelhead-waiting-game/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fishing-the-nc_12_7-photo.jpegFishing the NC_12_7 photoPam Luther of Brookings landed this Chetco River trophy salmon last week while fishing with guide Mike Stratman, pictured right. The once-in-a-lifetime king, which likely weighed over 50 pounds, was released. Photo courtesy of Redwood Coast Fishing/Mike Stratman2019-04-12T23:52:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/12/14/dry-spell-puts-steelhead-season-on-hold/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fishing-the-nc_12_14-photo.jpgFishing the NC_12_14 PhotoLester Phelps of Fortuna landed this nice vermilion rockfish while fishing near Cape Mendocino last Saturday. The Northern Management Area rockfish season, which opened May 1, will close on Dec. 31 for boat-based anglers. Rockfish is open year-round for shore-based anglers. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2019-04-12T23:51:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/12/21/rain-should-jump-start-winter-steelhead-run/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fishing-the-nc_12_21-photo.jpegFishing the NC_12_21 photoSkip Congdon of Crescent City landed this bright winter steelhead last weekend while fishing the Smith River. The increase in flows spurned by Tuesday’s rain should make it a good weekend for steelhead fishing on most of the North Coast rivers. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service2019-04-12T23:51:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/12/29/humboldt-steelhead-days-returns-to-its-roots/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/mr-sh-with-radio-tag.jpgmr sh with radio tagMichael Sparkman of CDFW applies a radio tag to an angler-caught Mad River steelhead.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fishing-the-nc-12_28-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12_28 photoBill Pearcy caught this 6-pound fresh hatchery steelhead on a recent trip to the Mad River. The Mad is currently open to fishing, but the low and clear water conditions is making it difficult on anglers hoping to land a winter-run steelhead. Photo courtesy of Bill Pearcy2019-04-12T23:51:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/01/04/rain-on-the-way-hopefully-steelhead-too/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fishing-the-nc_1_4-photo.jpgFishing the NC_1_4 photoAndrew and Anthony Zinselmeir of McKinleyville hold a pair of hatchery half-pounder steelhead caught Dec. 28 on the Chetco River while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. The Chetco has had big numbers of half-pounders this season. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/Wild Rivers Fishing 2019-04-12T23:50:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/01/12/steelhead-season-showing-signs-of-life/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fishing-the-nc-1_11-photo.pngFishing the NC 1_11 photoFortuna resident Nick Watson landed this bright winter steelhead last weekend while fishing the Eel River. Most of the coastal rivers should be dropping back into fishable shape by the weekend following the rains that hit earlier in the week. Photo courtesy of Jeff Griffith2019-04-12T23:50:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/01/18/coastal-rivers-brace-for-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fishing-the-nc-1_18-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1_18 photoSmith River2019-04-12T23:49:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/01/25/green-water-on-the-horizon-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/01/fishing-the-nc-1_25-photo.jpgFishing the NC 1_25 photoChris Anderson of Laytonville landed this bright hatchery steelhead at daybreak last week on the Mad River while fishing with guide Damon Albright. Photo courtesy of Damon Albright 2019-04-12T23:48:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/02/02/river-conditions-looking-ideal-for-the-weekend/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fishing-the-nc_2_1-photo.jpgFishing the NC_2_1 photoNine-year old Sean Jones of Santa Rosa landed this nice steelhead all by himself on a recent trip to the Mad River with his father Troy. This weekend should be ideal for winter steelhead anglers as most of the coastal rivers will be fishable. Photo courtesy of Troy Jones2019-04-12T23:48:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/02/08/coastal-rivers-are-in-great-shape-but-bite-remains-tough/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fishing-the-nc_2_8-photo.jpgFishing the NC_2_8 photoBill Curry of Brookings, Ore., holds a hatchery steelhead he caught Feb. 6 while fishing the Chetco River. The Chetco, like most of the other coastal rivers, is getting low and clear, making fishing conditions tough. Photo Courtesy of Andy Martin/Wild Rivers Fishing2019-04-12T23:47:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/02/15/despite-low-flows-steelhead-options-are-plenty/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fishing-the-nc-2_15-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2_15 photoChico resident Evan Oetinger landed this nice winter steelhead on a recent trip to the Smith River. With very little rain in the forecast, coastal rivers are running low and clear, making conditions tough for steelhead anglers. Photo courtesy of Evan Oetinger2019-04-12T23:46:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/02/22/klamath-salmon-on-the-rebound/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/02/fishing-the-nc-2_22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 2_22 photoFortuna resident Aaron May landed this quality winter steelhead while fly fishing on the Van Duzen River last weekend. The fish measured 31-inches. Photo courtesy of Aaron May2019-04-12T23:46:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/03/02/storms-breathe-new-life-into-steelhead-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fishing-the-nc-3_1-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_1 photoMarc Scarr, pictured left along with brother Mike, landed the biggest fish during last weekend’s Rowdy Creek Fish Hatchery Steelhead Derby. The steelhead, which measured 38-inches, was caught on the Chetco River with guide Chris Griffeth. Photo courtesy of Chris Griffeth/Get Sum Guide Service2019-04-12T23:46:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/03/09/jack-returns-bolster-klamath-ocean-abundance/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fishing-the-nc-3_8-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_8 photoKlamath River2019-04-12T23:41:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/03/15/salmon-seasons-return-to-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fishing-the-nc-3_15-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_15 photoBrothers Nathaniel (left) and Finnigan Holmes of Loleta hold a pair of kings taken during the 2016 ocean salmon season. After a full closure in 2017, the North Coast is slated to have an ocean recreational salmon season in 2018. Season dates and lengths will be determined in April. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters2019-04-12T23:41:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/03/22/rain-could-put-an-end-to-steelhead-season/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/03/fishing-the-nc-3_22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 3_22 photoLarry Jonas of Brookings, Ore., holds one of two steelhead he caught and released March 20 while fishing with guide Rye Phillips on the lower Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Rye Phillips 2019-04-12T23:40:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/04/06/pacific-halibut-rockfish-openers-set-for-may-1/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fishing-the-nc_4_5-photo.jpgFishing the NC_4_5 PhotoFrank Anderson of Snelling, CA landed a nice Pacific halibut last July while fishing out of Eureka. The 2018 Pacific halibut season will open on May 1 and will have four open periods, the last of which ends on Oct. 31. For season lengths and regulations, visit https://wildlife.ca.gov/Conservation/Marine/Pacific-Halibut Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishing 2019-04-12T23:38:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/04/12/game-back-on-salmon-opener-slated-for-june-1/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fishing-the-nc_4_12-photo.jpgFishing the NC_4_12 photoSalmon, as well as smiling faces, will both be returning to the North Coast come June. The PFMC on Tuesday announced our recreational ocean salmon season will run from June 1 through Sept. 3 in Eureka, Trinidad, and Crescent City. In 2017, the entire season was shut down due to low salmon numbers. Photo courtesy of Coastline Charters 2019-04-12T23:38:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/04/19/quotas-set-for-klamath-and-trinity-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fishing-the-nc_4_19-photo.jpgFishing the NC_4_19 photoNapa resident Dan Sherilo landed this nice hatchery spring salmon on the Lower Rogue near Elephant Rock last week. Springer fishing has been good, with most guides getting a fish or two a day. Only hatchery salmon can be retained through May 31. Photo courtesy of Gene Garner/Gold Beach Guide Service 2019-04-12T23:36:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/04/20/klamath-and-trinity-river-quotas-and-regulations-fall-2018/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/klamath-view3.jpgklamath-view3Klamath River2019-04-12T23:36:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/04/26/coastal-saltwater-season-set-to-take-off-2/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/04/fishing-the-nc-photo-4_26.jpgFishing the NC photo 4_26Charlie Arce of Smith River and Mike Van Camp of Brookings hold a pair of lingcod caught over the weekend while fishing with Capt. Andy Martin of Brookings Fishing Charters. Pacific halibut and rockfish season will open along the North Coast next Tuesday, May 1. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/Brookings Fishing Charters 2019-04-12T18:35:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/05/04/rough-seas-delay-rockfish-halibut-openers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fishing-the-nc-5_3-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_3 photoFourteen-year-old Blue Lake resident Gabriel Lewis took second place in last Saturday’s Perch’n on the Peninsula fishing tournament with her junior’s division 13.62-inch Redtail perch. Lewis was fishing at Mad River Beach. Photo courtesy of Samoa Peninsula Fire District 2019-04-12T18:35:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/05/10/halibut-bite-wide-open-off-eureka/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fishing-the-nc-5_10-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_10 photoChad Gaser of Eureka landed this monster 70-lb. halibut on Sunday while fishing out of Eureka. Gaser was fishing in 300 feet of water straight off the stacks. Photo courtesy of Chad Gaser 2019-04-12T18:33:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/05/17/eureka-halibut-action-remains-red-hot/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fishing-the-nc-5_17-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_17 photoDaniel McGuire of Eureka boated this nice Pacific halibut on Monday while fishing out of Shelter Cove with Sea Hawk Sportfishing. The large halibut weighed in at 62-pounds. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sportfishing 2019-04-12T18:32:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/11/30/telling-weekend-ahead-for-late-fall-king-run/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fishing-the-nc-11_29-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11_29 photoDon Williams of Brookings holds a king salmon he caught Nov. 26 while fishing the Chetco River with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. 2019-04-12T18:31:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/04/04/perchn-on-the-peninsula-slated-for-saturday/2019-04-12T16:52:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/03/28/steelhead-season-ending-on-a-wet-note/2019-04-04T21:35:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/03/22/late-season-rain-a-blessing-and-a-curse/2019-03-28T23:10:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/03/14/lengthy-ocean-season-ahead-for-salmon-anglers/2019-03-22T20:39:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/03/07/smith-chetco-only-options-for-steelhead/2019-03-14T23:39:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/03/01/ocean-salmon-numbers-on-the-upswing/2019-03-08T04:43:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/02/22/klamath-fall-king-returns-on-the-rise/2019-03-01T01:06:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/02/14/potential-closure-for-klamath-trinity-springers/2019-02-22T17:06:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/02/07/increased-allocations-for-pacific-halibut-in-2019/2019-02-15T00:33:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/01/31/storms-likely-to-blow-out-humboldt-rivers/2019-02-07T22:27:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/01/24/green-rivers-headed-our-way/2019-01-31T21:33:38+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/01/17/rivers-on-the-rise-steelhead-fishing-on-hold/2019-01-24T18:10:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/01/03/slow-start-to-the-steelhead-season%ef%bb%bf/2019-01-17T22:31:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/11/16/coastal-anglers-and-salmon-waiting-on-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fishing-the-nc-11_15-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11_15 photoTruckee resident Darren Davis landed a nice hatchery steelhead on a recent float down the upper Trinity River. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber’s Guide Service 2019-01-17T22:30:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/12/06/coastal-rivers-await-steelhead/2019-01-17T22:29:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2019/01/10/smith-chetco-best-bets-for-green-water/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/49419761_2017021858389848_8258338004075020288_n.jpg49419761_2017021858389848_8258338004075020288_nEel Riverhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/01/fishing-the-nc-1_10-photo.jpgfishing the nc 1_10 photoWillie Patton of McKinleyville holds a nice steelhead landed last week while fishing the Eel River. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service 2019-01-17T19:27:57+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2014/10/16/coastal-rivers-full-of-late-fall-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/fnc-10_16-photo1.jpgFNC 10_16 photohttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/10/fnc-10_16-photo.jpgFNC 10_16 photo2019-01-10T21:51:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2014/03/09/falling-rain-and-rising-rivers-keeping-steelhead-anglers-at-bay/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/03/fnc-3_6-photo.jpgFNC 3_6 photo2019-01-10T21:46:24+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/09/08/additional-flows-from-the-trinity-for-the-lower-klamath-river/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/nrheader.gifnrheader2019-01-10T21:45:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/12/21/winter-steelhead-season-set-to-take-off-2/2019-01-10T21:43:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/09/20/catch-em-while-you-can-pacific-halibut-season-closes-after-friday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/41769836_10211971946922879_5468589791354290176_n.jpg41769836_10211971946922879_5468589791354290176_nMatt Dallam, left, along with Parliament-Funkadelic legend George Clinton, are all smiles after Clinton reeled in his first-ever Pacific Halibut on a recent trip out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of NorthWind Charters https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fishing-the-nc-9_20-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9_20 photoCarl Casale landed this monster California halibut last Friday on Humboldt Bay while fishing with guide Mike Stratman. The halibut measured 45.25 inches and weighed 35 lbs. California halibut remains open year-round. The daily bag and possession limit is three fish and the minimum size limit is 22 inches total length. Photo courtesy of Bruce Seivertson 2019-01-10T21:41:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/05/24/conditions-permitting-halibut-and-rockfish-on-the-bite/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fishing-the-nc-photo.jpgFishing the NC photoTony Lafrate of Fortuna landed a nice cabazon rockfish on a recent trip to Cape Mendocino aboard Northwind Charters. Ocean conditions look good through the rest of the week, but the wind is forecasted to pick up by the weekend. Photo courtesy of Matt Dallam/Northwind Charters 2018-12-29T00:37:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/05/31/return-of-the-king-salmon-season-opens-friday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/05/fishing-the-nc-5_31-photo.jpgFishing the NC 5_31 photoSport salmon season opens this Friday along the North Coast, with anglers hoping for plenty of salmon and smiling faces like pictured above. The season will run from June 1 through Sept. 3. Weather conditions look decent for the opener, but winds are forecasted to pick back up on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/ Shellback Sportfishing 2018-12-29T00:35:28+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/06/07/future-looks-bright-lots-of-small-kings-in-the-sea/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/fishing-the-nc-6_7-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_7 photoPetaluma resident Manny Medeiros landed a nice size king salmon while fishing north of Eureka on Monday. Salmon season is off to a good start out of both Eureka and Trinidad, with lots of kings being caught daily. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters 2018-12-29T00:21:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/06/14/eureka-salmon-bite-remains-inconsistent/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/fishing-the-nc-6_14-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_14 photoBest known for his outlandish cell phone commercials, Humboldt resident Corky Cornwell is also an avid angler. Here he shows off his 46.5 pound Pacific halibut he boated on a recent trip out of Eureka. Cornwell was fishing in 325 feet of water. The first of four sport Pacific halibut seasons off of California will come to a close after Friday, June 15. The season will re-open on July 1. Photo courtesy of Corky Cornwell 2018-12-29T00:21:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/06/21/king-action-hit-and-miss-off-the-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/king-id.jpgking IDhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/fishing-the-nc-6_21-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_21 photoJosh Carmel of Redding landed a nice Chinook salmon while fishing out of Eureka on Wednesday. The sport salmon bite continues to be hit and miss along the North Coast, but should improve throughout the summer. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing 2018-12-29T00:21:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/06/28/salmon-anglers-curtailed-by-windy-conditions/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/06/fishing-the-north-coast-6_28-photo.jpegFishing the North Coast 6_28 photoGarberville residents Albie Rumfelt, left, and Shane Shepherd landed a couple nice salmon early last week while fishing out of Shelter Cove. Strong winds are once again forecasted  through the weekend, which will likely keep the salmon fleet from heading offshore. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing2018-12-29T00:20:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/07/12/pacific-halibut-flying-over-the-rails/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/fishing-the-nc-7_12-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7_12 photoRod Rodriquez of Winters landed this 70-pound halibut on 5-inch swimbait while fishing near Cape Mendocino on Sunday. The big flattie rounded out full limits of shallow water halibut for Skipper Tony Sepulveda of Shellback Sport Fishing and his customers. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing 2018-12-29T00:20:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/07/19/shelter-cove-fort-bragg-boats-whack-the-tuna/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/37161002_1836347699764003_7281088143707602944_n.jpg37161002_1836347699764003_7281088143707602944_nA 71 and 78-pound halibut caught near Cape Mendocino last week. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishinghttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/fisihng-the-nc-7_19-photo.jpgFisihng the NC 7_19 photoGarberville resident Evan Roemmick landed a nice Albacore tuna last Sunday while fishing 24 miles offshore of Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing 2018-12-29T00:20:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/07/26/eureka-salmon-showing-signs-of-life/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/37763140_1778904958854063_7901336877867728896_o.jpg37763140_1778904958854063_7901336877867728896_oCustomers of Gary Blasi's Full Throttle Sport Fishing show off limits of salmon caught Wednesday out of Eureka.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/img_3238.jpgIMG_3238Customers of guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing hold seven of the king salmon they caught July 18 while trolling on the Rogue Bay in Gold Beach. https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/07/fishing-the-nc-7_26-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7_26 photoGrass Valley resident Larry Elis landed a nice king salmon while fishing out of Trinidad over the weekend. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters 2018-12-29T00:19:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/08/02/variety-of-saltwater-options-on-tap/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fishing-the-nc-8_2-photo.jpegFishing the NC 8_2 photoLouie Damante of Reno landed this beautiful king salmon while fishing out of Eureka on Monday. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing 2018-12-29T00:19:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/08/09/klamath-fall-quotas-begin-aug-15/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/sam_1532.jpgSAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURESTim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing, left, and Glen McMahan of Miranda with a nice albacore caught 50 miles southwest of Eureka on Sunday.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fishing-the-nc-8_9-photo.jpegFishing the NC 8_9 photoDick Davis, pictured right, of Crescent City landed a nice early-season Klamath River king salmon on Wednesday. The fall quota will go into effect on the Klamath River for fall-run Chinook salmon beginning Aug. 15. Davis was fishing with guide Mike Coopman, also pictured. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service 2018-12-29T00:19:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/08/16/boats-leave-the-halibut-biting/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/yelloweye-mendo.jpgyelloweye-mendoYelloweye Rockfishhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/dscn1868.jpgDSCN1868A good of happy anglers with Pacific halibut caught on Wed. Aug. 15 near Cape Mendocino. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishing.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fishing-the-nc-8_16-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_16 photoSanta Maria residents Anthony Fuller, left and his father David enjoyed a great day on Tuesday fishing for Pacific halibut out of Eureka. Pacific halibut season closed on Wednesday, Aug. 15 but will re-open on Sept. 1. The season will run through Oct. 31 or until the quota is reached, whichever is earlier. Photo courtesy of Matt Dallam/Northwind Charters 2018-12-29T00:18:48+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/08/23/wide-open-tuna-bite-off-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fishing-the-nc_8_23-photo.pngFishing the NC_8_23 photoJack Kuykendall of Laytonville landed this jumbo Albacore tuna while fishing near Fort Bragg on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing 2018-12-29T00:18:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/08/30/sport-ocean-salmon-season-winding-down/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/img_1404.jpegIMG_1404Dalynn, AJ, and Fiero Calgeri of Redding landed a nice adult salmon on the Klamath River. Courtesy of Mike Coopman's Guide Service.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/08/fishing-the-nc-8_30-photo.jpgFishing the NC 8_30 photoJulie Rofman, left, along with Colleen May Madden have plenty of reason to smile after catching a couple of large California halibut while fishing in Humboldt Bay last weekend. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Green Water Fishing Adventures 2018-12-29T00:18:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/09/06/plenty-of-klamath-salmon-left-to-catch/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fishing-the-nc-9_6-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9_6 photoRon Ruchong and Margie Cook from Hamilton, Montana landed a pair of nice kings on a recent trip to the Klamath River. The spit area closed to fishing as of Monday, but upriver from the estuary to the Hwy. 96 bridge at Weitchpec remains open to the retention of adult king salmon. Photo courtesy of Brice Dusi/Brice Dusi’s Guide Service 2018-12-29T00:17:53+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/09/13/adult-quota-met-jacks-only-on-the-lower-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fishing-the-nc-photo-caption.jpgFishing the NC photo captionFortuna residents William and Jody Honsal are all smiles after landing a nice adult king salmon while fishing on the lower Klamath River. The quota for adult fall-run salmon on the lower river was met on Wednesday, but fishing will remain open (with the exception of the spit area), for Chinooks less than 22 inches. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service 2018-12-29T00:17:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/10/04/weather-water-lining-up-for-friday-tuna-run/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fishing-the-nc-10_4-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_4 photoJeffery Holland of Eureka landed a nice albacore tuna back on Sept. 14 while fishing on the boat "Fire Escape" captained by Dick Woolsey. If the ocean conditions hold, boats will be headed offshore on Friday chasing tuna. Photo courtesy of Michael Holland 2018-12-29T00:16:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/10/18/rockfish-tuna-still-viable-options-out-of-eureka/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fishing-the-nc-10_18-photo-salmon.jpgFishing the NC 10_18 photo salmonTimi Schleiger of Sacramento landed a beautiful Chinook salmon while fishing outside of the Chetco river on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber/Steve Huber’s Guide Servicehttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fishing-the-nc-10_18-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_18 photoEureka resident Dee Lehman landed a nice albacore tuna on Oct. 5 while fishing out of Eureka. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing 2018-12-29T00:15:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/11/01/sport-crab-season-set-to-open-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fishing-the-nc-11_1-photo.jpgFishing the NC 11_1 photoThe 2018 sport Dungeness crab season will open on Saturday along most of the North Coast. State waters from Patrick’s Point, Humboldt County (41° 8.00’ N. Latitude) north to the California/Oregon state line will remain closed due to unhealthy levels of domoic acid. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast 2018-12-29T00:11:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/11/09/banner-north-coast-opener-for-dungeness-crab/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fishing-the-nc-11_8-photo.jpegFishing the NC 11_8 photoTom Fritz of Brookings, right landed this 45-pound king salmon on a recent trip to the Chetco River estuary. Pictured left is guide Kenton Bansemer of Gold River Lodge. Photo courtesy of Gold River Lodge https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/15621638_1199888460103196_400136245425811733_n1.jpg15621638_1199888460103196_400136245425811733_nhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/15621638_1199888460103196_400136245425811733_n.jpg15621638_1199888460103196_400136245425811733_n2018-12-29T00:10:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/11/21/rain-will-kick-off-late-run-of-fall-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/11/fishing-the-nc-11_22.jpgFishing the NC 11_22Ryan Rintala, of Truckee, landed a nice late-fall king salmon last November on the Smith River. With rain in the forecast and the rivers on the rise, the Smith and Chetco Rivers will be good bets for the weekend. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast 2018-12-29T00:08:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/12/13/rain-and-hopefully-steelhead-on-the-way/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/12/Fishing-the-NC-12_13-photo.jpegFishing the NC 12_13 photoHouston Texas resident Nathan Vajdos landed a late fall-run king salmon on Wednesday while fishing the Smith River. With rain in the forecast, the last of the king salmon will be making their way upriver to spawn while the winter steelhead should begin to make their way into the coastal rivers. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service 2018-12-29T00:07:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2013/08/01/cool-water-the-hot-topic-on-the-klamath/2018-12-29T00:04:41+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2013/08/08/fishing-the-north-coast-numbers-dont-always-tell-the-whole-story/2026-02-10T12:47:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2014/02/26/klamath-adult-salmon-numbers-on-the-downswing-in-2014/2018-12-29T00:01:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2017/12/01/plenty-of-fishable-water-for-the-weekend/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2017/12/fishing-the-nc_11_30-photo.jpgFishing the NC_11_30 photoChico resident Jason Ferguson landed this hefty king salmon on a recent trip to the Smith River. The coastal salmon season is just about wrapped up, with most of the salmon having already made their way to the spawning grounds. Photo courtesy of John Klar’s Salmon & Steelhead Sportfishing2018-12-28T23:59:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/09/27/klamath-river-seeing-good-return-of-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/09/fishing-the-nc-9_27-photo.jpgFishing the NC 9_27 photoMike Walton, left, and Niko Mirante from Tracy hold a couple of salmon they landed on the Klamath River back on Sept. 9. Fishing remains red-hot on the Klamath, with fresh kings being caught throughout the river. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Green Water Fishing Adventures 2018-12-28T23:39:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/10/11/chetco-bubble-fishery-kicking-out-some-big-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fishing-the-nc_10_11-photo.jpgFishing the NC_10_11 photoPaul Bochner of Reedsport, OR holds a 30-pound king salmon caught Oct. 7 off the mouth of the Chetco. The Chetco Bubble fishery will close this Sunday, Oct. 14. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/Wild Rivers Fishing. 2018-12-28T23:37:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2018/10/25/sport-crab-opener-delayed-north-of-trinidad/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/fishing-the-nc-10_25-photo.jpegFishing the NC 10_25 photoTim Klassen, left, and Lonnie Dollarhide sort through a pot of sport-caught Dungeness crab in 2017. Due to dangerous levels of domoic acid, the California Department of Public Health is recommending a delay in the opening of the recreational crab season near Patrick’s Point north to the Oregon border. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2018/10/img_4126.jpgIMG_4126Ben and Jared Boorman holds some of the late-season lingcod and rockfish they caught last week off the coast of Brookings. Photo courtesy of Brookings Charter Fishing2018-12-28T23:36:17+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/https-fishingthenorthcoast-com-category-current-fishing-reports/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2019/03/preview-logo_shimano_azul_cyan_outdoor1-e1554139811474.pngpreview-logo_shimano_azul_cyan_outdoor12018-12-28T23:26:11+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/12/09/steelhead-season-on-hold-due-to-rising-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fishing-the-nc-12_8-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-12_8-photoLou Hart of Virginia holds a 9-pound steelhead caught Dec. 1 at Pepperwood on the Chetco River while side-drifting roe with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. 2016-12-09T16:05:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/12/01/steelhead-season-set-to-explode-on-coastal-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/12/fishing-the-nc-12_1-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-12_1-photoSteve Malatesta of Watsonville landed a nice hatchery steelhead on a recent trip to the upper Trinity River. Winter steelhead have started to make their way into the lower Trinity River, with the run typically lasting well into March. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber’s Guide Service 2016-12-01T17:44:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/11/24/too-much-of-a-good-thing-rivers-expected-to-go-big/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fishing-the-nc-11_24-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-11_24-photoRedding residents Paul Rother, right, along with his son Cody landed a nice pair of Smith River kings on Tuesday. The Smith will likely be the only river in fishable shape this weekend following a series of wet storms forecasted to hit the North Coast starting Thursday afternoon. Photo courtesy of John Klar’s Guide Service2016-11-24T19:40:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/11/20/rain-brings-in-fresh-kings-to-smith-chetco/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fishing-the-nc-photo-11_17.jpgfishing-the-nc-photo-11_17Del Kelly of Arcata landed this monster Smith River salmon while fishing the lower river on Wednesday. The Smith should be in great shape on Thursday and Friday, however conditions over the weekend will be marginal due to the incoming storms. Photo courtesy of Fred Contaoi2016-11-20T18:06:59+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/11/11/rough-seas-kibosh-sport-crab-opener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fishing-the-nc-11_10-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-11_10-photoMcKinleyville resident Corey Allen landed a nice king salmon on a recent trip to the Smith River. Without much rain this week, fishing on the Smith has gotten tougher as the river is low and clear. Photo courtesy of Fishing the North Coast Guide Service 2016-11-11T21:09:18+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/11/03/right-on-time-sport-crab-opens-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/11/fishing-the-nc-11_3.pngfishing-the-nc-11_3California’s Second District Congressman Jared Huffman landed a nice 35 lb. Smith River salmon last Saturday while fishing with guide Mike Coopman. Congressman Huffman was able to squeeze in a half-day fishing trip while in Crescent City touring the Last Chance Grade. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service2016-11-03T02:50:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/10/28/smith-chetco-kicking-out-large-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/fishing-the-nc-photo-10_27.jpgfishing-the-nc-photo-10_27Kyle McGill of Grants Pass, Ore., holds a 40-pound king he caught Oct. 25 on the Smith River with a 5.0 MagLip plug while fishing with guide Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. Also pictured is Bill Ogren and Kenneth Ogren, also of Grants Pass. Photo courtesy of Andy Martin/Wild Rivers Fishing2016-10-28T02:09:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/10/21/coastal-rivers-full-of-kings-more-rain-on-the-way/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/fishing-the-nc-10_20-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-10_20-photoArcata resident Seth Jones landed a nice Smith River king salmon on Wednesday while fishing with guide Mike Coopman. The Smith dropped into perfect shape on Wednesday and should continue to kick out large kings through the weekend. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service 2016-10-21T20:31:09+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/10/14/big-storms-will-bring-big-salmon/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/fishing-the-nc-photo-10_13.jpgfishing-the-nc-photo-10_13Hank Mautz, left and Nick Johnson hold a couple nice vermilion caught on Sunday at Cape Mendocino aboard the Reel Steel. Rockfish season will close on Oct. 31 for boats-based anglers, but is open year-round for divers and shore-based anglers. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2016-10-14T00:36:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/10/07/chetco-bubble-season-off-to-good-start/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/10/fishing-the-nc-photo-10_6.jpgfishing-the-nc-photo-10_6Dustin Russell, left, of Brookings and Eureka resident Eric Banko landed this nice Chinook salmon on Monday while trolling off the mouth of the Chetco River. The Chetco bubble fishery will start up again on Saturday and end on Sunday. Photo courtesy of Nick Polito2016-10-07T23:55:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/09/29/upper-klamath-river-size-restrictions-begin-next-week/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fishing-the-nc-9_29-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc-9_29-photoJim Hartman landed this 41-inch, 34-pound ling cod near Cape Mendocino last Friday. In the Northern Management area, which includes all of Del Norte County of most of Humboldt, rockfish season for boat-based anglers will remain open through Oct. 31. The season is open year-round for divers and shore-based anglers. Photo courtesy of Joe Bollmann 2016-09-29T20:42:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/09/22/get-em-while-you-can-pacific-halibut-closes-friday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fishing-the-nc-photo-9_22.jpgfishing-the-nc-photo-9_22Bob Stewart of Eureka landed this 65 pound Pacific halibut last Thursday off the coast of Eureka. Pacific halibut season will come to a close after Friday as CDFW, based on the latest catch projections, has determined the 29,640 pound quota would be exceeded if the fishery isn’t shut down. Photo courtesy of Tim Klassen/Reel Steel Sport Fishing2016-09-22T21:56:44+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/09/15/boundary-changes-on-tap-for-clam-beach/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fishing-the-nc_9_15-photo.jpgfishing-the-nc_9_15-photoBruce Amado, with the help of his granddaughter Sophia, shows off his limit of surf perch caught last Saturday at Table Bluff beach. Photo courtesy of Bruce Amado2016-09-15T21:22:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/09/08/eureka-boats-leave-the-salmon-biting/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fishing-the-nc-photo-9_8.jpgfishing-the-nc-photo-9_8Darren Cartledge and his young son Declan teamed up to land a nice king salmon while fishing off the coast of Eureka on Sunday. The young angler did most of the heavy lifting, with a little help from dad and Capt. Marc Schmidt of Coastline Charters. The sport salmon season closed on Monday from Horse Mtn. north to the CA/OR border, which includes Eureka, Trinidad, and Crescent City. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest2016-09-08T16:05:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/09/01/saltwater-season-hits-the-home-stretch/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/09/fishing-the-north-coast-photo-9_1.jpgFishing the North Coast photo 9_1Chad Sealey of St. Petersburg Florida landed this nice albacore tuna while fishing off the coast of Eureka on Monday. Sealey was fishing with Capt. Marc Schmidt of Coastline Charters roughly 53 miles southwest of Humboldt Bay. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters2016-09-01T17:06:33+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/08/25/numbers-dont-add-up-lower-klamath-quota-reached-quickly/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/fishing-the-north-coast-8_25-photo.jpgFishing the North Coast 8_25 photoHydesville resident Steve Murrish landed this nice Chinook salmon while fishing the Klamath River estuary on Monday. On Tuesday, the fall-run adult salmon quota was met on the lower Klamath river, but the river will remain open to fishing. Anglers will have to release any Chinook salmon over 22 inches caught between the mouth and the 96 Bridge at Weitchpec. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service. 2016-08-25T16:19:30+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/08/11/kings-still-parked-at-entrance-to-humboldt-bay/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/fnc-8_11-photo.jpgFNC 8_11 photoEleven year-old Max from Santa Rosa reeled in this 100-pound Pacific halibut on August 5th while fishing out of Shelter Cove with Jared Morris of C’Mon Sportfishing. It was the first time in over a decade that a halibut this big was caught in Shelter Cove. Photo courtesy of Jared Morris/C’Mon Sport Fishing 2016-08-11T22:15:09+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/08/04/fall-quotas-begin-aug-15-on-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/08/fnc-8_4-photo.jpgFNC 8_4 photoAaron Pierce and his daughter Ashley hold a couple dandy Chinook salmon caught off the south jetty in Humboldt Bay on Tuesday evening. The Eureka salmon bite was red-hot on Tuesday, with the best bite right outside of the entrance. Kayaks and anglers fishing off the jetties were also catching a few. Photo courtesy of Aaron Pierce/Humboldt Area Saltwater Anglers 2016-08-04T23:05:19+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/07/29/bait-chomping-kings-thick-off-eureka-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fnc-7_28-photo.jpgFNC 7_28 photoMissoula, Montana resident Rita is all smiles after landing this big king salmon off the coast of Eureka late last week. The salmon bite had been wide-open this week, though it slowed down on Wednesday due to rough seas. Sport salmon season will remain open through Aug. 16th on the North Coast. Photo courtesy of Gary Blasi/Full Throttle Sport Fishing 2016-07-29T21:13:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/07/21/eureka-boats-finding-salmon-close-to-home/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fnc-7_21-photo.jpgFNC 7_21 photoTim Kindley of Eureka boated this 30-pound king last weekend fishing right at the entrance of Humboldt Bay. The salmon bite was wide-open earlier in the week, with kings being caught inside of the bay as well as off the jetties. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Shellback Sport Fishing 2016-07-21T16:26:39+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/07/15/high-hopes-for-saturdays-salmon-opener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fishing-the-nc-photo-7_14.jpgFishing the NC photo 7_14Napa resident Dale Davis, left, along with Steve Egger of Sonoma landed a nice limit of halibut on Tuesday while fishing near Cape Mendocino with Capt. Matt Dallam of Northwind Charters. The halibut weighed 28 and 38 pounds, respectively. Halibut season is set to close after Friday and the sport salmon season will reopen on Saturday morning. Photo courtesy of Matt Dallam/Northwind Charters2016-07-15T16:10:26+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/07/11/calm-seas-put-boats-back-on-the-water/2016-07-11T21:05:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/07/01/volunteer-anglers-wanted-for-klamath-river-study/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/07/fishing-the-nc-photo-6_30.jpgFishing the NC photo 6_30Clay Crandal of Samoa landed a nice pair of kings on Tuesday while fishing out of Trinidad aboard the Wind Rose. The sport salmon season from the OR/CA border to Horse Mtn. will close on June 30 but will reopen on July 16 and will remain open through August 16. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson/Wind Rose Charters2016-07-01T16:17:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/06/28/volunteer-anglers-needed-for-klamath-river-study/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/blue-creek-photo.jpgBlue Creek photoBlue Creek, Klamath Riverhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/july-volunteer-table.jpgJuly volunteer table2016-06-28T18:10:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/06/24/eureka-still-the-place-to-be-for-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/fishing-the-nc-photo-6_23.jpgFishing the NC photo 6_23Eureka resident Kevin Jameson scored this nice king while trolling along the north jetty inside of Humboldt Bay last Thursday. Quite a few salmon have been caught inside the bay and the entrance as the salmon have been following large schools of anchovies and sardines as they move up the channels. Photo courtesy of Kevin Jameson2016-06-24T16:39:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/06/16/excitement-abounds-for-salmon-opener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/fnc-6_16-photo.jpgFNC 6_16 photoShelter Cove resident Eric Kaai landed this nice salmon on Sunday while fishing out of Shelter Cove with Jake Mitchell of Sea Hawk Sport Fishing. Salmon fishing has really picked up this week at the Cove, with boats limiting out daily. Sport salmon season reopens on Thursday from Horse Mtn. north to the OR/CA border. Photo courtesy of Jake Mitchell/Sea Hawk Sport Fishing 2016-06-16T16:13:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/06/09/calm-seas-predicted-for-the-weekend/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/fishing-the-nc-6_9-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_9 photoEureka resident Shane Ranstrom is dwarfed by the 55-lb Pacific halibut he landed last Friday while fishing off the Eel River Canyon. The big fish is currently in second place in the Englund Marine "Big Halibut Contest." Photo courtesy of Kevin Jameson2016-06-09T20:13:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/06/02/halibut-rockfish-take-center-stage/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/06/fishing-the-nc-6_2-photo.jpgFishing the NC 6_2 photoTracy Mack, right, of Eureka landed and released this 4-foot Leopard shark while fishing in Humboldt Bay on Monday with Phil Glenn of Celtic Charter Service, pictured left. Leopard sharks are found along the pacific coast from Oregon to Mexico. They typically measure four to five feet and are often found in bays and estuaries. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest2016-06-02T16:46:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/05/26/eureka-kings-flying-over-the-rails/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fnc-5_26-photo-for-web.jpgFNC 5_26 photo for webNick Johnson of Eureka battles a 7 foot seven gill Cow Shark in Humboldt Bay on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Phil Glenn/Bluefin Chartershttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fishing-the-north-coast-5_26-photo.jpgFishing the North Coast 5_26 photo.Chris Beard of Eureka landed his first pair of kings last weekend while fishing off the coast of Eureka. The salmon bite has been wide-open this week, with most anglers quickly landing their two-king limit. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda — Green Water Fishing Adventures2016-05-26T23:13:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/05/19/king-season-opens-with-wide-open-bite/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fishing-the-north-coast-5_19-photo.jpgFishing the North Coast 5_19 photoEureka resident Jo Weisgerber landed the seasons first king salmon on Monday while fishing out of Eureka with Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing. Ocean conditions weren't ideal for Monday's opener, but the salmon fishing was red hot. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishing2016-05-19T23:10:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/05/13/good-weather-ahead-for-rockfish-salmon-openers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fishing-the-north-coast-5_12-photo.jpgFishing the North Coast 5_12 photoSix year-old Otis Lee Zepp of McKinleyville took first place in the Juniors category of the Perch'n on Peninsula fishing tournament, which took place last Saturday. The young anglers redtail perch measured 13.27 inches. Photo courtesy of Samoa Peninsula Fire District2016-05-13T11:58:00+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/05/05/halibut-season-opens-with-a-bang/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/05/fishing-the-north-coast-5_5-photo.jpgFishing the North Coast 5_5 photoBob Pagliuco of McKinleyville landed this 47-pound Pacific halibut on Tuesday while fishing out of Eureka. Halibut season opened May 1 will run through the 15th before opening again June 1st. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters2016-05-05T14:54:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/04/28/coastal-saltwater-season-set-to-take-off/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/04/fnc-4_28-photo.jpgFNC 4_28 photoJared Gadberry, left and Dave Totten landed this nice 30-inch lingcod on a recent trip to Humboldt Bay’s south Jetty. Rockfish season is open year-round on the North Coast to shore-based anglers and divers. For boat-based anglers, the season will open May 15 and run through Oct. 31. Photo courtesy of Jared Gadberry/Humboldt Jetty Rats2016-04-28T23:30:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/03/30/an-uncertain-salmon-opener-on-tap-for-shelter-cove/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/fnc-photo-3_31.jpgFNC photo 3_31Albert Larcina of San Rafael landed this nice steelhead on a recent outing to the South Fork Eel River. Except for the main stem of the Eel, Trinity, Klamath and the Smith, all other coastal rivers, including the Chetco, will close to fishing after March 31. Photo courtesy of Albert Larcina2016-03-30T23:57:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/03/30/steelhead-season-winding-down-on-the-north-coast/2016-03-30T23:51:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/03/18/lean-year-ahead-for-ocean-and-klamath-kings/2016-03-18T00:00:00+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/03/11/miracle-march-doing-a-number-on-coastal-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/fnc-3_10-photo.jpgFNC 3_10 photoArcata resident Mike McCasland landed this nice hatchery steelhead on a recent float down the Chetco River. The Chetco, along with most of the coastal rivers, remain unfishable due to the recent storms. Photo courtesy of Mike Stratman/Redwood Coast Fishing2016-03-11T19:43:15+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/03/04/el-nino-returns-steelhead-season-on-hold/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/03/fishing-the-nc-photo-3_3.jpgFishing the NC photo 3_3Lacey Trask of McKinleyville shows off a bright winter steelhead landed on a recent trip to the Chetco River. All of the coastal rivers will see a rapid rise in flows as a series of storms move through Humboldt and Del Norte Counties over the next two weeks. Photo courtesy of Alan's Guide Service2016-03-04T15:53:42+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/02/26/fall-klamath-kings-return-in-smaller-numbers/2016-02-26T00:52:34+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/02/18/north-coast-rivers-rejuvenated-with-latest-storms/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fnc-2_18-photo.jpgFNC 2_18 photoSouth Fork of the Eel River2016-02-18T21:11:55+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/02/12/humboldt-rivers-turning-green/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fnc-2_11-photo.jpgFNC 2_11 photoModesto resident John Kern, pictured left, landed this nice Smith River steelhead on Wednesday. Also pictured is Tim Stude. Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson Guide Service 2016-02-12T18:55:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/02/05/plenty-of-green-rivers-on-the-horizon/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/02/fnc-2_4-photo.jpgFNC 2_4 photoChico resident Haleigh Skillman shows off a dandy steelhead caught Monday on the Smith River. The Smith, along with the Chetco, are both full of ocean-fresh winter steelhead and conditions should be excellent through the weekend. Photo courtesy of John Klar’s Guide Service2016-02-05T02:58:43+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/01/28/storms-likely-to-blow-out-smith-chetco/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fnc-1_28-photo.jpgFNC 1_28 photoRichard Burrow of Eureka landed this beautiful winter steelhead last Sunday on the Mad River. The Mad, as well as all of the coastal rivers, are expected to see significant rises by the weekend due to the incoming storms. Photo courtesy of Scott Grant2016-01-28T15:54:52+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/01/21/humboldt-steelhead-days-begin-saturday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fnc-1_21-photo.jpgFNC 1_21 photoAshley Kay from Arcata landed this big hatchery buck on a recent drift down the  Chetco River while fishing with Tony Sepulveda of Green Water Fishing Adventures. 2016-01-21T15:53:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/01/14/heavy-rains-blow-out-north-coast-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fnc-1_14-photo.jpgFNC 1_14 photoHannah Whitely of Laytonville landed this bright Chetco River hatchery steelhead last Sunday while fishing with guide Brice Dusi. The Chetco, along with all of the North Coast rivers, is currently blown out due to the storms that hit the region on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Brice Dusi's Guide Service2016-01-14T16:05:04+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2016/01/07/smith-chetco-best-weekend-options/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2016/01/fnc-1_7-photo.jpgFNC 1_7 photoSmith River2016-01-07T20:02:08+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/12/31/green-rivers-and-steelhead-await-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/fnc-12_31-photo.jpgFNC 12_31 photoAlan Glowacki of Rocklin is a happy man after landing this chrome-bright Smith River steelhead on Monday. All of the North Coast rivers should be in great shape this weekend for anglers looking to get in on the steelhead action.Photo courtesy of Curt Wilson Guide Service2015-12-31T17:35:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/12/24/green-water-on-the-horizon/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/fnc-12_24-photo.jpgFNC 12_24 photoBlocksburg resident Mary Bigger landed her first-ever steelhead while drifting the Smith River last Wednesday. With dry weather forecasted for next week, coastal rivers should drop back into fishable shape. Photo courtesy of Alan's Guide Service2015-12-31T00:02:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/12/30/commercial-dungeness-crab-fishery-fair-start-faq/2015-12-30T21:08:01+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/12/17/steelhead-make-a-showing-on-the-smith/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/fnc-12_17-photo.jpgFNC 12_17 photoJosh Rubio of Brookings landed a nice early-season winter steelhead Wednesday on the Smith River. After exceeding flood stage on Sunday, the Smith receded back to a beautiful emerald green color on Wednesday. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman's Guide Service2015-12-17T17:12:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/12/10/steelhead-fishing-on-hold-due-to-swollen-rivers/2015-12-16T04:09:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/12/15/winter-steelhead-preparedness/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/12376070_10208092602302663_7459258273340693040_n.jpg12376070_10208092602302663_7459258273340693040_n2015-12-16T04:06:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/guide-service/gear-and-techniques/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/12376588_10208081024133216_796927838881721864_n.jpg12376588_10208081024133216_796927838881721864_nhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/12373299_10208081055413998_2174327516101467708_n.jpg12373299_10208081055413998_2174327516101467708_nAll the different colors of yarn in one handy container.https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/12376578_10208081125695755_737715187184153728_n.jpg12376578_10208081125695755_737715187184153728_nhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/12366217_10208081122775682_5124547270776385103_n.jpg12366217_10208081122775682_5124547270776385103_nhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/12241269_10208081011052889_5837232615836319465_n.jpg12241269_10208081011052889_5837232615836319465_n2015-12-15T01:00:47+00:00weekly0.6https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/12/03/big-rains-should-entice-winter-steelhead/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/12/fnc-12_3-photo.jpgFNC 12_3 photoGrass Valley resident Nelson Money landed this nice hatchery steelhead on a recent float down the Trinity River. The Trinity, like the rest of the North Coast rivers, should see increased flows over the next few days due to the storms currently hitting the region. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber’s Guide Service2015-12-08T03:14:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/11/20/smith-chetco-get-much-needed-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/12219376_10153406974103393_7985321586155547929_n.jpg12219376_10153406974103393_7985321586155547929_n2015-11-20T03:12:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/11/05/delay-likely-for-sport-crab-opener-fg-commision-to-meet-thursday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/11/fishing-the-nc-11_5_photo.jpgFishing the NC 11_5_photoMcKinleyville resident Zack Stanton landed this nice king salmon last week while fishing the Smith River. Stanton was trolling herring on the lower river. Photo courtesy of Zack Stanton2015-11-05T01:34:40+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/10/29/weekend-storms-could-open-the-smith/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fnc-10_29-photo.jpgFNC 10_29 photoCrescent City resident Trina Gheen, with the help of Jason Costello, pictured right, landed her first-ever Klamath River salmon last week while fishing with guide Mike Coopman. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service2015-10-29T15:01:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/10/22/upcoming-storms-should-put-salmon-on-the-move/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fishing-the-nc-10_22-photo.jpgFishing the NC 10_22 photoMike Zaslove, left, along with his brother Jim landed this nice late-season Chinook salmon last Saturday on the Klamath River. The fall salmon run is starting to wind down, but a few fresh fish are still entering the river. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast Guide Service2015-10-22T14:55:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/10/15/late-fall-run-kings-waiting-on-the-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fnc-10_15-photo.jpgFNC 10_15 photoEleven year-old Connor Devlin of San Jose had all he could handle in landing this big Klamath River Chinook salmon. Devlin was fishing with Guide John Klar. Photo courtesy of John Klar’s Guide Service 2015-10-15T22:39:11+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/10/14/fishing-guide-dies-in-boating-accident/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/12140821_10153776970503729_1731546960599893278_n.jpg12140821_10153776970503729_1731546960599893278_n2015-10-14T04:54:29+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/10/08/chetco-bubble-producing-some-very-large-kings/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fnc-10_8-photo.jpgFNC 10_8 photoMark Rowland is currently in first place in the Chetco Bubble season Hawg Derby with this 45-pound salmon. The big king was landed on October 2. First place in the derby, which ends Sunday, is worth $3,000 Photo courtesy of Sporthaven Marina, Brookings 2015-10-08T21:40:12+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/10/01/tuna-continue-to-elude-eureka-boats/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/10/fnc-10_1-photo.jpgFNC 10_1 photoSebastopol resident David Prudhomme landed a nice Chinook salmon while fishing on the Klamath River. The mouth of the Klamath has been partially closed the last few days, which has made the fishing conditions tough. Photo courtesy of Alan’s Guide Service2015-10-01T20:20:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/09/24/plenty-of-salmon-left-to-catch-on-the-klamath/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fnc-9_24-photo.jpgFNC 9_24 photoThis nice king salmon was landed by Travis Schneider of Eureka on a recent trip to the Klamath River. Salmon fishing should remain solid through October on both the Klamath and Trinity rivers. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service 2015-09-24T14:56:49+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/09/10/all-eyes-on-klamath-river-salmon/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fnc-9_10-photo.jpgFNC 9_10 photoRon Wallace of Sebastopol, pictured right, landed the winning salmon in Englund Marine’s big salmon contest. The first place fish weighed in at 29 lbs gutted and gilled and was caught on July 21. Wallace was fishing with Tim Klassen of Reel Steel Sport Fishing, pictured left. Photo courtesy of Englund Marine, Eureka2015-09-10T00:16:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/09/04/thats-a-wrap-salmon-season-closes-monday/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/09/fnc-9_3-photo.jpgFNC 9_3 photoBrett Gregory, owner of Salty's in Trinidad, had his hands full in landing this 67 lb. Thresher Shark on Sunday while fishing from his Kayak out of Trinidad. The big shark took an hour to land and towed Gregory a mile and a half. Photo courtesy of Salty's Supply Company2015-09-04T23:21:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/08/27/good-news-for-klamath-salmon/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/fishing-the-north-coast-8_27-photo.jpgFishing the North Coast 8_27 photoPhil Pritting of McKinleyville landed this nice Klamath River Chinook on Tuesday while fishing with guide Alan Borges. Klamath River salmon scored a major victory on Wednesday when a judge rejected the Central Valley irrigators bid to stop the surplus flows coming from Lewiston Dam. Photo courtesy of Alan's Guide Service2015-08-27T14:54:21+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/08/14/fall-regs-start-tomorrow-aug-15-on-the-klamath-river/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/fnc-8_29-photo.jpgFNC 8_29 Photo2015-08-14T22:28:51+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/08/06/fall-regulations-for-the-klamath-begin-aug-15/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/fnc-photo-8_6.jpgFNC photo 8_6Lewis Richey of Fortuna, who was fishing as part of the Humboldt Veterans group, landed a nice Halibut on Monday out of Eureka. Martin Abshire, who runs the boat “Reel Time,” volunteered his time to take Richey as well as fellow veterans Steve Emmons of Fortuna, and Eric Hollenbeck of Eureka down to Cape Mendocino for a fun day of fishing. Photo courtesy of Martin Abshire2015-08-06T23:20:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/08/03/huffman-demanding-more-water-to-prevent-klamath-fish-kill/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/08/d192ce0b20ccc33222d68e6abf70e40b.jpgd192ce0b20ccc33222d68e6abf70e40b2015-08-03T23:10:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/07/31/warm-waters-a-troubling-sign-for-klamath-salmon/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/fishing-the-north-coast-7_30-photo.jpgFishing the North Coast 7_30 photo10 -year old Austin Scilacci had his hands full landing his first-ever tuna while fishing near Crescent City last Friday. Austin , along with his father Bryan, were fishing with Marc Schmidt of Coastline Charters. Photo courtesy of Bryan Scilacci2015-07-31T05:03:07+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/07/23/long-run-to-the-salmon-for-eureka-boats/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/fishing-the-nc-7_23-photo.jpgFishing the NC 7_23 photoRon Wallace, right, of Sebastopol needed a little help in holding the large salmon he landed on Tuesday out of Eureka. Wallace was fishing aboard the Reel Steel, skippered by Tim Klassen, pictured left. The big fish weighed 29-pounds gutted and gilled and is the current leader in Englund Marine’s Salmon Derby. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishing2015-07-23T14:56:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/07/17/wind-should-bring-cooler-water-for-salmon-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/fnc-7_16-photo.jpgFNC 7_16 photoPetaluma resident Stevan Fontana landed a nice 71-pound Pacific halibut on Sunday off of Eureka while fishing with Capt. Matt Dallams of Northwind Charters. The Pacific halibut season closed on Wednesday, but is scheduled to re-open on Aug. 1. Photo courtesy of Northwind Charters2015-07-17T16:04:46+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/07/10/calm-seas-provide-an-array-of-angling-options/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/fnc-7_9-photo.jpgFNC 7_9 photoAfter an hour and 15-minute battle, Chuck Chastain, pictured left, landed this 114-pound Opah on Tuesday while tuna fishing 75 miles west of Eureka. Chastain was fishing with Captain Marc Schmidt, pictured right, of Coastline Charters. Opahs are typically found in the warm waters off Hawaii and are rarely caught by sport anglers. The meat is said to be rich and tasty and highly sought after, especially in the restaurant trade. Photo courtesy of Marc Schmidt/Coastline Charters2015-07-10T04:11:14+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/07/03/salmon-finally-starting-to-show-out-of-eureka/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/07/fnc-7_2-photo.jpgFNC 7_2 photoBatista Bregante from Santa Cruz smiles over a nice king caught on Wednesday out of Eureka with Green Water Fishing Adventures aboard Shellback. The salmon bite has really turned on the past few days, with most of the boats coming back to port with limits. Photo courtesy of Green Water Fishing Adventures2015-07-03T00:36:58+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/06/25/closing-california-waters-to-fishing-a-last-resort/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fnc-6_25-photo.jpgFNC 6_25 photoJoe Munoz of Redding landed a nice salmon out of Eureka earlier this week while fishing with Full Throttle Sport Fishing. The salmon season has yet to take off along the North Coast, but hopes are high the fish will show in big numbers in July and August. Photo courtesy of Full Throttle Sport Fishing2015-06-25T14:57:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/06/18/hope-on-the-horizon-for-salmon-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fnc-6_18-photo.jpgFNC 6_18 photoYoung anglers Blake Santos, pictured left, and Conner Jones show off their catch from last Saturday’s SkyCrest Lake Youth Fish Derby held at SkyCrest Lake in Burnt Ranch. Both Santos and Jones, who reside in McKinleyville, caught their limit of trout using bobbers and salmon eggs. Photo courtesy of Mark Santos2015-06-18T14:56:05+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/06/11/ocean-salmon-remain-elusive-for-north-coast-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fnc-6_11-photo.jpgFNC 6_11 photoMontana resident Wyatt Sholly landed this nice lingcod on Tuesday while fishing near Cape Mendocino with Matt Dallam of Northwind Charters. Sholly was fishing with his brother Ethan as well as parents Jon and Barb .Photo courtesy of Northwind Charters2015-06-11T14:53:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/06/04/anglers-enjoying-wide-open-rockfish-lingcod-action/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/06/fnc-6_4-photo.jpgFNC 6_4 photoA trio of happy anglers had themselves quite a day on Monday, scoring limits of Pacific halibut while fishing out of Eureka with Gary Blasi of Full Throttle Sport Fishing. The halibut season opened June 1 and will close again on June 15. Photo courtesy of Full Throttle Sport Fishing2015-06-04T15:03:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/05/28/salmon-hit-and-miss-rockfish-bite-wide-open/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/fnc-5_28-photo.jpgFNC 5_28 photoJake Martin of Eureka landed this 15-lb. lingcod on Wednesday while fishing near Cape Mendocino with Reel Steel Sport Fishing. The rockfish action has been wide-open from Shelter Cove to Crescent City, but the salmon bite has been hit and miss. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishing2015-05-28T14:56:31+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/05/21/plenty-of-angling-options-during-holiday-weekend/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/fnc-5_21-photo.jpgFNC 5_21 photoArcata resident Jenna Kennedy landed a nice pair of kings on Sunday while fishing out of Eureka aboard the Shellback with Capt. Tony Sepulveda. The salmon bite is heating up and the ocean should be plenty fishable for the Memorial holiday weekend. Photo courtesy of Green Water Fishing Adventures2015-05-21T14:51:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/05/08/sloppy-conditions-hamper-salmon-fishing-weekend-looks-better/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/05/fnc-5_7-photo.jpgFNC 5_7 photoAsheena Santos of Garberville landed this nice Chinook salmon during the opening weekend of salmon season out of Eureka. Santos was fishing aboard the charter boat Reel Steel. Photo courtesy of Reel Steel Sport Fishing2015-05-08T14:50:50+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/04/30/breezy-conditions-forecasted-for-north-coast-salmon-halibut-openers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/kp-cc-salmon.jpgKP CC salmonCrescent City2015-04-30T01:54:00+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/04/24/controversial-regs-adopted-on-the-klamath-river/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/fnc-4_23-photo.jpgSAMSUNG CAMERA PICTURESBrothers Oliver, left, and Sammy Luna of McKinleyville show off their catches after last Saturday’s Perch n’ on the Pennnsula tournament. Eight-year old Sammy took home first place honors in the Junior category while younger brother Oliver, age 5, took second. Photo courtesy of the Samoa Peninsula Fire District2015-04-24T15:05:23+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/04/16/generous-recreational-salmon-season-for-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/fnc-4_16-photo.jpgFNC 4_16 photoThe lower Rogue River produced Culver, OR resident Kari Nelson’s first-ever salmon on Tuesday. The springer was caught on an anchovy. Photo courtesy of Steve Huber’s Guide Service2015-04-16T14:58:03+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/04/10/hit-and-miss-salmon-opener-at-the-cove/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/fnc-4_9-photo.jpgFNC 4_9 photoLoleta resident Eric Stockwell, left, and Domenic Belli of Grizzly Bluff picked up a pair of opening-day kings while fishing from their kayaks at Shelter Cove on Saturday. Photo courtesy of Eric Stockwell 2015-04-10T14:39:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/04/03/windy-conditions-could-curtail-shelter-cove-salmon-opener/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/04/fnc-4_2-photo.jpgFNC 4_2 photo2014 Perch’n on the Peninsula Surfperch Fishing Tournament winner Tyler Vaughn with his Tournament Record Redtail surfperch that measured 16.6 inches. This year’s tournament is taking place April 18. Photo courtesy of Samoa Peninsula Fire District2015-04-04T17:31:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/03/26/steelhead-anglers-benefit-from-late-season-rain/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/fnc-3_26-photo.jpgFNC 3_26 photoEureka resident Laurie Jensen landed one of the biggest trout you’ll ever see come out of Freshwater Lagoon last Thursday. The 10-lb rainbow, which measured 28.5 inches, took 45-minutes to land and was caught using pink PowerBait. Photo courtesy of Laurie Jensen2015-03-26T14:53:25+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/03/19/plenty-of-kings-in-the-sea/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/fnc-3_19-photo.jpgFNC 3_19 photoThe North Coast can expect another solid ocean salmon seson as the PFMC is predicting over a million salmon are swimming off the coast of California. The season could start as early as May 1 for recreational anglers fishing out of Eureka, Trinidad, and Crescent City. Photo courtesy of Kenny Priest2015-03-19T14:48:27+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/03/06/coastal-steelhead-rivers-continue-to-drop-and-clear/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/03/fnc-3_5-photo.jpgFNC 3_5 photoSix-year old Jackson Stratman of Eureka poses with his Eel River steelhead, which he hooked, fought, and landed all by himself on trip with his dad earlier this week. Photo courtesy of Mike Stratman/Redwood Coast Fishing2015-03-06T15:52:02+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/02/27/1075800-sac-klamath-adult-salmon-swimming-off-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/chinook-1.jpgchinook-12015-02-27T15:54:16+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/02/27/klamath-salmon-returns-by-the-numbers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/tracy_trinity_10-18-08.jpgTrinity River SalmonTrinity River Salmonhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2013/08/dscn1520.jpgKlamath SalmonKlamath Salmon2015-02-27T00:54:36+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/02/26/klamath-sees-a-healthy-return-of-salmon-in-2014/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fnc-2_26-photo.jpegFNC 2_26 photoChico resident Nick Hanna landed this nice Van Duzen steelhead Sunday while fly fishing the lower river. Photo courtesy of Evan Oetinger2015-02-26T21:06:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/02/20/hoopa-proposing-weir-fishery-targeting-trinity-hatchery-coho/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fnc-2_19-photo1.jpgFNC 2_19 photoMarty Mullarkey, pictured right, of Half Moon Bay spent Valentine’s weekend with her husband Rob along with guide Val Early, pictured left. The couple had a great time and landed some nice steelhead while fishing the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Early Fishing Guide Servicehttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fnc-2_19-photo.jpgFNC 2_19 photoMarty Mullarkey, pictured right, of Half Moon Bay spent Valentine’s weekend with her husband Rob along with guide Val Early, pictured left. The couple had a great time and landed some nice steelhead while fishing the Chetco River. Photo courtesy of Early Fishing Guide Service2015-02-20T05:37:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/02/12/cdfw-wins-lawsuit-defending-attack-on-hatcheries/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/cdfw-insignia-e1407286401484.pngcdfw-insignia-e14072864014842015-02-12T18:25:22+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/02/12/smith-chetco-best-options-for-steelhead-green-water/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/dscf2915.jpgDSCF2915Steve Allen of Eureka landed a nice Eel River steelhead on a recent trip with Alan Borges of Alan's Guide Service. Last weeks heavy rains blew out all of the North Coast rivers, but the Smith and Chetco are back to down to fishable shape heading into the weekend. Photo courtesty of Alan's Guide Service 2015-02-12T17:53:32+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/02/05/heavy-rains-curtail-coastal-steelhead-action/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/02/fnc-2_5-photo.jpgFNC 2_5 photoPlacerville resident Larry Holms, right, landed this big Smith River steelhead on Wednesday while fishing with guide Mike Coopman. Photo courtesy of Mike Coopman’s Guide Service2015-02-06T22:36:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/01/29/potential-klamath-regulation-changes-in-the-works/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fnc-1_29.jpgFNC 1_29Young Bryson Burns has his hands full with this nice Eel River steelhead he caught and released last Sunday. Looking on is sister Brooklyn. Photo courtesy of Pat Burns/North Coast River Adventures2015-01-29T15:51:56+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/01/23/green-rivers-await-coastal-steelhead-anglers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fnc-1_22-photo-2.jpgFNC 1_22 photo 2Eureka resident Jody Knowlton boated a nice Smith River steelhead while drifting with guide Tony Sepulveda of Green Water Fishing Adventures on Tuesday. Photo courtesy of Tony Sepulveda/Green Water Fishing Adventureshttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fnc-1_22-photo-1.jpgFNC 1_22 photo 12015-01-23T15:51:19+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/01/16/anglers-to-help-with-steelhead-collection-for-mad-river-fish-hatchery/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/img952042.jpgIMG952042Mad River2015-01-16T15:51:54+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/01/15/much-needed-rain-headed-to-the-north-coast/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fnc-1_15_photo.jpgFNC 1_15_photoKyle De Juilio of Weaverville landed this beautiful native steelhead on the Mad River last Sunday using a fly rod. Photo courtesy of Aaron Martin2015-01-15T15:54:13+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/01/02/green-rivers-galore-options-aplenty-for-steelheaders/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fnc-1_2-photo.jpgFNC 1_2 photoA great day on the Chetco River for San Francisco residents Allan and Peter Maris produced a limit of chrome-bright hatchery steelhead while fishing with guide Mike Stratman of Redwood Coast Fishing. 2015-01-12T21:59:47+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2015/01/08/steelhead-elusive-on-north-coast-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2015/01/fnc-1_8-photo.jpgFNC 1_8 photoJeff Griffith of Ferndale started the new year off in style, landing this chrome-bright steelhead on the Van Duzen river on Jan. 1. Photo Courtesy of Jeff Griffith2026-02-10T13:24:37+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2014/12/19/steelhead-yet-to-show-in-the-smith-chetco/2014-12-19T15:50:10+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2014/12/11/deluge-predicted-to-blow-out-north-coast-rivers/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/fnc-12_11-photo.jpgFNC 12_11 photoAlan Borges of Eureka landed this nice winter steelhead on Thanksgiving day while drifting the main stem of the Eel River. Following this weeks powerful storms, steelhead season should be in full swing here on the North Coast. Kenny Priest/Fishing the North Coast2014-12-11T17:37:35+00:00monthlyhttps://fishingthenorthcoast.com/2014/12/05/winter-steelhead-season-set-to-take-off/https://fishingthenorthcoast.com/wp-content/uploads/2014/12/fishing-the-nc-12_4-photo.jpgFishing the NC 12_4 photoGrass Valley resident Nelson Money landed this nice hatchery steelhead on a recent drift along the upper Trinity River. The recent rains have given the Trinity a much-needed boost in flows, resulting in some pretty good steelhead action. 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