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Current Issue of California Sportsman Magazine

Chico “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” event quickly approaching

Happy children all around on May 19 at the "Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs" kids derby in Chico. (Steve Carson)

Submitted by Steve Carson

Happy children all around on May 19 at the “Hooked on Fishing, Not on Drugs” kids derby in Chico. (Steve Carson) …read more…

Striper bite raging on Feather River below Yuba City

Scott Feist of Feisty Fish Guide Service (left) and California Sportsman editor Joel Shangle with limits of stripers from the Feather River below Yuba City.

Scott Feist of Feisty Fish Guide Service (left) and California Sportsman editor Joel Shangle with limits of stripers from the Feather River below Yuba …read more…

Trophy ‘bows added to Isabella derby mix

A ton of trophy trout were added to the biomass at Lake Isabella this week, in anticipation of this coming weekend's derby.

A ton of trophy trout were added to the biomass at Lake Isabella this week, in anticipation of this coming weekend’s derby.

With Mike …read more…

Brace yourselves, salmon anglers: 2.4 million fall Chinook on the way!

Am I excited about the 2012 salmon forecasts? Do I LOOK bored here? Federal fish managers are calling for over 2.4 million fall Chinook to return to the Klamath and Sacramento systems this season.

Am I excited about the 2012 salmon forecasts? Do I LOOK bored here? Federal fish managers are calling for over 2.4 million fall Chinook …read more…

Hip Click: OutdoorNewsService.com a valuable hunt/fish resource

Outdoor New Service Hip Click

There’s no doubt that the Internet can be a valuable tool when you’re researching which fishery to invest your time in. Here’s one of my personal favorite …read more…

Cows continue to graze in San Diego long range fishery

One of several large tuna reported New Years Day on the Intrepid. (Photo courtesy Intrepid Sportfishing)

Latest report from San Diego long-range reporter Bill Roecker:

The American Angler office posting for January 1 said: “Report from the bridge tonight was 20 fish …read more…

Over $250,000, A Record, Up For Grabs In Isabella Fishing Derby

(KERN RIVER VALLEY CHAMBER OF COMMERCE)

The total prize money up for grabs has been set for the 23rd Annual Isabella Lake Fishing Derby presented …read more…

Oregon Wolf, OR-7, Crosses Into Siskiyou County

(CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH AND GAME PRESS RELEASE)

The gray wolf that was wandering in southern Oregon has crossed the California border. According to the …read more…

Thanksgiving week’s perfect storm: Smith River

Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing with a bright Smith River Chinook. (Andy Martin photo)

Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing with a bright Smith River Chinook. (Andy Martin photo)

SMITHRIVER – Brace yourselves, Del Norte County salmon and …read more…

Master Tech: 5 tips for better German brown fishing

Lake Tahoe expert Mike Nielsen stresses smaller baits this time of year for German browns.

Shangle’s note: The following Master Tech story comes from CS’s roving trout bum, Chris Shaffer

Lake Tahoe expert Mike Nielsen stresses smaller baits this …read more…