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SHASTA / WHISKEYTOWN

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of the areas we fished produced doubles before we moved on to find more fish . The rainbows were found in small pods and I expect if we would have worked over some of those areas for a bit longer we would have caught more fish . We easily caught and released three limits of rainbows today , and even a few bass . All our fish were caught trolling Arctic Fox Trolling Flies and small spoons ,” tipped Goodwin .

Kirk Portocarrero of SacRiverGuide . Com reports very good bass fishing at Shasta .

“ We ’ ve been getting anywhere from 25 to 30 bass per day . Most of the fish are keeper size bass that grab plastic worms . We ’ ve picked up some larger fish on spinnerbaits . Our biggest fish of the week was a 6 pound spotted bass that was quickly released ,” said Portocarrero .

As of press time , Lake Shasta was 46 feet from maximum pool and rising slightly .

At Whiskeytown Reservoir , the

Paulina Peak Tackle Team have been rounding up consistent limits of kokanee to 16.5 inches .

The fish are holding from 6 to 20 feet deep and are grabbing Micro Catch Hoochies and spinners pulled behind Hammered Big I Dodgers .

If you are interested in some winter sockeye fishing , Whiskeytown is the place !

SMITH / CHETCO RIVERS

Winter Steelhead Fishing Gets Going

SMITH RIVER – The Chetco River is producing the best steelhead fishing at this time , while the Smith is hit and miss .

“ The water conditions are perfect on the Smith – there are just not a ton of fish there ,” revealed Phil Desautels of Phil ’ s Smiling Salmon Guide Service .

“ Today a lot of guide boats reported 2 to 4 fish on the Chetco ,” said Desautels . “ They ’ re fishing from Icebox or Loeb down to market with yarn and puff balls with eggs or shrimp .”

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Most of the fish are in the 7 to 12 lb . range , with a few bigger fish .

Before the rivers moved into shape , river levels were the highest of the season after the region received some rain .

“ Keep your eye on the weather and plan accordingly ,” said Desauels . “ Call me at ( 707 ) 487- 0260 .

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Steelheaders Find Mixed Action

ROSEBERG - According to the ODFW , steelhead fishing on the mainstem Umpqua has been hit or miss . There seems to be a few pods of steelhead moving through and the rain should help move them even more . Some anglers are having multiple fish days and others are not catching any .

Winter steelhead is picking on the North Umpqua up with some anglers tying into a few . Most fish are likely still below Winchester Dam , but a few are being caught upstream .

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It ’ s going to be a great kokanee season at Whiskeytown Reservoir with big fish like this already showing . Gary Coe of Kokanee Power landed this big salmon during a December 30 outing while pulling a Paulina Peak spinner and dodger combo .

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In the Tenmile Basin , steelhead anglers have reported catching a couple hatchery steelhead at Spinreel Park on Tenmile Creek . Eel Creek opened to steelhead fishing on Jan . 1 .

On the Lower Rogue , a few winter steelhead are being picked up by anglers plunking Spin-n-Glos . Boat anglers are starting to catch more steelhead . Most fish are being caught while boats are anchored up and running plugs waiting for steelhead to move up river . Boat anglers side drifting eggs in the Agness area are also picking up some fish .

Steelhead have been caught in the Galice area recently on the Middle Rogue , but they appear to be holdover halfpounders and not adult winter steelhead . Summer steelhead are available , but cold , clear water is making fishing challenging . Anglers should down-size their tackle and work their offerings slowly along the bottom . The river is also open for trout fishing . Five hatchery trout may be harvested per day . Wild trout must be released unharmed .

The steelhead rivers in the Coquille Basin continue to run low and clear . Steelhead anglers have been plunking in the tidewater sections of the Coquille River near the town of Coquille in hopes of the first returning winter steelhead . Anglers fishing the South Fork Coquille have reported catching winter steelhead . In the Coquille Basin 1 additional hatchery steelhead

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