California
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Flashback: California Ledge Fishing for Largemouth Bass
Before I get into this, I would like to tell you a story in how I became a ledge hunter and fisherman of ledge’s
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2024 Still have questions about the California Boater Card?
January 1, 2024 – Persons 60 years of age or younger
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Throwback: Off The Bank: A Trip with Bobby Barrack
Bob suddenly looked at his watch and said, “We have to hurry – there’s a 4-pounder that will bite at 7 a.m.”
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Attention California salmon anglers and associated businesses!
Disaster loans for working capital to small businesses economically impacted by the 2023 California Salmon Fishery Closure
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Westernbass Magazine, Winter 2024
Hi All, Who is excited for the start of the new fishing season? I am and I am hoping our fisheries, our industry and our anglers have smooth sailing ahead. There have been a lot of upheavals in our sport this past year and it would be great if we could all just get back to fishing! WesternBass and Fisherman’s Warehouse will be at the ISE show coming up in January and we hope to see you there! Speaking of that, Fisherman’s Warehouse has expanded their retail location lineup and recently opened a store in Rocklin CA – 4200 Rocklin Rd. Grand Opening is planned for December 15th and 16th! Plan to attend two full days of seminars, great prices, and alot of Prizes! In closing, I would like to once again, thank all of the readers and site users of WesternBass and WesternBass.com for your continued support. And, all of the sponsors that make the site possible. Merry Christmas Happy New Year and good fishing! WayneTight Lines! Wayne
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20-Year-Old California Swordifsh Record Broken
. The previous Cali record for swordfish was a 452-pound, 8oz swordfish caught by David Denholm off Catalina Island back in September 2003.
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California 365-day Fishing Licenses Auto-Renewal Started
Auto renewal notices have started being sent out to renew for 2024 on California's 365 day fishing license
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Throwback: Running the Tides of the California Delta
Each and every day there is at least one time when the bite will be “ON” Delta bass mainly live in the 2-4 foot range most of the time and at different times of
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California Fish and Game Commission Hybrid Meeting
At its October meeting, the California Fish and Game Commission acted on several issues affecting California’s natural resources. The following are just a few items of interest from this month’s meeting held in San Jose and Trinidad, with an option for the public to join via Zoom.
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Debate over options for California’s ailing Delta region
California water regulators have released a long-awaited analysis of options for managing flows
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Fall Transition Fishing on the California Delta
This was a fun edit, forgot a GoPro at home and had to use the main camera and the shots didn’t dissapoint, might have to become a regular thing.
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Current California Ocean Recreational Fishing Regulations
This summary of current regulations was updated on September 16, 2023
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Why California rivers saw fewer harmful algal blooms this year
Outbreaks of harmful algal blooms have wreaked havoc on California river ecosystems for years.