Dave Hurley

1 week ago | modbee.com | Dave Hurley

After weeks of trepidation the ocean lay down in flat, glassy calm, creating safe conditions for the flotilla of boats heading out from every port from Monterey north to Crescent City for the the two-day ocean salmon opener on June 7-8. It was a throwback to the good old days, as the parking lot at the Half Moon Bay launch ramp was 90% full two days before fishing began. Captain James Smith of the California Dawn 2 was out with a packed boat of 35 anglers on Saturday.

1 week ago | modbee.com | Roger George |Dave Hurley

AI-generated summary reviewed by our newsroomShaver Lake produced fast limits of kokanee and trout amid active morning bitesNew Melones and Don Pedro featured strong kokanee runs between 40 to 75 feet deepStriped bass action improved in the California Aqueduct, aided by jerkbaits and swim jigsFishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the greater Fresno area and holds the striper record at Millerton Lake.

1 week ago | wonews.com | Dave Hurley

BY DAVE HURLEYALTAVILLE – Calaveras County native, Alex Niapas of Murphys has won several tournaments since he first started fishing competitively at 19 years of age, but there is something special about competing for the 2025 Bridgeford WON BASS Angler of the Year. Niapas is holding a 9-point lead with 751 points after three events, and he is looking forward to the opportunity to compete in the two remaining events at Lake Mead and Lake Mojave.

1 week ago | wonews.com | Dave Hurley

BY DAVE HURLEYMOSS LANDING – Two days after the Moss Landing launch ramp was extremely busy due to the short two-day salmon opener, a boat collision near the harbor entrance turned deadly where two combatants were allegedly fought, and one man was struck with an oar, falling into the water and perishing. According to KSBW Action News, “A fishing outing in Moss Landing turned deadly after two fishermen got into a fight, and one of them ended up in the water. His body was discovered hours later.

2 weeks ago | modbee.com | Roger George |Dave Hurley

Fishing report compiled by California Outdoors Hall of Fame member Dave Hurley and edited by Roger George, who guides in the greater Fresno area and holds the striper record at Millerton Lake. Best betsDelta bass bite solid, Randy Pringle reported. Shaver kokanee on a tear, Dick Nichols said. Wishon rainbows on fire, Kelly Brewer reported. Pine Flat bass and trout hitting, Tas Moua said. New Melones kokanee and bass bites continue on, Kyle Wise reported.