The sunny Pacific Ocean coasts of California attract not just tourists and beach-goers, but also many amateur and sport anglers. The warm waters don't just make for great swimming, but are also a fertile habitat for hundreds of fish species… read more
Far from the lights of Hollywood and screams of amusement parks, southern California offers outdoor enthusiasts an abundance of lakes and rivers within easy reach. San Bernardino National Forest encompasses 676,666 acres in two counties, wh… read more
Fishing has become a high-tech pursuit in recent decades. Nowadays, even recreational fishermen can use sonar, sophisticated lures and a variety of other new technologies and techniques to make their catch. In spite of all these new toys, h… read more
Fishing is a wonderful activity for the whole family. In order to promote this pastime, the state of California offers two free fishing days a year. read more
Striped bass were introduced into San Francisco in 1879 and flourished in the delta formed where the Sacramento and San Joaquin Rivers enter San Francisco Bay. Stripers feed in the open Pacific Ocean during their adult lives only to return… read more
Commonly referred to as pan fish and sunfish, bluegill fish are known as "everybody's fish" as they are easy and fun to catch for amateurs and experienced anglers alike. In central California, most bluegill fishing locations are open year-r… read more
California saltwater kayak fishing offers anglers a welcome change from the standard fishing routine. Rather than slipping on waders by the shore, those who love to fish can kayak to destinations generally only reachable by expensive charte… read more
California is a big state, with a long coastline and plenty of rivers and creeks. Fishermen there can go after rockfish, bass, trout and even salmon. Getting a fishing license is easy, and on some short "fish for free" holidays, it might no… read more
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