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Phil Friedman 5 day

by BRIAN PIFER / Independence Sportfishing
Talk about a game-changer! We started our morning working the beach for yellowtail, but despite finding a nice school, they just weren't in a biting mood. After a few drifts for rockfish, we got the "911 call" from a code
More from LRSFThursday, April 16, 2026

Sportfishing Report

Yellow

by BRIAN SIMS / Royal Star Sportfishing
We worked coastal for the morning and found some yellowtail that wanted to play. We looked for bluefin in the afternoon and saw just a few small dabs. We will be offshore in the morning.  Robert Hirsh and Damian Best with
More from SFRThursday, April 16, 2026

Announcements
Phil Friedman 5 day
Independence - San Diego, CA

We officially wrapped up our season-opening Phil Friedman 5-Day with a fantastic day of coastal fishing. The yellowtail and bonito provided consistent action from sunrise to sunset, keeping the decks...
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Posted at 09:05 pm on 04-17-2026 by Brian Pifer
Grinding out some King Salmon
Salty Lady - Sausalito, CA

Well I think we’re still waiting for “the day”… the NW blow yesterday brought down the water temp 3 full degrees, from 58 to 55, which is promising… but no...
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Posted at 07:51 pm on 04-17-2026 by Jared Davis
3/4 day
Coral Sea - Santa Barbara, CA

Great day of fishing out at the Channel Islands with one of our regular charter groups. They bagged up limits of quality whitefish and lots more.  25 Anglers  250 Whitefish  139 Rockfish  3 Lingcod  1...
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Posted at 07:40 pm on 04-17-2026 by Jason Diamond
Aloha Spirit Friday Report
Aloha Spirit - Oxnard, CA

Todays fish count. 2 Halibut 5 Lingcod 158 Rockfish 2 Sculpin 1 Sheephead1 8 Ocean Whitefish We still have room all next week. Call 805-382-1612 or go to alohaspirit.com to make a reservation. ...
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Posted at 07:37 pm on 04-17-2026 by Shawn Steward
Mirage Fish Count!
Mirage - Oxnard, CA

Todays fish count! 21 anglers: 5 Lingcod, 205 Whitefish, 210 Rockfish Happy Birthday Sari! Thanks for spending your birthday with us! We have trips coming up! You can visit www.miragesportfishing.com to see our...
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Posted at 07:30 pm on 04-17-2026 by Joe Villareal
The bite was as good as it’s been since the start of the season today
California Dawn II - Berkeley, CA

The bite was as good as it’s been since the start of the season today. Striped bass were lights out and a few more halibut showed up! We have plenty...
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Posted at 07:01 pm on 04-17-2026 by James Smith
Great weather, good fishing at SRI
Stardust - Santa Barbara, CA

Good afternoon Matt checking in from the Stardust. We fished Santa Rosa island in beautiful weather and started our morning looking for whitefish. With a big swell rolling through and...
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Posted at 06:15 pm on 04-17-2026 by Jason Diamond
Friday Report

Polaris Supreme Bluefin Limits The Polaris Supreme checked in from their 3 Day with 170 Yellowtail to go with their limits of Bluefin Tuna and 1 Dorado. Thursday New Seaforth Half...
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Posted at 05:50 pm on 04-17-2026 by Seaforth Staff
Were Fishing
Eldorado - Long Beach, CA

Headed offshore last night mother nature decided to keep us from going west so we went south had an excellent day of fishing. We checked out the beaches. We fished...
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Posted at 05:44 pm on 04-17-2026 by TJ Schlick
Friday's wrap up from PLSF

The Mission Belle called in with 63 Yellowtail, 4 Lingcod and 11 Red Rockfish for their 26 anglers on their Full Day trip. The Belle just added a trip for Sunday. They also...
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Posted at 04:30 pm on 04-17-2026 by Big Hungry





Nor Cal Fish Reports

Grinding out some King Salmon

by JARED DAVIS / Salty Lady
Well I think we’re still waiting for “the day”… the NW blow yesterday brought down the water temp 3 full degrees, from 58 to 55, which is promising… but no significant change in the action. We managed to put 5
More from NCFRFriday, April 17, 2026

So Cal Fish Reports

3/4 day

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Great day of fishing out at the Channel Islands with one of our regular charter groups. They bagged up limits of quality whitefish and lots more.  25 Anglers  250 Whitefish  139 Rockfish  3 Lingcod  1 Sheephead  1 Cabezon We just opened up a 3/4 day open party
More from SCFRFriday, April 17, 2026

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Oregon Fish Reports

The Rogue has been slow for springers, but plunkers are getting a few fish

by KENNY PRIEST / Fishing the North Coast
“The Rogue has been slow for springers, but plunkers are getting a few fish, and boaters anchoring and running anchovies are catching a few fish at first light,” said Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. “This week’s rain may improve
More from ORFRFriday, April 17, 2026

Nevada Fish Reports

Over 12,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE / Nevada Department of Wildlife
The reservoir is fully open water and the boat ramp at the State Park is back in the water. Water temps are sitting in the low 50s. Over 12,000 rainbow trout averaging 9″ have been stocked this spring. Trout fishing
More from NVFRFriday, April 17, 2026

Eastern Sierra Fish Reports

The river is running well and fishing should be good

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
The CDFG is scheduled to plant this week, and the county is planning a plant on Friday, though it’s not set in stone. They did plant after last season’s closure with nice 1–3 lb rainbows. The river is running well
More from ESFRFriday, April 17, 2026

San Diego Fish Reports

Ocean Salmon Comeback Continues

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Commercial Fishing Returns After 3-Year Closure; Recreational Anglers to See More Open Days in 2026 Significant improvements in key California salmon populations -- specifically Sacramento River fall-run Chinook and Klamath River fall-run Chinook  -- will allow for more ocean salmon fishing opportunities this year. The California Department of Fish and
More from SDFRMonday, April 13, 2026

Long Range Sportfishing

Phil Friedman 5 day

by BRIAN PIFER / Independence Sportfishing
We officially wrapped up our season-opening Phil Friedman 5-Day with a fantastic day of coastal fishing. The yellowtail and bonito provided consistent action from sunrise to sunset, keeping the decks busy and the smiles wide.   A huge thank you to Phil
More from LRSFFriday, April 17, 2026

Washington Fish Reports

Easy Limits

by FURY SPORTFISHING STAFF
5 happy anglers with full bags of limits of ling cod and rockfish by 8:30 this morning!
More from WAFRFriday, April 17, 2026

Arizona Fish Reports

Stocking notice

by WILLOW BEACH NATIONAL FISH HATCHERY / Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery
Stocking notice: 2000 Rainbow trout were released today at the Willow Beach fishing pier in Willow Beach,
More from AZFRThursday, April 16, 2026

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