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Fall is tightening its grip on Northern California, and the fishing scene is changing right along with it. Cooling water temperatures are pushing trout toward more active fall patterns, king salmon continue moving throug...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/norcal-anglers-nail-salmon-stripers-trout-more","title":"Norcal Anglers Nail Salmon, Stripers, Trout & More!","summary":"Fall is tightening its grip on Northern California, and the fishing scene is changing right along with it. Cooling water temperatures are pushing trout toward more active fall patterns, king salmon continue moving throug...","date_modified":"2026-10-15T03:03:18Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/eagle-lake-in-fall","html_content":"

The cold was bone chilling, 22 degrees when I launched the kayak. Now 3 hours later it was still below freezing. I knew because the forward hatch of my Hobie was dotted with splotches of ice formed almost instantly from ...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/eagle-lake-in-fall","title":"Eagle Lake In Fall!","summary":"The cold was bone chilling, 22 degrees when I launched the kayak. Now 3 hours later it was still below freezing. I knew because the forward hatch of my Hobie was dotted with splotches of ice formed almost instantly from ...","date_modified":"2026-10-15T02:37:16Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/northern-california-fishing-report-trout-salmon-stripers","html_content":"

Fall fishing is gaining momentum across Northern California as cooling weather begins changing conditions on lakes and rivers throughout the region. Trout, salmon and striped bass are all providing opportunities, with an...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/northern-california-fishing-report-trout-salmon-stripers","title":"Northern California Fishing Report: Trout, Salmon & Stripers","summary":"Fall fishing is gaining momentum across Northern California as cooling weather begins changing conditions on lakes and rivers throughout the region. Trout, salmon and striped bass are all providing opportunities, with an...","date_modified":"2026-10-02T04:48:35Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/folsom-lake-in-fall-trout-return-to-the-shallows","html_content":"

Fall is a season of change at Folsom Lake. The recreational boating crowds thin out, the foothill mornings become crisp, and steadily cooling water begins rearranging the lake’s fish populations. For trout anglers, that ...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/folsom-lake-in-fall-trout-return-to-the-shallows","title":"Folsom Lake In Fall: Trout Return To The Shallows","summary":"Fall is a season of change at Folsom Lake. The recreational boating crowds thin out, the foothill mornings become crisp, and steadily cooling water begins rearranging the lake’s fish populations. For trout anglers, that ...","date_modified":"2026-09-27T18:07:23Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/think-rollins-lake-for-fall-trout","html_content":"

Thousands of anglers drive past Rollins Lake every year without giving it a second thought. Located just a few miles east of Auburn, Rollins is a classic pass-by lake. Anglers headed east on Interstate 80 typically have ...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/think-rollins-lake-for-fall-trout","title":"Think Rollins Lake For Fall Trout","summary":"Thousands of anglers drive past Rollins Lake every year without giving it a second thought. Located just a few miles east of Auburn, Rollins is a classic pass-by lake. Anglers headed east on Interstate 80 typically have ...","date_modified":"2026-09-25T17:06:08Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/lake-berryessa-headquarters-for-rainbows-kings-in-napa-county","html_content":"

Lake Berryessa is an amazing fishery and it offers amazing fishing all year long. I’ve been fishing the lake on and off for a couple decades and the fishery rarely disappoints!

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/lake-berryessa-headquarters-for-rainbows-kings-in-napa-county","title":"Lake Berryessa: Headquarters For Rainbows & Kings In Napa County","summary":"Lake Berryessa is an amazing fishery and it offers amazing fishing all year long. I’ve been fishing the lake on and off for a couple decades and the fishery rarely disappoints!","date_modified":"2026-09-25T03:14:24Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/french-meadows-reservoir-fall-trout-from-the-bank","html_content":"

There is something special about fishing a high-country reservoir in October. The summer crowds have disappeared, the mornings are cold enough to remind you winter isn’t far away, and the sun hangs lower over the surroun...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/french-meadows-reservoir-fall-trout-from-the-bank","title":"French Meadows Reservoir: Fall Trout From The Bank","summary":"There is something special about fishing a high-country reservoir in October. The summer crowds have disappeared, the mornings are cold enough to remind you winter isn’t far away, and the sun hangs lower over the surroun...","date_modified":"2026-09-17T02:41:55Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/union-valley-reservoir-rainbows-browns-mackinaw-kokanee","html_content":"

Thick leaden clouds blocked out the sky and the lake was enveloped in the half light of an approaching fall storm. The greenish blue surface was alive with wind chop, and I was filled with anticipation. The conditions we...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/union-valley-reservoir-rainbows-browns-mackinaw-kokanee","title":"Union Valley Reservoir: Rainbows, Browns, Mackinaw & Kokanee","summary":"Thick leaden clouds blocked out the sky and the lake was enveloped in the half light of an approaching fall storm. The greenish blue surface was alive with wind chop, and I was filled with anticipation. The conditions we...","date_modified":"2026-09-07T16:48:19Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/troll-fast-for-trout-and-salmon","html_content":"

Slow trolling catches plenty of trout and salmon, but slow isn't always the answer. When fish are aggressive and chasing bait, pushing the throttle forward and covering water with a fast-moving lure can turn an average d...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/troll-fast-for-trout-and-salmon","title":"Troll Fast for Trout and Salmon","summary":"Slow trolling catches plenty of trout and salmon, but slow isn't always the answer. When fish are aggressive and chasing bait, pushing the throttle forward and covering water with a fast-moving lure can turn an average d...","date_modified":"2026-09-01T04:46:41Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/collins-lake-ground-zero-for-trout","html_content":"

I’ve been fishing Collins Lake for 30 years and consider it one of NorCal’s premier foothill trout fishing destinations. Now that’s saying a lot when you consider the long list of trout fisheries that dot the north state...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/collins-lake-ground-zero-for-trout","title":"Collins Lake: Ground Zero For Trout!","summary":"I’ve been fishing Collins Lake for 30 years and consider it one of NorCal’s premier foothill trout fishing destinations. Now that’s saying a lot when you consider the long list of trout fisheries that dot the north state...","date_modified":"2026-09-01T04:20:03Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/prospecting-for-gold-trout-in-the-california-mother-lode","html_content":"

California's western Sierra offers an unusual combination for the adventurous outdoorsman: gold beneath your feet and wild trout in the water beside you. With a few simple prospecting tools and a fly rod strapped to your...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/prospecting-for-gold-trout-in-the-california-mother-lode","title":"Prospecting for Gold & Trout in the California Mother Lode","summary":"California's western Sierra offers an unusual combination for the adventurous outdoorsman: gold beneath your feet and wild trout in the water beside you. With a few simple prospecting tools and a fly rod strapped to your...","date_modified":"2026-09-01T04:00:52Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/california-delta-striper-trolling-finding-fish-staying-on-them","html_content":"

Getting your lure to the right depth at the right speed puts you in position to catch Delta stripers. The next step is figuring out where to troll—and recognizing when a single strike is telling you to stop covering wate...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/california-delta-striper-trolling-finding-fish-staying-on-them","title":"California Delta Striper Trolling: Finding Fish & Staying on Them","summary":"Getting your lure to the right depth at the right speed puts you in position to catch Delta stripers. The next step is figuring out where to troll—and recognizing when a single strike is telling you to stop covering wate...","date_modified":"2026-09-01T03:35:28Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/california-delta-striper-trolling-mastering-speed-depth","html_content":"

Successful Delta striper trolling isn't about dragging a lure around and hoping a bass eventually runs into it. The anglers who consistently catch stripers understand two things above everything else: speed and depth.

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/california-delta-striper-trolling-mastering-speed-depth","title":"California Delta Striper Trolling: Mastering Speed & Depth","summary":"Successful Delta striper trolling isn't about dragging a lure around and hoping a bass eventually runs into it. The anglers who consistently catch stripers understand two things above everything else: speed and depth.","date_modified":"2026-09-01T03:24:31Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/california-delta-striper-trolling-getting-started","html_content":"

Striped bass live in the California Delta year-round, but fall brings something special. As water temperatures begin to cool, ocean-fed stripers push back into the system—and for anglers interested in trolling artificial...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/california-delta-striper-trolling-getting-started","title":"California Delta Striper Trolling: Getting Started","summary":"Striped bass live in the California Delta year-round, but fall brings something special. As water temperatures begin to cool, ocean-fed stripers push back into the system—and for anglers interested in trolling artificial...","date_modified":"2026-08-31T16:05:13Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/california-delta-salmon-fishing-tactics-for-fall-kings","html_content":"

We all know that during late summer and fall, the upper reaches of the lower Sacramento River and the American River can play host to some exciting salmon fishing. What a lot of anglers tend to forget is that before thos...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/california-delta-salmon-fishing-tactics-for-fall-kings","title":"California Delta Salmon Fishing: Tactics for Fall Kings","summary":"We all know that during late summer and fall, the upper reaches of the lower Sacramento River and the American River can play host to some exciting salmon fishing. What a lot of anglers tend to forget is that before thos...","date_modified":"2026-08-08T14:40:04Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/soft-plastics-the-new-frontier-of-trout-fishing","html_content":"

Every generation of trout anglers develops its own confidence baits and favorite presentations. At one time, flatfish, flies and nightcrawlers dominated the trout scene. Later came spoons, plugs, dodgers, flashers and an...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/soft-plastics-the-new-frontier-of-trout-fishing","title":"Soft Plastics: The New Frontier of Trout Fishing","summary":"Every generation of trout anglers develops its own confidence baits and favorite presentations. At one time, flatfish, flies and nightcrawlers dominated the trout scene. Later came spoons, plugs, dodgers, flashers and an...","date_modified":"2026-08-01T02:12:32Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/your-first-alaska-fishing-trip-everything-you-need-to-know","html_content":"

For many anglers, Alaska isn't simply another fishing destination. It's the trip they spend years dreaming about.

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/your-first-alaska-fishing-trip-everything-you-need-to-know","title":"Your First Alaska Fishing Trip: Everything You Need to Know","summary":"For many anglers, Alaska isn't simply another fishing destination. It's the trip they spend years dreaming about.","date_modified":"2026-08-01T01:59:01Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/san-francisco-bay-halibut-fishing-the-complete-guide","html_content":"

The rod barely twitched.

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/san-francisco-bay-halibut-fishing-the-complete-guide","title":"San Francisco Bay Halibut Fishing: The Complete Guide ","summary":"The rod barely twitched.","date_modified":"2026-08-01T01:40:19Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/gold-fever-never-really-goes-away","html_content":"

Anyone who has spent much time prospecting will tell you that gold fever isn't something you catch once. It comes and goes in waves, but once it's in your blood it never really leaves.

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/gold-fever-never-really-goes-away","title":"Gold Fever Never Really Goes Away","summary":"Anyone who has spent much time prospecting will tell you that gold fever isn't something you catch once. It comes and goes in waves, but once it's in your blood it never really leaves.","date_modified":"2026-08-01T01:21:05Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/bucks-lake-california-fishing-trout-kokanee-mackinaw","html_content":"

When the final tally is taken, I don't believe there's another county in Northern California that can match Plumas County for the sheer variety and quality of its trout and landlocked salmon fishing.

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/bucks-lake-california-fishing-trout-kokanee-mackinaw","title":"Bucks Lake California Fishing: Trout, Kokanee & Mackinaw","summary":"When the final tally is taken, I don't believe there's another county in Northern California that can match Plumas County for the sheer variety and quality of its trout and landlocked salmon fishing.","date_modified":"2026-08-01T00:52:51Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/middle-fork-american-river-californias-wild-trout-secret","html_content":"

The trout were rising in a seam that looked impossible to reach.

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/middle-fork-american-river-californias-wild-trout-secret","title":"Middle Fork American River: California's Wild Trout Secret","summary":"The trout were rising in a seam that looked impossible to reach.","date_modified":"2026-08-01T00:36:51Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/public-land-turkey-hunting-lessons-for-california-gobblers","html_content":"

The first gobble echoed through the pine timber while I was walking my Labrador, Lucy, on a cold morning in early March. I stopped in my tracks and listened. It wasn't so much the gobble that surprised me as where it cam...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/public-land-turkey-hunting-lessons-for-california-gobblers","title":"Public Land Turkey Hunting: Lessons For California Gobblers","summary":"The first gobble echoed through the pine timber while I was walking my Labrador, Lucy, on a cold morning in early March. I stopped in my tracks and listened. It wasn't so much the gobble that surprised me as where it cam...","date_modified":"2026-07-31T16:24:43Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/how-to-consistently-catch-trout-in-cold-muddy-water","html_content":"

Cold water and muddy water are two of the biggest challenges trout anglers face. Put them together and many fishermen assume the bite is over. They're wrong.

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/how-to-consistently-catch-trout-in-cold-muddy-water","title":"How To Consistently Catch Trout In Cold, Muddy Water","summary":"Cold water and muddy water are two of the biggest challenges trout anglers face. Put them together and many fishermen assume the bite is over. They're wrong.","date_modified":"2026-07-31T16:04:28Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/stay-found-before-you-get-lost-in-the-woods","html_content":"

There is an old saying that the best survival situation is the one that never happens. The easiest way to survive getting lost is to avoid getting lost in the first place. That sounds obvious, yet every year experienced ...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/stay-found-before-you-get-lost-in-the-woods","title":"Stay Found Before You Get Lost In The Woods","summary":"There is an old saying that the best survival situation is the one that never happens. The easiest way to survive getting lost is to avoid getting lost in the first place. That sounds obvious, yet every year experienced ...","date_modified":"2026-07-31T15:43:53Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/lake-tahoe-chasing-giant-mackinaw-and-trophy-trout","html_content":"

Lake Tahoe is famous for its crystal-clear water, snow-capped peaks and world-class ski resorts. To millions of visitors, it's a place to hike, paddleboard, gamble, dine and admire one of North America's most spectacular...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/lake-tahoe-chasing-giant-mackinaw-and-trophy-trout","title":"Lake Tahoe: Chasing Giant Mackinaw and Trophy Trout","summary":"Lake Tahoe is famous for its crystal-clear water, snow-capped peaks and world-class ski resorts. To millions of visitors, it's a place to hike, paddleboard, gamble, dine and admire one of North America's most spectacular...","date_modified":"2026-07-31T05:12:18Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/living-history-hiking-california-gold-rush-sites","html_content":"

There are few places in America where you can literally walk through history. California's Gold Country is one of them.

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/living-history-hiking-california-gold-rush-sites","title":"Living History: Hiking California Gold Rush Sites ","summary":"There are few places in America where you can literally walk through history. California's Gold Country is one of them.","date_modified":"2026-07-31T05:00:02Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/winter-trout-fishing-with-dough-bait-and-nightcrawlers","html_content":"

During the cold months reservoir trout move in close to the shoreline making them prime targets for bank anglers and boaters willing to drop anchor and sling bait. The fact is, when the water is super cold, say in the 40...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/winter-trout-fishing-with-dough-bait-and-nightcrawlers","title":"Winter Trout Fishing with Dough Bait and Nightcrawlers","summary":"During the cold months reservoir trout move in close to the shoreline making them prime targets for bank anglers and boaters willing to drop anchor and sling bait. The fact is, when the water is super cold, say in the 40...","date_modified":"2026-07-31T04:38:58Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/lightning-can-strike-twice-i-found-proof-while-hunting","html_content":"

There's an old saying that lightning never strikes the same place twice. It sounds good, it's easy to remember and most of us have repeated it at one time or another. Unfortunately, it isn't true. I know because I've see...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/lightning-can-strike-twice-i-found-proof-while-hunting","title":"Lightning Can Strike Twice: I Found Proof While Hunting","summary":"There's an old saying that lightning never strikes the same place twice. It sounds good, it's easy to remember and most of us have repeated it at one time or another. Unfortunately, it isn't true. I know because I've see...","date_modified":"2026-07-31T04:14:50Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/how-to-catch-kokanee-a-complete-beginners-guide","html_content":"

If you've ever watched an angler at the boat ramp unload a cooler filled with chrome-bright kokanee salmon and wondered how they did it, you're not alone. Every spring and summer, thousands of anglers head to California'...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/how-to-catch-kokanee-a-complete-beginners-guide","title":"How to Catch Kokanee: A Complete Beginner's Guide","summary":"If you've ever watched an angler at the boat ramp unload a cooler filled with chrome-bright kokanee salmon and wondered how they did it, you're not alone. Every spring and summer, thousands of anglers head to California'...","date_modified":"2026-07-31T03:36:20Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/california-gold-country-a-frosty-hike-along-the-american-river","html_content":"

Winter has a way of slowing the pace of life in California's Gold Country. The summer heat is gone, the poison oak has lost its leaves, the crowds have disappeared and the foothills settle into a quiet rhythm that most p...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/california-gold-country-a-frosty-hike-along-the-american-river","title":"California Gold Country: A Frosty Hike Along The American River ","summary":"Winter has a way of slowing the pace of life in California's Gold Country. The summer heat is gone, the poison oak has lost its leaves, the crowds have disappeared and the foothills settle into a quiet rhythm that most p...","date_modified":"2026-07-31T03:02:55Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/lake-davis-winter-trout-fishing-a-uniquewinter-adventure","html_content":"

Most California trout anglers put away their rods when winter settles over the Sierra. Snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures convince many fishermen to stay home and dream about spring. That's a mistake. While winter t...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/lake-davis-winter-trout-fishing-a-uniquewinter-adventure","title":"Lake Davis Winter Trout Fishing: A UniqueWinter Adventure!","summary":"Most California trout anglers put away their rods when winter settles over the Sierra. Snow, ice and sub-freezing temperatures convince many fishermen to stay home and dream about spring. That's a mistake. While winter t...","date_modified":"2026-07-30T17:40:23Z"},{"id":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/collins-lake-trout-bass-and-panfish-deliver-summer-action","html_content":"

Summer fishing at Collins Lake continues to provide anglers with plenty of opportunities, whether your target is rainbow trout, spotted bass or hefty redear sunfish. While the trout have settled into deeper water, angler...

","url":"https://fishcalkellogg.com/f/collins-lake-trout-bass-and-panfish-deliver-summer-action","title":"Collins Lake: Trout, Bass and Panfish Deliver Summer Action","summary":"Summer fishing at Collins Lake continues to provide anglers with plenty of opportunities, whether your target is rainbow trout, spotted bass or hefty redear sunfish. While the trout have settled into deeper water, angler...","date_modified":"2026-07-21T15:13:30Z"}]}