Van Duzen River: Steelhead Fishing Hideaway
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The Van Duzen River has some other fish, but the reason you’ll want to drive this far are winter steelhead. Here’s where and how to catch them.
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Eel River Fishing: Steelhead, Salmon (and Sasquatch?)
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The Eel River is best known for its winter steelhead fishing (including hatchery fish you can keep). Salmon, trout and shad round out the fishing.
Mattole River Fishing: Legendary Steelheading
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The Mattole River may be out of the way, but if you want to catch a big steelhead away from the crowds, this river should be on your radar. We show you when, where and how.
Fishing the Russian River (Complete Angler’s Guide)
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The Russian River can be quite good for winter steelhead and is one of the better shad and smallmouth bass rivers around. You might also catch catfish, trout, stripers and sturgeon.
Mad River Fishing: Catch Big Steelhead & Salmon
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The steelhead fishing in Northern California’s Mad River has made a big comeback. There also are Chinook salmon and rainbow trout to catch. We show you when, where and how.