Mad River Fishing: Catch Big Steelhead & Salmon

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.

Smith River Fishing: Catch Huge Salmon & Steelhead

The Smith River has some of California’s biggest steelhead and salmon (plus trout) in a wild and beautiful setting. We’ll show you how, when and where to catch them.

Cachuma Lake Fishing: Loads of Bass & Trout

Cachuma Lake near Santa Barbara offers a variety of fishing, from trout in the cool season to bass, catfish and crappie when things warm up. Read our tips to boost your catches.

Fishing at Alta Lake: Catch Trout & Kokanee Limits

Washington’s Alta Lake is a hot spot for spring and summer fishing for trout and kokanee. The Okanogan County lake also has a popular state park. We’ll get you off on the right foot.