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2012-02-23 00:00:28
by: Flyguy36 (+4)
by: Flyguy36 (+4)
Byron any action up at the Eco Preserve ? I was thinking about heading up there with my fly rod, one day this week after work.
2012-02-22 09:45:52
by: FishingWood (+3)
by: FishingWood (+3)
oh and has anyone been getttn any live bait ?
2012-02-22 09:45:03
by: FishingWood (+3)
by: FishingWood (+3)
Hey check out this Site for fishing in the river i found it last night and its pretty cool , gets the tides an stuffs
www.napariverfishing.webs.com
www.napariverfishing.webs.com
2012-02-22 09:42:29
by: FishingWood (+3)
by: FishingWood (+3)
Made my rounds trollin the river tonight and hit a fwe of my spots hooked into something big sitin by downtown Didnt bring it in though snap my line b4 i could !
2012-02-22 04:35:30
by: Stevo (+28)
by: Stevo (+28)
Thanks loon! I was out there too. Near mothball for the most part. A couple stripers and some undersized sturgeon is what we got. Sounds like we had a bit of the same experience. Thanks for the report. Youre right about bringing your a game. Because theyre not jumping on the hook thats for sure. Any advantage is a must.
2012-02-21 01:31:07
by: Loon16 (+10)
by: Loon16 (+10)
Stevo,
Went out Sunday and fished the incoming tide until it was screaming back out again. Landed three undersized Sturgeon on Grass shrimp and cut eel. Prolly at about 10am through 1130 by the mothball fleet. Then went up to Grizzly and lost alot of bait to small stripers, but had fun anyway. As the tide went out we fished our way back through the fleet to the Bencia put in, but got nothing but two keeper stripers. Lots of very big fish under the boat, but nothing big was biting. We missed alot of good sturgeon hits. They are there, just bring the A game. Good day all in all. Good luck.
Went out Sunday and fished the incoming tide until it was screaming back out again. Landed three undersized Sturgeon on Grass shrimp and cut eel. Prolly at about 10am through 1130 by the mothball fleet. Then went up to Grizzly and lost alot of bait to small stripers, but had fun anyway. As the tide went out we fished our way back through the fleet to the Bencia put in, but got nothing but two keeper stripers. Lots of very big fish under the boat, but nothing big was biting. We missed alot of good sturgeon hits. They are there, just bring the A game. Good day all in all. Good luck.
2012-02-16 21:46:03
by: Stevo (+28)
by: Stevo (+28)
If any reports of sturgeon being caught please share them here. I'm going out this weekend and would love to hear some info. I'll be on a boat and will most likely be fishing anywhere from San Pablo Bay to Moth Ball Fleet and the Napa River all weekend.
2012-02-13 22:39:59
by: Kyacker (+7)
by: Kyacker (+7)
Fished by Brazos Bridge Sunday Morning and got skunked on cut anchovies and other lures, mostly rattle traps. I did see two different bank fisherman pull out what looked to be a about 20" and 30" stripers. The smaller was caught just underneath the bridge , while the bigger one was hooked just past the Napa Valley Marina, south of Cuttings, what I call Fisherman's alley. Good luck!
2012-02-10 19:41:30
by: CNH (+264)
by: CNH (+264)
@Byron
From what I've heard, it sounds likely that the Chinook never made it up to the Eco preserve this year due to the low water level during the bulk of their spawning season. Fish were spotted holding in the Oak Knoll area in October but there was just no way for them to make it up to their usual spawning grounds between Yountville and Rutherford which explain the lack of redds and carcasses in the usual spots. Its possible that they spawned around Oak Knoll but that doesn't bode well for the survival of the offspring given the conditions there.
From what I've heard, it sounds likely that the Chinook never made it up to the Eco preserve this year due to the low water level during the bulk of their spawning season. Fish were spotted holding in the Oak Knoll area in October but there was just no way for them to make it up to their usual spawning grounds between Yountville and Rutherford which explain the lack of redds and carcasses in the usual spots. Its possible that they spawned around Oak Knoll but that doesn't bode well for the survival of the offspring given the conditions there.
2012-02-09 21:08:11
by: Byron (+47)
by: Byron (+47)
@ miggie:
Where you fish depends on what you want to catch.
When striper are thick in the river you can catch them from Lincoln St. Bridge all the way down past the 29 and 37 bridges. Depending on the time of year, flies, trolled crankbaits, jigs, cut baits like anchovies and sardines, as well as live baits like mudsuckers and bullhead can all work well.
Sturgeon tend to be caught mostly in the lower river. Hot baits the past few years have been eel and shrimp. Having a boat and depth finder will help you get to the most productive holes. Do a bit of exploring.
When it comes to catfish, I've caught a few here and there between Copia and Lincoln St. They don't seem to be hyper plentiful though. That stretch of river holds big schools of carp, some sacramento sucker and squawfish, the occasional catfish or largemouth bass, and schools of small striper in the summer. Worms tend to work well up there as an all-around bait.
Hope that helps some.
Where you fish depends on what you want to catch.
When striper are thick in the river you can catch them from Lincoln St. Bridge all the way down past the 29 and 37 bridges. Depending on the time of year, flies, trolled crankbaits, jigs, cut baits like anchovies and sardines, as well as live baits like mudsuckers and bullhead can all work well.
Sturgeon tend to be caught mostly in the lower river. Hot baits the past few years have been eel and shrimp. Having a boat and depth finder will help you get to the most productive holes. Do a bit of exploring.
When it comes to catfish, I've caught a few here and there between Copia and Lincoln St. They don't seem to be hyper plentiful though. That stretch of river holds big schools of carp, some sacramento sucker and squawfish, the occasional catfish or largemouth bass, and schools of small striper in the summer. Worms tend to work well up there as an all-around bait.
Hope that helps some.
2012-02-09 05:06:55
by: miggie (+1)
by: miggie (+1)
My dad passed me down his 12ft aluminum boat. I was wondering if any of you guys that fish the napa river daily can help me out with where are some good or decent fishing spots for striper, sturgeon, and catfish. What bait or lures to use or powerbait and whens a good time to go fishing! If i can get any advice from anyone it will be much appreciated
2012-02-06 23:52:15
by: Kyacker (+7)
by: Kyacker (+7)
Fished near the Brazos bridge from 9am to 1:30 yesterday before the stupor bowl, and got some action on cut anchovies, just didn't hook em. That's what I get for having my rod holders behind me. Bob at Sweeny's recommended the bait and location. Saw 1 shore fisherman pull out a small striper on my paddle back to Cuttings.
Sorry Dirty roofer, you won't see me getting pulled around by any Sturgeon, maybe CNH.
Sorry Dirty roofer, you won't see me getting pulled around by any Sturgeon, maybe CNH.
2012-02-05 22:31:40
by: Byron (+47)
by: Byron (+47)
Walked the Eco Preserve with the fly rod before work today to work on my small stream casting/streamer fishing. Stuck a few 4-6" salmon fry on a black BH Wooly Bugger.
What was disappointing was that I saw pretty much the same thing as you CNH, nada. No disturbed gravel, no redds, no carcasses. And all the fry I saw were from last year's spawn. Still a pretty way to spend your morning.
Hopefully we get some spawners moving up soon...
What was disappointing was that I saw pretty much the same thing as you CNH, nada. No disturbed gravel, no redds, no carcasses. And all the fry I saw were from last year's spawn. Still a pretty way to spend your morning.
Hopefully we get some spawners moving up soon...
2012-01-31 16:48:04
by: CNH (+264)
by: CNH (+264)
@Byron: Glad to hear that you saw something moving up. I walked the usual spots on Sunday and didn't see anything - no fish moving, no redds, no carcasses, nada. Hopefully the salmon are still moving up because the river looked pretty undisturbed. It a testament to how dry the valley was prior to the rain - 5 inches in January would usually have it running high and muddy for a week and a half. The level was back down and it is running gin clear in the shallows and steelhead green in he pools when I was there.
Not in Napa, but I ended up in Marin County later that afternoon and saw some Coho moving up into Lagunitas Creek. Pretty cool sight to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch0iMdh43_DBk
Not in Napa, but I ended up in Marin County later that afternoon and saw some Coho moving up into Lagunitas Creek. Pretty cool sight to see.
http://www.youtube.com/watch0iMdh43_DBk
2012-01-29 19:14:23
by: Stevo (+28)
by: Stevo (+28)
Got skunked on Thursday. 6hrs from shore and the 3hrs from boat out towards 37.
2012-01-28 03:11:55
by: Byron (+47)
by: Byron (+47)
Stopped by a favorite spot on the north river today to check out the water. Nice steelie green color and decent flows. Checked out a pool I know which is normally frog water and it actually had some current.
Hung around for a while and smoked a cigarette just to be near the river. Saw a couple rolls farther down in the pool, so looks like some salmon and steelhead are finally moving upstream to spawn. Looks like the rain got some things moving around.
Hung around for a while and smoked a cigarette just to be near the river. Saw a couple rolls farther down in the pool, so looks like some salmon and steelhead are finally moving upstream to spawn. Looks like the rain got some things moving around.
2012-01-26 22:05:25
by: dirtyroofer (+96)
by: dirtyroofer (+96)
i would love to see someone cruz by me being pulled in a kayak by a monster.
nice report rippinlips
nice report rippinlips
2012-01-26 16:58:24
by: CNH (+264)
by: CNH (+264)
@Stevo
I feel your pain about not having a boat. Hearing about all of this sturgeon action that you can't reach as a bank fisherman makes me wonder how far out I can safely go in my kayak. The thought of an 80" sturgeon towing me down the river is a bit worrisome though. I'll be hitting the banks tomorrow and will post a report.
I feel your pain about not having a boat. Hearing about all of this sturgeon action that you can't reach as a bank fisherman makes me wonder how far out I can safely go in my kayak. The thought of an 80" sturgeon towing me down the river is a bit worrisome though. I'll be hitting the banks tomorrow and will post a report.
2012-01-25 20:03:07
by: Stevo (+28)
by: Stevo (+28)
I'm planning on spending the whole day tomorrow fishing from shore for these sturgeon no matter what the tides are doing. Don't have a boat and can't go at night. But I'm going to arm myself with some live grass shrimp. I used to have access to a dock around 13, but no more. I need a boat!
2012-01-25 18:24:25
by: CNH (+264)
by: CNH (+264)
@RippinLips
Yes, you can post photos on here. Just upload your photos to a free photo hosting site like Flikr, Photo Bucket, or Image Shack and then paste the DIRECT link to the photo(it will end in .jpg) in a report on here. The photo will then be imbedded in your report. Give a shout if you have any problems with it.
Yes, you can post photos on here. Just upload your photos to a free photo hosting site like Flikr, Photo Bucket, or Image Shack and then paste the DIRECT link to the photo(it will end in .jpg) in a report on here. The photo will then be imbedded in your report. Give a shout if you have any problems with it.
2012-01-25 16:45:03
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
Well here it is...you want a good chance at catching Sturgeon, or your first Sturgeon. Better get your butts out!!!! South of marker 13. 4 caught last night all in the 70" range and many broke off. Last day of negitive tides. Making it day three for my self tonight.
2012-01-24 17:10:50
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
Does anyone know can you post pics on here?
2012-01-24 17:08:29
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
worked south of marker 13, good markes on the graph. no fish for my boat but my buddy A.K.A. the FISH caught two one about 60" range and one that was the beast of beast 66" to the tee with a girth of 39".
After awhile went up river with not much more going on except for the mine field of debris boaters use caution. Going back out tonight.
After awhile went up river with not much more going on except for the mine field of debris boaters use caution. Going back out tonight.
2012-01-24 16:48:48
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
Did not make it out Sunday night as planned...Due to some rain, wind, and the Niner game. Which at this point I should have gone fishing!
So I made it out Monday night, And it was great!! Ideal Sturgeon weather to the max. The River was a chocolate brown and flowing well. And the weather is suppose to hold this way for the next week or so.
Worked a couple of spots with mud shrimp
So I made it out Monday night, And it was great!! Ideal Sturgeon weather to the max. The River was a chocolate brown and flowing well. And the weather is suppose to hold this way for the next week or so.
Worked a couple of spots with mud shrimp
2012-01-24 15:58:51
by: RippinLips (+7)
by: RippinLips (+7)
FordManwSmallBoat, I work out of my home, But take in a good portion of my business through my work at Sweeneys Sports in Napa Where I manage the store on the weekend. Feel free to stop bye.
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