The Cal Fishing Report: What to Expect

Essentially, a fishing report offered for the California area is going to include Southern California, Northern California and Baja. Some of the California fishing reports will include directories to different fishing report links. These links should offer the weather forecast, the water temperature and swells, and what types of bait are being used to hook the fish.

- The Cal Fishing Reports for Baja:

A good fishing report regarding Baja is going to primarily discuss saltwater fishing as well as the weather and the water conditions and which fish are biting in the area. This should include the big four of Baja which include:

- Marline
- Yellowfin Tuna
- Dorado
- Wahoo

A good Baja fishing report would touch on each one of these fish so you will know what to expect, and what type of fish you should expect to hook when you head out. There should also be some information on inshore fishing in the Baja area.

- The Cal Fishing Reports for Northern California:

These reports will offer weather and water conditions as well as the best spots to fish. They may focus more on freshwater fishing the saltwater. All reports should include the Sacramento River watershed which includes numerous rivers and lakes. These will include:

Rivers:
- Sacramento River
- The American
- The Feather
- The McCloud
- The Pit
- The Yuba
- Squaw Creek

Lakes:
- Shasta
- Whiskeytown
- Lake Shastina
- Lake Sisiyou
- McCloud and Keswick Reservoirs

The fish that rule the Northern California freshwater scene and should be included in a good Northern California fishing report would include:

- Salmon (Chinook and Kokanee)
- Trout (Rainbow, Steelhead and Browns)
- Catfish (Whites, Channels and Bullhead)
- Bass (Largemouth, Smallmouth, Striped and Spotted)

There should also be a good section on salt water fishing for the Northern California area and this would include fishing in the following areas:

- Golden Gate
- Half Moon Bay
- Monterey
- San Francisco Bay
- Santa Cruz
- South San Francisco Bay

- The Cal Fishing Reports for Southern California:

The freshwater Southern California reports are going to include information on trout and catfish, while the saltwater reports would include information on Yellowtail, Catalina Seabass, Halibut and Shark among others.

You should of course expect the same quality reports in Southern California fishing that you would find in the other California fishing reports.

- The Cal Fishing Report Conclusion:

All good fishing reports are going to include saltwater fishing and freshwater fishing which would include extensive reporting on the Lakes and Rivers of California. You should also find Maps, GPS and a list of the most popular fishing spots. The reports should also be current and help you find the best fishing spots no matter where you live in California. Good luck and happy fishing!