Fish Upon A Star In California

The diversity of California in terms of geography, climate, culture and region is well known but the Golden State has a broad assortment of fishing experiences for the fanatical angler as well. From clear mountain streams and lakes in the High Sierra to Pacific deep sea fishing off the southern coast, fishermen of all stripes are going to come across it all on their California fishing retreat. Pick from cozy California bed breakfasts in one of the state’s mountain hideaways or beach rentals that are only yards away from the shore and during particular times of the year, can be had for a song.

When you are scheduling your California fishing vacation, you will probably want to check out the Fishing Network which delivers information on almost anything you need to know about California’s freshwater and deep sea fishing for the season of the year and region you are planning to visit. This site is a free resource and needs no registration unless you want to post to the forum. You may realize a few tips from your fellow anglers and even have a chance to win a free t-shirt if you have tips to share.

An outstanding online resource is The Outpost Mall, which provides information on all kinds of fishing in California, including coastal and deep sea charters. And yet another fishing site you will want to visit is the California Department of Fish and Game in order to secure any required licenses or permits.

One of the more colorful and outgoing forms of fishing, predominantly in Southern California, is pier fishing. It is a way to catch those tasty saltwater fish without having to charter a boat and go far out to sea. In fact, it is surprising how many unique species of fish one can catch from  some of the piers of a charming bed and breakfast in SoCal. Two piers worth mentioning are Goleta near Santa Barbara and San Diego’s famous Balboa and Newport Piers. At Goleta, fishermen have reported catching over thirty different species that include halibut, bass, rockfish and even sharks. Balboa of course is one of the most well-liked points in San Diego for couples looking for a romantic date though there are a number of fish to be reeled in here.  Newport is thought of as more of an “angler’s pier,” where the majority of tourists basically go to catch dinner.

Tahoe is a different world entirely. Up in the Sierra Nevada, straddling the California-Nevada state line about an hour northeast of Sacramento, is the highest alpine lake in the continental U.S. at an elevation of 6000 feet. Fly fishing in the Truckee River, which drains Lake Tahoe, is outstanding and if you decide to visit in the winter, you may very well want to attempt your luck at ice fishing as well.  There are magnificent cabin rentals all through this vicinity with spectacular views and amenities to fry up all that fish you lay claim to.

In addition to California’s mountain lakes and streams and pier fishing, there are numerous charter boat excursions that will be delighted to take you out to the fishing grounds connecting the SoCal shore and Catalina Island, a number of which start out as low as $35 a person.