Giant 51 Inch, 50 Pound, Striped Bass Caught On The Sacramento River

Lifting this giant striped bass out of the Beckman net was all Nate could do.

A cloudy, dreary, drizzly, March day turns out to be a fantastic day of striped bass fishing on the Sacramento River. Fishing guide Mike Rasmussen and his crew took to the Sacramento River in search of trophy striped bass. The recipe for a perfect day of striped bass fishing was in place. The trio of anglers set out on their fishing trip. Launching their boat at a popular launch in the northern region of the Sacramento River. It was an action-packed day for sure. Expectations were immediately met. When just like that, one of Rasmussen crew hit a hard hook set with his Phenix Rods Co, 9 foot M1 Inshore. Driving the tethered treble hooks inside the mouth of a giant striped bass. Which engulfed his 11” glide bait boat side. Right in front of the anglers eyes. The two minute battle was won quickly by angler (Nate), as he cinched the 30 pound drag down on his Concept Fishing 13 casting real, and went to work on the beast with the M1 Inshore ( view emended YouTube video below ) This enormous striped bass was possibly over the age of 40. Measured nearly 51 inches in overall length. Tipping the scales somewhere between 48 and 52 pounds. Unfortunately after she was revived and released by fellow angler Nate Barber. Disappearing back into the depths of the Sacramento River. She was located alive but upside down in the swirl of a back current. Just below where she was released. Some time later that morning. A private angler had come across her and quickly tied her up to his boat. Understandingly so! The old girl had expired. By choice angler, Pacific_Ghost made the decision out of respect for the fish, to have her mounted. To be displayed and for stories to be told. This being a harsh reminder of the consequences behind not immediately releasing the fish. A lesson learned.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.

While We Wait For The Upcoming Salmon Season!

The Fall Run Chinook Salmon season opener on the Sacramento River is just around the corner. Only less then a month away for Northern California anglers. Many fishermen eagerly await the July 16, 2019 opening day. With high expectations, considering all the hype and good press surrounding this years return of adult chinook salmon expected to return to spawn in Northern California and it’s major tributaries of the Sacramento Valley. Salmon fishing enthusiasts and sport fishing guides, as well as the owners of daily fishing charters, all make their necessary preparations to be ready for the upcoming salmon season. As a result of all this in house preparation and maintenance, Northern California rivers become very quiet. Boat traffic from anglers is minimal, and fishing takes a back seat to preparing for the arrival of the King Salmon. Fact of the matter is, some of the best fishing and fast action is to be had in this month prior to salmon season’s opening day.

Fishing Guide Dave Jacobs tel:530 646-9110 of salmonsacriver.com watches as client Bruce Jenkins gets his picture taken by fishing guide Mike Rasmussen. American Shad fishing on the Sacramento River has been red hot this week. June 21, 2019

Fishing for Sacramento River fish species such as trophy rainbow trout, post spawn and highly aggressive striped bass, and the “poor mans steelhead” ( American Shad ), offer fast action and lots of fun. Any or all of these species either fished for individually or in conjunction with each other will leave you more than satisfied with your time spent on the water. The high output Trophy Rainbow Trout and American Shad fisheries, that offer dozens of fish brought to the boat in a short time, are very popular with customers who have the desire to just “catch”. Early morning hours and the last hour before dark can also be rewarding. When targeting the highly aggressive and heavily feeding post spawn striped bass that have moved into the upper Sacramento River. Following the spring spawn down river near Colusa, Ca. Generally speaking from Woodson Bridge near Corning, Ca north to the canyon region of the Sacramento River. Including the communities of Bend, Ca and Cottonwood, Ca. Post spawn striped bass are even reported being caught farther up the Sacramento River near the city of Anderson, Ca. Where local angler Jeremy Ross hs been producing quality stripers on the fly ( imitation juvenile salmon fly patterns can be purchased locally at The Fly Shop theflyshop.com in Redding, Ca ) and on top water baits like the Zara Spook heddonlures.com . The majority of his success has centered around the Interstate 5 bridge over the Sacramento River just North of Anderson, Ca.

Fly fishing has become very popular when targeting striped bass on the Sacramento River in the summer months following the spring spawn.

Combination fishing trips including any and or all of these fish species mentioned in this blog, or any one of these species individually are being offered by Sacramento River fishing guide Dave Jacobs of salmonsacriver.com. In conjunctions with sacramentofishing.com. These action packed trips will be offered through the remainder of June, 2019 and into July, 2019. Stopping the weekend prior to the July 16, 2019 salmon season opener on the Sacramento River. For reservations Dave Jacobs can be contacted on either of the two websites in the text above, by clicking the links. Or by calling 530-646-9110. Reservations for this upcoming 2019 salmon season are also being taken for the daily fishing charters targeting Sacramento River King Salmon.

Striped Bass angler Jeremy Ross from Cottonwood, Ca holds up a striper he caught while fly fishing the Sacramento River near Anderson, Ca.

Mike's Fishing Guide Service for Sacramento River fishing targeting King Salmon, Striped Bass, White Sturgeon, American Shad and Rainbow Trout. The Best Sacramento River Salmon Fishing Guide and Striped Bass Fishing Guide on the Sacramento River.