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jefftolentino — 2009-08-11 18:36:37

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- ''2009-08-11 19:36:15'' [[nbsp]] Brandon: yup, you got to have you creds clearly visible to fish and game. Lanyards are good, but a simple safety pin will keep you legal. --["Users/jefftolentino"]	+ ''2009-08-11 19:36:15'' [[nbsp]] Brandon: yup, you got to have your creds clearly visible to fish and game. Lanyards are good, but a simple safety pin will keep you legal. --["Users/jefftolentino"]

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jefftolentino — 2009-08-11 18:36:15

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	+ ------ + ''2009-08-11 19:36:15'' [[nbsp]] Brandon: yup, you got to have you creds clearly visible to fish and game. Lanyards are good, but a simple safety pin will keep you legal. --["Users/jefftolentino"]

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jefftolentino — 2009-08-11 18:32:39

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- The Freeport area is an excellent spot or both bank fishing and fishing from a boat. The river features many types of structures, including tule, docks, bridges, dams and rebar; all great hiding spots for fish. The river can be swift, so watch out for snags and bring extra line. Species include [wiki:wikipedia:"Catfish" catfish], [wiki:wikipedia:"Bass (fish)" bass], [wiki:wikipedia:"Sturgeon" sturgeon] and [wiki:wikipedia:"Salmon" salmon]; all of which can get extremely large. Good baits include large night crawlers, minnows, crayfish, salmon roe, Powerbait, and chicken liver. A net also comes in handy here. According to the Department of Fish and Game, Freeport is technically part of the Delta and requires a Bay-Delta stamp.	+ The Freeport area is an excellent spot or both bank fishing and fishing from a boat. The river features many types of structures, including tule, docks, bridges, dams and riprap; all great hiding spots for fish. The river can be swift, so watch out for snags and bring extra line. Species include [wiki:wikipedia:"Catfish" catfish], [wiki:wikipedia:"Bass (fish)" bass], [wiki:wikipedia:"Sturgeon" sturgeon] and [wiki:wikipedia:"Salmon" salmon]; all of which can get extremely large. Good baits include large night crawlers, minnows, crayfish, salmon roe, Powerbait, and chicken liver. A net also comes in handy here. According to the Department of Fish and Game, Freeport is technically part of the Delta and requires a Bay-Delta stamp.
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- The Sacramento River flows through the city of Knights Landing, providing bait stores and easy fishing access to the river. A popular place is the marina on the north side of town. It features a dam and rebar structures. Many irrigation sloughs north of town also provide excellent fishing and can be a little quieter. [wiki:wikipedia:Catfish] are by far the most abundant fish in the area, though [wiki:wikipedia:"Bass (fish)" bass] and [wiki:wikipedia:"Sturgeon" sturgeon] swim through as well. Use large night crawlers, minnows or chicken liver. This is a good place to take kids. Its fairly easy to get in and out and you're almost guaranteed to catch something. Parts of the river and many sloughs are polluted, however, so avoid eating anything you catch.	+ The Sacramento River flows through the city of Knights Landing, providing bait stores and easy fishing access to the river. A popular place is the marina on the north side of town. It features a dam and riprap structures. Many irrigation sloughs north of town also provide excellent fishing and can be a little quieter. [wiki:wikipedia:Catfish] are by far the most abundant fish in the area, though [wiki:wikipedia:"Bass (fish)" bass] and [wiki:wikipedia:"Sturgeon" sturgeon] swim through as well. Use large night crawlers, minnows or chicken liver. This is a good place to take kids. Its fairly easy to get in and out and you're almost guaranteed to catch something. Parts of the river and many sloughs are polluted, however, so avoid eating anything you catch.

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CarlosOverstreet — 2009-05-13 12:26:11

fishing info

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- The upper parts of ["Putah Creek"] tend to have clearer, swifter water, though a few areas have slower, sometimes stagnant pools. The fish can be harder to catch than lower parts, but they can be bigger and nicer. Species include [wiki:wikipedia:"Bluegill" bluegill], [wiki:wikipedia:"Bass (fish)" bass], [wiki:wikipedia:"Crappie" crappie] and [wiki:wikipedia:"Catfish" catfish]. Lake Solano also stocks [wiki:wikipedia:"Trout" trout]. Typical baits include large night crawlers, salmon roe, Powerbait, lures and spinners. ["Winters"] has a couple of good stores. This area is very beautiful and is a nice place if you want to feel more outdoorsy.	+ The upper parts of ["Putah Creek"] tend to have clearer, swifter water, though a few areas have slower, sometimes stagnant pools. The fish can be harder to catch than lower parts, but they can be bigger and nicer. Species include [wiki:wikipedia:"Bluegill" bluegill], [wiki:wikipedia:"Bass (fish)" bass], [wiki:wikipedia:"Crappie" crappie], [wiki:wikipedia:"Catfish" catfish] and [wiki:wikipedia:"Brown Trout" brown trout]. Lake Solano and Lake Berryessa are stocked by the Department of Fish and Game with [wiki:wikipedia:"Rainbow Trout" rainbow trout]. Typical baits include large night crawlers, salmon roe, Powerbait, lures and spinners. ["Winters"] has a couple of good stores. This area is very beautiful and is a nice place if you want to feel more outdoorsy.

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CarrieBishop — 2009-05-06 08:59:05

catch and release info

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	+ =Catch and Release= + Due to the potential water pollution in Putah Creek, Lake Berryessa and other water sources, a catch and release technique is recommended. This is not only good for the fisherman but it is good for the environment. In many areas catch and release is a regulation enforced to preserve certain species. If a fish is too small or the fisherman has a regulated amount of fish already, they are required to release it. However a fish cannot survive a release in many cases, so there are several recommendations on how to properly use lures (circle hooks instead of J hooks, pinch down the barbs) and how to hold the fish, special nets, how to undo a hook, or when to leave the hook in the fish. + + [http://www.catchphotorelease.com/cpr.htm How to do it properly] + [http://www.acuteangling.com/Reference/C&RMortality.html C & R Mortality Study] + [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catch_and_release Wikipedia: Catch and Release] +

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CarrieBishop — 2009-05-06 08:26:05

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	+ ------ + ''2009-05-06 09:26:05'' [[nbsp]] You are probably right. The advisory is there are high levels of mercury. If and when I get gear to go out I will be catching and releasing. For others there are guidelines to ensure the fish survives a catch and release: http://www.catchphotorelease.com/cpr.htm --["Users/CarrieBishop"]

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MasonMurray — 2009-05-05 14:06:19

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	+ ------ + ''2009-05-05 15:06:19'' [[nbsp]] I clearly recall an advisory not to eat fish from Putah Creek. I can't say how old it is, but I still would feel uncomfortable eating anything out of that water. --["Users/MasonMurray"]

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CarrieBishop — 2009-05-05 14:01:05

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	+ ------ + ''2009-05-05 15:01:05'' [[nbsp]] Sweet! I think when I first moved here I tried to figure out if there were any fishing spots in Davis. Never checked again, now I know! Thanks James and Jeff and Jabber! --["Users/CarrieBishop"]

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NickSchmalenberger — 2009-03-21 23:21:08

TItle 14, § 700 has the answer

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- Like most states, California uses fishing regulations to help protect and preserve natural resources and wildlife. People over the age of 16 are generally required to wear a fishing license while fishing. Licenses must be displayed above the waist and clearly visible, (most people wear them on a lanyard or pinned to their shirt or hat). In certain cases, when species or habitat require extra protection, special stamps must be purchased and added to your license, for example, fishing in the delta needs a bay-delta sport fishing stamp.	+ Like most states, California uses fishing regulations to help protect and preserve natural resources and wildlife. People over the age of 16 are generally required to wear a fishing license while fishing. Licenses must be displayed above the waist and clearly visible, (most people wear them on a lanyard or pinned to their shirt or hat), as required in California Code Title 14, § 700. In certain cases, when species or habitat require extra protection, special stamps must be purchased and added to your license, for example, fishing in the delta needs a bay-delta sport fishing stamp.

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BrandonBarrette — 2009-03-21 21:43:28

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	+ ------ + ''2009-03-21 22:43:28'' [[nbsp]] Wait, you have to "wear" a fishing license? It can't be in your wallet? --["Users/BrandonBarrette"]

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JabberWokky — 2008-07-01 16:53:59

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- The Sacramento River flows through the city of Knights Landing, providing bait stores and easy fishing access to the river. A popular place is the marina on the north side of town. It features a dam and rebar structures. Many irrigation sloughs north of town also provide excellent fishing and can be a little quieter. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish Catfish] are by far the most abundant fish in the area, though [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon sturgeon] swim through as well. Use large night crawlers, minnows or chicken liver. This is a good place to take kids. Its fairly easy to get in and out and you're almost guaranteed to catch something. Parts of the river and many sloughs are polluted, however, so avoid eating anything you catch.	+ The Sacramento River flows through the city of Knights Landing, providing bait stores and easy fishing access to the river. A popular place is the marina on the north side of town. It features a dam and rebar structures. Many irrigation sloughs north of town also provide excellent fishing and can be a little quieter. [wiki:wikipedia:Catfish] are by far the most abundant fish in the area, though [wiki:wikipedia:"Bass (fish)" bass] and [wiki:wikipedia:"Sturgeon" sturgeon] swim through as well. Use large night crawlers, minnows or chicken liver. This is a good place to take kids. Its fairly easy to get in and out and you're almost guaranteed to catch something. Parts of the river and many sloughs are polluted, however, so avoid eating anything you catch.

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JabberWokky — 2008-06-28 07:14:27

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- The parts of ["Putah Creek"] just outside of town are very easy to get to. Fish can be fairly plentiful, though quality and size tend toward the low end. It's a good place to go if you're feeling lazy and just want to catch something. Many people use the ["Old Davis Road"] bridge as a starting point, parking just off the road and following footpaths down to the creek. Another option is to park at ["Camp Putah"]. These parts of the creek tend to have a lot of tree structure or tule where fish like to hide. The majority of the fish are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill bluegill], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crappie crappie], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_mouth_bass smallmouth bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carp carp]. Occationally, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largemouth_bass largemouth bass] can be caught out of the lower creek, though they are rarer. Large night crawlers and chicken liver are excellent baits. Lures are usable, but watch out for snags. Be careful about eating fish though, the creek tends to be somewhat polluted here and eating is not recommended.	+ The parts of ["Putah Creek"] just outside of town are very easy to get to. Fish can be fairly plentiful, though quality and size tend toward the low end. It's a good place to go if you're feeling lazy and just want to catch something. Many people use the ["Old Davis Road"] bridge as a starting point, parking just off the road and following footpaths down to the creek. Another option is to park at ["Camp Putah"]. These parts of the creek tend to have a lot of tree structure or tule where fish like to hide. The majority of the fish are [wiki:wikipedia:"Bluegill" bluegill], [wiki:wikipedia:"Crappie" crappie], [wiki:wikipedia:"Small mouth bass" smallmouth bass], [wiki:wikipedia:"Catfish" catfish] and [wiki:wikipedia:"Carp" carp]. Occationally, [wiki:wikipedia:"Largemouth bass" largemouth bass] can be caught out of the lower creek, though they are more rare. Large night crawlers and chicken liver are excellent baits. Lures are usable, but watch out for snags. Be careful about eating fish though, the creek tends to be somewhat polluted here and eating is not recommended.
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- The upper parts of ["Putah Creek"] tend to have clearer, swifter water, though a few areas have slower, sometimes stagnant pools. The fish can be harder to catch than lower parts, but they can be bigger and nicer. Species include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill bluegill], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crappie crappie] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish]. Lake Solano also stocks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout trout]. Typical baits include large night crawlers, salmon roe, Powerbait, lures and spinners. ["Winters"] has a couple of good stores. This area is very beautiful and is a nice place if you want to feel more outdoorsy.	+ The upper parts of ["Putah Creek"] tend to have clearer, swifter water, though a few areas have slower, sometimes stagnant pools. The fish can be harder to catch than lower parts, but they can be bigger and nicer. Species include [wiki:wikipedia:"Bluegill" bluegill], [wiki:wikipedia:"Bass (fish)" bass], [wiki:wikipedia:"Crappie" crappie] and [wiki:wikipedia:"Catfish" catfish]. Lake Solano also stocks [wiki:wikipedia:"Trout" trout]. Typical baits include large night crawlers, salmon roe, Powerbait, lures and spinners. ["Winters"] has a couple of good stores. This area is very beautiful and is a nice place if you want to feel more outdoorsy.
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- The Freeport area is an excellent spot or both bank fishing and fishing from a boat. The river features many types of structures, including tule, docks, bridges, dams and rebar; all great hiding spots for fish. The river can be swift, so watch out for snags and bring extra line. Species include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon sturgeon] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon salmon]; all of which can get extremely large. Good baits include large night crawlers, minnows, crayfish, salmon roe, Powerbait, and chicken liver. A net also comes in handy here. According to the Department of Fish and Game, Freeport is technically part of the Delta and requires a Bay-Delta stamp.	+ The Freeport area is an excellent spot or both bank fishing and fishing from a boat. The river features many types of structures, including tule, docks, bridges, dams and rebar; all great hiding spots for fish. The river can be swift, so watch out for snags and bring extra line. Species include [wiki:wikipedia:"Catfish" catfish], [wiki:wikipedia:"Bass (fish)" bass], [wiki:wikipedia:"Sturgeon" sturgeon] and [wiki:wikipedia:"Salmon" salmon]; all of which can get extremely large. Good baits include large night crawlers, minnows, crayfish, salmon roe, Powerbait, and chicken liver. A net also comes in handy here. According to the Department of Fish and Game, Freeport is technically part of the Delta and requires a Bay-Delta stamp.
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- Many fish like to hang out in the cold waters below the dam, including lots of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout trout], making this is a popular place for fly fishing. The dam sits at the western end of Lake Natoma in Sacramento. The area also gets very crowded during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon salmon] runs in the fall. Good bait includes flies, spinners, and salmon roe and powerbait. There is a fish hatchery there thats open to the public and its a great place to take kids. The hatchery is also the regional headquarters for the Department of Fish and Game.	+ Many fish like to hang out in the cold waters below the dam, including lots of [wiki:wikipedia:"Trout" trout], making this is a popular place for fly fishing. The dam sits at the western end of Lake Natoma in Sacramento. The area also gets very crowded during [wiki:wikipedia:"Salmon" salmon] runs in the fall. Good bait includes flies, spinners, and salmon roe and powerbait. There is a fish hatchery there that's open to the public and its a great place to take kids. The hatchery is also the regional headquarters for the Department of Fish and Game.

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jefftolentino — 2007-09-20 11:02:15

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- Upper Putah Creek is best fished to the west of ["Winters"]. Take ["Covell"] west (it will turn into Road 32 west of Davis). Follow Road 32 through Winters and continue toward lake Berryessa. Eventually, the road will parallel Putah Creek with various places to pull off. Lake Sonoma will be one of the first pull offs, and includes a small bait store. Beyond there, for approximately 8 miles, there are a number of different stops, many of which are maintained by the county and very nice.	+ Upper Putah Creek is best fished to the west of ["Winters"]. Take ["Covell"] west (it will turn into Road 32 west of Davis). Follow Road 32 through Winters and continue toward lake Berryessa. Eventually, the road will parallel Putah Creek with various places to pull off. Lake Solano will be one of the first pull offs, and includes a small bait store. Beyond there, for approximately 8 miles, there are a number of different stops, many of which are maintained by the county and very nice.

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jefftolentino — 2007-09-20 10:51:12

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	+ Upper Putah Creek is best fished to the west of ["Winters"]. Take ["Covell"] west (it will turn into Road 32 west of Davis). Follow Road 32 through Winters and continue toward lake Berryessa. Eventually, the road will parallel Putah Creek with various places to pull off. Lake Sonoma will be one of the first pull offs, and includes a small bait store. Beyond there, for approximately 8 miles, there are a number of different stops, many of which are maintained by the county and very nice.
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	+ To get there, take ["Interstate 80" I-80] to Sacramento and go south on I-5. Exit I-5 at Florin Rd and turn left. Make a right at Freeport (about a 1/4 mile) and drive south. The town of Freeport is about a mile from Florin Road. There is a drawbridge in the middle of town and both sides of the river are good fishing. If you park off the levee road, make sure you are safely off the asphalt. Its a dangerous road, especially at night.
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	+ To get there, take ["Interstate 80" I-80] to hwy 50 in Sacramento. Exit 50 at Hazel and head north. The Hazel crosses the river about a mile later with Lake Natoma on the right and the Nimbus Fish Hatchery on the left.
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	+ Knights Landing is about 45 minutes north of Davis. The easiest way to get there is from ["Pole line Road"]. Pole line turns into Road 102 just north of Davis, continues to Woodland, and then out to Knights Landing. The best spots are just north of town, in the marina or along any of the sloughs.

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JamesSchwab — 2007-09-13 14:39:50

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JessicaRockwell — 2007-09-13 14:30:26

toc, animal rights links, ==needs fixing on bold titles==

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	+ + =See Also= + * ["Students Together for Animal Rights"] + * ["Vegetarians"]

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jefftolentino — 2007-09-13 07:27:22

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- Regulation booklets are good to keep in a tackle box. These are small, and available for free at most bait shops. They are also downloadable on the California Fish and Game website as a pdf (see links below). Regulations can vary slightly from year to year, so its a good idea to pick up a booklet at the beginning of the year and review the laws around your usual spots. If you are trying out a new location, check you book for any special rules before you go.	+ Regulation booklets are good to keep in a tackle box. These are small, and available for free at most bait shops. They are also downloadable on the California Fish and Game website as a pdf (see links below). Regulations can vary slightly from year to year, so its good to pick up a booklet at the beginning of the year and review the laws around your usual spots. If you are trying out a new location, check your book for any special rules before you go.

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jefftolentino — 2007-09-13 07:25:50

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- Like most states, California uses fishing regulations to help protect and preserve natural resources and wildlife. People over the age of 16 are generally required to wear a fishing license while fishing. Licenses must be displayed above the waist and clearly visible, (most people wear them on a lanyard or pinned to their shirt or hat). In certain cases, when species or habitat requires extra protection, stamps are required in addition to your license, for example, fishing in the delta requires a bay-delta sportfishing stamp.	+ Like most states, California uses fishing regulations to help protect and preserve natural resources and wildlife. People over the age of 16 are generally required to wear a fishing license while fishing. Licenses must be displayed above the waist and clearly visible, (most people wear them on a lanyard or pinned to their shirt or hat). In certain cases, when species or habitat require extra protection, special stamps must be purchased and added to your license, for example, fishing in the delta needs a bay-delta sport fishing stamp.

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jefftolentino — 2007-09-12 13:30:42

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- In addition to licensing, some areas may have limits on the number or size of fish you may catch. Other regulations may bar certain types or hooks, such as treble or barbed. Its a good idea to be familiar with the regulations for your area to avoid tickets and high fees. Check a regulation booklets for full requirements.	+ In addition to licensing, some areas may have limits on the number or size of fish you may catch. Other regulations may bar certain types or hooks, such as treble or barbed. Its a good idea to be familiar with the regulations in your area to avoid tickets and fines. Check a regulation booklet for full requirements.

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- Like most states, California use fishing regulations to help protect and preserve natural resources and wildlife. People over the age of 16 are generally required to wear a fishing license while fishing. Licenses must be displayed above the waist and clearly visible, (most people wear them on a lanyard or pinned to their shirt or hat). In certain cases, when species or habitat requires extra protection, stamps are required in addition to your license, for example, fishing in the delta requires a bay-delta sportfishing stamp.	+ Like most states, California uses fishing regulations to help protect and preserve natural resources and wildlife. People over the age of 16 are generally required to wear a fishing license while fishing. Licenses must be displayed above the waist and clearly visible, (most people wear them on a lanyard or pinned to their shirt or hat). In certain cases, when species or habitat requires extra protection, stamps are required in addition to your license, for example, fishing in the delta requires a bay-delta sportfishing stamp.

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jefftolentino — 2007-09-12 11:02:28

did some cleanup, added regs info and a spot for pics

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- The parts of ["Putah Creek"] just outside of town are very easy to get to. Fish can be fairly plentiful, though quality and size tend toward the low end. Its a good place to go if you're feeling lazy and just want to catch something. Many people use the ["Old Davis Road"] bridge as a starting point, parking just off the road and following footpaths down to the creek. Another option is parking at ["Camp Putah"]. These parts of the creek tend to have a lot of tree structure or tule, where fish like to hide. The majority of the fish are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill bluegill], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crappie crappie], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_mouth_bass smallmouth bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carp carp]. Occationally, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largemouth_bass largemouth bass] can be caught out of the lower creek, though they are hard to find. Large night crawlers and chicken liver are excellent baits. lures are usable, but watch out for snags. Watch out though, the creek tends to be somewhat polluted here and eating fish is not recommended.	+ The parts of ["Putah Creek"] just outside of town are very easy to get to. Fish can be fairly plentiful, though quality and size tend toward the low end. It's a good place to go if you're feeling lazy and just want to catch something. Many people use the ["Old Davis Road"] bridge as a starting point, parking just off the road and following footpaths down to the creek. Another option is to park at ["Camp Putah"]. These parts of the creek tend to have a lot of tree structure or tule where fish like to hide. The majority of the fish are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill bluegill], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crappie crappie], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_mouth_bass smallmouth bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carp carp]. Occationally, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largemouth_bass largemouth bass] can be caught out of the lower creek, though they are rarer. Large night crawlers and chicken liver are excellent baits. Lures are usable, but watch out for snags. Be careful about eating fish though, the creek tends to be somewhat polluted here and eating is not recommended.
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- The upper parts of ["Putah Creek"] tends to have clearer, swifter water, though some areas have slower, sometimes stagnant pools. The fish can be harder to catch than fish in the lower parts, but they tend to be bigger and nicer. Species include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill bluegill], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crappie crappie] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish]. Lake Solano also stocks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout Trout]. Typical bait includes large night crawlers, salmon roe, Powerbait, lures and spinners. ["Winters"] has a couple of good stores. This area is very beautiful and is a nice place if you want to feel more outdoorsy.	+ The upper parts of ["Putah Creek"] tend to have clearer, swifter water, though a few areas have slower, sometimes stagnant pools. The fish can be harder to catch than lower parts, but they can be bigger and nicer. Species include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill bluegill], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crappie crappie] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish]. Lake Solano also stocks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout trout]. Typical baits include large night crawlers, salmon roe, Powerbait, lures and spinners. ["Winters"] has a couple of good stores. This area is very beautiful and is a nice place if you want to feel more outdoorsy.
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- ["Lake Berryessa"] is a bit more challenging to fish than other spots. There are a number fingers that are inaccessible by foot. During drought years, the water gets pretty low and fishing from the bank can be hot and unprotected from the sun. It is best fished by boat, trawling spinners. Otherwise it is a very pretty lake when the water is high.	+ ["Lake Berryessa"] is a bit more challenging to fish than other spots. There are a number fingers that are inaccessible by foot. During drought years, the water gets pretty low and fishing from the bank can be hot and unprotected from the sun. It is best fished by boat, trawling spinners, otherwise fishing below the dam is much nicer. Besides that, Berryessa is a very pretty lake when the water is high.
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- The Freeport area is an excellent spot or both bank fishing and fishing from a boat. The river features many types of structures, including tule, docks, bridges, dams and rebar; all great hiding spots for fish. The river can be swift, so watch out for snags and bring extra line. Species include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon sturgeon] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon salmon]; all of which can get extremely large. Good baits include large night crawlers, minnows, crayfish, salmon roe, Powerbait, and chicken liver. A net also comes in handy here.	+ The Freeport area is an excellent spot or both bank fishing and fishing from a boat. The river features many types of structures, including tule, docks, bridges, dams and rebar; all great hiding spots for fish. The river can be swift, so watch out for snags and bring extra line. Species include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon sturgeon] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon salmon]; all of which can get extremely large. Good baits include large night crawlers, minnows, crayfish, salmon roe, Powerbait, and chicken liver. A net also comes in handy here. According to the Department of Fish and Game, Freeport is technically part of the Delta and requires a Bay-Delta stamp.
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- Many fish like to hang out in the cold waters below the dam, including tons of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout trout], making this is a popular place for fly fishing. The dam sits at the western end of Lake Natoma in Sacramento. The area also gets very crowded during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon salmon] runs in the fall. Good bait includes flies, spinners, and salmon roe and powerbait. There is a fish hatchery there thats open to the public and its a great place to take kids.	+ Many fish like to hang out in the cold waters below the dam, including lots of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout trout], making this is a popular place for fly fishing. The dam sits at the western end of Lake Natoma in Sacramento. The area also gets very crowded during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon salmon] runs in the fall. Good bait includes flies, spinners, and salmon roe and powerbait. There is a fish hatchery there thats open to the public and its a great place to take kids. The hatchery is also the regional headquarters for the Department of Fish and Game.
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- The Sacramento River flows through the city of Knight Landing, providing easy fishing access on the river and bait stores. A popular place is the marina on the north side of town. It features a dam and rebar structures. Many irrigation sloughs north of town also provide excellent fishing and can be much quieter. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish Catfish] are by far the most abundant fish in the area, though [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon sturgeon] swim through as well. Use large night crawlers, minnows or chicken liver. This is a good place to take kids. Its fairly easy to get in and out and you're almost guaranteed to catch something. Parts of the river and many sloughs are polluted, however, so avoid eating anything you catch.	+ The Sacramento River flows through the city of Knights Landing, providing bait stores and easy fishing access to the river. A popular place is the marina on the north side of town. It features a dam and rebar structures. Many irrigation sloughs north of town also provide excellent fishing and can be a little quieter. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish Catfish] are by far the most abundant fish in the area, though [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon sturgeon] swim through as well. Use large night crawlers, minnows or chicken liver. This is a good place to take kids. Its fairly easy to get in and out and you're almost guaranteed to catch something. Parts of the river and many sloughs are polluted, however, so avoid eating anything you catch.
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	+ + == Fishing Regulations == + '''General''' + Like most states, California use fishing regulations to help protect and preserve natural resources and wildlife. People over the age of 16 are generally required to wear a fishing license while fishing. Licenses must be displayed above the waist and clearly visible, (most people wear them on a lanyard or pinned to their shirt or hat). In certain cases, when species or habitat requires extra protection, stamps are required in addition to your license, for example, fishing in the delta requires a bay-delta sportfishing stamp. + + In addition to licensing, some areas may have limits on the number or size of fish you may catch. Other regulations may bar certain types or hooks, such as treble or barbed. Its a good idea to be familiar with the regulations for your area to avoid tickets and high fees. Check a regulation booklets for full requirements. + + Regulation booklets are good to keep in a tackle box. These are small, and available for free at most bait shops. They are also downloadable on the California Fish and Game website as a pdf (see links below). Regulations can vary slightly from year to year, so its a good idea to pick up a booklet at the beginning of the year and review the laws around your usual spots. If you are trying out a new location, check you book for any special rules before you go. + + '''links''' + * [http://www.dfg.ca.gov/ California Department of Fish and Game Homepage] + * [http://www.dfg.ca.gov/licensing/fishing/fishdescrip.html Table of license fees for 2007] + * [http://www.dfg.ca.gov/regulations/07-08-inland-fish-regs.pdf 2007 2007-2008 California Freshwater Sportfishing booklet (pdf)] + + == Photos == + (post your catches here) +

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	+ ------ + ''2007-09-11 21:47:01'' [[nbsp]] Sweet, this is an awesome and necessary page. Does anyone know spots in Napa or Sonoma? --["Users/CarlosOverstreet"]

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JamesSchwab — 2007-09-11 18:52:30

anyone know the name of the bridge or shop?

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	+ == Night Fishing == + * The bridge over Upper ["Putah Creek"] at Lake Solano, near the gas station/ bait shop. The bridge is semi-lit and relatively quiet at night and a nice spot to fish. +

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jefftolentino — 2007-09-11 12:56:14

I'm sure there's more errors in here, but i seriously need to get to work now.

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- The parts of ["Putah Creek"] just outside of town are very easy to get to. Fish can be fairly plentiful, though quality and size tend toward the low end. Its a good place to go if you're feeling lazy and just want to catch something. Many people use the ["Old Davis Road"] bridge as a starting point, parking just off the road and following footpaths down to the creek. Another option is parking at ["Camp Putah"]. These parts of the creek tend to have a lot of tree structure or tule, where fish like to hide. The majority of the fish are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill bluegill], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crappie crappie], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_mouth_bass smallmouth bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carp carp]. Occationally, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largemouth_bass largemouth bass] can be caught out of the lower creek, though they are hard to find. Large night crawlers and chicken liver are excellent baits. lures are usable, but watch out for snags. Watch out though. The creek tends to be somewhat polluted here and eating fish is not recommended.	+ The parts of ["Putah Creek"] just outside of town are very easy to get to. Fish can be fairly plentiful, though quality and size tend toward the low end. Its a good place to go if you're feeling lazy and just want to catch something. Many people use the ["Old Davis Road"] bridge as a starting point, parking just off the road and following footpaths down to the creek. Another option is parking at ["Camp Putah"]. These parts of the creek tend to have a lot of tree structure or tule, where fish like to hide. The majority of the fish are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill bluegill], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crappie crappie], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_mouth_bass smallmouth bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carp carp]. Occationally, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largemouth_bass largemouth bass] can be caught out of the lower creek, though they are hard to find. Large night crawlers and chicken liver are excellent baits. lures are usable, but watch out for snags. Watch out though, the creek tends to be somewhat polluted here and eating fish is not recommended.

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jefftolentino — 2007-09-11 12:52:55

added a buttload of descriptions, fish on!

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- * ["Lake Berryessa"] - * ["Putah Creek"] - * ["Folsom Lake"] -	+ * '''["Putah Creek"]''' + * ''Lower (Old Davis Road/Camp Putah)'' + The parts of ["Putah Creek"] just outside of town are very easy to get to. Fish can be fairly plentiful, though quality and size tend toward the low end. Its a good place to go if you're feeling lazy and just want to catch something. Many people use the ["Old Davis Road"] bridge as a starting point, parking just off the road and following footpaths down to the creek. Another option is parking at ["Camp Putah"]. These parts of the creek tend to have a lot of tree structure or tule, where fish like to hide. The majority of the fish are [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill bluegill], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crappie crappie], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Small_mouth_bass smallmouth bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Carp carp]. Occationally, [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Largemouth_bass largemouth bass] can be caught out of the lower creek, though they are hard to find. Large night crawlers and chicken liver are excellent baits. lures are usable, but watch out for snags. Watch out though. The creek tends to be somewhat polluted here and eating fish is not recommended. + * ''Upper (Between Winters and Berryessa, Lake Solano)'' + The upper parts of ["Putah Creek"] tends to have clearer, swifter water, though some areas have slower, sometimes stagnant pools. The fish can be harder to catch than fish in the lower parts, but they tend to be bigger and nicer. Species include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bluegill bluegill], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Crappie crappie] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish]. Lake Solano also stocks [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout Trout]. Typical bait includes large night crawlers, salmon roe, Powerbait, lures and spinners. ["Winters"] has a couple of good stores. This area is very beautiful and is a nice place if you want to feel more outdoorsy. + * '''["Lake Berryessa"]''' + ["Lake Berryessa"] is a bit more challenging to fish than other spots. There are a number fingers that are inaccessible by foot. During drought years, the water gets pretty low and fishing from the bank can be hot and unprotected from the sun. It is best fished by boat, trawling spinners. Otherwise it is a very pretty lake when the water is high. + * '''["Sacramento River"]''' + * ''Freeport'' + The Freeport area is an excellent spot or both bank fishing and fishing from a boat. The river features many types of structures, including tule, docks, bridges, dams and rebar; all great hiding spots for fish. The river can be swift, so watch out for snags and bring extra line. Species include [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish catfish], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass], [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon sturgeon] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon salmon]; all of which can get extremely large. Good baits include large night crawlers, minnows, crayfish, salmon roe, Powerbait, and chicken liver. A net also comes in handy here. + * '''["American River"]''' + * ''Nimbus Dam'' + Many fish like to hang out in the cold waters below the dam, including tons of [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Trout trout], making this is a popular place for fly fishing. The dam sits at the western end of Lake Natoma in Sacramento. The area also gets very crowded during [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Salmon salmon] runs in the fall. Good bait includes flies, spinners, and salmon roe and powerbait. There is a fish hatchery there thats open to the public and its a great place to take kids. + * '''["Folsom Lake"]''' + Fishing here is kinda slow and the powerboats can be a little annoying. Try the Nimbus Dam. + * '''["Knights Landing"]''' + The Sacramento River flows through the city of Knight Landing, providing easy fishing access on the river and bait stores. A popular place is the marina on the north side of town. It features a dam and rebar structures. Many irrigation sloughs north of town also provide excellent fishing and can be much quieter. [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Catfish Catfish] are by far the most abundant fish in the area, though [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bass_%28fish%29 bass] and [http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Sturgeon sturgeon] swim through as well. Use large night crawlers, minnows or chicken liver. This is a good place to take kids. Its fairly easy to get in and out and you're almost guaranteed to catch something. Parts of the river and many sloughs are polluted, however, so avoid eating anything you catch.

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JamesSchwab — 2007-09-11 12:13:06

better this way

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JabberWokky — 2007-09-11 11:19:38

I do dispute that statement in general, but here's a better phrasing.

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JabberWokky — 2007-09-11 11:18:36

Yeah, I believed it, just wondering who was saying it.(rm italics, mv para>list)

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EdWins — 2007-09-11 11:12:02

(quick edit)

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EdWins — 2007-09-11 11:11:47

changing bold/italics.

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JamesSchwab — 2007-09-11 11:08:52

never heard of ATSDR? lol big gov't....

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JabberWokky — 2007-09-11 11:02:26

Little bit of Arlen love.

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JabberWokky — 2007-09-11 11:01:23

...not recommended by who? (I believe it, but who is the source)

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JamesSchwab — 2007-09-11 10:20:46

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JamesSchwab — 2007-09-11 10:20:13

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	+ There are many places in and around Davis to do some good anglin' and to get equipped. + + == Fishing Spots == + * ["Lake Berryessa"] + * ["Putah Creek"] + '''It is not recommended to eat fish out of Lake Berryessa or Putah Creek due to high concetrations of mercury.''' + * ["Folsom Lake + + == Fishing Equipment and Bait == + * ["Big 5 Sporting Goods"] + + [[Comments]]