Mad River Steelhead Derby – Hatchery Fishing Contest on the Mad River, Blue Lake, CA
Description: Salmon and Steelhead fishing in Humboldt and Del Norte Counties
Ocean conditions over the weekend were about perfect, and there was tuna to be had. But you had to travel a long way, which plenty of boats did. Starting in Fort Bragg, where boats had the shortest run at 35 miles, at least one charter boat loaded the boat both Friday and Saturday. They were big fish too, with a few over 30 pounds. Plenty of private boats got in on the bite as well. One boat put in 30 jumbos with a solid 25-pound average. Shelter Cove boats did well too, with scores ranging from 10 to 40 pe
Weekend marine forecast Stronger northerlies are in the forecast at least through Friday. Saturday winds will decrease and come out of the south . Out 10 to 60 nautical miles north of the cape , Friday’s forecast is calling for north winds 10 to 20 knots and waves out of the northwest 9 feet at nine seconds. Saturday is calling for southeast winds 5 to 10 knots and waves northwest 5 feet at 10 seconds and northwest 4 feet at 20 seconds. Sunday, winds will be out of the north 5 to15 knots and waves northwest
Trinidad boat launch info The Trinidad boat launch is open Thursday through Monday, opening at 7 a.m. If no boats or mooring customers show up, the crew typically will stick around until at least 10 a.m. The bait shop will be open in the morning, call for information between 7 a.m. and 9 a.m. The launch may close for the season as early as Sept 13.
Mad River Steelhead Derby – Hatchery Fishing Contest on the Mad River, Blue Lake, CA