The river is taking on color below Oroville but few are fishing in the heavy runs. Striper fishing on the lower river has slow but a 40-plus pound striped bass was caught March 8 by an angler  baitfishing with pile worms. Striper and sturgeon action should improve with better flows. This will bring up fish. - Huntington’s Sportsmen’s Store - Oroville  (530) 534-8000; Johnson’s Bait & Tackle - Yuba City (530) 674-1912