Humboldt County Fish Reports

Onion continues to fish great. Bait fisherman using eggs and worms under a bobber or off the bottom in open water are catching good fish. Spin fisherman have been reporting action all day on small rooster tails and panther martins. Fish are averaging 13-14 inches but there’s no shortage of fish. Fishing should continue to be excellent until the seasons close.

Just a few reports in this season. Most trout seem to be averaging 10 inches with a few as large as 15. Fishing should remain good through fall and the end of the season.

After the best season in decades, Chimney still has been kicking out a few walleye ranging 17-23”. Night crawlers under a bobber or carp cut bait from shore. Diving plugs and jigs should be good until water temperatures really come down.

I cant believe that I’m reporting that walleye fishing continues to be good, but has to slow down soon. Most walleye are ranging 17-23”. Night crawlers under a bobber or carp cut bait from shore.  Boats have been trolling rapalas or worm harnesses in close to shore. Its been an excellent year at Chimney, one for the record books. Get there if you can before

Fishing has been fair. The average size trout has jumped significantly over the last two seasons. Larger fish in the 17-22 inch range are starting to show up again more consistently. Insects have been prolific. Midge, mayflies, and damsels are hatching in strong numbers throughout the day. Large leech patterns on sinking lines can often save the day here in the mid-summer heat. Spin fisherman

Great reports back from the first 2 weeks of the season. Healthy trout averaging 17 inches with a few 20 plus showing up already.  NDOW crews were recently up at Knott Creek Reservoir checking access, water levels, and working on a fish survey. The reservoir is accessible from both the north and south roads. The south road going up Cove Creek is in better shape

Just as anticipated, the opener at Onion was excellent. Fish averaged 13 inches but several people found some carryovers to 19 inches.  The road from the west side is open to access Onion Valley Reservoir. Recent rains have created gullies and ruts in some areas, so be careful when navigating these areas. Most wet flies, spinners, and bait work well at onion. The hardest part

Kinney pond has been stocked and has been fishing well with the warmer weather. Small slow moving spinners and jigs can be very productive during the early season. Fly fisherman slowly retrieving small woolly buggers are catching a few.

Knott Creek Reservoir opens to fishing this season on June 10th. NDOW crews were recently up at Knott Creek Reservoir checking access, water levels, and working on a fish survey. The reservoir is accessible from both the north and south roads. The south road going up Cove Creek is in better shape than the road from the north. Recent rains and snow melt have created

Onion opens June 10th. The road from the west side is open to access Onion Valley Reservoir. Recent rains have created gullies and ruts in some areas, so be careful when navigating these areas. Fishing is expected to be good with trout averaging 12-13 inches.