Annual Mr. Frog’s Wild Ride set for April 14
Cyclists from around Northern California will gather in Calaveras County next month to show off their wild — or wilder … Read more
Fishing update: New Melones rainbows are striking
My son Bob and I had put in several hours of fishing over three days … Read more
Young hunters find early deer season success in 2017
Last weekend, the deer season opened in zone D-6 which covers most of Tuolumne County. … Read more
Bass hard to find with New Melones near full capacity
Bass are scattered throughout New Melones Reservoir as the water continues to rise and the … Read more
Retired educators take to the backcountry to explore, fish and share campfire stories
The Backpackers Literary Guild (BLG) recently returned from their 31st annual weeklong trip into the … Read more
6-year-old used chicken liver to reel in a trophy catfish
Mavrick Pedroni, 6, of Sonora, hooked a huge catfish Wednesday that almost pulled the youngster … Read more
Sweitzer heads east for college fishing national championship
After catching a near record-sized bass in April, Chico State sophomore and Summerville graduate Chad … Read more
Salmon season opens Sunday on Sacto River
It’s too early to tell how good it might be, but the Sacramento River salmon … Read more
Larger planters create more excitement
Kudos go to the Moccasin Creek Hatchery for planting bigger trout in Pinecrest Lake. When … Read more
Raging waters on Highway 108 corridor
The Middle Fork Stanislaus River along the Highway 108 corridor is raging with the heat … Read more
During heat spell it pays to get on, off water early
During this hot spell we’re having, it pays to get on the water early and … Read more
Hunters, anglers have favorable bills passed in state legislature
The state legislature has finally begun to show signs of favoring hunters and anglers by … Read more
Sizzling Summer Fishing Seminar on tap at Glory Hole
A Sizzling Summer Fishing Seminar will be held from 8 a.m. to 3 p.m. Saturday, … Read more
Top anglers
Murphy, Freeman hook 1st at Delta bass tournament
Seventeen teams battled a slow bite and other fishing tournaments Saturday during the Sonora Bass … Read more
Gun club to hold 8th annual trap competition
The Mother Lode Gun Club will hold its 8th annual Tuolumne County Trap Competition on … Read more
Bear says speed lift a ‘game changer’
Bear Valley is planning to add a high speed chairlift for the 2017-18 winter season … Read more
Fishing perking up as temps start to rise
Fishing is perking up as the weather gets warmer. The water level at New Melones … Read more
Valley Springs’ Blacksmith claims High Junior Award overall title
Valley Springs resident Samuel Blacksmith won the California High Junior Award overall title earlier this … Read more
Some access concerns ahead of trout opener
With stream trout season coming up on April 29, there is some concern about access … Read more
Melones rising as hefty snowpack starts to melt
The water level continues to rise at New Melones Reservoir as the hefty snowpack begins … Read more
Ernster, Hebel win club’s 2-day tournament
Joe Ernster and Jane Hebel brought in the heaviest bag of fish on Friday then … Read more
Heller nets 5-pound lunker at Pinecrest Lake
Twain Harte resident Stu Heller, a licensed fishing guide, recently decided to wet a line … Read more
National Wild Turkey Federation banquet April 8
The National Wild Turkey Federation (NWTF), Sonora Spurs Chapter, will hold its 11th annual Banquet … Read more
Proposed ban on lead ammo, tackle reversed
The proposed ban on lead ammo and fishing tackle on federal lands has been reversed … Read more
Fishing popular again as lakes settling down
Fishing is finally coming back to popularity as the lakes begin to settle down after … Read more
Rock climbing pioneer Royal Robbins dies at 82
Rock climbing pioneer, educator and icon Royal Robbins died Tuesday at his home in Modesto … Read more
Wild turkey season near; Don Pedro closed to boats
Wild turkey season is coming up March 25 for adult hunters, but the juniors get … Read more
.22 program ends with top winner, awards ceremony
Directors Roger Wilson and Jim Owen concluded the winter .22 program Tuesday night with an … Read more
Water rising fast in foothills reservoirs, lakes
Foothill lakes are on the rise. Lake Camanche, near Valley Springs, has been giving up … Read more
Junior hunters bag ducks; New Hogan Lake gets health warning
Last weekend, just when the ducks thought the season was all over and they could … Read more
Duck season followed simlar pattern to years past
The long duck season ended last Sunday and the “duck widows” will finally have their … Read more
Weather not delightful; Duck season ends Sunday
The weather this past week has been a nightmare in my neck of the woods, … Read more
Top Anglers
Sonora Bass Club’s Josh Parris won his second straight Angler of the Year honor in … Read more
