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In this edition, we'll be covering:
Napa River Fishing Report
Live Bait Update
Napa River Fishing Report March-April 2025
Current Conditions
Water Temperature: 60–62°F, ideal for Striped Bass and Sturgeon activity.
Debris Alert: Recent storms have washed debris into the river, making trolling more difficult. Anglers are losing lures, so caution is advised when fishing near the bottom.
Striped Bass Fishing:
Bank Fishing:
The bite is strong, especially using natural baits like anchovies, pile worms, blood worms, ghost shrimp (live or cured), and live grass shrimp.
Anglers using split tail or bullheads as live bait are also seeing success. But you have to catch your own live bait first.
Using Large Live Minnows can also be effective.
Need help picking your next bank fishing spot? Jump to our blog post here.
Learn how to bank fish for stripers Here.
Boat Fishing:
Trolling is working well with deep-diving lures.
Speed: 3.8-4.5 MPH water speed. Add 1.5 MPH if moving with the tide, subtract if moving against the tide.
Troll Wild Thing deep divers set 100-140 feet behind the boat, and the Spro “Golden Boy” or similar with 100+ feet back set.
Striped Bass are holding near the banks, using structure and brush for ambush points. Deep divers create noise and movement, increasing the chance of strikes.
Learn how to troll for stripers Here.
Sturgeon Fishing:
High Activity: Multiple Sturgeon were seen caught over the weekend.
Best Baits: Roe, pile worms, blood worms, and ghost shrimp.
Catch & Release: The Napa River remains a catch-and-release fishery for Sturgeon, but the fight is worth it. These powerful fish provide an exciting challenge for anglers.
Final Thoughts
Fishing conditions are improving as the water warms up. We expect similar conditions to hold through the end of April. Despite debris making lure fishing tricky, Striped Bass are biting well, and Sturgeon activity is high. Whether from the bank or a boat, now is a great time to get out and fish!
Live Bait Update
Live Pile Worms
Live Blood Worms
Large Minnows (effective for trout/striper/catfish)
Medium Minnows
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