Salmon Opens April 11, Berryessa Is Popping, and Club Night Is Almost Here
- nancybalois1
- Apr 9
- 3 min read
Today we are covering:
Salmon Season Opens April 11
Berryessa Has Officially “Popped”
Napa River Stripers Are Producing
First Napa Fishing Club Meeting — April 17
Catch Of The Month Contest
Live Bait Update
By Alex, AKA “Mr. Sweeney’s”
Hello friends,
Big week ahead.
Salmon season opens April 11, Berryessa has officially popped, Napa River stripers are producing, and we’re just days away from our first Napa Fishing Club meeting on April 17.
Let’s get into it.
Salmon Season Opens April 11
The wait is over—salmon season is here.
Fishing opens from Pigeon Point south, so if you're running out of Half Moon Bay, expect about a 20-mile run, while Moss Landing puts you closer to the action.
If you're heading out opening weekend, keep it simple.
Two setups I recommend:
Anchovy tray setup with a 4"–6" flasher
Hoochie setup behind a larger flasher
Both are proven setups that produce fish year after year. We’ve got weights, flashers, and hoochies ready at the shop if you need to gear up.
Berryessa Has Officially “Popped”
Good news—Lake Berryessa is producing kokanee, kings and trout, with fish holding 15–50 feet down.
Right now, we recommend:
Flashers with hoochies or spinners
Troll 1.0–1.8 mph
Target 15–50 feet
Catfish are also picking up, especially near coves and docks using minnows or liver. Crappie action is improving too, so there’s plenty of opportunity out there.
Napa River Stripers Are Producing
Striper fishing continues to improve in the Napa River. Live bait is your sure bet right now. We have live ghost shrimp and pile worms in stock.
What’s working:
Jerk baits
Deep-diving crankbaits
Troll 3–4 mph
Sturgeon are still being caught as well, with ghost shrimp, pile worms, and roe continuing to produce solid results.
First Napa Fishing Club Meeting — April 17
We’re excited to kick off our first Napa Fishing Club meeting on:
📅April 17
🕕6:00 PM – 8:30 PM
📍 At the shop
We’ll be grilling, reviewing upcoming trips, and connecting with fellow anglers.
Members: $10
Non-members: $20 (Covers food and drinks.)
We can fit about 30 people, so be sure to register if you're planning to attend.
Looking forward to seeing you there.
Final Thoughts
Fishing is heating up across the board.
Salmon season is opening, Berryessa is producing, and the Napa River continues to improve. April is shaping up to be a great month on the water.
Hope to see you out there—or in the shop.
See you next week.
Mr. Sweeney’s
Catch Of The Month Contest - Win a $30 gift card!
Show us your most impressive fishing moment by tagging @sweeneys_sports in your Instagram post or story. The grand prize? A $30 gift card and a feature on our social networks! 🏅.
If you’d like to participate, it’s simple:
Share a photo of your catch to your Instagram stories
Tag @sweeneys_sports
Each entry gives you a chance to be featured and win a $30 gift card.
A big thank you to everyone who submitted this month - we truly appreciate your participation and can’t wait to see what you reel in next. Keep the photos coming! 🎣
Live Bait Update
We’re stocked up on fresh live bait and ready for the current river and lake conditions.
Currently Available:
Live Minnows
Medium
XL
Jumbo
Pile Worms
Ghost Shrimp!!!
Frozen Section
Frozen Roe (Tips and Curing Recipe Here)
Cure Ghost Shrimp (Excellent for Sturgeon and Striper)
Tray and Bag Anchovies
As always,
We truly appreciate every time you walk through our doors. Thank you for choosing to spend your hard-earned dollars with us. It's a privilege to be of service.
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