I'm taking my son to Sonoma State for an orientation day tomorrow and have a few hours to kill. The Russian River is not far from there and I was wondering if there is anything happening there this time of year, and where one might go for a few hours. Any advice would be appreciated. Thanks.
Hey Chemdoc, I have fished the Russian quite a bit and right now is a great time for smallmouth bass. I would suggest renting an aluminum canoe for a couple hours from a place in Healdsburg. I haven't done it in a couple years so I forget the schedules. They have a shuttle that takes you up river and you float down. As far as the Shad go I would call Western sport shop on Santa Rosa ave. 542-4432. If Carlo is there he'll know the deal. I work right on the banks of the Russian and have watched some amazing little runs of salmon and steelhead for about three years. Next year I promised myself I was going to start steelhead fishing out there. Best of luck! Cole
