We had another wonderful outing with Al and his deckhand Chris (who also happens to be Al's…read moregrandson). We went to New Melones Lake and caught 13 very nice Kokanee salmon. We actually hooked 18 total but lost 5 while reeling them in. This was even more fish than we caught at Lake Berryessa when we went with Al 3 years ago. Al and Chris are both very experienced fishermen. They have high-end equipment and know exactly the types of lures, bait, and techniques to use. Our boat was catching way more fish than any other boat out there. Al knows all the lakes and rivers in Northern California like the back of his hand. This knowledge is critical since the fishing on each lake changes weekly, if not daily. I had booked this trip weeks ago with Sue, and we decided on New Lake Melones just a few days before based on the recent trends. And Chris was excellent with my 10 and 12-year old sons. He was very patient with my kids. And he gave us some ideas on other fun outdoor things to do. And he even brought them (and introduced us to) a Tony's Chocolate bar. I highly recommend Kokanee salmon fishing with Al and Chris. And I would suggest requesting Chris as a deckhand especially if you have young kids. My sons had a blast. And they've been proudly eating the fish they caught, which we've been smoking and grilling. Thank you Al, Sue, and Chris for giving my sons an unforgettable fishing experience!

Big Al and his deckhand took my two adult sons and I out yesterday for a great day of fishing that…read moreleft us with some great memories and a whole lot of fish! Al knows exactly what he's doing and is intent on ensuring his customers catch fish and enjoy themselves doing it!

Cute little store. The lovely store owners are helpful and very sweet. I came invery quickly…read moreknowing what i was looking for but the store seemed to have a pretty good selection of fishing accessories ! Will be back to actually look around this time!!

Great shop with friendly staff, had pile worms in stock and all the tackle I needed to go get em on…read morethe sac. They even gave me little coffee candies with my purchase which was a fun touch! I'll definitely be shopping here again, and recommend them over any of the big chain sporting stores who will charge you an arm and a leg for basic gear.

We had an amazing day Fishing With, Captain Rick. He put us over the fish and we caught many…read morehalibut and a few stripers today.

What an "Epic" Day with Feeding Frenzy Sportfishing ! Captain Rickey Acosta was so knowledgeable…read morein locating our target fish ( White Sturgeon ). All parties aboard experienced catching their first sturgeon! So exciting ! Captain Rickey was very laid back & patient with us beginners. His expertise landed our party of 4, four beautiful slot White Sturgeon. A trip of a lifetime. I also have to give deckhand "Jordan" his "Props". He was so helpful and his energy was out of this world. Thank you once again for adventure of a lifetime ! You have helped me check off this one important bucket list item! Hope too see you soon !

I wanted to share the experience I had with Diamond Sportfishing and Captain Kyle! WOW! We…read moregathered at the dock super early and although we thought it was early, Captain Kyle was up and at'm ready to fish! He said we were in for an adventure. The great thing about DSF is that they provide all the gear necessary for your catch. We were going out for Tuna as Bluefin are now found in the waters off the west coast, we were all pretty excited to go fishing. All we brought with us was food and drinks, having everything else included was a bonus. In the event we caught anything, they'll cut, clean, gill and give us fillets. The boat ride was awesome, no one got seasick thank goodness, there's ample seating inside and out. It was super foggy in the early morning, but cleared up by the time we started. I've not been on a fishing boat prior to this trip, and I was blown away at how scenic and beautiful the water was out there. The bright sunshine gave the water a super bright blue appearance, it was cool. Captain Kyle and his deckhand got everyone rigged up and ready to fish. The Captain is youthful and took his time answering questions and giving advice. His mixture of humor and knowledge of where the fish were was certainly a bonus because as soon as lines were in the water we heard, " Fish On!" That first Tuna took everyone on board including my son Parker to reel it in ( Posted Picture). What a freaking rush. It was exciting watching as everyone reeled something in on the boat. We laughed, joked and had such a fun day out on the water with friends. On our way back in to harbor the Captain pointed out several whale pods swimming around the boat, it was a trip seeing them jump. We enjoyed our lunch and talked about who caught the biggest tuna. In all honesty, that first one was the biggest in my book. I can't say enough great things about Captain Kyle and his Diamond Sport Fishing. Reservations were easy as charters go out practically daily either 1/2 or full days. The waters off of California are changing, getting warmer, they're seeing Bluefin Tuna and Marlin so who knows, maybe our next trip we'll catch something epic! Overall Impression: A+

Bought this experience for my son and his friends for his birthday and they had a great time.read more

My buddy and I went fly fishing for the first time ever with Happy and he was great! He was very…read morecomfortable on the water and made us feel safe. Happy was very encouraging and inviting towards us as beginners when it came to fly fishing and gave good instruction. We went out for Shad on the American River and he got us into a lot of fish! I would highly recommend Happy Nguyen to anyone whose looking to learn how to fly fish and have a good time on the water.

My son and I hired Happy to help us learn Putah Creek. I consider myself an intermediate fly…read morefisherman, but my son is just starting. Happy and my son hit it off right away. After the trip, my son he really liked Happy. I got on some fish quickly and learned the secrets of this creek. While I had a hard time landing fish, I learned to hook up. Eventually I will be back and will learn this water. Happy has given me the knowledge I need to master this Creek and cut down the time for me to learn it myself. Great lunch. He was very accommodating, even staying later to help us find fish. I appreciate Happy. Give him a call.

He knows what he is doing and has been doing it a while. He has the right gear and didn't waste…read moretime looking for the fish.

We had a wonderful fishing trip on July 6, 2023. Captain Brandon was terrific! Within 20 minutes…read moreof fishing, my husband landed a huge striper. We both reached our limits in stripers, due to Captain Brandon 's expert knowledge of the area. This is one of the best fishing charters that I have been on.

Technically, I've always called this a drainage canal, but people actually fish here so the Salmon…read moreCreek moniker seems nicer and more palatable to anything one might eat that's caught in these waters ;)