The San Francisco call., 1898-03-26
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 season for trout-fshing opened.
 Of course, when those who defy the fish laws are aware that no arrests have been made, they become bold and reck- less and as result they fish whenever trout can be taken by any means. Then the limited stocking which the coast streams have received has been another drawback to the angling fraternity.
 Fish Commissioner Vogelsang has an- nounced that the coast streams will be thoroughly stocked with rainbow trout this year. and 1t Is hoped that the rail- road companies whose lines pass within easy reach of favorite angling waters, will lend the commission assistance in its attempt at stocking streams prop erly.
 The old system of dumping trout fry into deep pools where large trout hide should be abolished by the present Board of Fish Commissioners, as the only pleasure" that the commission can expect from such a lazy method of stream-stocking is in the reading in its biennial report to the Governor of the thousands of little trout that were pitched into the streams to be the food Of pre- datory fishes.
 and April (which is the opening day of the trout fishing season-anglers will find the coast streams as low in April as they were in June of last year.
 It is reported from some country re- sorts that several of the large breeding fishes which dashed up stream during the last freShet have remained in fresh water, being unable to return when the streams receded.
 As far as fingerlings are concerned, it is hoped that anglers will not display any of the feelings of the trout hog, which are solely for quantity.
 Trout fry under five inches in length should be returned to the stream, and 1t is a very poor excuse for any angler to have baby trout in his basket simply because they were dead when they reached his fingers. Dead or alive trout under four or five inches in length should not find a resting place in the basket of an angler who loves the sport of fly fishing.
 Those who are not acquainted with the streams where in past years anglers have enjoyed happy hours, will find the in- formation they desire by glancing over The Calls summary of favorite trout waters as follows:
 The Nicasio is a good early stream To reach its waters take the North Pacific Coast line to Nicasio, walk over the hills to the north and fish down the stream to the Paper Mill the San GeTonimo To fish this creek get off at San Geronimo station and commence fishing Following the line of this road, the San seIo Ans Lae IS tne q, % next good @ early stream but go to Fairfax. fish down stream several miles and take the return train at San An The next stream is the Lagunttas. a beau tiful body of water.
 known as the Wood Pile" and 'i8 fish pe9ge1 doTp the Carson to the Lagunitas and then either San Rafael. take the Bolinas stage to Iib1 erty, the headwaters of the Lagunitas, and you can take the return train This is a ten mile walk and can be finished in a manner but IL will take two days to fish 1t prop erly. It is a small stream at Fairfax and somewhat bushy, but is full of inviting pools Olema Creek is one of the best early sea- son streams Take the train to Tocaloma, then Reyes and fish up stream. There are several miles of good water before you reach the One. of the most popular fishing resorts on this line Is Point Reyes. Paper Mill creek at early and late in the season. steeiheads and gbise gbn,gd may m De caught at any time and one as Salmon creek.
 Creek. To reach this stream leave the train just after it crosses the trestle at Females Salmon Creek proper Is beautiful stream that empties into the ocean and affords many miles of good fishing. Go to Bodega roads, it is a pleasant walk to the stream
 To those who can spend two three days of good streams Austin Creek, one mile from the Fl Bonita Hotel, is very fine stream, There are plenty of native fish and 10, eco rain bow trout were planted there five or six years caught near the mouth of this stream last Kidd creek, a branch of the Austin, four miles from Duncans, is one that can be de- od B1PdFe gPGn l0T Creek nce l3f Of fish Austin two miles from Duncans, is a nice Freezeout. one quarter mile from Duncans. is good almost any time for a nice breakfast. Willow Creek three miles south of Duncans. Is one of the surest creeks for any season Sheep House Creek. which empties into the hussia1 K River & directly opposite Willow Creek, and half miles north of Duncans empties into the Russian at Russian River station. st Et1cC Gulch Creek, eight miles north of Duncans enpties into the ocean This is large stream that stands lots of fishing. Jennie Gulch. four miles south of Duncans, empties into the Rus sian near it's mouth. This is good small trout accessible by county roads.
 From Cazadero the upper Austin can be fshed, and just above the town is Ward Creek, one of its tributaries excellent mile walk to Watsons place. This is one of the very best streams of that section.
 The Little Guallala, SiX-mie drive from Cazadero, is good early stream of fair size
 Two young men took out 1000 trout in April
 In Alameda County a good early stream is and fish down stream.
 San Pablo Creek is another excellent early stream, but it is quickly fshed out On Sun day you can take the California and Nevada Railway at Emery station and go to Bryants turn the same day. go up day and come back the next. Some excellent catches of
  last year.
 There are many creeks and side streams that can be reached from Los Gatos Guada- loup Mine Creek, which is about four miles from the town of Los Gatos is a good early stream. Los Gatos Creek four miles from the town of Los Gatos, is another fine stream as is also Saratoga Creek. four miles and Stephens Creek, eight miles distant
 San Mateo County, from Spanishtown or Halfmoon Bay, to Pescadero, contains many small mountain streams that are always good at the first of the season. The Purissima is one of the best. To reach this stream go to San Mateo and stage to Spanishtown then take team to Mrs. Dougherty's if you go in the afternoon. If you go in the morning the stage will take you right through
 To reach the San Gregorio, another excel lent stream. go to Redwood City and drive over. the. hills to the creek. The La Honda, another favorite stream. is on the same road Further south are the Lobitos Trintas. Clear Creek, Pompano. Pescadero. Burtano and Fri joles-al excellent early streams.
 Boulder Creek is another good stream. Take the narrow gauge to Felton, change at Eel
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