FISH OPENER UPDATES· Please be mindful that most of the shoreline is still underwater. · There will be no shoreline camping in the Marina area or Hilton Bay.· First come camping in Beaver Cove only. · Camping and boat storag

95: Lobster Season Opens with Some Areas Delayed, Waterfowl Scientist On How This Season Might be Different

Sep 29th, 2023 17m 53s

Read the latest stories and come fishing with us! wonews.comHelp Ducks Unlimited's goal of Conservation: https://www.ducks.org/The 2023 Big Bear Troutfest Powered by Suzuki is October 7-8, with over $30,000 in cash and prizes awarded, you gotta

94: Sierra Not Slowing Down, Dove Opener, "Game Changer" for Waterfowl Decoys

Sep 12th, 2023 32m 4s

Read the latest stories and come fishing with us! wonews.comLearn more about the Bluebird Waterfowl Animator: https://bluebirdwaterfowl.com/The 2023 Big Bear Troutfest Powered by Suzuki is October 7-8, with over $30,000 in cash and prizes award

93: Post-Hurricane Offshore, Sierra Surprises in August, AFTCO's New Blue Fever Hard Bait Line, Dove Opener Hype

Aug 30th, 2023 32m 21s

Read the latest stories and come fishing with us! wonews.comLearn more about the new AFTCO Blue Fever Lure collection: https://wonews.com/aftcobluefever/Join the Big Fish Challenge Presented by Mercury Marine June 30th through Sept 7, 2023: htt

92: Tuna Biting from SF to SD, Cabo Tuna Jackpot Champs, Clear Lake Summer Report

Jul 26th, 2023 31m 7s

Read the latest stories and come fishing with us! wonews.comCome Fishing on a WON Charter: https://wonews.com/charters/Sign Up for the WON BASS Cal Open at Clear Lake: https://wonbassevents.com/california-open-detail/Join the Big Fish Challenge

91: Hodges Re-Opens with Limitations, Eastern Sierra Thaws Out, Billy Egan Talks Cal Open 2023

May 25th, 2023 27m 55s

90: Eastern Sierra Roundtable 2023

Apr 26th, 2023 1h 13m

Read the latest stories and come fishing with us! wonews.comRead the FREE Eastern Sierra Preview issue of Western Outdoor News: bit.ly/37ihkwLCome Fishing on a WON Charter: https://wonews.com/charters/Plan your Summer at the Tri-County Fairgrou

89: Evolving Sierra Conditions, Hodges Questionable, and Guns & Hunting

Apr 19th, 2023 21m 24s

Ammo Bros Santa Ana Event: https://bit.ly/AmmobroseventSpend this weekend with Ammo Bros, Santa Ana, CA at the Fight For Your Right Fundraiser and Sale Event! Over $30,000 in Raffle Prizes will be Awarded Gift Bags for the First 250 Customers S

88: Unprecedented Sierra Season Forecast, SF Halibut Options

Apr 7th, 2023 21m 46s

Read the latest stories and come fishing with us! wonews.comLearn more about WON BASS: https://wonbassevents.com/Come Fishing on a WON Charter: https://wonews.com/charters/Join us for Troutcast at Lake Cuyamaca: https://wonews.com/product/trout

87: Salmon Sadness, Yellowtail Arrive, IGFA Halibut Record

Mar 16th, 2023 20m 28s

86: Lake Casitas Giant, Baja Island Shuts Down, Tips for Booking White Seabass Trips

Mar 10th, 2023 16m 30s

85: NorCal Lakes Kick Out Double Digit Trout, Surf Conditions Make a Big Shift, Shows are Back

Feb 16th, 2023 17m 7s

84: Clear Lake Controls Carp, Hemet Gets Greenlight, Todd Kline & Todd Woods on the AZ Open

Feb 9th, 2023 44m 59s

Today's stories include Clear Lake netting its carp and goldfish, Hemet passes critical tests that give it the green light for anglers, Mammoth lakes hit a snowfall quota. Then, hot off their wins at this past weekend's MLF event on Lake Havasu

83: Stripers by Surprise, Havasu Million Dollar Launch Ramp Facelift, Is Irvine Lake Filling Enough?

Feb 4th, 2023 27m 57s

A popular Lake Havasu launch ramp expecting a million dollar renovation, Irvine is filling up, but will it return to greatness? Striper surprises and more on this week's episode.Read the latest stories and come fishing with us! wonews.comCome F

82: Sierra Report, Crazy Beach Conditions, Best Halibut Baits

Jan 26th, 2023 25m 37s

An action packed news week, and the crew at WON discuss the best shore Halibut baits. Read the latest stories and come fishing with us! wonews.comBig 5 Kids Photo Contest: https://wonews.com/big5kids/To subscribe to Western Outdoor News, and fo

81: Big Waves & Heavy Rains, Why Is This Time Different?

Jan 13th, 2023 37m 21s

Big waves and big winds! But is it over? WON talks to meteorologist and engineer Nathan Cool of WaveCast.com to discuss what is happening with the high seas and rainfall we have seen on the west coast. Read the latest stories and come fishing

80: '22 in Review & Big 2023 Announcements

Dec 21st, 2022 38m 24s

Brad, Billy, Ben, and Mike Stevens walk through the top memories and trends of 2022, and make some big announcements about 2023 events and Western Outdoor News. wonews.comBig 5 Kids Photo Contest: https://wonews.com/big5kids/To subscribe to Wes

79: Klamath Dam Removals & Snowy Eastern Sierra Reports

Nov 23rd, 2022 18m 2s

Recapping the November 25, 2022 issue of Western Outdoor NewsThe WON Holiday Special: https://wongift.magserv.com/Big 5 Kids Photo Contest: https://wonews.com/big5kids/To subscribe to Western Outdoor News, and for more content, visit wonews.com

78: Catching Swords and Sharks on an Inflatable Skiff

Nov 17th, 2022 24m 36s

Brad reports on the recent SoCal trout action and more, before jumping in with Chris Madison to discuss catching swordfish and sharks on his inflatable boat. The details will shock you! The WON Holiday Special: https://wongift.magserv.com/To su

77: Unexpected Lake Records & Sea of Cortez with AFTCO's Matt Florentino

Nov 2nd, 2022 24m 43s

Matt Florentino of AFTCO joins WON this week as we run through some of the top stories from the latest issue including the 365 day license, rockfish regulations, waterfowl, and some unexpected lake record striped bass and brown trout. Matt shar

76: 365 Day License & 2022 US Open Recap with Billy Egan

Oct 20th, 2022 26m 20s

The WON crew discusses what a 365 day license might mean for you, along with current fish reports and a partial Lake Perris closure coming up. Then, we are joined by WON Tournament Director Billy Egan to wrap up the 2022 WON BASS US Open at Lak

75: Solo Swordfish on a 14-Foot Skiff & Lobster Expert Jenny Hofmeister

Sep 29th, 2022 26m 22s

Brad and Mike discuss one of 2022's most interesting cover photos, featuring Captain Dylan Reed who boated a swordfish on his 14-foot skiff! Mike also gives us a Sierra update before we speak with Jenny Hofmeister, an environmental Scientist wi

74: The Most Diverse Fish Counts Ever?

Sep 15th, 2022 25m 54s

Brad, Mike and Ben discuss the incredible fishing out of Northern California as the warmer water makes it way up north. We also get a great shore report from Ben, discuss the upcoming waterfowl hunting season, and discuss some hot button fishin

73: Catalina Flyer Ferry Catches its First Ever Bluefin

Aug 26th, 2022 13m 9s

Brad talks with Sterling Miles about his and his crew's historic, epic catch aboard the Catalina Flyer this past week, that landed the crew on the cover of Western Outdoor News. Read the story about the Catalina Flyer bluefin catch in the Augus

72: Report Roundup and 5 Private Boater Tips with Charles Loos, the Ocean Coach

Aug 18th, 2022 39m 32s

Brad and Mike run through the top reports this week including the Dove Opener Preview, a new WORLD RECORD, dorado galore and more!Then we are joined be Charles Loos to discuss 5 tips for a private boater navigation. More from Charles , The Ocea