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The California Department of Fish & Wildlife warns dog owners to keep their pets away from uncooked trout and salmon due to a parasitic flatworm called Nanophyetes salmincola. This parasite can cause a potentially fatal disease in dogs known as salmon poisoning disease. Symptoms include fever, loss of appetite, lethargy, diarrhea, vomiting, and rapid weight loss. Infected dogs should be taken to a veterinarian immediately. The parasite is prevalent in Northern California, especially in Alpine, Amador, Butte, Calaveras, and other counties. Dogs should also be kept away from raw salmon, steelhead, and other freshwater fish. Cooking fish thoroughly kills the parasite.

Get ready for an exciting spring fishing season with reports of salmon and trout runs along the lakefront and inland waters heating up. Here’s a comprehensive roundup of the latest fishing news and updates to help you plan your next adventure:

– Lakefront fishing is offering bursts of salmon and trout, including a stunning 15-pound steelhead caught at Diversy Harbor.
– The Wauconda Lions Club’s Big Bass Tournament is set for April 27 on Bangs Lake, with prizes for the top three catches.
– Smelt fishing has been slow in recent years, but anglers have reported some success this season.
– Spring fishing is in full swing, with panfish, bass, and trout moving into shallow waters. Use minnows, wax worms, spinner baits, chatter baits, and soft plastics for effective catches.
– Catfishing continues to be productive on the Fox River, with cut bait and stink bait yielding good results.