Comments on: Malibu Creek steelhead: Hanging by a thread

By: John S.Kaplan

John S.Kaplan — Thu, 12 May 2011 15:50:16 +0000

I fished Malibu Creek 1969-1978.Malibu Creek was primarily a winter run.When it would rain enough and the mouth of the creek would open up,the fish would go up-stream.I was lucky enough to find a spot where the fish would congregate and I could see 20 to 30 fish just sitting there like sitting ducks.They were easy to catch,and I used barbless hooks and released all that I caught.The biggest fish I caught was about 36″ long and very thick.Truly a huge fish.Western Outdoors Newspaper ruined it when they published photos,and told how to get there.Now it is closed to fishing and there probably still is Steelhead in the creek.

By: Jay

Jay — Sat, 08 May 2010 14:17:54 +0000

In the 70′s, used to catch steelies to four pounds from Malibu Creek
from behind the Super market all the way to the dam pool. Mostly
on eggs, but sometimes on Glo-bugs. A well kept secret even then.
Also, Salmon off the Ventura Pier and in water by the fairgrounds.
Ask the boys at Great Pacific Iron Works, that fished it with flies
frequently. Have caught half pounders as far up as Piru Creek
below Piru lake in spring.

By: Mark

Mark — Sun, 12 Oct 2008 21:32:47 +0000

Just moved down south from sacramento. I graduated from Humboldt State and just graduated from the CHP academy. Let me know what I can do to help the steelies of the south. I’ll do what I can on my days off. I’m down for any volunteer work.

By: fishwithjd

fishwithjd — Tue, 29 May 2007 07:46:45 +0000

Yep, the Smith can beat you up pretty good…but she can also reward you handsomely from time to time. Just enough to keep ya goin’ back!

By: rudy

rudy — Mon, 28 May 2007 03:57:32 +0000

Some buddies of mine nicknamed Smith River the Malibu Creek of the North. Some days you’re a hero, while more often than not, a zero.

Rudy