America's Premier Hunting, Fishing & Outdoor Expos

California's largest indoor event for outdoor enthusiasts of all skill levels and ages returns to Cal Expo in Sacramento.

This four-day event is the best destination for newcomers to discover all the state offers! Talk with outdoor experts from California Department of Fish and Wildlife and California State Parks. Buy discounted fishing and hunting licenses!

Filling the Pavilion and Buildings A and B, plus outside space, no other event spotlights as many destinations and products for fishing, hunting, boating, offroading and watersports.

Show theaters and activities provide more than 100 expert-led seminars and gear try-out opportunities.

For the entire family, for experts and first-timers, for those seeking adventure in their backyard or around the world, the Expo is the perfect first stop for discovering your life outdoors!

Schedule:
Thursday January 19, 2023
California Sportsmen Theater
Delta Sturgeon - Capt. Jay Lopes
In the Bay and Out the Gate - Capt. James Smith
Big Stripers on Swimbaits - Alan Fong
Pursuing Delta Sturgeon - Capt. Zack Medinas
River Stripers & Kings - Kevin Brock
Western Bass Aquarium Demo Tank
Soft Plastics for Bass - Tony Franceschi
Bass on Crankbaits - Randy McAbee
Bass Tips Coast to Coast - Bryant Smith
Best Tips from Bass Angler Mag - Mark Lassagne
Ultimate Bass - Kent Brown
High School Fishing to Apex Cup Champion - Luke Johns
Sporting Dog Arena
Why the Pointing Lab? - Pete Morrill
Cesky Fousek North America - Johnathon Jackson
Retriever Training: The Right Start - Shawn Dustin
Adventure Theater
California Deer--How to Hunt Every Year - Parrey Cremeans
Hunting Hogs - Ted Lidie
Goose Hunting - James Stone
Turkey Hunting, Part 1 - Ted Lidie
Waterfowl Hunting: Scouting & Concealment - Phil Brown
Kayak Theater
Swimbait Techniques - Alex Niapas
Trolling 4 Trout - Jon Mahoney
Fly-Tying How-To
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Mike Chan – Jay Murakoshi – Ray Ito – Terry Eggleston – Gerry Ng –Bob Zasoski – Ron English – Issac English
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Gerry Ng – Bob Zasoski – Jay Murakoshi - Terry Eggleston – Mike Bean – Rich Thomas
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Mike Gervais – Rozaida O’Neill –Jeff Stephens – John Daniels – Jay Dudley – Melody Dudley

Friday January 20, 2023
California Sportsmen Theater
Sturgeon Fishing 101 - Capt. Steve Mitchell
Big Stripers on Swimbaits - Alan Fong
High Sierra Kokanee and Trout Techniques - James Netzel
Delta Sturgeon - Capt. Jay Lopes
Delta Stripers and Black Bass with the “Fishing Instructor” - Randy Pringle
Western Bass Aquarium Demo Tank
Bass Tips Coast to Coast - Bryant Smith
Best Tips from Bass Angler Mag - Mark Lassagne
High School Fishing to Apex Cup Champion - Luke Johns
Bass on Crankbaits - Randy McAbee
Catching on Clear Lake - Jimmy Reese
Ultimate Bass - Kent Brown
Sporting Dog Arena
Meet Your K9 Team! - Sacramento Police K9 Team
Why the Pointing Lab? - Pete Morrill
Cesky Fousek North America - Johnathon Jackson
Retriever Training: The Right Start - Shawn Dustin
Adventure Theater
Staying Hidden--Camo and Scent Secrets - Parrey Cremeans
Better Bowhunting - Team Whiskey
Turkey Hunting, Part 2 - Ted Lidie
California Deer--How to Hunt Every Year - Parrey Cremeans
Hunting Hogs - Ted Lidie
Goose Hunting - James Stone
Kayak Theater
Kayak Hoop Netting for Lobster - Zach Clift
Four Season Kayak Fishing - Keith Nguyen
Fishing Bass Tournaments - Shaun Leytum
Fly-Tying How-To
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Jim Berdan - Gerry Ng – Jay Murakoshi – Les Warren – Ron English – Issac English
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Rob Scafe – Tim Paxon – Gerry Ng – Jim Holmes – Ron Davinport – Tim Au-Young – Robert Fujimura
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Jim Holmes - Mike Gervais - Rozaida O’Neill –Wayne Chubb – Michael Roberts –Christie Roberts – Wayne Chubb – Michael Roberts – Christie Roberts

Saturday January 21, 2023
California Sportsmen Theater
Pursuing Delta Sturgeon - Capt. Zack Medinas
SoCal Long- and Short-Range Fishing - Steve Carson
In the Bay and Out the Gate - Capt. James Smith
Lake Berryessa--Trolling Kings - Nate Kelsch
River Stripers & Kings - Kevin Brock
Sturgeon Fishing 101 - Capt. Steve Mitchell
Western Bass Aquarium Demo Tank
Best Tips from Bass Angler Mag - Mark Lassagne
Catching on Clear Lake - Jimmy Reese
Flippin, Punching and More - Bub Tosh
Bass Tips Coast to Coast - Bryant Smith
Lake Shasta and Spotted Bass - Jeff Michels
The Informative Fisherman - Nick Smith
Stripers in the Delta - Alan Fong
Bass on Crankbaits - Randy McAbee
Sporting Dog Arena
Meet Your K9 Team! - Sacramento Police K9 Team
Retriever Training: The Right Start - Shawn Dustin
First Aid in the Field - Dr. Anna Ziedins
Why the Pointing Lab? - Pete Morrill
Adventure Theater
Waterfowl Hunting: Scouting & Concealment - Phil Brown
2021-2022 Awards Presentation - California Outdoor Hall of Fame
How You Can Be an Outdoor Hero - CAL FIRE
Better Bowhunting - Team Whiskey
California Deer--How to Hunt Every Year - Parrey Cremeans
Goose Hunting - James Stone
Kayak Theater
Free Trips for Vets - Zach Clift
Rigging the Dream Kayak - Amanda Brannon
Targeting Monster Lingcod - Matt Wong
Women on the Water Expert Panel - Annie Nagel, Clara Ricabal & Capt. Virginia Salvador
Women's Fishing Federation--Learn...Get Involved! - Amanda Brannon & Clara Ricabal
Fishing from a Hobie - Uminchu Naoaki
Kayak Safety On the Coast - Tom Reilly
Fly-Tying How-To
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Jim Berdan - Jim Cardoza - Alyson Cardoza - Gracyon Cardoza – Ben Byng – Bud Heintz – Gene Kaczmarek
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Daniel Ivanova – Tim Paxon – Rozaida O’Neill – Wayne Chubb – Larry Lack – Gene Kaczmarek – Steve Adachi
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Larry Lack - Gene Kaczmarek – Mark Koehn – Jeff Morin – Mike Grevais – Jeff Stephen

Sunday January 22, 2023
California Sportsmen Theater
Delta Stripers and Black Bass with the “Fishing Instructor” - Randy Pringle
High Sierra Kokanee and Trout Techniques - James Netzel
SoCal Long- and Short-Range Fishing - Steve Carson
Western Bass Aquarium Demo Tank
Tournament Trail Techniques - Nick Cloutier
Stripers in the Delta - Alan Fong
Bass Tips Coast to Coast - Bryant Smith
The Informative Fisherman - Nick Smith
Soft Plastics for Bass - Tony Franceschi
Sporting Dog Arena
Meet Your K9 Team! - Sacramento Police K9 Team
First Aid in the Field - Dr. Anna Ziedins
Why the Pointing Lab? - Pete Morrill
Retriever Training: The Right Start - Shawn Dustin
Adventure Theater
California Deer--How to Hunt Every Year - Parrey Cremeans
Better Bowhunting - Team Whiskey
How You Can Be an Outdoor Hero - CAL FIRE
Goose Hunting - James Stone
Kayak Theater
Hourly Talks about Kayaking in the Central Valley - Kayak City Fishing Team
Kayak Safety On the Coast - Tom Reilly
Kayaking in the Central Valley - Kayak City Fishing Team
Fly-Tying How-To
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Dave Kruss - Rozaida O’Neill – Mark Koehn – Gavin Zuni – Tom Page – Brett Bush – Frank Rinella
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Dave Kruss – Mark Koehn – Larry Lack – Gavin Zuni – Nathan Stailioraitis – Jeff Stephens
Fly-Tying How-To Tiers - Tim Au-Young - Dave Kruss - Frank Rinella - Jeff Stephens – Gavin Zuni – Larry Lack – Mike Grevais

Date: January 19 - 22, 2023

Hours:
Thursday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Friday: 11:00am - 8:00pm
Saturday: 10:00am - 7:00pm
Sunday: 10:00am - 4:00pm

Location: Cal Expo - 1600 Exposition Blvd Sacramento, CA 95815

Tickets:
Adult - $16
Youth 15 and under enter for free. Active military with mil id enter for free. Veterans can access a limited supply of free passes at Vettix.org.

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