12 May 13 , 2022 VOL . 41 • ISS . 7

FRESHWATER REPORTS :

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NEW MELONES LAKE

Anglers Find Good Trout , Hot Bass Bites

ANGELS CAMP - The trout bite is going strong on New Melones heading with rainbows being landed along with kokanee . They are being targeted in the main lake near the island across from the spillway , Rose Island , and between the dam and spillway . For the most part , the fish are not in large schools and are traveling around . Tyrone Beard of Galt brought in a limit of rainbows that he caught while using a lure he makes and sells here at Glory Hole Sports , the Pickle Lure and Turtle Lure , in pink and orange . We would like to welcome aboard our new employee Anna Fiscus , who got in on a photo shoot with a limit of kokanee the Headhunter boat brought in . You ’ re going to find Anna working the deli , running the registers and stocking the shelves . BASS : The bass bite has been hot on New Melones with anglers reporting 30-50 fish days , mostly with fish under 4 lbs . Plastics in a green pumpkin purple copper have been producing good results . ( Please remember we promote catch and release of the bass , especially the larger ones , please keep them in our lake for the next lucky angler !) CATFISH : Catfish are starting to get active for anglers using cut baits , night crawlers , and minnows . One 9.5 lb . cat was landed by a guy fishing for crappie with live minnows .

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Daniel Jimenez , from Manteca , CA , caught this 30 pound post spawn hen striped bass while trolling deep with a Candy colored YoZuri with a white worm trailer .

Photo Courtesy of Tight Lines Guide Service

CRAPPIE : Anglers searching for crappie are finding them near structure . Look for submerged trees and ones coming out of the water . The best bait for crappie is a live minnow ,, but you may be sharing that minnow with hungry bass . New Melones Reservoir ’ s current water level is 933.50 feet above sea level and is 154.50 ft . from full . The water temperature is 64 degrees + - plus , depending on your location on the lake . Please keep your family , dogs , and crew

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safe with safe boating practice . ANYONE 35 years old or younger is required to have a California Boating Card on board any vessel they are navigating . Tentative date for New Melones Lake Marina to open up for the season will be May 11 . Reservations are required for camping . Contact www . recreation . gov . New Melones Lake Marina is currently closed for the season Glory Hole Point Boat Ramps : Highest ramp is in water from 1088.00 to 1025.00 ( CLOSED ) Middle ramp is in water from 1028.00-to 940.00 ( CLOSED ) The concrete lower ramp at the end of Glory Hole Point remains launchable with two courtesy docks .

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Denise Loo caught this spring run striped bass while fishing with Rustic Rob ’ s Guide Service .

Photo Courtesy of Rustic Rob ’ s Guide Service

Driving down to the ramp , the road is slightly bumpy , but manageable . This ramp is in the water from 940.00 to 900.00 Tuttletown Boat Ramps : Highest ramp in water from 1088.00 to 1031.00 ( CLOSED ) Middle ramp in water from 1036.00 to 942.00 ( CLOSED ) Lower concrete ramp is NOW OPEN 945.00 to 900.00 ( Courtesy docks in place ) Angels Cove Boat Ramp and parking lot : ( CLOSED ) - Gene Hildebrand , Glory Hole Sports

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