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LOS VAQUEROS RESERVOIR
First Trout Plant of Season Goes Into Lake
BYRON – Trout plants have begun at Los Vaqueros Reservoir this fall . 2,000 pounds of rainbow trout were stocked in the reservoir on Thursday , October 13 , 2022 . Right after the plant , shore fishing with Kastmasters , Power Eggs , PowerBait and nightcrawlers was good , but most of the fish now are being caught by anglers fishing from rental boats while bait fishing or trolling lures . Channel catfish are still being caught , even though plants are over for this year . Chicken liver and anchovies are the top choices of bait for the catfish . There has
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been a steady number of catfish being caught around the reservoir ., including at South Cove , Cowboy Cove and Oak Point . Anglers are still hooking striped bass around the reservoir while fishing cut anchovies or shad from shore or a boat . For example , Francisco and Miguel of Castro Valley teamed up to catch one hefty striper . Ralo and Hugo of Hayward also caught three quality stripers off while bait fishing from the marina pier . Fisherman cite Cowboy Cove and Howden Cove as two of the better sports for stripers . A reminder : stripers need to be 18 inches or more to be legal , If you are looking to rent a boat , it is always a good idea to call ahead to check current wind conditions . Call the Marina with questions at 925-371-2628 . |
MOKELUMNE RIVER
Fish Hatchery Begins Spawning Fall-Run Chinooks
CLEMENTS - Salmon spawning has just started at the Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery below Camanche Dam , with the first spawn of the year taking place last week . Although just 523 salmon have
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been reported over Woodbridge Dam as of last week , William Smith , hatchery manager , said this week ’ s dam count should reflect a much higher number of fish . “ The fish have really started to pour in ,” said Smith . “ The anglers fishing the river near Wimpy ’ s
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