Fish Sniffer Magazine Volume 42 Issue 12 | Page 8

8 August 11 , 2023 VOL . 42 • ISS . 12

FRESHWATER REPORTS :

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CARSON PASS REGION

big mackinaw trout were caught earlier in the season by anglers trolling with big Rapalas and swimbaits . “ The West Fork of the Carson River is in perfect condition now ,” said Voss . “ Anglers are catching rainbows and some browns while using spinners , flies and bait .” Voss and a friend recently made a short fly fishing trip to Caples Creek and caught and released several small wild brook trout . “ The fish hit Parachute Adams and Prince Nymph patterns ,” he stated . He also noted that the road to Lower Blue Lake is open now , although the road to Upper Blue Lakes isn ’ t . Information : ( 209 ) 258-8888 . Another good bet for rainbow trout is Lower Bear River Reservoir , where trollers can catch the fish on nightcrawlers , spoons and spinners behind flashers or dodgers .

- Dan Bacher

COLLINS LAKE

Summer Brings Big Catfish

OREGON HOUSE – Summer heat has pushed the trout down below 30 ft , bass have spread after a great spring spawn ( high lake , lots of new natural habitat ) and now we ’ re seeing catfish warm up ! A few weeks ago John Lowry and Dennis Banisa caught some beauties on nightcrawlers while Frank and Bobby managed a double limit of trout trolling worms down deep . The biggest fish caught last month were catfish – A MASSIVE 22 pound catfish caught from the shore by Garren Foster of Ukiah and a long slender 8.5 pound cat hooked and reeled by Abby McMinn who was fishing with a dropshot rig . There were a few trout caught in the last half of the month including Jesse and Jessica , who caught both a lightning trout and a rainbow trout using orange Powerbait ; Casey & Morgan , who caught two trout ; Ty Buck , who reeled in in yet two more on green Powerbait ; and Nick Collins Wright with Kamea , who netted a single trout while trolling a Needlefish : Finally we had quite a few people reporting good bass activity all over the lake , for one , Dale Mansfield who showed us five caught near the dam : And finally , Hunter and Tome Wickum caught a bunch of bass while using purple roboworms . With the lake only 13 ft from full it looks like we may be shaping up for a great late season as well . It ’ s been ideal for kayaks and paddleboards ( you can rent one here or bring your own ). With schools seemly starting earlier than ever , we ’ ll start to see quite a bit of weekday availability in the campground , and even on the lakefront . Wherever you are make sure to get outside and have some fun !

- Ed Palma

DEL VALLE RESERVOIR

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LIVERMORE – Del Valle Regional Park remains open with limited amenities . Fishing reports aren ’ t available at this time , but the good news is the Marina Store is open daily with modified hours for boat rentals , first come first served . Rentals for motorboats , patio

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