12 September 6 , 2024 VOL . 43 • ISS . 10

AMERICAN RIVER

Steelhead Best Bet On The American

Kailyr Perry , of Kaily ’ s Guide Service , says “ anglers are catching some steelhead and he expects the bite to continue for about another month since the water flows are dropping and that will hurt the bite .” According to Perry , “ the steelhead have been averaging 2-4 pounds with the big fish weighing in about 8-10 pounds .” Drifiing worms and backtrolling plugs have been the ticket for boat anglers and bank anglers have had some success casting spoons and spinners . Perry also said , “ anglers are still catching striped bass while using jerkbaits , paddle tails and glide baits but most of the fish have scattered and have moved down to the lower American River and will eventually make their way to the delta .” Steelhead and striper anglers are seeing some salmon in the American River . Some have even reported seeing some Chum salmon , which is rare . Hopefully the numbers of salmon entering the system continue to increase over the next couple of months .

- Ernie Marlan

DAVIS LAKE

Anglers Enjoy A Solid Trout And Bass Bite

PORTOLA – The cooler outside temperatures and reduced water temperatures are making the trout and bass more active . Historically , the best trout bite at Davis Lake is in the fall . Jeanne Graham at J & J ’ s Grizzly Store and Camping Resort , reported that . “ trollers are nailing trout while trolling 18-20ft with Baby

Simon in blue color . Dick Nite Spoons in copper and red heads are also producing some fish .” According to Graham , “ fishing is best from the channel to the dam .” “ Bank Anglers catching trout near Mallard Cove or Old Camp 5 while using PowerBait or worms .” Bass anglers are using soft plastics , crankbaits , and Rat-L-Traps to land some quality bass while fishing the North end of the lake and near Camp 5 .

– Ernie Marlan

CALIFORNIA DELTA

Striper And Largemouth Bite Heats Up

SACRAMENTO – The bass bite on the California Delta has been solid for anglers throwing topwater baits . Alex Mendleski , with Fisherman ’ s Warehouse , says , “ I ’ ve been catching fish up to 5lbs on a bone colored Chappo by Berkley . According to Mendleski , “ The low tide has been best for me . I am putting together decent sized bags with the average fish weighing in around 3 pounds ,” Mendleski said , “ buzzbaits , chatterbaits are also working and during high tide use worms and Senkos on tule points . The striped bass bite on the delta in August was amazing . Both lure tossers and trollers often put limits of quality fish on the boat . Dave Hammond , of Delta Pro Fishing , said , “ fishing has been lights out . We caught boat limits every trip out .” “ The Sacramento side has been really good when trolling deep water . West bank , Decker Island , and Broad Slough have all been holding

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5 year old Aaden Lage of Benicia shows off his 4 pound rainbow that he caught at Lake Berryessa on a Cop Car Speedy Shiner with his Grandpa Sambo .

Photo courtesy of Sambo Lage

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