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18 FRESHWATER Jan 17 - Feb 1, 2019 VOL.38 • ISS. 3 although some big catfish are also showing in the catches. CONTINUED FROM PG 16 Regular trout plants continue at Horseshoe Lake. The park district planted 750 pounds of rainbows the week of December 24-28 – QUARRY/SHADOW CLIFFS and then another 750 pounds the week of December 31-January 4., LAKES according to Joe Sullivan of the Shore Anglers Nail Hefty East Bay Regional Park District. The district didn’t have a trout plant Channel Cats, Rainbow Trout planned for the week of January 7 FREMONT - Rainbow trout are drawing to 11. the most attention from anglers in the The biggest fish reported lately Quarry Lakes Recreation Area this winter, was not a trout, but a 10-1/2 lb. channel catfish caught by Lionel S. of Union City on shrimp in the back of Horseshoe. On the following day, he landed a The trout bite is red hot at Englebright Reservoir. These fish were landed during a December 14 seven-and-a-half- trolling adventures. pound catfish, also Photo courtesy of RUSTIC ROB’S GUIDE SERVICE, Yuba City. from the back of Horseshoe while soaking shrimp. throwing out nightcrawlers, PowerBait, Shore anglers are RANCHO SECO LAKE MiceTails and other offerings from shore, landing the trout while Trout Plants Bolster Catches fishing spoons, PowerBait, the dock and boats. The surface water temperature has Mice Tails, nightcrawlers cooled down to 55 degrees and heavy HERALD – Anglers kicked off the new and other offerings at trout plants continue. The park district year by catching rainbow trout at Rancho Horseshoe, while boaters stocked 750 pounds of rainbows in the Seco Lake. are picking up the fish reservoir the week of December 24-28 The California Department of Fish and while trolling spoons and and 1000 pounds the week of December Wildlife stocked 800 pounds of catchable nightcrawlers behind 31-January 4., reported Joe Sullivan of rainbow trout on Friday, January 4. The dodgers or flashers. the East Bay Regional Park District. The next plant of 500 pounds of catchable Note that the use of lead district didn’t have a trout planned for the rainbows by Mt. Lassen will go in the fishing tackle is prohibited week of January 7 to 11. week starting January 14. That plant will at Quarry Lakes. You can Reports on bass success from the be followed by another 500 pounds of exchange lead tackle at Arroyo Del Valle Ponds have been sparse catchable rainbows the week of January the kiosk in a “1 for 1” lately. Fishing in the ponds is restricted 28. trade for stainless steel to catch and release, barbless hooks, To see the plant schedule, go to: https:// weights. Captain Bobby of the Tahoe Sportfishing Team shows off artificial lures, float tubes only. CONTINUED ON PG 19 Rainbow trout are a pair or handsome Tahoe macks that came knocking on also providing the main December 14. If great scenery and great high Sierra fishing sounds like fun, get in touch with the folks from Tahoe excitement at Shadow Sportfishing. Cliffs Lakes. Anglers are FRESHWATER REPORTS: Compete for trophy trout at Rancho Seco Lake Photo courtesy of TAHOE SPORTFISHING, South Lake Tahoe. C Rancho Seco Recreational Area Trout Derby April 6 and 7, 2019 Win cash prizes plus an aluminum boat, trailer and electric motor package, a fishing kayak, fishing equipment and much more! 2-Day entry fee: $5 (plus daily park fee) • Gates open at 6 a.m. (rain or shine) • RV and tent camping, as well as boat rentals are available • Thousands of catchable trout planted in the lake For more information about the Derby, camping or directions, visit smud.org/RanchoSeco or call 1-800-416-6992. Vicinity Map 99 Cl 1-5 N • Sacramento 80 Twin Cities Rd. Herald 104 Park Entrance Clay Rancho Seco Recreational Area From Sacramento, take Highway 99 South to the Highway 104 exit. Go East on Highway 104, 15 miles, to the Rancho Seco Park exit. Rancho Seco is located 25 miles south of Sacramento at 14960 Twin Cities Road, Herald, CA. In partnership with Park Operator ©SMUD 0005-19 Sacramento Municipal Utility District ast your line in SMUD’s annual Trout Derby, April 6-7, 2019. Just in time for the annual Trout Derby, Rancho Seco Lake in south Sacramento County will be stocked with thousands of pounds of rainbow trout. The 160-acre fresh water lake is also home to bass, bluegill, red-ear sunfish, crappie and catfish. So pack up the tackle box, load up the rod and reel and head out to SMUD’s Rancho Seco Recreational Area on April 6-7, 2018. You can win a prize for hooking the heaviest trout, and so can your kids. Cast your line from the shore or one of six fishing piers. Fish from your small boat [electric motor only] or rent a fishing boat at the lake — or a kayak, rowboat, or paddleboat. If you want to stay overnight, you’ll find eighteen RV sites with barbecues, fire pits, picnic tables, drinking water and electrical outlets, plus an addi- tional 25 camping sites for those who like to sleep under the stars. For family members not lured by fishing, the 400-acre park offers much more. You’ll find covered picnic facilities, 36,000 square feet of sandy beach, and excellent bird-watching. The park is a winter refuge for ducks, geese, hawks, bald eagles, blue heron and migratory birds. Hikers may enjoy the seven-mile Howard Ranch Trail, which begins at the lake and wraps across the beautiful grassland. In winter and early spring hikers can meander through blue oak woodlands dotted with vernal pools, while later in the year, fields of wildflowers can provide a colorful view. Gates open at 5 a.m. and close at 5 p.m., rain or shine. You can buy your $5 derby ticket (good for both days) at the park gate when you pay the park fee. Participants 16 years or older must possess a valid California State Fishing License. The heaviest trout wins. Eligible trout must be weighed in at the official weigh in station between the hours of 2-4 p.m. on the day of the catch. All fishing-related prizes will be awarded following the conclu- sion of the weigh-in process on both days. Checks will be mailed to the winners of monetary prizes after the event.