Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 2723 Oct 26-Nov 9 | Page 25

VOL.37 • ISS. 23 Quarry Lakes Oct 26 - Nov 9, 2018 Freshwater cont. MUST BE 100 FEET AWAY FROM THE FISH TUBE, THE BOAT DOCK, AND THE BEACH AREA while fishing from the shore and from a boat. Also, note that the use of lead fishing tackle is prohibited at Quarry Lakes. You can exchange lead tackle at the kiosk in a “1 for 1” trade for stainless steel weights. Redding/Red Bluff Mostly Salmon Limits on Sacramento REDDING - Limits have been the rule most days for anglers fishing the Sacramento River from Woodson Bridge to Anderson. A mix of plugs and roe are doing the damage. “We had early limits most of the week. We had one slow day right after the rain when the water got a little muddy, but new fish moved in the next day and we were back to early limits,” reported Captain Mike Bogue of Mike Bogue’s Guide Service. “I start the day off back trolling large Flatfish and I haven’t had to switch over to roe in a while. I’m running a standard sardine wrapper. We keep the plugs near the bottom and good things have been happening,” quipped Bogue. Robert Weese of Northern California Guide Service is putting his clients on limits and early limits too. As of press time Robert was fishing near Ball’s Ferry. He was fishing a mix of plugs and roe, but confided that on many days his anglers were scoring limits on plugs before roe could be used. “We’ve been getting some jacks here and there, but most of our fish are running 15 to 25 pounds,” said Weese. Both Weese and Bogue are available and will put you on some impressive kings if you’ve got the itch to battle a big bad chinook. To book a trip with Weese of Northern California Guide Service, give him a ring at (530) 755-7196. To arrange a trip with Mike Bogue of Mike Bogue’s Guide Service reach out to Mike at (530) 246- 8457. Rio Vista/ East Delta Mokelumne River Salmon Bite Busts Loose WALNUT GROVE - Salmon fishing on the Mokelumne River and South Fork Mokelumne has turned on as the Chinooks move upstream on their fall spawning run. “Fishing is really good now,” said Jeremy Grimes at Fisherman’s Friend in Lodi. “Anglers are trolling with Brad’s Cut Plugs and Silvertron, Blue Fox and Monti Spinners. The fish range from 8 to 30 pounds.” The Central Drew Bundy was trolling the Sacramento with his dad Robert in early Valley Anglers October when he battled this big king into his dad’s waiting net! Photo courtesy of ROBERT BUNDY, Loomis. of Lodi’s Annual Salmon Derby, held on Sunday, October 7, out of Wimpys Marina, drew 48 participants. Sacramento & Feather River Salmon Trips! 24ft Alumaweld Jet Boat Fred Nakagawa of Lodi won first place by catching a chinook weighing 17 pounds, 12 ounces, while trolling a Silvertron spinner on the South Fork near Sycamore Slough, according to Jim Fernandez, president of the organization. Ted Handle placed second with a king going 17 pounds, 8 ounces. He landed his fish while trolling with a Silvertron spinner on the Sacramento near Ko-Ket Resort. Ed Alvarez finished third with a king weighing 16 pounds, 7 ounces. He was trolling a Silverton spinner on the South Fork between Hog and Sycamore sloughs. Anglers caught the majority of the fish in the Mokelumne River system, but also bagged salmon on the Sacramento River between Ko-Ket Resort and Walnut Grove. “The fishing improved substantially over the last two weeks after EBMUD began releasing pulse flows from Camanche Dam,” said Fernandez. Information: (209) 369-0204. The bag limit for fall-run Chinook Salmon on the Mokelumne River is two fish, and the possession limit is four fish, according to the 2018-2019 Freshwater Sport Fishing Regulations. The bag limit for fall-run Chinook Salmon on the American, Feather and Sacramento rivers is one fish, and the possession limit is two fish. The good showing of fish follows a record salmon run last year. A total of 19,904 fall Chinook salmon went over Woodbridge Dam in the fall of 2017, according to William Smith, manager of the CDFW’s Mokelumne River Fish Hatchery. The past two years also saw record steelhead runs on the Mokelumne. Striped bass fishing never shut down all summer – and the solid fishing is continuing into the fall. Boaters are hooking keeper and undersized stripers while trolling with Yo-Zuri and P-Line Predator lures on the San Joaquin from Franks Tract to Santa Clara Shoals, reported Jeremy Grimes. Bait fishing with shad, anchovies, pileworms and bloodworms is also productive. – Dan Bacher Rollins/Scotts Flat Anglers Dream of Trout Plants… COLFAX - “Another month has passed with zero trout planted at Rollins or Scotts Flat Reservoirs,” exclaimed Jason Pleece of Meadow Vista. “I know that the DFW has a lot of challenges that keep them from planting fish like they have in the past, but I wish they G-Loomis & Shimano Gear Provided Salmon • Trout • Stripers Shad • Steelhead • Sturgeon Professional Guide Robert Weese since 1985. FISH LAKE SHASTA Northern California Guide Service Come up for some Great Fall Fishing! Your Hosts Harold and Arlene Jones 19667 Lakeshore Dr. • Lakehead, CA 96051 (800) 953-4432 (530) 238–2448 www.shastacabins.com SUGARLOAF COTTAGES RESORT would toss us a bone and dump a few rainbows into Rollins and Scotts Flat. Without planter rainbows, there isn’t much for the average guy to catch.” “I hit both lakes last week and ended up catching good numbers of bass at both lakes while fishing from my kayak. At Scotts, 4 inch motor oil colored Senkos were the ticket for smallmouths and largemouths. My big fish was a 2.77 pound smallmouth,” reported Pleece. “At Rollins, I caught bass on Senkos, 2 inch grubs and Yo-Zuri deep running crankbaits. Most of the fish I caught at Rollins were 1 pound spotted bass, but I did pick up an 11 inch crappie on a crankbait,” said Pleece. “The water temperature is still too high at Scotts and Rollins to start targeting browns, but it won’t be long. I just hope that the DFW tosses some rainbows into these lakes this fall. I’d like to have some close to home rainbow trout action,” Pleece concluded. If you are looking for tackle or fishing information for a trip to Rollins, Scotts, Halsey Forebay or surrounding waters, Will Fish Tackle in Auburn has what you need. Will Fish Tackle is located at 11944 Masters Court in Auburn, Ca- (530) 887-0839. Low Flow Closure Goes into Effect 530-755-7196 • norcalsalmonguide.com We Offer 15 FULLY CONTAINED CABINS With Private Docks and Free Wi-Fi On The Sacramento Arm Of Lake Shasta Rustic Rob is putting his clients on some beautiful salmon while fishing the Feather and Sacramento Rivers. Here Rob holds up a fish that was landed on October 3. Photo courtesy of RUSTIC ROB’S GUIDE SERVICE, Yuba City. Russian River Northern California Guide Service 3615 23 Best Selection — Best Service — Best Prices 3720 (916) ROCKLIN 773-7333 6455 PACIFIC ST. AUBURN (530) 888-7825 11844 ATWOOD RD www.trucksmart.com GUERNEVILLE – The Russian River below the East Branch closed to fishing on October 1, due to low flow conditions. The flows must be 300 cfs for the river to be open to fishing. The low flow hotline is 707-944- 5533. The Laguna Santa Rosa and Santa Rosa Creek, along with all other streams in Sonoma and Marin counties, are also closed to fishing. Before the closure, the smallmouth bass fishing had really picked up on the river, according to King’s Sport & Tackle.. Water temperatures were cooling into the sixties with flows still in the 100 cfs range around Guerneville. When the river reopens, “Keep an eye out for salmon as they are entering the system as well. Russian River salmon are a no target, no keep fish, so any incidental hook ups must be released immediately,” according to King’s. - Dan Bacher