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Pine Creek is the main inflow to the lake , and it traditionally only runs for several weeks a year before drying up . This year , the creek has been flowing strongly since January , and some folks think it may run into July this year ! So far the lake is up over 5 feet from last year , and the Fish & Wildlife service thinks it will rise another 2 feet by summertime .

This is tremendous news for the ardent trout fishermen of Northern California . Eagle Lake has been the states premier trout fishery , and the Eagle Lake strain of rainbow trout are know far and wide for their size , fighting ability , and wonderful flavor . Eagle Lake RV Park is open for business , and will be offering boat slip rentals at Spalding again this year . They offer a full service park , including comfortable cabins , tent sites , full hook up RV sites , a fully stocked store , Free Wi-Fi , and more . Call early for reservations , especially if you want to reserve a boat slip . Call ( 530 ) 825- 3133 or go to www . eaglelakeandrv . com .

Heritage Land Company in Spalding offers a huge selection of cabin rentals that start at only $ 60 per night , and they offer everything from a studio to a magnificent 4 bedroom home . They also have a large inventory of vacation homes for sale , all at very reasonable prices . Call Dave Leroy for information and reservations at ( 530 ) 825- 2131 or go to www . eaglelakeheritage . com .

If you would like to learn how to catch trout at Eagle Lake , the best thing to do is hire a knowledgeable guide . Cliff Spediacci of Hook & Ladder Guide Service lives in Spalding and has been fishing the lake for years . Contact him at ( 530 ) 250-5996 or go to www . hookandladderguideservice . com . Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy ’ s Guide Service has been fishing the lakes of Northern California for over 20 years , and specializes in the big Eagle Lake rainbows . Call him at ( 530 ) 283-4103 or see www . bigdaddyfishing . com .

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Walter of Alameda caught 8 trout fishing at the Dam and the Main Rec Area with worms . Steve Petrosunes of Pacifica caught 2 trout at the Main Rec Area .

The lake level is 309.4 feet above sea level . The surface water temperature is now 61 degrees .

SANTA CLARA VALLEY LAKES

Largemouths Are In Different Stages Of Spawn

COYOTE — An excellent spring season of fishing continues to provide bass and crappie for Silicon Valley anglers .

Largemouth bass were in different stages of the spawn from lake to lake this week , according to Mickey Clements at Coyote Bait and Tackle .

“ At Calero , a lot of the fish are either in spawn or post spawn mode , but the action is decent . There ’ s been some good fish taken around Cherry Cove . Jigs , spinnerbaits and 4.5 ” swimbaits are all working .”

“ At Anderson , the water is still a little

It is constructed of quality solid brass , stainless steel rings and extra strong hooks VMC hooks . The light reflecting embossed scale design creates an enticing flash that attracts fish and triggers them to strike ! muddy , but it ’ s been consistent with good numbers and good size as well . Shaking tubes , baby brush hogs and wacky-rigging five-inch senkos are good bets . The water is still cold , around 58 degrees , and the fish there are in prespawn mode .”

“ Coyote is also in prespawn mode with temperature around 58 degrees .”

For crappie , Clements suggested both Uvas and Chesbro .

“ Uvas has been the best for crappie , but Calero is doing well also . Minnows and jigs under a bobber are getting some nice fish , but Uvas definitely has better action than Calero ,” he tipped . by Roland Aspiras

SHASTA / WHISKEYTOWN LAKES

Bass & Trout Fishing Ramps Up

REDDING — Over the past two weeks fishing has really come alive for north state trout , salmon and bass anglers . In addition to the red-hot trout fishing in the Sacramento River ( see the Redding report ) trout , salmon and bass fishing is good to very good at Shasta and Whiskeytown .

“ We ’ ve definitely been focused on the bass fishing at Lake Shasta because that ’ s been the best bite going , but the trout trolling is now coming on strong . We are getting quality rainbows and some really nice size browns ,” reported Kirk Portorcarrero of SacRiverGuide . Com . “ The bass are running anywhere from 12 inches to 3 pounds and it ’ s been a mix of smallmouths and spots recently . Tubes and spinnerbaits are working the best for our clients .”

“ The trout action seems best in the main body . We are running standard shad pattern spoons and plugs from the surface to about 30 feet deep . Rainbows are definitely our target , but the browns just seem to randomly show up . When you hook one of those it ’ s a nice surprise ,” quipped Portocarrero .

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Andy Doudna has been rounding up some handsome sturgeon while fishing the West Delta recently . He boated this hefty fish on April 23 .

Photo courtesy of ANDY DOUDNA , Antioch

The Speedy Shiner is a highly effective trolling bait for all types of gamefish , especially rainbow and brown trout , lake trout ormackinaw , and landlocked

King and Coho Salmon . The Speedy Shiner has a very effective action up to 4 mph .

The Speedy Shiner is available in 2 1 / 2 ”, 3 1 / 4 ” and 4 ” sizes and 20 fish catching colors . Proudly Made in USA .

As of press time , Lake Shasta was less then 3 feet from maximum pool .

At Whiskeytown , the kokanee bite isn ’ t wide open , but it ’ s very good with anglers landing limits if they work at it . What ’ s really encouraging is the size of the fish . At this point , 12 to 14 inch salmon are the norm . By August kokanee in the 18 to 20 inch range may well be a reality .

Wedding Rings and Yakima Bait Tight Line hoochie spinners teamed with Sling Blade and Paulina Peak dodgers have been the best offerings . Pink and orange colors are both working .

SOUTHERN OREGON ROUNDUP

Spring Kings And Trout Lead Catches

ROSEBURG — Spring fishing is starting to heat up in southwestern Oregon with both spring salmon and trout on the menu according to the Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife .

On the Lower Rogue , spring salmon fishing has been fair . Weather and water conditions this year are making the Rogue near perfect for bank anglers to catch spring Chinook . April is when we usually see good numbers of spring Chinook entering the river . The middle river dropped into reasonable shape last week , and winter steelhead and a few spring Chinook salmon were caught around Grants Pass . Plunking or fishing sideplaners has been effective for bank anglers , while sidedrifting bait or pulling plugs has been productive for boat anglers . The upper Rogue is high but

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