Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3612 May 26-June 9 | Page 13

FRESHWATER VOL.36 • ISS. 12 FRESHWATER REPORTS: Lake kicked out pretty good numbers while the other lakes had a few big ones in the mix,” related Loe. “Crowley Lake saw large numbers of boats and anglers this year. Fishing is a little slower than last year for the starter but midge hatches building daily. Sandy Pt. is best so far. A bice mix of browns, cutts and rainbows are chewing under the under- cator rigs,” quipped Loe. CONTINUED FROM PAGE 8 EAGLE LAKE cont. 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. FEATHER RIVER Striped Bass Action Sizzles! The spring bass bite is going strong at Fol- som Lake as this happy angler will certain- ly attest. His big largemouth was caught on May 7. Photo courtesy of PAGANELLI’S BASS FISHING EXPERIENCE, Sacramento. The restrictions in the San Joaquin River were modified on April 19th, and they haven’t been changed since this date: https://www. sjgov.org/department/oes/current. – by Dave Hurley EASTERN SIERRA Trout Season Gets Off To Solid Start EAST DELTA BRIDGEPORT - “Most areas saw some Fish Slow For Best Largemouth Action pretty good catching and decent weather this opening weekend,” reported Tom STOCKTON - Largemouth bass are in full Loe of Sierra Drifters Guide Service. “The spawn mode, but the key is keeping a slow previous week brought windy conditions presentation in order to put together a heavy but settled down nicely into the weekend five-fish weight.     and through the week. Waters that were Don Paganelli of Paganelli’s Bass Fishing fishable yielded some decent numbers Experience was out with clients in the wind on his last trip, and since his clients wanted to of fish and some stand out trophies in learn to use plastics, they worked Senkos and certain locations.” “Bridgeport Reservoir was decent for plastics throughout the day. He said, “This time private boaters that could launch from the of year you have to work slow as the fish are dam side. Water is low here as they have either on the beds or guarding the fry, and they are not super-aggressive right now. Everyone been preparing for the deluge of run-off slated for the coming weeks and months. else was working slow as well, and you have to do this at this time of year despite how much Not to worry, as this reservoir will begin to fill again,” said Loe. you might want to use reaction baits.”  “East Walker River fished decently Randy Pringle, the Fishing Instructor, while it lasted, flows are now back up to advised slowing way down in order to get bit, the 500 cfs level. June Lake Loop lakes and he said, “The rollercoaster weather has were good for numbers and size. Silver the fish up and down, and I haven’t found a reaction bite. We have switched to using the Berkley Flat Dog on a Zappu head or weightless and deadsticking the worm. The bass are holding on their beds, and they don’t want to chase so you have to keep the lure in t