Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3706 March 2-16, 2018 | Page 10

8 March 2 - 16, 2018 VOL.37 • ISS. 06 Lake Pardee To Host NorCal Trout Angler’s Challenge Event March 3! T he hottest trout fishing tournament series in the country, The NorCal Trout Angler’s Challenge Series, is slated to visit Lake Pardee on March 3. Big numbers of rainbows and perhaps a jumbo brown trout or two will test the skills of both boaters and bank anglers! Lake Pardee stands out among Califor- nia reservoirs for the fine trout, kokanee and black bass fishing that it provides for families either going on day trips or camping adventures there. With heavy plants of rainbow trout in the 1 to 5 pound range throughout the season, ninety per- cent of the anglers go there for the trout or kokanee. Pardee, an East Bay Municipal Utility District (EBMUD) reservoir located on the Mokelumne River near Ione in the Mother Lode region, is planted heavily with rainbow trout throughout the season by the concessionaire, Pardee Lake Rec- reation, and the Department of Fish and Game. Though the trout average 1 to 1-1/2 pounds, plenty of trophy-sized rainbows, including some beautiful holdovers, are caught every year at Pardee. Rainbows are not the only salmonid caught at Pardee. The lake features a sleeper wild population of German browns that spawns in the Mokelumne River. 20% OFF ALL-DAY BOAT RENTALS AT SAN PABLO RESERVOIR (510) 223-1661 SHADOW CLIFFS LAKE (925) 426-0197 RANCHO SECO LAKE LAKE DEL VALLE (925) 449-5201 (209) 748-2318 LAKE PARDEE (209) 772-1472 Offer valid on all boat rentals Monday - Friday For more information about Boating, Camping & Recreation Visit WWW.ROCKYMOUNTAINREC.COM All other boat rental terms and conditions still apply.Offer subject to boat rental availability. Offer expires on 12/31/2018 and is not valid with any other coupon/discount. The other salmonid fishery is for kokanee salmon. The kokanee are generally known for their numbers than their size at Pardee. Pardee features some of the best-managed and family-friendly facilities of any reser- voir in the state, with beautifully landscaped grounds, a well maintained marina and launch ramp and superb camping facilities. For more information or to sign up for this family friendly low cast trout fishing event, give Vince Harris a call at (916) 768-0938. THE FISH SNIFFER (800) 748-6599 FishSniffer.com FISH SNIFFER Goes DIGITAL!!! Digital subscription now available to the Fish Sniffer.