Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3713 June 9-22 2018 | Page 20

20 FRESHWATER June 8 - 22, 2018 FRESHWATER REPORTS: CONTINUED FROM PG 15 DAVIS/FRENCHMAN LAKES Trollers Reel In Hefty Rainbows PORTOLA – Trout fishing is “good but not red hot” at Lake Davis at this time, revealed Jeanne Graham of the J&J Grizzly Store and Camping Resort. “Trollers are experiencing the top action on rainbows while fishing lures at 10 to 15 feet deep,” said Graham. “The best area is the east side of the lake. The top lures are copper/red Dick Nites and Needlefish in the red dot frog and green dot frog patterns.” Guide Ed Dillard reported putting 8 trout up to 5.8 pounds in his boat during his latest trolling adventure on Davis. “The lake’s north end is producing fish averaging 17 to 19 inches long, while the south end is yielding larger fish in the 20 to 24 inch range,” said Graham. Bank fishermen are doing best while tossing out PowerBait and nightcrawlers in Mallard Cove and at Camp Five. Graham hasn’t heard any reports of black bass and sunfish success by anglers lately, although that should change as the water temperature warms up. Lake Davis is holding 82,660 acre feet of water, 98 percent of capacity and 121 percent of average. All of the boat ramps are open. Shore anglers and boaters are picking up rainbow trout in the 12 to 18 inch range at Frenchman Lake. Mountain Hardware in Truckee advised bait fishermen to toss out inflated nightcrawlers off Turkey Point. Fly fishing enthusiasts should fish midges suspended or on a slow retrieve. Frenchman is holding 52,986 acre feet of water, 101 percent of capacity and 131 percent of average. - Dan Bacher DEL VALLE RESERVOIR Trollers Nail Smallmouths, Rainbows & Stripers LIVERMORE – Ozdal Barkan, Al Hurwitz, and Abbey Lev experienced great late spring “potluck fishing” on their latest trolling adventure on Lake Del Valle. VOL.37 • ISS. 13 have been astonishing. Bass fishing has also improved with a reaction bite with squarebill crankbaits or jerkbaits. The Best Bass Tournaments held an event on Saturday with 49 boats with a winning limit over 18 pounds. Travis Porter and K.C. Wilson of Hollister have been making the trek across the valley to Don Pedro with the wind creating havoc at their home lake of San Luis, and they caught and released 70 Chris Nunes caught and release this huge Delta largemouth on May 13 while rainbows on fishing from the guest dock at Delta Marine Yacht Harbor. Photo courtesy of DELTA MARINE YACHT HARBOR, East Delta. Friday and Saturday, keeping limits to 2 pounds. “We caught 12 fish, including 6 Porter said, “We trolled around Jenkins smallmouth bass, 1 striped bass, and 5 Hill and the dam with cut plugs, trout- rainbow trout,” said Dr. Al Hurwitz. “Ozdal patterned spoons, or silver Apex lures landed a 16 inch, 2.14 lb. rainbow. We behind Sling Blade or dodgers at depths were trolling Speedy Shiners with lead from 30 to 50 feet at 2.5 mph, and we core line 10-15 feet below the surface. We safely released everything but our two applied scent to the lures.” limits.” The angling trio caught the fish in various For largemouth bass, Beau Courtroul of sections of the reservoir, particularly off the Lake Camanche Recreation Company points and over structure. The water clarity was very good and the surface temperature put in a 22.5-pound limit with an 8-pound big fish with his custom-made squarebill around 68 degrees. crankbaits. “It was a very good day,” said Hurwitz. He said, “I was there two days before “As usual, the staff have been very helpful Saturday’s tournament, and the fish were and accommodating, and the deluxe rental suspended as I was getting them at 3 to 5 boats perfect for our needs.” feet below the surface. The water dropped two feet before Saturday, and the bite slowed down during the tournament.” Mike Gomez of Berserk Baits confirmed the slower action over the weekend DON PEDRO RESERVOIR tournament with the water dropping, saying, “There is a window for topwater in the Red Hot Trout Fishing On Tap mornings before dropping to the 40 feet LA GRANGE -Trout trolling at Don Pedro with plastics on the drop-shot or shakey- remains excellent, head along with jigs. The Pro Worms in and although the 124p or 300 are working particularly well at overall size is Pedro.” limited, the numbers Nestled between Los Vaqueros Los Vaqueros Brentwood Reservoir Reservoir and Livermore off Vasco Road Nestled between Brentwood and Livermore off Vasco Road NOW OPEN! The Blue Oaks launch ramp is currently closed due to the fluctuating lake levels, but the Moccasin Point and Fleming Meadows launch ramps are both open for vessel launching. Boaters are cautioned to watch for unmarked hazards and floating debris. The lake is at 94 percent. - Dave Hurley EAGLE LAKE Stormy Weather Greets Opening Weekend Anglers SPAULDING - “The 2018 Eagle Lake opener was a good news, bad news proposition,” related Cliff Spediacci of Hook & Ladder Guide Service. “The good news is that the water level is up, boat launching is going smoothly and we know from the spring egg take at Pine Creek that there are big numbers of rainbows up to 6 pounds in the lake.” “The bad news for the opener came in the form of very unstable weather. In the 36 hours leading up to the opener we had big temperature swings and periods of cold rain. When you’ve got that kind of instability in the spring it’s going to have a negative effect on the fishing no matter what species you are targeting,” observed Spediacci. “I spoke with the DFW fish counters on opening day and they had recorded a sum total of 16 trout. I’m sure some folks will see this as a red flag, but I’m certain that the trout just have weather induced lockjaw. I’m going to hit the lake myself next Wednesday and I have my first guide trip of the year next Saturday. With some stable warm weather, I expect to see a major turn around in the action,” Spediacci concluded. If you’re planning a trip to Eagle Lake and would like to take your RV, get in contact with the team at the Eagle Lake RV Park and ask them about the Fish Sniffer Special! MARIO ARGUILLES GUIDE SERVICE CONTINUED ON PAGE 12 Sacramento River Feather River Smith River Klamath River Book Today! Now Fish