Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3713 June 9-22 2018 | Page 27

QUARRY LAKES cont. pound channel catfish using nightcrawlers!” “Sexy Dexy” Miguel of Union City landed his limit of trout on a Cordell lure. He was trolling from his kayak on the backside of Horseshoe Lake. Elix Robles of San Jose caught a five-pound trout on a night crawler while fishing along Fishermen’s Row. Cecil Ortiz of San Leandro bagged a 13-pound catfish while using a plastic worm along Fishermen’s Row. 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 Very Good Trout Action Awaits Sac River Anglers REDDING - If you enjoy catching wild rainbows, this is the time to book a trout fishing adventure on the upper reaches of the lower Sacramento River between Redding and Red Bluff. The bite is outstanding for trout in the 12 to 20 inch class. “The trout fishing has been good for rainbows in the 17 to 18 inch class and some of the fish are even bigger. We’ve been targeting the fish while back trolling small Mag Lip plugs,” related Captain Mike Bogue of Mike Bogue’s Guide Service. On the fly fishing front, anglers are utilizing indicators and long leaders to present stonefly and mayfly nymphs along with sucker spawn imitations. The salmon season the Sacramento is slated to kick on in mid-July. If you’d like to hook up with a king or two once the season gets going, you should start planning your trip now as guides tend to be very busy during the first couple weeks of the season. There are several guides that routinely fish the river for rainbows and kings. Mike Bogue of Mike Bogue’s Guide Service and Robert Weese of Northern California Guide Service are two of the best. To reach Mike Bogue, dial (530) 246-8457. To book a trip with Weese give him a ring at (530) 755- 7196. RIO VISTA Trollers, Lure Tossers Find Top Striper Action Anthony Almanon nailed a limit of striped bass while fishing the Sacrament