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received a prize.

“ With early reports downplaying the kokanee action at Pardee, nearly 100 percent of our teams signed up for the trout side pot,” said Coe.“ There were no large kokanee caught. Our four kokanee were in the 12- to 13.5-inch range.”

“ It was not a wide-open bite by any means, and you had to work for your fish. Several of the larger fish were found close to the bottom, but it is too early in the season for these fish to be hugging the bottom. However, they are not too far away from this to occur,” advised Coe.

“ The majority of the boats worked within a quarter mile above and below the mouth along with the open water outside of the mouth. There are a few fish found over the humps in the open water with the best overall action in the 40 to 70 feet depth, and some worked as deep as 90 feet,” said Coe.

Trout plants continue at Pardee, with the last plant featuring 1000 pounds of Calaveras Trout Farm rainbows, according to the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company.

- Dave Hurley

QUARRY LAKES

Channel Cats Lead Summer Angling Parade

FREMONT –“ Fishing has been picking up a little, and with plants the weeks of July 9th and July 23, catfish fishing should be great,” said to Edward Culver of the East Bay Regional Park District.“ Our boaters are even still catching rainbow trout.”

Jack Antrim of Hayward caught a trout using a Needlefish from his boat on the backside of Horseshoe Lake.

Mario Arenas of Milpitas caught an eight pound catfish using a night crawler while

This incredible Sacramento River rainbow smashed a Yakima Bait Mag Lip on June 27. Photo courtesy of MIKE BOGUE’ S GUIDE SERVICE, Redding.

fishing from the disabled-accessible fishing pier.

Another angler reported catching three catfish while fishing from the Peninsula with worms and a hot dog. The fish weighed about two-and-a-half pounds, three pounds, and six-and-a-half pounds.

Also, 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.

- Dan Bacher

RANCHO SECO LAKE

Summer Anglers Target Largemouth Bass, Sunfish

HERALD- The Sacramento Municipal Utility District’ s Rancho Seco Reservoir, a scenic 160-acre year-round recreational

facility nestled in the rolling countryside of Sacramento County between Galt and Ione, is a great spot to target largemouth bass, redear sunfish and crappie this summer.

There are big bass available on the lake, as evidenced by the recent catch and release of a 10 lb. largemouth. The angler hooked the fish while using a plastic frog, according to Dee Sawyer of the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company.

Besides frogs and other top water lures, anglers can hook largemouth bass at Rancho Seco while using Senkos, other plastic worms, jigs, swimbaits and crankbaits.

Rancho Seco is a lake with the potential for producing a state or world record largemouth bass. The lake has the three characteristics needed to produce record class fish: Florida-strain genes; conditions

that allow the fish to reach large size; and a good food source, particularly planted rainbows.

The lake also features good populations of redear sunfish, black crappie and bluegill, along with channel catfish. Fishing for all four species is best for boaters, float tubers and shore anglers in the spring and summer.

On August 16, 2015, Brad McGarity of Galt set a new California state record for“ hybrid sunfish” when he landed a fish weighing 1 pounds, 4 ounces and measuring 11 inches long and 11.25 inches in girth at Rancho Seco.

Trout fishing will resume in the fall when the water temperature cools down and rainbow trout plants begin.

Fishing at the family-oriented facility, operated by the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company in conjunction with the Sacramento Municipal Utility District,( SMUD), is available year-round.

For more information about the Rancho Seco Recreational Area, call 209-748-2318 or visit http:// www. rockymountainrec. com / lakes / lake-rancho-seco. htm or https:// www. smud. org / en / about-smud / community / recreational-areas / rancho-seco-lake. htm

- Dan Bacher

RIO VISTA

Target Largemouths, Stripers Early and Late

RIO VISTA- Angling pressure on the Delta continues to be very light as winds pound the area, with largemouth and striped bass available for those who fish the early mornings.

Anglers in search of striped bass in the Rio Vista area were being sent to the San Joaquin River this week by Alan Fong, manager at Fisherman’ s Warehouse in

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It’ s a place for outdoors folks in the Sacramento, Elk Grove, Galt and Stockton areas to get away from home and get in some fishing, while spending a minimal amount of time traveling. More fishing and fun, with less driving. That sounds like a no brainer!

Rancho Seco Recreational Area is a 400-acre park overflowing with recreational opportunities including camping, boating, fishing, swimming and wildlife viewing. The 160-acre lake is fed by the Folsom South Canal and is a great yearround day or overnight getaway located in California’ s Central Valley, just 25 miles from downtown Sacramento.

You may launch an electric motor boat, rowboat or sailboat from the two ramps located at each end of the dam. Ramp hours coincide with facility hours. Kayaks, Row Boats, Stand Up Paddleboards, Electric powered fishing boats are available on a seasonal basis. Windsurfers are also

welcome on the lake.

This fresh water lake is a habitat for bass, bluegill, red ear sunfish, crappie and catfish. Rainbow trout are stocked in the lake January through March. Fishing licenses are required and can be purchased at the lake office.

Fishing piers allow access for those with disabilities. The annual trout derby is held in the spring and is always a popular event.

Rancho Seco has long been known for the big fish it produces, particularly its massive double digit Florida strain largemouths and sleek muscular 10 plus pound channel cats.

Right now, anglers are targeting catfish with live night crawlers. Angler soaking crickets and wax worms beneath bobbers are catching a variety of different

Rancho Seco Recreational Area

Open year round with RV sites, waterfront campsites and BBQ’ s. You can rent electric and row boats, kayaks, and paddle boards for more water fun!

• Wet a line

• Hike a trail

• Pitch a tent

© SMUD 1223-17 panfish. Most of these panfish are small, but fish up to and beyond a pound are possible.

If you come upon a big bass holding in the lake’ s clear waters, toss out a‘ crawler

Visit smud. org / RanchoSeco or call 1-800-416-6992.

• Launch a boat

• Have a picnic

Rancho Seco Recreational Area is located 25 miles south of Sacramento at 14960 Twin Cities Road in Herald, CA.

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For information and more call,( 800) 416-6992. Or visit Rancho Seco online at smud. org / RanchoSeco

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