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8 Aug 3- 17, 2018
FRESHWATER
VOL. 37 • ISS. 17
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ALMANOR LAKE
High Water Level Keeps Trout Bite Rolling Forward!
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CHESTER-“ It is hard to believe we are squarely in the middle of the summer season here at Lake Almanor,” reported Captain Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy’ s Guide Service.“ This year has just flown by. The fishing here at Almanor has remained quite good, mainly due to the outstanding high water level. The lake is basically full at this point.”
“ Even with high surface temps in the mid 70’ s, the fish have plenty of cooler water at deeper
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depths as well as plenty of food with massive insect hatches taking place the last couple of weeks,” Roccucci related.
“ These hatches will serve to concentrate fish in to the areas with the most activity and put them on the chew. There are also plenty of pond smelt starting to show around the lake but almost all the fish we have been catching have been bug eaters. Our catch has been mainly made up of rainbows to over 6 pounds with a few king salmon and an occasional brown. When a brown shows up its generally a pretty good one,” Roccucci exclaimed.
“ The water levels are expected to stay high for an extended
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period which will only continue the fantastic summer bite here at the lake. If you are headed this way and want to get in on this action don’ t wait until the last minute, contact us today, availability is limited the next few weeks,” tipped Roccucci.
Bass fishing is fair at Almanor. Most of the bigger smallmouths have moved onto offshore structure, but you can get them on the surface just before dark. The rest of the day, finesse style soft plastics and live crickets are the best options.
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Levi used a 5 weight fly rod to sight fish this beautiful 9.2 pound carp at a Sacramento area lake this June.
Photo courtesy of FISH SNIFFER, Facebook.
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PUBLIC SEMINARS AND EVENTS
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August
SPORTSMAN’ S WAREHOUSE STOCKTON BASIC HANDGUN CLASS! August 5, 2018- Learn the basics of responsible handgun ownership. Sportsman’ s Warehouse Stockton is located at 10536 Trinity Parkway, Stockton, Ca. For more information call the store and ask for Aric Emery at( 209) 851-7400.
KOKANEE POWER PRESENTS THE STAMPEDE RESERVOIR TEAM DERBY August 11, 2018- Big kokanee and awesome prizes will be up for grabs! For more information, call Gary Coe:( 916) 985-4943.
JACKSON RANCHERIA HOTEL AND CASINO PRESENTS ALICE COOPER IN CONCERT August 15, 2018- Jackson Rancheria is featuring a performance from Alice Cooper in concert. For more information call the casino at( 800) 822-9466.
JACKSON RANCHERIA HOTEL AND CASINO PRESENTS JOAN JET AND THE BLACKHEARTS IN CONCERT August 19, 2018- Jackson Rancheria is featuring a performance from Joan Jett And The Blackhearts in concert. For more information call the casino at( 800) 822-9466.
CALIFORNIA STATE DUCK CALLING CONTEST AND OUTDOOR EXPO August 25 & 26, 2018— The City of Colusa and Kittle’ s Outdoor & Sport Co. once again have the honor of hosting this fantastic event. The State Championship Event gives California sportsmen and sportswomen the opportunity to test their calling skills in a competitive environment, and possibly qualify for the prestigious 82nd Annual World Championship in Stuttgart, Arkansas. The calling contest will be held at Colusa’ s Veteran’ s Memorial Park right across from Kittle’ s at 888 Market St. in Colusa, Ca. For more information or to reserve Booth Space at the Outdoor Expo, call( 530) 458-4868 or go to www. kittlesoutdoor. com.
September
KOKANEE POWER PRESENTS THE SHAVER LAKE TEAM DERBY September 8, 2018- Big kokanee and awesome prizes will be up for grabs! For more information, call Gary Coe:( 916) 985-4943.
CRAWFISH & CATFISH FESTIVAL COMES BACK TO YOLO COUNTY FAIR GROUNDS! September 8 & 9, 2018- If you like food, fun and good music this is the event for you! For more information call( 916) 962-6415.
October
RIO VISTA BASS DERBY October 12-14, 2018- The Rio Vista Bass Derby is one of the oldest fishing tournaments in the U. S. Big prizes are up for grabs. If you love fishing the Delta this is a must attend event. For more information call( 707) 374-2700.
FUTURE PRO LAKE MCCLURE BASS TOURNAMENT October 16, 2018- Be part of the west coast’ s hottest bass fishing circuit by signing up for this Future Pro event. For more information, call Vince Harris at( 916) 768-0938.
FUTURE PRO LAKE OROVILLE BASS TOURNAMENT October 20, 2018- Be part of the west coast’ s hottest bass fishing circuit by signing up for this Future Pro event. For more information, call Vince Harris at( 916) 768-0938.
SHASTA FALL TROUT DERBY October 20 & 21, 2018- Shasta Lake is only about 25 feet from the top, boat launching is easy and the trout bite is great. If you’ re a trout troller this is the one event you won’ t want miss. For more information about this exciting fall fishing event, call( 800) 953-4432
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LAKE AMADOR
Catfish Reward Summer Fishing Enthusiasts
IONE – Channel catfish are roaming the warm coves of Lake Amador, providing the top action for shore anglers fishing early and late in the day and at night as anglers get ready for upcoming catfish and bass tournament.
The Lake Amador Catfish Derby is set for Friday, July 27 from 7 pm to 7 am. Registration takes place from 4 to 6 pm. There is no late entry allowed, according to Elizabeth Lockhart at the Lake Amador Resort.
The entry fee is $ 20 per person and the biggest fish wins. The $ 20 covers the fees with 80 % payback money for first and second place. There is no pre-fishing 48 hours prior to the event.
Then on August 25-26, Lake Amador Resort will sponsor
Bucks Lake Lake Almanor Davis Lake Eagle Lake Lake Tahoe its annual Moonlight Team Bass Tournament from 7 p. m. to 7 a. m. The sign in starts at 4 p. m. There will be a barbecue at 5:00 p. m.
The event will cost $ 174 per team, including entry fees. There is 80 percent payback for the prize money.
For more information on both events, call Lake Amador( 209) 274-274-4739.
Anglers are still catching fish from the plant of 5,000 pounds of channel catfish in the lake, along with the reservoir’ s resident catfish. Anglers are bagging catfish averaging 5 pounds each while soaking nightcrawlers, chicken livers and mackerel around the shoreline.
“ Bluegill are showing all over the lake,” said Lockhart.“ They’ re hitting redworms and nightcrawlers, particularly around brush and structure.”
The lake is 6-1; 2 feet from maximum pool.
- Dan Bacher CONTINUED ON PG 7
Now Booking Bucks Lake Trout & Kokanee and Almanor trophy trout!
Captain Bryan Roccucci www. BigDaddyFishing. com
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