Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3818 August 16-30 | Page 15

VOL.38 • ISS. 18 DAVIS LAKE FRESHWATER August 16-30, 2019 13 cont. and 3.5 and 4 pounders are “The lake temperature has been showing up once in a while. in the upper 70s and has surpassed Both schools of bait and 80 on a few occasions. These high clouds of shrimp have been temperatures are causing the shad noted. All of this adds up to spawn, so we are seeing a lot of to good fishing now and shad activity in the early morning. great fishing to come once And where you find shad, you’ll likely summer gives way to fall and to find striped bass,” stated Devon. big broad shouldered ‘bows Catfish are also on the bite with return to the surface and the warm weather. “We just received gravitate toward the banks. two 750 lb. catfish plants over the Right now, a variety lures last month and people have been including orange spoons, catching them by accident while grubs and flies are working. fishing for other species,” he stated. Orange lures are getting a lot “The catfish prefer cut baits like of attention, but frog patterns anchovies, sardines, mackerel and and olives are getting hit too. chicken liver. The cats are being If you plan on taking caught all over the lake, but the your RV to Eagle Lake this Narrows and by the dam seem to do summer or fall be sure to a bit better .” LAKE DEL VALLE ask the folks at the Eagle For bluegill and crappie, Captain Lake RV Park about the Fish Devon recommended fishing 27.5 Lb. Striper Leads Sniffer special. redworms, pieces of night crawlers Summer Catches No RV, no problem! Dave and panfish jigs in a variety of colors. LIVERMORE – The striped bass action The panfish are anywhere there is at Heritage Land has a Captain Grumpy visited to Indian Valley Reservoir in late July and is getting better and better by the day. full menu of rental cabins some cover including rocks, trees, caught several fish including this 3-pound rainbow! Just ask Kenny K. of Livermore, who and by the handicap dock. Photo courtesy of TERESA FISTLER, Clear Lake. available both large and caught a massive 27.5 pound striped small. Heck you can even Smallmouth bass fishing is also bass while fishing in Swallow Bay with the Fish Sniffer’s Paul going strong. Al Hurwitz of Saratoga anchovies. Kneeland’s rustic Spalding and Abbey Lev of Sunnyvale reported “A lot of the striper action is by the cabin. an outstanding day trolling for smallmouth DON PEDRO narrows and the hot bait right now is Tim Noxon, the legendary Eagle Lake bass on Lake Del Valle. Boaters Troll Up Kokanee anchovies,” said Captain Devon. “Other fishing guide of Fish Traveler Guide “Our day was focused in Heron Bay baits such as sardines, mackerel, shad, Service, is back on the water and putting where on the northernmost rock wall and LA GRANGE – With the amazing and shad imitation lures are doing very clients on big hard fighting Eagle Lake along sandy points along the eastern kokanee action at New Melones, few, if well. Boils are happening in the early trout! If you’d like to experience the best shore we caught 20 smallies while trolling any kokanee anglers have targeted Don mornings and are getting more and more that Eagle Lake has to offer, book a trip mainly Panther Martin Spinners,” said Pedro within the past several weeks, but common to see. Still, they don’t last too with Tim and get your Eagle Lake rainbow Hurwitz. “Another 5-10 fish did not stay there are quality fish to be had. long so if you’re after the boils ,be here on! pinned. All the fish were released. The fish Boaters are catching kokanee up to early.” To reach Tim, dial (916) 201-4648. were of variable size but a goodly number 16.5 inches long while using hoochies, Wedding Rings and spinners, tipped with were in the 1.5-2 white corn behind dodgers in Middle Bay. lb range.” “The water clarity The best depth is from 45 to 60 feet deep. For bass, Ryan Cook of Ryan Cook’s EAST DELTA was excellent, Fishing reported a number of bass were and the surface Frog Tossers Find found in the shallows less than 5 feet temperature Challenging Conditions during the Nolan Cox Benefit tournament was around 76 over the weekend, but there is also a STOCKTON – Triple-digit temperatures degrees.,” said bite off of main lake points from 25 to 40 have hit the Delta, and this is a good Hurwitz. “The feet with large jigs in the 3/4th to 1-ounce omen for the upcoming frog tournaments. larger fish were located in the open football head, deep-diving crankbaits such The triple-digit temperatures have as Norman’s DD 22’s or KVD’s along with contributed to algae blooms breaking flats of Heron Bay illfish Tackle isn’t a big box store. In fact, the store The first of the frog tournaments, the in 20-60 foot water plastics on the shakey head or drop-shot. isn’t very large at all, but it has everything you need Don Pedro held at 98 percent despite Ultimate Frog Challenge, took place over columns and were for catching fish from the coast to the Sierra. water releases. the weekend, and the hot temperatures 10-15 feet below I’ve been shopping at Willfish for a long time because they - Dave Hurley made for uncomfortable conditions. The the surface. We day one leaders were the team of Mullins/ trolled at 2.0-2.5 stock a full line of gear and components. Line, hooks, rods, Nutler with a weight of 15.64 pounds with mph and applied reels, lures and an array of natural baits. a kicker at 7.24 pounds. However, coming scent to the lures. Salmon season is going strong in both the ocean and in Sac EAGLE LAKE out of 7th place at the start of day two, the This was definitely Valley Rivers. The ocean bite will go on well into October Late Summer Trout Anglers team of Juan Acosta/Mark Gomez posted one of our best and the river bite is only going to get better as we move into Hook Up! a two-day limit over 26 pounds to take first bass days ever! fall. place. The trout fishing SPALDING- The surface temperature If you need salmon gear for either ocean or river fishing, Jeff Huth served as the emcee on the isn’t expected to at Eagle is now spiking into the 70’s and Craig Newton at Willfish has an extensive line up of lures and second day, and he said, “The bite was pick up until the that means the trout are deep much of the more from top name companies such as Brad’s, Yakima, Luhr pretty rough, but we weighed in a number water temperature day. Early in the morning you’ll find them Jensen and Silvertron just to name a few. of 3-fish limits on Sunday. The rumor starts to drop. within 14 to 15 feet of the surface, but was that the fish were biting short which They are all in the Willfish is located at 11944 Masters Court, Auburn, Ca. For later on you’ll have to drop down as deep is not uncommon in a frog tournament. deep water by the more information call (530) 887-0839. as 40 feet to get hooked up. That means dam. One angler running a downrigger or pulling your lure Continued on Pg 14 did land a 7 lb. off 6 to 8 colors of leadcore line. 3813 trout while soaking The quality of the trout has been good. salmon eggs. Some fish are running under 2 pounds but not many. The average is between 2.5 Black bass fishing is going strong with the warm weather. “The Lightning Tree boat ramp cove and Eagle Point areas are producing the top action for anglers employing plastic worms and soft plastic frogs,” she tipped. “The fish are averaging 2 to 3 pounds, with a few in the 5 to 6 lb. range.” For brown bullhead catfish, Graham suggested fishing worms or prepared catfish dough at Eagle Cove and Mallard. The fish run 1 to 1-1/2 pounds. Davis Lake is holding 75,388 acre feet of water, 91 percent of capacity and 118 percent of average. - Dan Bacher Willfish Tackle Has What You Need For Salmon Success! W GREAT FISHING AT CAPLES LAKE! on Highway 88 at Carson Pass • Cabins and Lodge Rooms • Fishing Tackle • Camping Supplies • Marina • Boat Rentals Ken Salvi caught this 4 lb, 24 inch German brown near Emigrant Creek. For information, call (209)-258-8888 CAPLES LAKE RESORT P.O. 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