Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3822 Oct 11-25 | Page 17

FRESHWATER REPORTS: CONTINUED FROM PG 15 COLLINS LAKE Oct 11 - 25, 2019 FRESHWATER VOL.38 • ISS. 22 cont. a 5.125lb trout on chartreuse PowerBait right in front of campsite #396. Among the catfish, bass & trout there’s been a smattering of smaller panfish making for a diverse pool of opportunity for anyone coming up to enjoy this quieter season. Surface water temperatures have just now dropped below 80 degrees F and the lake is still only 18 ft from spill. - Robert Palma DAVIS LAKE CDFW Plants 6,000 Pounds of Rainbows PORTOLA – The California Department of Fish and Wildlife planted 4000o pounds of rainbow trout on September 5 and another 2,000 pounds of Eagle Lake rainbows the next day. These two plants will help boost the catches at the lake this fall. Meanwhile, fly fishing and trolling are rated 9 on a scale of 1 to 10, reported Jim Grahan of &J Grizzly Store and Campground. “John Baiocchi and two clients caught and released 21 trout ranging from 19 to 21 inches during a recent trip on Davis.” said Graham. “They trolled with rust and green midge patterns.” Trolling is also rated about a 9. “Ed Dillard and clients ended up with 15 trout to 24 inches while trolling Baby Simon lures on his latest trip,” said Graham. Graham gave the bank fishing for trout an 8 rating. Anglers are tossing PowerBait and nightcrawlers at Eagle Point and Mallard. Brown bullhead catfish continue to hit PowerBait, mackerel and nightcrawlers, also at Eagle Point and Mallard. The fish average 1 to 1-1/2 pounds each. - Dan Bacher LAKE DEL VALLE Anglers Battle Channel Cats, Stripers LIVERMORE – September has overall produced “great” fishing for striped bass and catfish at Lake Del Valle, according 15 to the Rocky Mountain out limits daily and covering a lot of Recreation Company. water. The fish we are catching are “The water beautiful, full bodied Eagle Lake Trout temperature is currently running 18-20 inches and weighing in ranging from 67-75 at 2-1/2 to 3-1/2 lbs. degrees, which makes If I haven’t caught a fish in a location it best for catfish and in an hour’s time, I will pull the lines striped bass. The water in and move. We are catching fish at level is going down as Pikes Point on downriggers at 4 feet in we enter fall,” according tight in 6-10 feet of water. In the same to the report. area, I move out to 20-25 feet and fish Will and Bob Fahey of at 10 feet on the down riggers later in San Jose caught both the morning. Pumpkinseed grubs and catfish and stripers on red or orange spoons are catching their recent trip to Del fish. Valle. They bagged I am also catching fish at Slough a 7.50 lb. catfish Point in 20 feet of water from the measuring 28 inches surface down to 5 feet. Pumpkinseed long and a 4.3 lb. striper grubs are catching the fish here. This huge 6 pound New Melones Reservoir rainbow couldn’t lay off a measuring 24 inches. At the Youth Camp, the water is They landed the catfish Mack’s Lure Wiggle Hoochie trolled 60 feet deep on September 16. murky. I am using bright orange Photo courtesy of GARY MIRALLES, Mack’s Lure. at Swallow Bay while spoons here, fishing them at 5 feet on soaking anchovies the downriggers. “We caught the fish while throwing jigs and caught the catfish near the dam on I am catching one to two fish per day at on deep rockpiles on deep rocks with anchovies. all of these locations. As stated above, if white caps,” said Guercio. “The wind has “Last week we received a catfish plant. you haven’t caught fish in an hour, move. made it tough to fish lately. The water They like the narrows and swallow bay Even if you see fish on the scope, you temperature has come down 8 to 10 and all the coves with structure as well cannot make them bite. You can come degrees.” as fallen trees. Anchovies, chicken liver, back later and see if those fish got hungry. To book a bass fishing trip on Clear nightcrawlers, sardines and mackerel This has worked for me. Lake with Tom Guercio of Tom’s Guide have been top producers,” the report I expect the bite will get better as Service, call 926-813-0782. stated. the transition continues and the water The stripers continue to average 5-8 lbs. continues to cool. There are plenty of in size. The striper boils are continuing, minnows in shallow water stacked up and fishermen are taking full advantage against the shore line waiting for the trout EAGLE LAKE of the opportunity. The boils only last from to move in to dine on them. The Youth about 6 am to 8 am. After the boils die Camp, Pikes Point and Eagles Nest Trout Head To Surface down, your best bet is to toss out frozen should produce good numbers of fish in SPALDING - Eagle Lake’s trout are cut baits like anchovies, and sardines. the coming months. in transition, moving from the summer The black bass are out on the open CONTINUED ON PG 19 thermocline depths of water hanging around rock points, weed 25-30 feet to shallow lines, drop offs, and any structure you water as the water can find. There are lots of smallmouth in temperatures cool. The the 1.5 – 2 lb. range being caught on jerk water is cooling quickly baits, crankbaits, and grubs. OFFICIAL SPONSOR with recent night time If you like trolling, the smallies can be temperatures in the low to found in the Upper and Lower Narrows in mid-thirties. Surface water about 15 ft. of water along rockwalls. On temperatures are now at Panther Martins or small crankbaits. 18 Proven 60-63 degrees. 240 different size/ Kokanee/Trout Dodgers! Fishing is fair one day to color combinations! good the next. On “good” CLEAR LAKE days most anglers are averaging 2-4 fish per Cooler Weather Should Turn boat. The current pattern Bass Bite On is no pattern. You can BURSON – Black bass fishing should catch fish in one area on improve as the weather cools down on a certain bait today but Clear Lake. Tom Guercio of Tom’s Guide the next day in the same Service and another angler caught and area with the same bait, released 10 bass in the 2-1/2 to 4-1/2 lb. you can’t buy a bite. 4 All Natural range during his latest trip to Clear Lake. 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If conditions are found during inspection that suggest the watercraft could be potentially harboring invasive species (e.g. standing water), the watercraft will not be permitted to launch into the waters of the Reservation without first receiving professional decontamination or following proper Clean, Drain, and Dry procedures. 10.1.2. When watercraft inspection stations are closed, watercraft operators are encouraged to complete and submit an Aquatic Invasive Species Watercraft Self-Inspection Form prior to launching. Forms and drop-boxes are located at the Creel Census Station on state route 445 Fun Fly Fishing (Pyramid Highway) at mile marker 28.2, the experiences for Creel Census Station behind the Nixon store at the intersection of state routes 446 and 447, Beginners and and at the Pelican Point boat ramp. Experienced 10.2 It will be unlawful for any person to Anglers. launch or operate any boat or vessel contam- inated, or potentially contaminated with We Teach FLY FISHING! 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