Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3825 Nov 22- Dec 6 | Page 10

8 FRESHWATER Nov 22 - Dec 6, 2019 FRESHWATER REPORTS: CONTINUED FROM PG 4 CAMANCHE LAKE North and South Shores Get First Trout Plants of Fall Season BURSON – On October 31, Mount Lassen Fish Farm made the first trout plant of the season, 3,600 pounds, to kick off the 2019-2020 planting season on November 1 at Lake Camanche. The north shore and south shore ramps both received a 1,200 lb. plant. The south shore pond also received 1,200 lbs., a mixed load of rainbows and trophy size lightning trout. As trout plants continue to go into the lake, you can expect the shore fishing to pick up at the north and south Shores and in the south shore pond. Anglers These anglers took a trip to Lake Almanor on October 24 and went big while fishing with Captain should use PowerBait, Mice Bryan Roccucci. Tails, nightcrawlers, small jigs, Photo courtesy of BIG DADDY’S GUIDE SERVICE, Quincy. Kastmasters, Panther Martins and other offerings for the feisty rainbows. 20 to 24 inch range.” Boaters are still catching holdover CLEAR LAKE “Bank anglers are experiencing the rainbows while trolling with Speedy Largemouth Action Tapers Off top action while tossing out worms and Shiners and other lures at 30 to 35 feet PowerBait in Mallard Cove and off Eagle deep in the main body of the lake near the CLEARLAKE – After experiencing Point,” he stated. “Fly fishers are catching dam. some great fishing on both largemouth and release trout while using brown and The surface water temperatures are still bass and catfish, Tom Guercio of Tom’s green Wooly Buggers and other patterns somewhat warm at 67°. Guide Service reported a slowdown in the in the weed beds on the lake’s north end.” Bass fishing is still going strong. Tina bass action at Clear Lake over the past Trollers are landing the trout while Romitti reported catching and releasing couple of weeks. pulling copper/red head Dick Nites and several quality largemouth bass while “My trip on the lake yesterday produced Baby Simons at 5 to 10 feet deep in the fishing Robo Worms and other lures on just one bass, a 4.8 pounder, and a 12 lb. channel and near the Big Island, said Lake Camanche. catfish, while today’s trip yielded five fish Graham. Lake Camanche’s water level was up to 3 pounds,” said Guercio. “The water Craig Newton at Willfish Bait and Tackle at an elevation of 219.91′ above sea temperature was 58 to 62 degrees.” confirmed the top-notch action trout action level or 74% full. The lake was receiving “I caught and released the fish while at Davis, noting that small spoons such as 662 cubic feet per second of water from fishing in deep water, 20 to 40 feet deep, Hum Dingers and Needlefish in gold/red Pardee Lake while releasing 1,362 cfs. off points in the mid lake,” he noted. “I and copper/red are also producing lots of into the Mokelumne River below the dam used rattle style baits and jigs. A lot of trout. at the time of this report. Lake Pardee was other anglers reported a slowdown in the Lake Davis is holding 66,157 acre feet holding at 91% full again at the time of this action also.” of water, 80 percent of capacity and 116 report. Guercio also reported that the crappie percent of average. bite is good, although he hasn’t been The Forest Service removed the docks targeting them. The at the boat ramp early at Davis. The crappie are hitting DELTA STRIPERS! small jigs at 15 to numbers to call to voice your displeasure Now Booking Fall and Winter Trips! at the docks being pulled so early are: 20 feet deep around • District Ranger (530) 836-2575. Ask Specializing in Light Tackle Live Bait Drifting, the lake. to speak to the ranger or leave him a Spooning and More! (Flyfishing available) To book a bass message on his voice mail. fishing adventure Learn these techniques from Jeff Soo Hoo • Forest Supervisor (530) 283-2050. Ask - Professional Guide with Tom Guercio, to speak to the forest supervisor (Chris call (925) 813-0792. - Dan Bacher Carlton) or leave a message on his voice mail. - Dan Bacher Boat Departs from Lauritzen Yacht Harbor in Oakley other cut bait. Just grab a 1 ounce weight and give it about a foot and a half leader to your favorite hook of choice,” the report stated. Big fish honors go to Peter Bulash, who landed an 8.40 lb. striped bass while soaking anchovies by the dam. Chris Richards of Sunnyvale bagged a 6.55 lb. striper while fishing anchovies near the dam in Heron Bay. Dawson Walsh of Pleasanton caught a 4.65 lb. striper on a 1/4 oz Kastmaster in Swallow Bay. The trout fishing is on the upswing with the latest fish plants and the arrival of cooler water temperatures. “It’s time to bring out that PowerBait and rig up some ¼ oz Panther Martins because the trout have started to bite. The water is finally cold enough on the surface, they are finally in the top water column as well as near the bank. The trout are active but some are still acclimating to the water. Downsize all your confidence lures and expect good fishing,” the report said. Lots of smallmouth bass n the 1.5 – 2 lb. range are showing this week, with most being caught on jerkbaits, crankbaits, and grubs. If you like trolling for smallies, use inline spinners and small square bill crankbaits in the Upper & Lower Narrows. The catfish are hitting anchovies, sardines, mackerel, and chicken liver all over the lake. The Narrows and Swallow Bay have been productive spots lately. Water clarity is still poor with about a 3 foot visibility. For bluegill and crappie, fish red worms, mini-crawlers, small panfish jigs and small Kastmasters in an array of colors. The panfish are showing on the main lake trees and beaches. EAGLE LAKE Trout Move Shallow & Hammer Offerings! SPALDING - “It is definitely “Fly Season” here at Eagle Lake. Fly Season means it’s fall, the fish are in the shallows, and on an aggressive bite,” reported Captain Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy’s Guide Service. “Currently we are seeing quality fish on both our fly trolling and fly casting trips. If you are a trout fishing enthusiast, and you have not experienced Eagle Lake in the fall you really need to make a trip. We are currently working shallow areas all over the lake that are holding actively feeding Eagle Lake rainbows. 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These fish follow the 6,000 pounds of trout stocked in September, including 2,000 pounds of Eagle Lake trout. “Fishing is really good for bank anglers, boaters and fly fishermen,” said Jim Graham of J&J Grizzly Camping Resort and Campground. “Anglers are picking up a lot of fish in the Trout Fishing Gets Going with Plants and Cooler Water LIVERMORE – Stripers are no longer at the dam boiling like they were these past weeks. Since the water level is dropping, the stripers have been pressured off the shallow bait balls and have been found mostly in the Heron Bay, according to the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company. “Anchovies still produce consistently throughout the day but best in the mornings and evenings. Other good producing baits are medium sized swimbaits and topwater Zara Spooks off of rock walls. Stripers have been progressively getting more aggressive but still seem to be keying in on Tim visited Lake Berryessa in late October and landed a limit anchovies more than any of kokanee including this pair of big fish. Photo courtesy of TIM LITTLE, Vacaville.