Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3903 Jan 17-31 2020 | Page 13

Jan 17-31, 2020 FRESHWATER VOL.39 • ISS. 3 FRESHWATER REPORTS: DON PEDRO LAKE CONTINUED FROM PG 8 DAVIS LAKE 11 Bass Move into Shallows cont. Eagle Lake trout. Lake Davis is holding 64,334 acre feet of water, 78 percent of capacity and 111 percent of average. - Dan Bacher DEL VALLE RESERVOIR Anglers Celebrate New Year with Trout, Striper and Catfish Catches! LIVERMORE – Fishing at Lake Del Valle has been “very good” over the past couple of weeks for rainbow trout, catfish, stripers, while largemouth and smallmouth Chan Chandler pulled this huge rainbow out of Collins Lake during late November fishing trip. bass have slowed down as the fish Photo courtesy of the COLLINS LAKE RECREATION AREA, Oregon House. go into deeper water, reported Jack Forzano of the Rocky Mountain Recreation Company. “The water level is very low due to East get past the Lower Narrows it clears up and sardines and anchovies for channel Bay water managers draining the water in with about a 13-foot visibility. The surface catfish. anticipation for the Winter rains coming,” water temperature is 50 degrees,” he Crappie and panfish can be caught near said Forzano. “The past few days have noted. trees and rocks on red worms or night been sunny with light rain showers. Fishing hot spots include across from crawlers, noted Forzano. Mornings have been cold, but it warms up Marina, Lowers Narrows, Venados Group Big fish honors go to Mike Nowaczyk throughout the day.” site, Badger Cove, Swallow Bay, and the from Livermore, who caught a 7.8 lb. “The water is murky with about 3-foot Dam. striper and a 10 lb. catfish while using visibility near the Marina, but once you The top lures for trout include Rapalas, anchovies in the Narrows. gold Kastmasters, Kenny Ku from Tracy caught a 5 lb. green/orange Mice rainbow trout in Swallow Bay while using Tails, gold and Mouse Tails. Monita Yee from San Jose firetiger Panther landed a 6.25 lb. rainbow in the Lower Martins. The best Narrows while using Power Eggs. baits are rainbow Jason Clayton from San Jose caught a Power Bait and 7.95 lb. rainbow trout in the lower narrows • Salmon large nightcrawlers. while soaking Power Bait. Steve McKee • Steelhead Forzano from San Jose landed a 5.5 lb. rainbow in • Trout recommended the Lower Narrows while using a Rooster throwing out Tail. anchovies, clams Scotty Robinson from Sana Cruz and swimbaits bagged a 7.25 lb. trout in the Lower for striped bass Narrows while tossing out a Kastmaster. Fish the Sacramento River with Mike Bogue’s Guide Service Full time Professional Guide since 1991 Book Early for Best Dates (530)246-8457 • WWW.MIKEBOGUE.COM LA GRANGE – The bass bite is improving at Lake Don Pedro, although the best action remains as deep as 70 feet with plastics on a Ned-rig or drop- shot. The bass remain scattered at various depths with some coming out of the shallows. The bass are moving into the shallows, and the swimbait bite should improve as the trout migrate closer to the surface. There are few trout and king salmon reports, but the remaining rainbows in the lake should be moving closer and closer to the surface. A heavy plant of fingerling king salmon this spring should pay dividends in the future. The lake is holding at 80 percent of capacity. - Dave Hurley EAST DELTA Slow Presentations Best for Black Bass and Stripers STOCKTON - The San Joaquin Delta is getting cold at 49 degrees, and the largemouth and striped bass bite take a slow presentation in the cold water. The water remains relatively clear, but the bait is absent on the main river channel. James Netzel of Tight Lines Guide Service said, “I was out three times this past week, and we struggled during the middle of the week drifting live bait of mudsuckers or jumbo minnows. I had a hard time finding fish in the area from Eddo’s to Antioch early in the week, but we ended up with two limits. I went upriver on Friday, and when we were fighting a striper, we found a big school in 40 feet of water in the middle of the channel. We worked this school for 40 stripers with around 15 to 20 being legal size to 5 pounds. We had six keepers up to this point, but we ended up with limits for the boat.” CONTINUED ON PG 12 Explore The Sacramento River For Kings & Rainbows With Mike Bogue! 3902 • Trout • Bass • Crappie • Bluegill • Catfish Largest Trout Stocking Program North of Sacramento Lakefront RV Camping Call for Reservations 800-286-0576 www.collinslake.com P.O. Box 300 . Oregon House . California 95962 3903 S ince 1991, Mike Bogue has been a full-time professional river guide for salmon, rainbow trout and steelhead on the Sacramento River in northern California. Born and raised in Redding, Bogue has been boating and fishing on the Sacramento River as well as other northern California rivers and streams his entire life. He is a very popular guide and equally popular instructor and guest speaker. His wealth of knowledge is second to none and his willingness to share tips and secrets is rare! Whether you are a novice or a seasoned angler, you will learn from his experience. When you book a trip with Mike, you get more than just a fishing trip – you get a top quality fishing adventure! Mike, a Pautzke Bait Company, Atlas Mike’s and Yakima Bait pro staffer, takes great pride in providing his clients a “Day to Remember” as they fish for salmon, trout, shad and steelhead. You will be fishing from Mike Bogue’s 2007 23-foot custom Team North River Scout equipped with a Yamaha 250 4-stroke that comfortably seats four. If you are looking for a true wilderness trip, then hop aboard his drift boat for a trip down Northern California’s scenic Sacramento River. Bring your own gear or use his. “We provide state of the art Lamiglas rods, level wind and top quality spinning reels,” said Mike Bogue. “We will cater a trip to suit your needs and abilities from children to senior citizens. Combina- tion trips are also available. We will customize your trip for as many people as we possibly can, no group is too big or too small.” To book a trip, contact Mike at 530-246-8457, http:// mikebogue.com/index.html