Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3906 Feb 28- Mar 13 | Page 9

VOL.39 • ISS. 6 Trout Plants Already Underway At Collins Lake! C ollins Lake, sits at 1,200 feet in elevation, about midway between the cities of Marys- ville to the north and Grass Valley to the south. When full as it usually is in the spring, the lake features 1,600 surface acres of water and 12.5 miles of shoreline Unlike a lot of the state’s premier trout fishing destinations, the Collins Lake Recre- ation Area offers all the amenities an angler requires and is family friendly. The recreation area’s facilities include a boat ramp and marina, picnic grounds, camping sites, RV sites, rental cabins and trailers, general store, laundry equipment, hot showers, sand swimming beach and a children’s play- ground. If you don’t have your own boat don’t despair. The marina offers outboard equipped aluminum fishing boats, patio boats and ocean kayaks. So what makes Collins Lake such an awesome fishery? Well there are a couple of driving factors behind the lake’s superb trout fishing. The lake’s rich waters provide an exceptional forage base in the form of prolific numbers of threadfin shad. Yet, the most important factor is the recreation area’s commitment to providing a top notch fishing experience. Collins boasts the most aggressive trout stocking program in the north state. Spring and fall big numbers of rainbow trout are planted. In fact, due to the warm mild winter we’ve had, spring plants have already gotten underway and trout over 7 pounds have been landed recently. In addition to trout, Collins also boasts strong populations of spotted bass, large- The Spring Lakes Guide 7 Feb 28-Mar 13, 2020 Plan On Fishing Lake Amador During May 2 Norcal Trout Angler’s Challenge Event! by Cal Kellogg T mouth bass, channel catfish, crappie and sunfish! to fish from as well as an extra-large he NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge Northern California fishing dock that extends over 100’ off the Tour (NTAC) will go to trout-filled Trout Angler’s shoreline below the clubhouse. Lake Amador, located in the Mother Challenge Tour To For those who want to rent a boat, Lode foothills near Ione, on May 2, Visit Collins Lake 12-foot aluminum boats are available for 2020. April 25! ½ and full day rentals at the Clubhouse. The lake is in great shape for the If you enjoy For more information about Lake tournament. Big rainbows and exciting trout fishing this Amador, contact 7500 Lake Amador lightning trout are being caught daily! is one event you Drive, Ione, CA 95640, (209) 274-4739, Since the event is expecting a large won’t want to http://lakeamador.com/ turn out, anglers need to make their miss! Fishing will reservations for campsites and boat get started in the rentals before they are sold out. morning on April 25 If you haven’t already signed up to rain or shine. fish the NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge Both bank anglers event at Amador, now is the time! Go and boaters are to www.anglerpress.com or call tour- welcome to participate in nament director Vince Harris a call this event. This is a big fish directly at (916) 768-0938 to secure derby, so each participant will your entry! weigh one trout. If anglers tie with Lake Amador is best known for its fish of identical weights, the longest fish will superb trout fishing, offering one of be considered the winner. If they are the same the heaviest trout planting programs length a coin toss will decide placement. in northern California. There will be cash prizes up for grabs for The lake is also home to huge both the adults and kids. largemouth bass, channel and blue In addition to monetary prizes there will catfish, crappie, bluegill and carp. be rods, line, trout bait and a bunch of other The facility offers a dual lane stuff up for grabs. This event promises to be a paved boat launch that provides day of exciting family style fun and let’s not safe and easy launching. For those forget that late April is trophy time at Collins! without a boat, the recreation Collins Lake is located at 7530 Collins area offers 13.5 miles of shoreline Lake Rd. in Browns Valley. To reserve a camping, RV spot or cabin for the event, call the folks at For both Bank Anglers and Boat Anglers! Collins Lake at (800) Sponsored by 2020 TOURNAMENT DATES 286-0576. • FEB. 8th................... San Pablo Dam Res. To sign up, call Anglers Press at • March 14th ............. Lake Pardee (916) 768-0938 or • April 25th ............... Collins Lake visit them online at • May 2nd .................. Lake Amador www.anglerspress. • Oct. 10th ................. Lake Pardee com. NorCal Trout Anglers Challenge! Blodgett Lake • Rancho Cordova, CA Fishing & Hunting At It’s Finest! Annual Family Membership Pass Starting At Only $150 Over Stocked With Bass, Catfish, Bluegill & Crappie. Dove & Goose Hunts Available! 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