Clear Lake this week 1/18/2017

[DanIsaac]

Clear Lake this week 1/18/2017

Here we go again!

Current lake level is 7.10 Rumsey and releases out of Cache Creek dam are now booming at 3570 cfs.
Projections are for the lake to top out at 8.0 Rumsey this weekend, or at least that is what is being reported.
Full pool is approximately 7.6 Rumsey so there are some serious concerns as a result.

Roads around the area are experiencing serious slides and some flooding, so perhaps the best bet this weekend is to take a break and go walk around ISE Sacramento, at least you can stay somewhat dry at the show.

For those who still want to chase em’ this weekend one will find water temps in the mid 40’s, and water clarity mid lake to be quite fishable, though the bite is a bit tough.

On the crappie front, crappie are bending rods all around the middle of the lake on double crappie jig rigs and spoons of all things. Crappie to 3 pounds are not un-common and they’re roaming in 12-30 feet of water.

Reminder, debris is everywhere, and one should exercise extreme caution running around, especially, but not limited to the upper and mid lake areas.

Stable weather is forecast for next week, and hopefully everything improves as a result!

[birdman920]

at this time level is 7.23 dam release at 2590cfs,full is 7.56 Rumsey, hope the place doesn't flood to badly ?.. more rain on the way !....

[Catmantwo]

Flood stage is 9 ft - a ways to go to minor flooding.