Clear Lake Question

birdi23nls · Post by **birdi23nls** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 3:35 pm

Got a question for you guys about clear lake.

quick background, only fished there once during the summer years ago. I'm going up there for 3 days. 17th, 18th, and 19th. It's suppose to be raining/showers off and on during that time and the weather is in the low 60's

How much trouble am I in? Is the fishing going to be decent or tuff? I know you can't predict what the bass are going to do exactly, but in general, what should I gear up for mentally. ;
Thanks for any help

clum553946 · Post by **clum553946** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 5:27 pm

The lake is loaded with baitfish (shad) right now so the bite can be tough. Move around & throw different baits. There was a good smallmouth bite at Mendocino last week. Hopefully by the time you get up there, things will have changed from last week.

JMV · Post by **JMV** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:39 pm

You shouldn't have a problem getting bit even if the weather is rainy and cooler. Lipless cranks, chatterbait, 6" swimbaits, jerkbaits, senkos, A rig, crankbait and drop shot will all get bit pretty well right now.

birdi23nls · Post by **birdi23nls** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 9:58 pm

Don't feel obligated, but are areas of the lake that I should should I spend my time.
Rodman
Docks
Rick piles
North are south.

Colebass · Post by **Colebass** » Tue Apr 11, 2017 11:49 pm

You are going to have company as the Wild West Bass Trail official practice start on the 19th. So 100 plus boat will be going you on that day and beyond.

birdi23nls · Post by **birdi23nls** » Wed Apr 12, 2017 5:26 am

Colebass wrote:You are going to have company as the Wild West Bass Trail official practice start on the 19th. So 100 plus boat will be going you on that day and beyond.

Perfect, I can follow them! Who's good out there. Ha'