Is the ca delta about to bust open?

[serina_mikaelson]

I was in fishermans wharehouse and some of the guys were saying the delta is about to take off.Being that were in march and 70 degrees on sunday do you delta rats think the bite should turn on, i know the river is muddy but how much longer would you guestemate

[JoeLanghans]

It’ll be terrible for the next 3 months, stay away

[Freefall]

If the temps rise it'll improve the reaction bite. The fish are around, just tight lipped. The bite window is small and presentation is everything. If it's not really close you aren't getting bit.

The spawn will proceed regardless. Clarity doesn't effect the fish, just the fisherman.

That said I boated 3 solid fish today on reaction baits before the window slammed shut.

Warming weather and slowing rain run off will only help. I cant wait until may when the topwater bite should be in full swing..

[Kyle46N]

Find relatively clear water. They were already positioning the past week, and will get closer everyday this week. You'll see fish on beds in clear water in a week. It happens fast on the Delta.

[BS'r]

If the temps rise it'll improve the reaction bite. The fish are around, just tight lipped. The bite window is small and presentation is everything. If it's not really close you aren't getting bit.

The spawn will proceed regardless. Clarity doesn't effect the fish, just the fisherman.

That said I boated 3 solid fish today on reaction baits before the window slammed shut.

Warming weather and slowing rain run off will only help. I cant wait until may when the topwater bite should be in full swing..

That^^^ We have learned the hard way that presentation matters this year, no hand grenades from 60 ft. Try to slip it in and under things quietly. Going out today to play in the wind.

[ash]

Nothing to see here - the muddy water will delay the spawn for until May - until then i encourage everyone to go to Folsom or Comanche.