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Tuesday, April 28th, 2009

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    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: I fished there 3 times last week most boats seemed to be close to the bank in hopes for the big ones moving in but didnt get much at all. The small fish that were 1 to 2 pounds if anything is all they got. We are all waiting for those big ones to move in anyday now you might just hit them next week!!!

    Tips: GOOD LUCK please let us know how u do.

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    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: Looking at fishing the lake next week. Any updates would be apprciated. Lake level? Activity of the fish, etc.

Monday, March 30th, 2009

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    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: THERE ARE VERY MANY REASONS WHY THEY WILL NOT OPEN UP THE RIVER.THE MAIN REASON IS FISHERMAN ALL THE PRESSURE THE LITTLE HAS ONIT THE FISH ARE VERY COMFORTABLE BACK THERE LEFT ALONE. THEY OPEN IT UP AND THE FISHING PRESSURE WILL SKYROCKET.LEAVE THEM ALONE AND LET THEM GROW BIG.AND THE BALD EAGLE NEST FELL DOWN LAST YEAR.
    City: PLANADA

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    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: Next time someone fishes Eastman and is posting, please make mention of water level in relation to 3rd ramp, 2nd ramp and maybe how far up said ramp. I fish this lake as much as possible and just have a curiosity as to how much up from my Fall trip. This lake ROCKS and i can't wait to get back to fish it in about 2 to 3 weeks.

    Also, I have been searching for info regarding opening up the river arm, at least partially. I believe the concern is bald eagle nests and there were discussions about opening up for fall. (hey, fisherman are stoked to simply see the eagle, no one wants to encroach on a nest) This is a GREAT area - why not post no landing signs on inside and call it a day. The Hydrilla weeds can't still be a problem, can they? I've caught tons of great fish in that area when it was open.

    Someone, fish Eastman and post!
    City: PacificGrove

    Tips: Love this lake - catch and release.

Wednesday, March 25th, 2009

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    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: Bass fishing is starting to pick with large live minnows are working well.Baby brushogs are also working and jigs/twin tail grubs are picking bass up to 2 1/2 pounds from 15 to 35 feet.Dam area for live minnows 15 to 40 feet.Not much traffic durning the week.Trout are still being caught off the banks on rainbow powerbait or nightcrawlers.

    Tips: Bass are starting to move up live baits your best bet for the bigger bass. Dam area is holding some good fish off the face across the dam and around the tower.Jigs brushogs use on flats next to deeper water around rock piles fish are also holding.

Monday, March 2nd, 2009

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    Water Temp: 55

    Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

    Report: Caught 18 Two 3pounders
    City: Fresno

    Tips: fish fast,got to have good presentation.or wont catch nothing,got to work it boys.

Saturday, February 21st, 2009

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    Water Temp: 48-50

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: Fished most of the day with jumbo minnows. Didn't have a single bite on the minnows. Started flipping a small jig near the deep water around the dam and got one bass (about 12"), let 'em go.
    It was great to be out on the lake but a hard day's work for one fish. Didn't see any fish moving shallow yet.
    City: Fresno

    Tips: Fish SLOWWWWWW.

Saturday, January 3rd, 2009

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    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: More trout plants are coming and bass are on the move. Some nice bass are starting to show but not many anglers insterested in fishing the lake dont let low water stop you there are some nice jig fish been caught right now. 559- 689-3255

    Tips: Fish slow work and area well drop offs ledges around rock piles humps and flats next to deeper water fish will move in and off these areas from mid morning to late afternoon.

Monday, November 24th, 2008

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    Water Temp: 57

    Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

    Report: WE GOT ON THE LAKE AT 1:00 FISHED TILL 6:00.MY FATHER AND I CAUGHT 15 FISH.THESE FISH ARE SO HEALTHY AND PULL SO HARD.ALL BETWEEN 2LBS-2 3/4 LBS.THE BASS ARE RIGHT ON THE BANK EVERYWHERE.SPINNERBAITS,SENKOS,PUT THESE FISH IN THE BOAT.
    City: PLANADA

Sunday, November 23rd, 2008

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    Water Temp: 56

    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: We got on the water about 6am fished till 4pm.The water still has a lot of algea (green slime)on top. Fishing was slow,we caught 7 fish. My buddy Anthony Tanachion caught 6 in the 2 to 3 lb range and I caught 1 10lb. My new personal best!
    City: LeGrand

    Tips: We used topwater and spinnerbaits in the morning. Worms and jigs the rest of the day.

Sunday, October 26th, 2008

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    Water Temp: 62

    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: Lots of green algae slime everywhere! Took me $18 in the car wash to clean the boat & trailer.
    With that being said...
    Fished for about 6 hrs. Had a good day with 5 fish, the only "large" one was 4lbs. The rest were in the 1-2 lb. range.
    City: Fresno

    Tips: Fished a Brush-hog worm (watermelon with red flakes) for the most part. All the fish caught were on this bait, in 15-20 foot water, near structure.

Friday, October 17th, 2008

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    Water Temp: 72 DEGRESS

    Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

    Report: MY FATHER AND FISHED 4 HOURS CAUGHT 15 FISH BETWEEN 15"AND 18".GOT TO FISH SLOW WITH JIGS AND SWIMBAITS.
    City: PLANADA

Thursday, October 2nd, 2008

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    Water Temp: 73

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: Low, Low water. I fish this lake at least 8 times a year with the Fall usually the best trip of the year. This year it was minimal only 15 fish in the 12-15 inch range realistically. 1 fish 18 inches about 3-1/2 pounds on a worm. Most fish in 10-15 feet of water. Decent Crankbait bite with a stop and go retrieve. My best success at Eastman has always been with worms and grubs in a green-ish color. Alge bloom is definately in effect. Saturday after the rain, bite was off. Only 1 on a crankbait. We need HUGE rain this year to fill this bad boy up for 2009. This lake rocks when it's on!
    City: Pacific Grove

    Tips: Motor Oil, Watermelon, Green Weenie colors and stop and go crankbaits. I did not get any spinnerbait action or topwater... both of which was suprising.

Monday, September 15th, 2008

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    Water Temp: 79-80

    Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

    Report: lots of algae blooms ,water is extremely low, watch for submerged rocks herd a guy hit one. got a few on spinners bur really disapointed in the management of this lake. if the water drops a few more feet u wont be able to use the docks. seen lots of baby bluegill , two bald eagles an some deer was a fun day.
    City: merced

    Tips: they are feeding on all the blugill.

Friday, September 5th, 2008

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    Water Temp: 78

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: this is the best time to fish this lake.lower water level really makes the krankbait bite killer.we fished for three hours caught 25 everything was 4 to 9 lbs. best five for 35lbs.fish are stacked up on drops from 10 to 15 feet.heavy rock piles.
    City: planada

    Tips: no secrets in our boat.

Thursday, July 24th, 2008

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    Water Temp: 83

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: first time fishing the lake. met a guy and his son from fishing from shore. I picked them up and they came fishing on the boat. his son caught his biggest bass. 3 lbs. caught fish from 0-30 feet all day. very good day. we caught about 30 fish. a lot of 1 1/2lbs fish. fun day and hot day. lake low.
    City: sacramento

Monday, July 21st, 2008

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    Water Temp: ???

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: Wow good job ant!!! This is an awesome lake and your experience proves it. I went up this evening for about an hour and threw a little topwater bait right at the ramp on the Chowchilla side and caught 3 up to 3 lbs. Saw a pair of deer,a family of Raccoons and 2 owls-very relaxing little tripto one of my favorite lakes.Tight Lines and yes PLEASE practice catch and release!!!!
    City: Chowchilla

    Tips: Have fun enjoy what God has provided for us BUT spread the joy-catch and release so somebody else can experience the same joy you did!!!

Thursday, July 17th, 2008

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    Water Temp: 75

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: had the trip of a lifetime. got a ten plus off the dam face right when i got there. stayed on the water till 11 o clock. the top water bite was on. i got a whole variety of size. i dialed in on a pattern an it paid off. all together got three pushing ten and more in 6 - 8 lb range. eastman is a blessing. found a huge dead bass w light fishing line in mouth. and others i caught had hooks in the belly. we all know how important these fish are for the future/
    City: merced

    Tips: i dont want to give all my tips, i am very competitive but. fish were in 20 ft. try to beef up your line to reduce chances of losing fish. fishing is taking its toll on these fish. we all need to practice clean fishing.

Sunday, July 13th, 2008

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    Water Temp: 84

    Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

    Report: On the Lake about 9am not many boats at all. hit the 5 MPH zone for some small fish in the trees on silver and shad cranks. My wife hit some on drop shot in purple and Eran's magic. Moved up the day use side did OK along the rocks for fish to 3# on drop shot and swim baits. Hit the dam face hell we went all the way around the lake and we did our best along the rocks on both sides but, the better fish came off the camping side on rock piles in 10' to 20' of water. I hit 2 fish on Texas rigged lizards 1 3# and 1 about 6# but the numbers came on the drop shot. Off the lake about 4Pm.
    City: Fresno

    Tips: Blades, cranks and drop shot did good today. We did best with a slow retrieve and drop shot for numbers and better fish on Texas rigs.
    Have a safe one....

Saturday, July 12th, 2008

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    Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

    Report: Fished from 5 pm until dark. 2 frog fish, 9 dinks a 3 pounder and an 8 pounder all on small plastics in about 10-15 feet.
    City: Atwater