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Tuesday, July 27th, 2010

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 83-87

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: 7:00PM LAUNCHED @ FOSTERS FREEZE RAMP. MUCH , MUCH LESS ALGAE SCUM ON THE NORTH SIDE OF THE LAKE,. FISHED A FEW SPOT ALONG HWY 20. WATER WAS VERY ROUGH. TOOK 4 WAVES OVER THE FRONT OF THE BOAT. CHARTED MANY FISH @ 12-16 FT. OF WATER. TOO ROUGH WENT IN @ 8:30PM.
      City: UKIAH

      Tips: FISH THE NORTH SIDE IN THE MORNING, ALONG HWY 20. THERE ARE FISH IN THIS AREA OF THE LAKE.

      FOUND A REALLY GOOD CAR WASH ACROSS FROM THE SENTRY MARKET. CLEANED BOAT GOOD ! WELL WORTH $2.00

  • Butte County
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      Water Temp: 79-81

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Well finally got out for a night trip on the infamous Oroville lake last night. Got on the water around 745-8ish. Began throwing topwater on submerged island tops in the main body with no luck at all. Started scoping fish on the humminbird all in about 15-25 feet of water, then began pitching dropshots and picked up around 5 fish all in the 2 pound range with a few under. The moon decided to come out about 10:30 or so, and really lit up the entire lake! I believe the night before was the actual full moon, which dwindled my hopes of haveing an amazing night due to them gorging the night prior. Once the moon came up we shot up the north arm to find big boulder type rocks which offered shade due to the moon light. Right around 12:30 or so after being in the north arm with not much luck at all, I pick up my 1/2 ounce football head jig equiped with a black and blue hoola grub and casted it about 5 feet from the bank, hopped it twice and BANG! Textbook jig bite, I set the hook and knew if was heavy right off the bat! It came immedietly to the surface and wehn it rolled myself and the 2 others on the boat KNEW it was big! We scrambled for the net, and it came up one more time just to spit my jig out of its mouth! The bottom line was it acted just like a big largemouth that you hook somewhere like the delta, clearlake,etc. You know on this lake in general you dont here to many fish(Spotted, or largemouth) being caught over 5 or 6 pounds here, but this fish was every bit of 7 plus at least! Overall, not the best trip ive had there fishing at night, i believe we boated 9 or 10 fish with a few under on dropshots. We also missed WAY to many bites! All out bites and fish came on spider grubs, beavers, and dropshot.
      City: Yuba City

      Tips: The fish were very aggressive when hitting the baits, only 1 or 2 fish were dead weight, everything else was wam! You knew they hit it. We used all dark colors which is a must when fishing night time. Fish came between 15-30 feet all night! Go fish that full moon and you will have an oppurtunity to catch a fish of a liftime on any lake. I just missed mine last night on Oroville! BUMMER

  • Shasta County
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      Water Temp: 83

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished from 11:30am until 5:30pm.I caught about 20 bass.Best 5 just under 13lbs.Lots of small fish shallow, better fish were around 25-30 feet deep.

      Tips: drop shot natural colored worms. senkos on a flick shake head.I missed the top-water bite.I did catch one about 4lbs the day before on a wake bait.

Sunday, July 25th, 2010

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 68 deg

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Was windy at my house and debated to go fishing . Said what the hell told the wife pack up lets go Started fishing out the gate at B&W resort fished tules with sweet beaver black with red flake with no takers threw a few crank baits . with no takers picked up and went North finding a few 2-lbers . lots of boats out skiing headed toward Tower Park stoped at a couple places to try to get out of wind. by the way I got out late @ 11:30 so I can fish the flood. fished bouldin Island north side with 7 total in the 2-3 lb class So Picked up again and was heading to tower park my wife noticed some one waving a flag at us . I did not want to look, but figured it might be a emergency. I know whats going to happen. yep ,,ran out of gas!!thery ran out of gas in there wake board boat being the bass fisherman I am .I wanted to say, stick where the sun don't shine but did not.I towed them to Tower park.Did continue to beat the water to a froth with minimum results fishing is tough right now . I did get on a good pattern with Pumpkin /blake flake ZOOM worm 6" with twist tail texas style .They loved it and were all over it . Think I would of caught some quality fish if I had more time to fish and the wind started blowing really hard later in the evening. Going to go out next weekend and give it a go . tight lines to all c ya on the water
      City: Elmira

      Tips: Carry a Phone # for vessel assist on you to give to water skiers running out of gas....Try to get on a pattern and stick with it .. try to plan to fish the tides at the right time. I personaly like the flood coming in from a really low tide, fish seem to be more active the last 3 hrs of flood. On really low tides try to find deeper edges fish really slow during low tides . I use bass pro shop "bass attractent" on my worms .

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      Water Temp: 72

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: I got started 11am from B&W and all the skier were out mucking up my spots. I knew I had to fish deeper. As I riged up by an island a friend stoped by and said the bite was off a bit.I gave him one of my best crankbaits wished him well. I found some nice spottedbass drop shoting in 12ft at Tower Park. The south mokelumne sloughs were pack with bass boats so I fished the only the major points. the fish were NOT right at the points today(it took me a while to figure them out),I found most of the fish on the upstream side of the sloughs (in comming tide). It took about 25 cast to get then fired up. I cranked for most of them and when grass got to sticky I use my spinner bait. most of them were 1 to 2 lb but real fun, a nice red eye almost took me to school. I started looking for bigger bites, I started tossing a big dbl wide beaver. caught two pigs by wimpys, one was a good 7Lb+. I started yelling never give up like Ike, but only ducks were watching.
      City: rio vista

      Tips: I know there is fish all over the delta, for numbers use moving baits, for size beef it up. the two pigs i landed were 2 hours apart with no other bite and in 7ft eddys. now I just need to do this when it counts. my colors are orange craw and shad for moving and black/bue,punkin for plastic. dont fight the skier just move, when IM angry I dont fish right. well be safe and my back seat is always open God Bless.

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 80's

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Hi James-- I too just fished there on Saturday and the South side is pretty slimy with all the green alge growth and it does smell pretty bad but the North is a lot cleaner and you should still be able to swim and do the family water thing in the North. Just make sure that the kids/adults bathe real well after water outings on the lake. Have fun in Clearlake. Bring along a water hose so that you can wash down your boat and trailer when you're all done. Don't forget your boat/trailer sticker and boat inspection for the dreaded quagga muscle.
      City: El Dorado Hills

      Tips: Just have fun!!

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: is the north side of lake really bad. i have a trip booked with my family for a week and was wondering if you can swim.
      City: livermore

Saturday, July 24th, 2010

  • Solano County
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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Started off throwing topwater in the morning at high tide and only got dinks. Tried cranking riprap and only got one decent bass.... and about a 6 lb salmon on a speed trap right against the tules! Weirdest thing I've ever seen. Got pics to prove it. Tide started going out and we started punching. Didn't do very well until tide got fairly low then we started catching some quality fish including one over 5 lbs. Got off the water around noon. Got hot and the "bros" and blaring rap music got outta control.
      City: modesto

      Tips: Punch rig on outgoing low tide. Don't know about high tide...

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 80-83

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished AC/WRL tourney. Caught all in the south end near Wheeler. Fished deep, in clearer water. The water smells and looks like baby puke but the fishing was off the hook. No swimbait bite or cranks, bottom bouncing was the ticket for us.

      Tips: I would still fish here! The fishing is still good, but you MUST flush your motor after you get off the water.

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      Water Temp: 80

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Arrived 1300, went North. Caught about 6 dinks on worms, hulagrubs and cranks then around 1630 got a 5.14 on a shakey head with a 6" roboworm oxblood red flake in 10ft of water. Weighed, took some pics then released.
      City: Monterey

Friday, July 23rd, 2010

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 72-75

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: I had a great day on the delta with two fun clients. The top water bite was off the hook in the a.m. as it slowed crank baits and chatter bait produced nice fish for us. We caught 20+ fish up to 5lbs with some real nice 3 lbs fish mixed in the bag. Not too hot, not too windy, not too cold. Awesome day! Click like on my facebook page for up to date reports. www.toadsonly.com
      City: Tracy

      Tips: Get out early in the summer months for top water actions. More tips and reports @ www.toadsonly.com

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 79-86

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: The water was pee soap in the lower , south end. Basin Bassmasters fished their all nighter on friday and saturday morning. Winning weight was 32.06 for 10 bass. Using jigs, worms, frogs and chatter baits. Stay in the north or cleaner water.
      City: rocklin

      Tips: Senkos, jigs working them slow.

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      Water Temp: 77

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Caught 5 bass (biggest 4 lbs) took 1 hour to clean boat afterwards. Lake looks and smells like crap (not kiddin) after I got back home to report and now reading reports of lake conditions) stupid me for not doing so. what the hell happened to this lake?

      Tips: try elswhere. even if you catch a few fish, not worth the smell and cleaning of boat afterwards. previous post before me, you must be desperate.

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      Water Temp: 75-85

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: My family and I have been fishing here at clear lake since the 19th. this is the first time we have been here and i can't wait to be back when it is as good as it should be. we have been averaging 10 to 12 nice(3 to 5lb.) fish every day with the biggest being 7.7lb. I can catch them on about anything when i locate them. We have mainly been flipping but caught 6 nice fish off a point with dd22 crankbaits in about 20 min. one evening.
      City: kelso, Wa

      Tips: Find the crayfish, then you will find the fish. Try bright red jigs and soft plastics. Heavy jigs in the grass(1-1.5oz). If that dosen't work find 15 to 25 feet and throw the crankbait. they are there and willing to bite you just have to be out there and do it.
      Good Luck! Bassboy 17

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      Water Temp: bath tub

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Kudos to Ross for laying it down like he did..a no b.s. kind of guy and an expert guide here.I've had my rig moored here in Jones bay and have averaged 3 to 5 quality bucket-mouth a day in this area.sure the alge sucks real bad and in most cases un fishable.you just got to burn a lot of gas and find better water.big fish of the week went 4.5 off the shaded side of a deep piling..3 inch power minner.and a decent swim bite.just before dark.I did see a nice school of 8 inch bass with some bluegil
      City: lower lake

      Tips: Be spot on with every cast.deadsticking is crucial.tuff it out.the population will come back in a couple years.even if you don't stick a lot of em the quality is still top notch in my book.have fun.

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: No one loves Clear Lake more than me. But if you have to take so many precautions just to go fishing!....2 to 3 hours drive just to fish early morning? Ok let's keep it real. I was there and I know what I saw. Leave the Lake alone, let it do it's cycle and I'll be back next year. For now I'll try somewhere else....Thanks.
      City: SSF

      Tips: Try the lake and post what you think...keep it real. This is what this forum is for.

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: I would love to read fishing reports from this sight but the fact of the matter is, PEOPLE NEED TO KNOW WHAT IS REALLY GOING ON, so, They will really only know by reading the "REPORTS" page. I know clearlake and its towns surroundings are suffering from poor lake conditions and the economy, BUT, people still need to know the TRUTH before they come up here. It is not worth the trip. MY BOAT IS SUFFERING REAL BAD from the ALGAE and I ALSO KNOW FOR A FACT THEY ARE SPRAYING THIS LAKE. I will not purchase another sticker. Clearlake needs to not charge this and I agree with Eric, the money is a waste. I understand the locals are trying to make up excuses and trying to tell people it's not that bad in some spots JUST SO THEY CAN COME UP AND IMPROVE THE ECONOMY (that is WRONG!) THE FACT OF THE MATTER is that it is VERY AWFUL to put a boat in let alone smell the awful stentch! Sorry for the lengthy note but PLEASE BE TRUTHFUL when explaning to people what your idea is "THE TRUTH" It is plain and flat out AN AWFUL LAKE TO FISH right now!
      City: rocklin

      Tips: Wait until this lake turns to it's natural, good condition!

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      Water Temp: LOW TO MID 80s

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: It's fish'in not catch'in. Somedays are better than others. WE ARE ALL BLESSED ! We able to fish on one of the best fisheries in the United States. My buddy Rich Bumpus always reminds me that everytime you fish Clearlake you could catch a bass of a life-time. He's right. always remember, KEEP IT REEL !
      Don
      City: UKIAH

      Tips: don't forget that big fish eat small baits too! Not always is the 1# swimbait the way to go for lunkers.

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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: This is my personal opinion sorry if you don't like it: Don't you think you could Use the FORUM for these opinions. I open this REPORT page I am looking for a fishing report and fishing information not your bickering. Thanks!
      City: Fairfield

Thursday, July 22nd, 2010

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 74-75

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Started in disappointment and my partner catches 8 keeper size fish on a black buzzbait.I was switching between a frog,senco, and a red/ornge lipless crank, got two little blow ups on the frog and lost two small ones on the crank. After about three hours of that we move to franks and nothing there so we move on to fishermens cut. I get a 5lber on the frog, we got a couple decent blow ups on the frogs. after a blow up I immediatly followed up with a punch skirt but they wouldnt ead it. There was alot of activity under the cheese matts, i dunno if they were chasing bluegill or shad but we couldnt get em to eat the frog or punch skirt.
      City: modesto

      Tips: Dont think im the guy ya wanna take tips from right now lol im strugglin out here!!qu