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Monday, March 9th, 2009

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

      Report: hey all, had a question for you. At what level do you think Dark Canyon will be useable to launch a 14' trailerd boat? Thanks for any info. I want to take my kid out fishn' in the next couple of weeks.
      City: Chico

Sunday, March 8th, 2009

  • Santa Clara County
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      Water Temp: 53 to 55.6

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Calero has turned on. Found fish shallow... in 2 to 4 feet of water. 6in wacky senkos was the go to bait. All in grass. Rocks produced nuttn. Caught prolly 15 fish all over 2 lbs. Our biggest landed were two 4+ lbrs. Had two 6+ jump and spit the hook.
      City: gilroy

      Tips: Find the warmer water and grass and make long casts. Found only 1 spot with water over 55 deg and that was where the bite was on. Hint... you couldn't cast to it from the bank if you tried. Follow the channels

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 53.5

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Ditto Ditto Fished B&W Area hooked one fish in Fished about 4.5 hours. It was a nice day too bad the fish did not cooperate. Like the others, I threw it all at them Spinner Baits, Crank Baits, Senkos, Rip Baits, Tube Baits, and Jigs. I agree, I think the water has to warm up. Next time, I'm headed to the lakes, Folsom or Berryessa.
      City: W.SAC

      Tips: Look for warmer water like a lake lol.

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

      Report: I have a Lab I take walking there. Was attacked by 2 pitbull looking dogs. Guy hopped in his JEEP and took off. Had to have my dog stitched up. The park did nothing. I found the guy and they still did nothing. I told them I will defend my dog from now on.
      The rules states no dogs on the beach or water. They do little to enforce.
      But quick to take the fees.
      City: livermore

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: 49-52

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: 180 from yesterday. All shallow fish for me were gone. No bites.
      City: Cameron Park

Saturday, March 7th, 2009

  • Napa County
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      Water Temp: 50-52

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: It is hard to fill in the water clarity box above because of the variety of water colors today - muddy in Putah Creek to somewhat clear near the dam. I helped a fellow learn some new areas to fish today - so we covered most of the lake!! I didn't expect what fishing we did to be very good, but was a little better than I hoped. We did find 2 areas that held quite a few and, in fact, had a double smallie hookup. His was nice - about 2 3/4 lbs. Mine, 1 3/4 if I was lucky! My first bass was a nice largemouth - near 3 lbs. He caught 5 and I boated 4, and we did miss a lot of fish. Our 5 best was a respectable 12 1/2 lbs - so, not bad for 6 1/2 hours. I can't say any more because he is fishing an upcoming tournament. It was a cloudy, cool, post-front day - but maybe the last one for a few days - warmer weather ahead!!
      City: Yuba City

      Tips: I really enjoy these "teach the lake" trips because Berryessa has such great on and off shore structure! After fishing the lake myself for over 40 years, I still learn something every trip - especially when the water is this low. Beware of the submerged weeds - they are everywhere because of the warmer fall and few cloudy days. Because of the rising water level, some of these weeds are 15-20 feet deep. Makes working a bait like a jig kinda tough. I should mention I did have a good hit on my 8" Huddleston trout, but naturally, missed it!!

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 54

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Hi everyone. This is my first report posted on here... and a late one at that. Launched out of B&W to 1ft visibility and a falling tide. Fished Sycamore slough and Hawg for nothing early. buddy lost a 2lber+ on a speed trap in sycamore. Ran to whites for nothing but more muddy water. ran back to sycamore for 1 fish in the boat. came on a chatruese 5" tex-rigged senko.
      City: Reno, NV

      Tips: Probably different now since this report was late. But the fish I caught was while I was dead sticking the senko trying to untangle a mess. slow.

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      Water Temp: 56 to 59

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Out of River's End going south on Old River to Lammers Rd. Used TNT wadda jigs, Senkos, Chatterbait, & some jerkbaits. Only one small bass at 5 to 10 ft of water. 9am to 3pm.
      City: San Jose

      Tips: With warming waters, keep trying. Better fishing very soon.

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      Water Temp: 54

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: got a late start (didnt wake up when the clock rang at 530)...got on the water around 10am. fished lower franks (really high tide) and unfortunately no takers. Saw alot of bass boats in the area, just working each spot really slow...so i figured this area was a lost cause since everyone has "touched" this area. went east of franks, fished speed traps...caught 7 lb striper, and another shaker few casts later. switched colors (red craw to chartreuse) and landed two keeper LMB. I was hoping for a better reaction bite since the weather was nice out...but the water is still a little cold and muddy. So I switched up, and flipped a jig the rest of the day. caught one about 3.5 lbs near mildred. another shook the hook at the boat. Got those two bites right as the tide turned fishing isolated tule clumps. i wished for a better day, but still had fun catching the fish that i did. great weather...so atleast i got a chance to get out of the house.
      City: el sobrante

      Tips: fish SLOW.... black and blue jigs i think. but if the blacks aren't biting go for stripers!!!

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      Water Temp: N/a

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: HuH,i fish out of pitsburg for the last 8 years for stripers mostley and some lgm in sherman lake this year I am going to focus on lgm stripers fishing has become to easy many great fish out of Pitt on lures.Went out of holland track today 2nd time ever out this way you have so much great water out east and muddy water ya right this is super clear where I am from took 7 fish in all to 18lbs big fish 6.5 all on a arkie jig 3/4 ounce from wallmart with some double tail wager thangs I am coming to fish tournments soon once I get a boat that is pretty
      City: P_town

      Tips: Throw anything that looks like a craw and stick with it they are fish not 30 k boats and tackle

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      Water Temp: 55

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: launched out of orwood, fished mildred area both outside and inside. Threw buzzbaits, spinnerbaits, senkos, powerworms texas rigged, drop shot. Not a single bite. I'm still learning the delta despite fishing it for quite a few yrs. If anyone needs a backseater fishing the delta email me. I'll help w/ gas, launch fees. I don't tournament fish so you don't have to worry about me giving away your fishing spots.
      City: clayton

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      Water Temp: 53

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Well good to hear the other struggling reports. I fished Tuesday and Friday afternoons, and caught one fish each time out (by myself). Fished with my partner today. Threw everything we had at them all day - not one bight. Blanked!!!
      City: Oakley

      Tips: Wished I had some

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      Water Temp: 52-56

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Went out from Ladd's around noon.Fished around mildred Island for about 4 hours.Saw quite a few Bass boats and a hundred sailboats but other than that it was not too crowded.Tryed to locate fish in deep water near flats but had a tough time.Caught one shaker striper and missed a good strike that had to have been a pre-spawn female largemouth.Well since I never saw it I guess it could have been something else.I tryed to get another strike with several follow up baits,but one chance is all I was given.That is not the first time that has happened.Oh well!! It was still nice to get out.Weather was very nice.
      City: Manteca

      Tips: The water is still a little cold but with some steady warm weather they should be coming up.Good time to test out the boat,gear etc.

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Tough day. It's been awhile since I've been skunked. My partner and I both ended up with 0 fish. We fished different depths with a variety of baits and only had one tick. Hopefully it will pick up soon.
      City: Union City

      Tips: ?????

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      Water Temp: 50-54

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Misery loves company. I too have been in the "Mother of All Slumps". Franks Tract today with not a single bite. Tried jigs, Senkos, spinnerbaits, crankbaits (lipped and lipless) Sweet Beavers and Carolina rigged Margarita Mutilator. Nothing! Totally frustrated. Guess my "Excuse Du Jour" will be the muddy water.
      City: Stockton

      Tips: Keep wettin' the lines...

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      Water Temp: 53-55

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: 1st off thank you Rich for that report.Nice to hear from a pro. I haven't posted in a long while myself. Having a tough time myself. I have 3 fish this year, in 8 trips. Today was a zero but I know they are around based on water temp and the reports. Worked the Texas rig and the jig all day ( 6 hours) couldn't get 1 strike. I have had way better than this by now in earlier years but we know each is different. Don't know what is next but I will continue the quest.
      City: San Leandro

      Tips: Have zero tips

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      Water Temp: 51-54

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Nice to fish a full pond again, caught about 20 fish on spinnerbaits, chatterbaits, LV 500's, Dropshot, and tubes. Fish were 10'-30' deep.
      City: Lincoln

  • Ventura County
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      Water Temp: 58.8

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Knocked 'em out today! We had 6 fish today split-shot Powerwormin' different shorelines around stickups. Fish are 5-15 feet deep with clear water. They hit better in the morning,but there were ALOT of fish up and ready to be caught our whole trip. Fished from 6-11:30. Fish were all 2-4 pound range. Lots of bed fish,but they were harder to catch.No Giants...:( Had a great day!
      City: Oxnard

      Tips: Split-shot Power Worm along brush lines and drop offs 5-15 ft. deep. Good Luck!
      Please add more reports you guys. Guys like me are still learning and we DO check this for info. and tips. Thanks!

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 52-60

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Went out with John to watch his son fish the college fishing FLW tournament. Great event. Lot of wind Friday and only got 3 fish to 3.6#. One on a rock pile drop shot, one on a deep crank bite, John got one on a shaky head. Dock talk was all fish on plastic and deep. Didn't fish shallow but should have. Fished bottom walker, paddle tale, cranks and others but no real luck. None of the favorite spots producet. Lots of pressure from the FLW may have had an impact. John's son (Jimmy Sweeney from Chico State)told us that the fish were moving up near rattlesnake. After the weigh in we took a quick run down there. Got 4 in about an hour and lost 4 more, lots of fun. Very soft bite fish seemed to be staging. If the weather holds it should be exciting soon! Fish came on Helix and Drop shot in less than 10 feet.
      City: Pacifica

      Tips: Test the shallows or find your favorite rock pile.

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: 49-53

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished a small tournament on Sunday with around 15 teams. We managed our 5 fish limit for 9.80 with all fish on a jig. I missed 3 or 4 others bites. Caught fish from 5 feet out to 30 feet. We took 7th with 1st place at 13 something. Stassey's worked for them all day and 2nd place was with darterheads Aron's Magic. Sunday I went back for a few hours and managed 1 nice smallie and 1 nice spot on a crank bait.
      City: Lincoln

      Tips: Keep the lines wet...the more you fish the more fish you will catch.