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Monday, October 15th, 2007

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

      Report: From: Phil Constantino (phils4day@gmail.com)
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      I am finding out that everyone may not have received this communication from our attorney following our day in court last Friday. If you have received this again I am sorry. For those of you that have not received it...I sent it out late Friday evening.

      Phil Constantino PIO
      Berryessa For All

      Subject: Fwd: BFA v. BOR Court Hearing


      Good Evening:

      The forwarded e-mail was sent to Dan Adams, the reporter from News10, who covered today's court hearing at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco. Dan has devoted substantial time in covering BFA's challenge against BOR at Lake Berryessa.
      (See http://www.news10.net/display_story.aspx?storyid=33876 ).

      This message is forwarded to you to provide pertinent details and a general summary of the issues that were addressed at the court hearing today. Although Judge Illston's preliminary assessment of legal issues was unexpected and surprising, please understand that the judge has taken BFA's motion under submission, which means that the court will be further reviewing the matter before issuing a ruling.

      Thanks to everyone who took the time and made the effort, despite inclement weather conditions, to attend today's court hearing. I am quite certain that BFA's strong presence made a favorable impression on everyone who was present in Courtroom 10. BFA is now not just a name but its positive purpose is connected with real people with pride and dignity in preserving a rich tradition of family and social values at Lake Berryessa.

      Best regards.

      Frank

      Iwama Law Firm
      67 Wessex Way
      San Carlos, CA 94070-1740
      Tel: (650) 591-6200
      E-mail: frankiwama@gmail.com



      ---------- Forwarded message ----------
      From: Frank Iwama < frankiwama@gmail.com>
      Date: Oct 12, 2007 9:53 PM
      Subject: BFA v. BOR Court Hearing
      To: Dan Adams < dadams@news10.net>
      Cc: Phil Constantino <Phils4day@aol.com>


      Dear Dan:

      Thanks for your coverage of today's court hearing before Judge Illston at the U.S. District Court in San Francisco. Your report portrayed the human-interest side of BFA's case, which you accurately captured in your news story and video segment of the plight facing long-term permittees at Lake Berryessa.

      As you reported, the court's preliminary assessment of legal issues in the case is captured in your News10 byline: "Time Running Out for Berryessa Residents." Nevertheless, Judge Illston did carefully listen to counsel for the parties, which is precisely the reason for oral arguments at the court hearing. After listening to counsel, Judge Illston did not immediately rule on the pending issue before the court (the issuance or denial of a preliminary injunction) but instead decided the matter required further review and took the case under submission before the court's decision is issued.

      The court's initial assessment appears to be related to the pending expiration of current concession agreements at Lake Berryessa. The reasoning is based on the premise that without a concessionaire there would be no resort for the continuance of long-term sites on the federal estate at the Lake. It should be noted that the concessionaires are presently engaged in litigation against BOR contesting the new bid process in the U.S. Court of Claims in Washington, D.C. (Frazier, et al. v. United States, U.S. Court of Claims, Case No. 07-636 C). Developments in that case and the outcome of the litigation, independent of BFA's case, could affect the status of current concession operations at the Lake. Moreover, existing Federal law and BOR regulations authorize the issuance of short-term concession contracts to existing concessionaires, and the issuance of short-term contracts after the expiration of current contracts.

      As I reported this morning to the court by submitting documents and requesting judicial notice, BFA came into the possession of documents from the official administrative record for the concessionaires' case late last night and early this morning that clearly documents that BOR did not fully comply with NEPA and environmental requirements. This goes to the heart of BFA's case challenging BOR's violation of NEPA and Federal law, thus supporting the legal position that BOR's June 2, 2006 Visitor Services Plan Record of Decision (VSP ROD) is flawed and must be overturned. If the VSP ROD is invalid, then the effective lake management policy is the 1992/1993 Reservoir Area Management Plan (RAMP ROD), which clearly authorizes long-term permittee uses at Lake Berryessa. (Contrary to BOR's contention, there is no prohibition against long-term permittee uses as a matter of BOR policy except for the language in the 2006 VSP ROD mandating the permanent removal and/or demolition of trailers and mobile homes at the Lake.)

      Please review the duplicate set of documents I provided to you this morning (the same documents that were lodged with the court for judicial notice). If you look at Exhibit D attached to the Plaintiffs' Reply brief in the concessionaires' U.S. Court of Claims case, you will find admissions by BOR officials in e-mails acknowledging and admitting that there are NEPA and environmental issues relating to the removal of permittee trailers/mobile homes and personal property that are not addressed in the 2006 VSP Rod:

      E-mail from/to Cathi Bailey, Outdoor Recreation Planner BOR Mid-Pacific Region, to Bruce Wadlington, BOR Chief Consultant, 9/28/2006, Subject: Re: Fwd: Re: Mitigation FAQ: "How will the contractor(s) know they need to plan (and propose in their bid package) removal and clean-up of things like retaining walls? This type of clean-up/rehab will probably require 404 permits, NEPA, etc. so it won't be cheap and easy. Is this just a 'given?' I wouldn't think so since it impacts the financial capability and viability." (Emphasis added). [See Exhibit D, BOR-0033/41153].

      E-mail from Pete Lucero, former Park Manager Lake Berryessa and current BOR Area Resources Manager, to Vernon Lovejoy, Mon., 25 Sep 2006, Subject: Re: Mitigation FAQ: "A problem we have with removal of pads, retaining walls and other supporting devices such as footings for decks and trailers is that we do NOT want the owner to remove these items because of the potential for group disturbance, broken utility lines, the need for Storm Water Pollution Prevention Plans, permits associated with demo activities etc." "This is a direct result of our experience at Pleasure Cove where retaining wall and concrete removal would have had a negative impact." (Emphasis added). [See Exhibit D, BOR -0034/41154].

      Letter from Janet Rogers, Park Manager Lake Berryessa, to Bob and Butch White, Rancho Monticello Resort, August 16, 2007, Subject: Project Request for Personal Property Removal at Site M203: "If it is anticipated that more than minimal ground disturbance will occur during the removal of the personal property..., then the requestor will be responsible for ensuring that all appropriate mitigation measure are taken..." " Various studies which are necessary to determine potential environmental impacts as a result of excavation to the site beyond more than minimal ground disturbance..." "The studies could include an assessment by a certified archaeologist and a biologist. In addition, this may lead to a consultation for determination of impacts from the State Historic Preservation Office and the Advisory Council on Historic preservation..." (Emphasis added).

      BOR's June 2, 2006 VSP ROD and FEIS for the Solano Project - Lake Berryessa does not address any NEPA and environmental issues relating to the the removal/demolition of trailers/mobile homes at Lake Berryessa, which is in violation of NEPA and Federal law.

      Your work in covering BFA's challenge against BOR at Lake Berryessa is greatly appreciated. Please contact me if you have any questions. Best regards.

      Frank a. Iwama

      Iwama Law Firm
      67 Wessex Way
      San Carlos, CA 94070
      Tel: (650) 591-6200
      E-mail: frankiwama@gmail.com No message is selected

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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Attached in the below items in word processor format. to expedite this and at no cost, but just five minutes of your time it is imperative that you send this email or by fax to BOR Denver



      1. Download the attachment

      2. Open the file BORQuestionnaireE-mailOctober11th.doc

      3.Scroll to the questionanaire area and on each question place a XX behind your choice or suggest yellow highlighter off the tool bar over the word agree or disagree

      4. At the end fill out the Name Address and information toidentify you.This is your elecavtronic signature method.

      5. Recheck that you have checked all boxes and signature elements are correct.

      6.Save the File

      7. Copy the Questionnaire off your tool bar.

      8. next write an email to

      E-mail: landuserulecomments@do.usbr.gov or

      Fax: (303) 445-6470


      9. Email subject LAND USER COMMENTS

      10. TEXT BLOCK Paste the questionaire into the email block it should contain your checks and signature.

      11. You may want to make a copy of the email before it is sent for your records or file

      12. Send the email

      13. If you cant handle all the above print out the attachment, cut the questionnaire out and use pen and ink, circle the agree or disagree and snail mail it by October 16th next Tuesday to the address of BOR



      United States Department of the Interior

      Bureau of Reclamation, Denver Federal Center

      Attn.: Richard Rizzi, Mail Code: 84-53000 Phone: (303) 445-2900

      PO Box 25007, Denver, CO 80225



      it must be postmarked if sent by mail by Oct 16th



      Important make sure if you have other family or friends or supplemental list you notify them ASAP and ask their assistance prior to Oct 16th. we need to flood the BOR Denver office with emails on this matter

      ________________________________________________________________________________________



      Henry (Hank) A. Howard
      700 Fleming Ave. E.
      Vallejo, CA 94591
      hazmatking@aol.com
      707-645-8367
      Retired Fire Chief
      BerryessA For All Co-Chair
















      Land Rights Network

      American Land Rights Association

      PO Box 400

      Tips: Help save the lake

  • Solano County
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      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished out of Tracy Oasis. First time on the Delta without a guide. Launched at 7:15 ran up to the rock dam on Grant Line for some stripers, but to many boats. Went after black bass and fished a few different spots 4 small ones all off the rocks with crank bait, spinner and senko. Ran back up to the dam and a slow day turned fast with a double hookup on 7# stripers, they were busting bait on the surface and didn't matter what you through caught them on traps, skitter walks and even a saltwater Hedon catch 2000. A few other boats moved in on us and the bite slowed after a while to mostly shakers.
      City: Danville

      Tips: Don't move in on top of somebodys water.

  • Lake County
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      Water Temp: 62.5

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Stopped in and talked to Bob Higgins of Limit Out bait and tackle at 6:20 Bob has yet to steer me wrong on tackle choices for the day. He said fishing had slowed down. I caught 30 to 40 fish mainly on Brush Hogs in 2 to 10 feet of water with the biggest going 6.15 lbs. Even though I had what he told was working I still bought some of the stuff he showed me. It was a small price to pay for thr first hand knowledge. I caught all my fish in the South end of the lake.
      City: Elk Grove

      Tips: Fish shallow. Some of the bites came while the bait was sitting there.

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Real fishermen dont put doun other fishermen. I happen to know Jim scarlet and why should he lie. Jim fishes alone and thats his way of enjoying his retirement I have fished with him before and the man has patience more then most guys I know including me, and hes put me on big fish. but to call him a lier is just plain stupid, why should he take pics to prove to anyone. plus how many on here has used his reports and scored well, if you didnt then oh well thats folsom love it or hate it. Or better yet tell that to Kent Brown or a few others that score well on that pond . There are a lot of big fish in Folsom but there not stupid.
      City: Folsom

      Tips: Learn how to fish Folsom, before you call others liers and such

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

      Report: LAUNCHED AT JONES VALLEY 10:30 SUNDAY,PARKING WAS OVER FLOW,SO THERE ARE SOME PEOPLE OUT THERE FISHING,NOT SO MANY WAVE BOARDERS,WENT UP TO ARBUCKLE FLATS.NO BAIT FISH ON THE SURFACE,TRYED ALL THE STUFF ,TOP WATER NO TAKERS ,AT THAT TIME OF DAY.WENT TO SMALL PLASTIC MINNOWS,AND GOT ALOT OR FISH BUT THEY WERE SMALLER THAN WE WERE LOOKING FOR ,SWITCHED TO SPOONS AROND THE TREES .MUCH BIGER FISH ALONG WITH SOME SMALL ONE'S,NOT ALL THE TREES HAD FISH,U HAVE TO DO SOME FISHING,TILL U FIND OUT WERE THEY ARE.THEN ITS GOOD FOR ABOUT 4-5 FISH EACH TREE,TAKE A KID . WE CAUGHT 30-40 EACH
      City: REDDING

      Tips: MY TIP WOULD BE START IN THE 25-35 FOOT RANGE,THE TREES DIDNT HAVE TO BE ON POINTS,BUT WE FOUND THEY WERE IN THE SHADY BANK.ALSO I WOULD SUGGEST THAT YOU SHOULD HAVE A LURE RETRIEVER AS YOU WILL BE HUNGE UP ALL DAY.BUT WE ONLY LOST A FEW LURES WITH A HOUND DOG KNOOKER.I DONT KNOW WHO SELLS THESE KNOOKERS BESIDES BASS MAG-BUT U CAN MAKE YOUR OWN,USE A SHOWER CURTION HOOK THE KIND U CAN OPEN AND CLOSE,A OLD REEL WITH HEAVY LINE OR SMALL CORD,SOME KIND OF HEAVY WEIGHT,TIE THEM ON CLOSE TO EACH OTHER,.I SOME TIMES BUT ON A SMALL RAGE ON THE SHOWER HOOK,AS IT WILL SNAG YOUR HOOK ON THE BOTTOM OR IN THE TREE.U SHOULD TRY TO GET STRATE OVER YOUR LURE AND OPEN THE SHOWER HOOK ON YOUR LINE CLOSE IT AND DROP THE HOOK AND WEIGHT DOWN YOUR LINE ,WHILE HOLDING YOUR FISHING LINE IN ONE HAND AND THE KNOOKER LINE IN THE OTHER YOU WILL FEEL IT HIT YOUR LURE ,SHAKE IT UP AND DOWN ,AND START SAVING YOU MONEY RIGHT AWAY,THOSE SPOONS COST A COUPLE BUCKS EACH,OH IT WORKS ON ALL SNAGS,MOST OF THE TIME ,U WILL THANK ME EVERY TIME U DONT BRAKE OFF YOUR LINE -FOR USE OTHER FISHERMAN TO GET HUNG ON.U WILL SEE ALL THE OLD LINE IN THE TREES ...

Sunday, October 14th, 2007

  • Mason County
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      Water Temp: 66.9

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Caught 31 fish for the boat. 12 over 13", 3 @ 3lbs. and 2 @ 2lbs. All caught between 20' and 60'. All on Deep points using Drop-shot Robo's.
      City: Santa Clara

      Tips: Watch out for A-Hole Jet Skiers, almost ran us over twice!

      Tight Lines!

  • Napa County
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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished Berryessa from 830-300 started out fishin rocky points with topwater drop shot and crankbaits. got nothin. at 100 moved to grass flat and caught some on zulus over grass in about 10-12 ft.
      City: San Francisco

      Tips: I really tried to push topwater but I didn't get one bite. I didn't get anything on points either. On grass flats the fish were really keyed on shad. I started with a creature and eventually switched to a zulu and imeadiately got bit. I also tried a spook on the flat and didn't get bit. Topwater is still not on.

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      Water Temp: 77 plus

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: After Friday's rainfall Saturday morning was sunny and the fishing was pretty good.
      While I was waiting for my wife to join me I fished in the back of my favorite cove
      and caught fourteen fish, three on topwater, two on minnows and nine on brass and
      glass with a purple laminated senko fishing the weed line in about three to five feet of
      water. You could see many four to eight inch bass in the grass along with sun fish and
      crappies. After I picked up my wife we headed out for the Ranch house. We trolled
      the shoreline all the way up to the vineyard in approximately fifteen to twenty feet of
      water with crankbait that went from one foot to ten feet down. We saw alot of bait
      activity. My friend Daryl also saw bait activity and he was by the ski school and he said
      they were bass chasing the minnows. He told me he had a good day fishing. He caught a
      number of bass and one trout. When we reached the vineyards I decided to fish in deeper
      water then usual thirteen to fifteen feet. The water temperature was 67.5 degrees and the
      water was slightly stained. I only fished brass and glass so the fish could hone in on
      the sound of the brass hitting the glass and it was productive with larger fish then I
      had hit early in the day. I am waiting for the surface bite to break open which should
      be very soon. It was not to bad of a weekend and should only be getting better and
      better. 'til next week....................................good fishing!!!!!!!
      www.fishingconnection.net If you have any stories you would like to share please
      email me at bestguide@hotmail.com or call me at 650-583-3333.
      City: NAPA

      Tips: Any week top water I hope will break wide open,,,THEN LET THE FUN BEGIN,,,traces are there.YOU guys and dolls make me proud when i read your emails that what i tought you are resulting in catching fish on your own.love to give advise by phone even to those that have not gone out with me before.

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 65

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Started to watch the Raider game and not far into it Raiders down 14-0. Called a buddy and we decided to go look for some stripers. Launched down south fished nothing but points, some with shallow drops and some with deep drops. First 10 casts and had a 10# on and boated it on top water bait. My buddy got a 7 and then we only had all the rest just short of keeper size or way less! Threw almost all top water baits the whole time, did get a few 2-3 lb largies on rip baits, but spook was the main ticket. Just a great afternoon, weather was perfect! Two of us totaled about 25 fish with only the 2 keeper stripers. The big ones may not be down south yet. Was much better then watching the Raider game!
      City: Tracy

      Tips: I love catching a good keeper striper when there is bank fisherman watching, then releasing the fish and they just have a fit! I just say I want to catch it again when it is a 20 lber.

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      Water Temp: 64.5

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Left solo out of Rivers End Marina about 7:30am. Got two Black Bass on top water near the trailer park. Nice fish about 4#s each. Then went over to I think it is called Willows ski area and got two stripers. Both came on a Spook. One was barely legal the other was about 7#s. Spent the rest of the day fishing black plastic,texas rigged,8" worms and white spinnerbait. Ended up with 10 black bass and the two stripers for the day. Biggest Black was 5#s and came off the edge of the weeds on the black worm. Slow day !! The other boats I talked to were having a slower day.. The fish were picking up the plastics very light. You really had to pay attention.
      City: BRISBANE

      Tips: Pay attention to how you work everything. top water splash it then stop it . Plastics work the edges of the weeds real slow.

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      Water Temp: 66

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Launched out of Russo's and went striper fishing with no success at all. Decided to fish for blacks and caught about a dozen fish witht he biggest going 6.5 lbs. Threw pig and jig and Yamamoto Kreatures in 0 to 6 feet of water.
      City: Oakley

      Tips: Keep at it and if you're not catching 'em up good, move to a new spot.

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      Water Temp: 63

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: fished south delta, tough tough bite both from the clear sky post front conditions and the time of year. swam a shallow LC fat body crank in ghost shad slowly over the tops of the weeds for a couple of small ones (but they were fat), one on a really well built custom black 1/2oz "Cliff H" jig with blue pork trailer. fronts and tops of the weedlines continue to produce the fish. broke off a good one on a Cliff H jig too, but ain't that always the story...
      City: Sonora

      Tips: stay in front of the weedline. black jigs w/blue trailers. wonder how well a heavy C-rig would do coming thru the grass and down the ledge??

  • Amador County
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      Water Temp: 67 degrees

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: My first trip to Camanche in about a year. Wow, could not believe how low the lake was...standing timber everywhere. Tough bite overall. A few short fish. Four keepers for about 8lbs. Three on jigs, one on a crank. All fish caught by 10am, dead after that. Did graph some fish as well as baitfish. Drop shot down into them and nothing. Tried dropping into several areas like this and nothing. I agree with most reports for all the lakes, water temp has to come down to 60 for the fall bite to turn in. Couple other guys on the lake had about the same results.
      City: Sacramento

      Tips: Keep at it and be patient till that fall bite turns on.

  • Sacramento County
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      Water Temp: 67.5

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Got on the water around 1pm and headed for the off shore dyke 8 area. Metered a ton of bait and fish in the 20-40ft range but no takers. We then went to the dam and picked up 4 shakers (less than 1 pound) on the left side of the dam in 20 feet of water around 3pm. Around 4:30 we proceeded to the area between Beals Pt and GB launch and began metering some fish (30-45 feet). Picked up 3 nicer sized fish up to 3 lbs. My buddy, Matt (aka Mateo), hooked a Rainbow Trout on the dropshot on it's way down!(pumpkin worm) We put the fish (14-16 inches)in the live well thinking we may eat it but ended up releasing it to fight another day. All in all, a decent day. Weather was great and no wind.
      City: Rocklin

      Tips: All fish were caught on the drop shot. We tried spinners, crawdads and lipless cranks but the fish (come to find out) were deeper and finicky.

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      Water Temp: 64

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: got out late a few boats were out went up north stayed fishing in about 30 to 60 feet im sure fish were up slallow just getting ready for the tournament season
      City: roseville

      Tips: drop shot and spooned all my fish caught 2 fish today on 2 hook drop shot rig what a fight.

Saturday, October 13th, 2007

  • Solano County
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      Water Temp: 62

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished out of Disappointment slough and it was appropriately named during this trip. On water 7:30AM-1:30PM and no topwater, blades, crankbaits or plastic bite. Fished 0-30 feet.I have caught at least a few fish whenever I go out to the Delta and consider myself a decent fisherman (who used to fish tourneys down in San Diego) and figured I could catch at least a few fish but I didn't get a single bite. The only fish I saw were graphed (a ball of bait in 15' with fish all around it). They wouldn't take blades or plastic.

      Tips: Don't ask me... I have no clue.

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

      Report: We started fishing Saturday morning early with a sunny fall day. I had a tough time finding a bite and didn't catch the first one till 12:30 (ouch). we ended up catching 10 for the day with the largest at 5 lbs 12oz on a super spook. Sunday was another tough day with the same weather conditions another beautiful day. We caught 8 for the day with another 5lbs 12 oz on a brown and purple jig. Both days we had between 17 and 18 lbs for 5. On Monday a small front moved through with showers and we caught 9 fish with the largest at 4 lbs 11oz on watermelon red brushhawg. On Tuesday it rained hard most of the day and we had are best day for numbers with 17 fish with one 4lbs 8oz on a watermelon candy worm. We probably would of caught more fish but I spent a lot of time the first couple of days trying to feed them a frog.
      City: Winston

      Tips: Fish rock piles south and mid lake with Brown and purple football jigs,Shakey heads,drop shot,brushhawgs. Watermelon/Red,MMIII, There are still fish shallow on docks and tules. Good Luck

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      Water Temp: 63

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: I hosted a BASS tournament out of the State Park, It was the Belly Boat Club from Santa Rosa. Andrew and I did the weight in and the BBQ. The weights were from 11 lbs to 21.0 lbs. The anglers drive there trucks around the lake and drop the one man pontoon in and fish in that area, then move on around the lake.
      Taking to some of them drop shot, senkos, lizards and brush hogs worked. They keep a converted ice chest (live well) on the pontoon with airaders until weight in time.
      I fish out of a bass boat, their space is small but cheeper. Good luck have fun
      City: Rocklin

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      Water Temp: 57-67

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Yes the water temp is correct, I found water from 57-67 through out the day. My Brother Benny came down from Oregon and I brought my 3 year old son Brandon up for some fall bassin at Clear Lake. On Friday it rained until 3:30 and than the bite pick up with around 10 fish to 3.5 lbs on Zoom watermellon Red flake 7" paddle tails in 6 inches to 2 feet of water, I kid you not. I had a 3.5lb fish hit my lure and I was so shallow my trolling motor was stuck on a rock. I got my biggest fish on Sat AM, a 4.12 lb on a 5" Watermellon Senko in again about 1 foot of water off of rocks, we got about 12 fish to 4.12 but when the sun came up the bite slowed down and you had to work for them, the cool thing was I got me first swim bait fish but he was only 2.5 lb but I was still happy, I have thrown that 3:16 Mission fish 5 times for 20-30 min and gave up, this time I got one. I spoke to a guy named Shawn who will be fishing the FLW in 2 weeks and he said he was catching swim bait fish to try it and I am glad I did, I finally broke the swim bait skunk.(Thanks Shawn!)On Sunday the am bite was dead for us and we had to work hard for fish, we got them on crank bait, Senko, Aarons magic robo's on drop shot and I got my 2nd swim bait fish, it was a nice fat 3.5 lb, I am hooked on swim baits now!!
      4:00 pm Sunday, dropped off my brother at the dock to head back to Oregon and picked up my Brother in law that lives in Clear Lake, while I was at the dock I saw Shawn (FLW Guy) and his family again and he said he is still doing well with the swim bait so I went and bought a Huddle knock off and I went and tossed it for 30 min while my brother in law tossed drop shot, he got 3 fish and I got one hit on the swim bait and very tired:) so I picked up the drop shot rod and got 2, my brother got 5 before we called it a day but he got a 5.3 on a 4 inch drop shot, I catch 2 to 3 lbers on 9 inch swim baits and he catch's 5 lbers on 4 inch wimpi worms.
      City: San Jose

      Tips: Watermellon anything, any style of fishing (Texas rig, shakie head, I think the wacky rig is the best way drop shotted though). Swim baits, mission fish 3:16 or huddle knock off. Rapala DT 10 shad color. Catch and release so my 3 kids can take their kids fishing:). God bless!