Fishing Report

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Thursday, July 24th, 2008

  • Solano County, California
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      Water Temp: 72,73,74

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: great afternoon bite.first fish of the day was pushing 4..went on for a 20 fish day..best was around 23 pounds..i wish that future pro tourny was yesterday..but that 's how it works..i hope everything holds up..this is the delta who knows

      Tips: fish to your strengths..also try the phenix vibrating jig....

  • California
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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

  • Mariposa County, California
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      Water Temp: 80

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Water dropping like a stone....at least 4' in a week and a half.

      Bagby still modestly productive in open water, small spots are biting less than 12" and 6" bass at mclure point as well. Big ones may be deep...maybe.
      City: Atwater

      Tips: pray for rain

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

      Report: Stopped by the ranger station at Bidwell yesterday. Per the ranger, the main ramp at the dam will be open until August 11th. Bidwell ramp will stay open at least through the end of August. Pray for rain and less water releases next winter.
      City: Oroville

  • Westchester County, California
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      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished Rainbow Lake from 7pm until about 9:30. I caught two Smallmouth on nightcrawlers that were about 1.5lbs. I had another on a Senko that was probably 3lbs but he got away.
      City: Fremont

      Tips: use dark colored 4inch Senkos after sunset

Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

  • Mason County, California
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      Water Temp: NA

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: There is only one boat launch area and it has been like that for years. They are probably stopping people trying to launch there float tubes or inflatable boats of the bank due to everyone having to get inspected for the mussels at the boat launch. Plus collecting there launching fee...
      City: San Jose

  • Solano County, California
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      Water Temp: N/A

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: CORRECTION ON THAT DATE ! Meant the 23rd..not the 16th..
      City: Sacramento

  • Mariposa County, California
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      Water Temp: 80

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: fishing the bagby area again from 12-7. Water level of the lake plumeted since last wednesday. The area I had so much luck was already dried up, leaving some monster sized frogs living in puddles. The area by the portable bathroom near horseshoe bar no longer has a passable inner lane and the tunnel my mclure point is pout of the water. The bite was sparse but consistent throughout the day, and picked up as i was leaving at 645 pm.
      City: atwater

      Tips: the bass in slower water and grass are eating trout minnows and tadpoles and possibly monster sized frogs. My son caught a 15-17" long frog that was very dark green.

  • California
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      Water Temp: 77

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: went out for a few hours this morning found a school that had some shad pushed up on an island top 1st cast on a topwater caught a nice fish. 3 more came on the same bait.Caught 3 on a fluke 2 on a wakey worm. was off the water by 10:30 am when the skiers made apperance!! all fish weighed 2 - 2 1/2 largest went 3 1/2 best five weighed 12 1/2 lbs
      City: Linden

  • California
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      Water Temp: n/a

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: The staff report to the San Benito County Board of Supervisors on Tuesday apparently recommended a lowering of the lake level (not complete draining) to reduce the volume of water in which liquid potash would be used to eradicate the mussels. The potash can cause a complete kill of zebra mussels in about 48 hrs. Unfortunately, zebra mussels can close their shells for extended periods to protect themselves from chemical attack.

      I'm obtaining an audio recording of the meeting, and a PowerPoint presentation by the Bureau of Reclamation used during the report, and will provide a summary report here soonest.
      City: Monterey

      Tips: Stay tuned...I should have an update by the middle of next week.

  • Shasta County, California
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      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished the upper Sac. Trolled about 20ft. down. Used dark color bait. Caught small mouth bass 1 - 3 ibs. 20 fish in about 1 hr. 2 of which were 15" trout.

      That night used Steak Fat for catfishing. Caught a 10LB cat around 10pm.
      City: Redding,Ca

Tuesday, July 22nd, 2008

  • Mason County, California
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      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Ive heard reports from guys on fishsniffer that the South end of Anderson is closed to boat launching, and maybe even boating all togather on the south end. Report was not clear on whether the restriction is just launching or boating altogather in the south end. They can't take the south end away from us!!!!

      Tips: Call Parks and Rec for new updates to the Mussel Inspections.

  • Jackson County, Oregon
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      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: is any one fishing lost creek ? talk to me whats going on
      City: medford

  • California
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      Water Temp: 75-80

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: went out in the afternoon from about 3:00-7:30, caught two on a frog in the (blank) and (blank) ponds, missed two bites
      City: pleasanton

      Tips: sorry guys for upsetting you, I'll tell you I'm using a frog, but I won't tell you where at. Shadow Cliffs (especially the back ponds) are just too small to tell

Monday, July 21st, 2008

  • Santa Clara County, California
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      Water Temp: 76

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Out on water from 3-8. Only 3 fish all on weightless senkos, biggest going about 2 lbs. Lots of weeds everywhere. Tried cranking, dropshot, and in the evening spinner, buzz, and frog, with no takers.
      City: San Jose

      Tips: Fish caught on outside weedline and isolated patches of grass.

  • Solano County, California
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      Water Temp: 77

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Started at 10am. Didn't get any bites on senko, wacky rigged, nada. Jig, nada. Was going to give up at 2pm, but decided to use a horny toad. Got 2 fish 3 and a 4 pounder. called it the day. Too windy.. when will we start getting the nice clam summer weather??
      City: SF

      Tips: Dunno, i guess horny toad...

  • Tuolumne County, California
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      Water Temp: 78-80

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Launched out of Mocasin, and stayed in the area across from Ferry Memorial Bridge. Caught around 12 fish for the day, with the biggest going almost 3 lbs. Carolina rigged zoom trick worms in watermelon/purple flake and pro blue worked well casting across points. Fish were probably suspended somewhere around 15-30 ft. since they were just grabbing and swimming off with it. Caught some on Yamamoto twin tail grubs in chocolate with black and small gold flake around wood close to the bank up the creek a bit. If you don't mind the lake lice, it is a great fishery even with the lower lake level.
      City: Modesto

      Tips: Fish slow!!! Drag a carolina rig using 3/16 weight across points with a current. You don't have to dropshot to catch fish and have a rewarding day on this lake in the middle of summer!

  • California
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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!!!

  • Sacramento County, California
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      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Had a normal day on folsom.best 5 went 14lbs with a 5.2 kicker all bites came on white on white blades in 5-12 ft range .
      City: roseville

      Tips: Hit the first rock pile out from the ramp .There are fish on that spot all year .Find the bite for the day and run and gun....good to see jim is back

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      Water Temp: 79

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Much more difficult fishing without the smoke cover. We caught about 10 for the day. I was not responsible for 6 of those fish. The big fish for the day was about 4lbs (I actually dumped it at the boat, but it was close enough to net and I actually touched it so I am counting it). I broke off two nice fish (time to switch back to 8lb test) and we missed about 10 bites. The fish were nibbling on the end of the worm but not taking the whole darthead. I tried dropshotting for deeper fish and caught one rat. All fish came on dartheads. My favorite worm was outshined by the jerk in the back of the boat using a green pumpkin worm- thanks Dave, you are no longer welcome on my boat.
      City: Elk Grove

      Tips: All fish came off rocks in depths from 10-30 feet.