Fishing Report

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Wednesday, July 23rd, 2008

  • 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.

Sunday, July 20th, 2008

  • Napa County, California
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      Water Temp: 77

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Hi everyone!!! This is my first fishing report since before Memorial Day weekend
      when I became ill and had to have a quadrupel bypass. Fortunately I am recovering
      well and eager to get back to fishing on my own. This past weekend was a full moon
      but my family will not allow me to take my boat out yet. My son found a cove in the
      Narrows where he beached his pontoon boat and spent the day. Just for fun they put
      out a couple of rods with hotdogs for bait and scored seven catfish and three carp.
      Saturday my wife and I joined our son and his wife on their boat and headed towards
      the same cove. Unfortunatley that spot was taken so we found a similar cove. Using my
      wife's secret formula of corn meal and vanilla extract I lay on the back of the pontoon
      boat enjoying the sunshine and holding on to the fishing rod. Everyone else was in the
      water when I got hit big time. I yelled for help (I'm still a little weak when it comes to
      reeling in a big guy) and my daughter-inlaw reeled the fish in for me and my son netted
      it. It turned out to be a six pound carp which gave us a great fight on four pound test
      line and light rod. When we got back to the marina I stayed at my boat and fished for
      awhile. I was joined by Nick and Scott and we had fun catching carp to eight pounds.
      I am very proud of Nick. He is ten years old and he caught three good size carp and
      his friend Scott helped him net the fish. That evening Nadar and his cousin caught five
      catfish no size to speak of on hotdogs. Nick and all his friends caught a carp near the
      cabin on hotdogs. My neighbor at the Marina and his father went out to the east side
      of the lake today (Sunday) and trolled between 20 and 30 feet using a lure that went
      down six to eight feet and caught twelve bass up to 2.5 pounds. Last week using the
      same system they caught a five and an eight pounder. Hopefully I will be able to start
      using my boat again by this weekend and have some great stories to share with you.
      'til next week...........................................good fishing!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
      www.fishingconnection.net If you have any fishing stories you would like to share
      please email me at bestguide@hotmail.com or call me at 650-583-3333.
      City: Napa

      Tips: health #1 fishing #1 lake berressa #1 catching fish bonus

  • California
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      Water Temp: 81-83

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: The Galaxie Marine Junior Bass Masters fished a tournament today. With light wind and good water, most of them used darter head with a worm or a grub. Drop shot and a Texas rig also was one way to catch those dinks. Crankin and a spinner bait in the morning wind. With a three fish limit the winning weight was 3.80 lbs. Not bad for these young Anglers.
      If you know of any young anglers ages from 11-18 that want to get into a club and fish once a mounth, just e mail me. we have a great time too.
      City: Rocklin

      Tips: fish slow and bring lots of worms,lizards and time.

  • Idaho
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      Water Temp: 76 to 82

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: It got hot fast. To much for these old men. See ya in Sep.
      City: Boise

      Tips: Look deep, bring shade & drinks or wait till it cools off.

  • Butte County, California
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      Water Temp: 73-78

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: I've been out four times this week. One pre- fish two with clients and one all night Anglers Choice Tournament. At best, the fishing has been really good but the smoke was still out in the begining of the week. As of now, the smoke has cleared and you can have a great day on the lake. In the morning we used top water spooks and vixons. They have been very productive and the colors really didn't matter. Tubes, senko's, jigs and drop shots are all working. At night, top water vixons were working as well as the spinner baits in any color. All trips had from 6 to 8 over and the two biggest were 2.5 and 2.9. The whole lake has been fishing well.
      City: Paradise

      Tips: If you have not been fishing any top water, start your morning off and throw some. The bite has been awesome. After the sun hits the water start going deeper with any of the methods above and try some lipless crank bait in the afternoon. You will get some of the hardest hits youv'e had all year.

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

      Report: hey b ure right. that is kinda pointless haha. its not like someones gonna steal all ure fish if you reveal ure lake and lure.
      City: pleasaonton

Saturday, July 19th, 2008

  • Santa Clara County, California
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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Started fishing from the bank when they opened at 8:00 am. 15 minutes later, near the small dam close to the launch ramp, I got a 7+ lber on a buzzbait! Kept throwing the buzz, but that bite must have been slowing down as I got no more takers.

      Switched to a green pumpkin senko T-rigged weightless and got a couple near the big dam around 10:30. One of those went 3.5 lbs. All fish caught fishing the near in weed line that is castable from the shoreline.

      Too bad they won't let you in earlier than 8:00 am!
      City: Mt View

      Tips: Topwater early, senko when the sun gets higher. Fish on the shady edges of the weeds.

  • California
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      Water Temp: 75-80

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Well this is 1 lake that needs more info, so here we go.The son And I had a club tourny (33 boats),(6hrs),and (103 degrees).I was the gate and did not prefish so had to go off of history. That being said since 32 other boats went before me, my choices where limited. I ran to the North fork on the long wall to the left just before the Marina and stared crankin and top water about 15min I got a huge blow up on my Zara and missed, threw back and missed again, one more time and hooked up just to lose it at the boat and get a good look at it(solid 4 lbr). Then I got to watch a club member set the hook and fight a 11 lbr and get it in the boat. So I knew I was in a good spot and stayed there for about 2 hrs I got 2 fish from there(3 1/2 & 1 1/2). The place was loaded with shad and the fish were coming out of the flume to the flat to feed, but I couldn't wait so I ran around crying. I finally ended up at 3 rocks area and my son put another 2 fish (3 1/2 & 2)in the boat and I graphed fish in 10 feet threw a drop shot an stuck 3 more keepers to cull a limit. All of this within 10 minutes. Ok here's the deal: if your crankin you should catch fish early but the bite is there all day. Back at the scales it took 26 lbs to win, 2 people caught 11+. Crankin, jigs, dropshot, brushhogs, and finess all do the trick. We ended up with 12 1/2 lbs so it's all were you go and what you through. Oh yea and some luck too.
      City: Bakersfield

      Tips: Earlier the better, up close say 15' to bank, points and flats, look for bait, shad and craw pattern. Good luck and keep your line wet.