Fishing Report

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Tuesday, January 25th, 2005

  • Shasta County, California
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      Water Temp: 50

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: in the water at around 9:00... fished squaw arm all day. drop shot around trees in 20- 50 feet of water caucht over 40 fish . alot of them were around 1lb but boated 10 over 3lbs. the best fish was 4.37. caught most of fish on a berkley power smelt. some on robo worm 3inch purple with red fleck. out of the water at 2:45 trying to beat the rain home..
      City: lake almanor

Monday, January 24th, 2005

  • Napa County, California
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      Water Temp: 52

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Fished out of markley cove under heavey fog. it 12:30 before it was clear caught 7 fish 4 large and 3 small mouth all on crank bait and spinner baits best 5 was 10.20lb. Fished the points in 25 to 35 feet of water.
      City: yuba city

      Tips: slow all my bites where on lite colers white spinner.

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

      Report: trout bite is on
      caugt a limit with a 6lb, 4lb, and 3lb and the small DFG trout.
      City: orinda

      Tips: Use night crawlers to catch big trout!

  • Shasta County, California
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      Water Temp: 49.6-50.4

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: out of Packers at 0650, lake is at 75.8 ft, air temp 40 degrees, visibility near 8 ft, got on a good worm bite, had 11, 5 on the mf 38 6inch and 6 on the mgm #66 6 inch eel, best came on a mgm hdi in #109 and 4 more on the #22, not a dink in the bunch with most around 1.6, the largest went 2.85. Everything came out of 35-49ft of water, a few of the worm fish were suspended and just picked it up on the way down as I shook it. best 5 went a little over 9 lbs and didn't catch anything till 0830 when the alarm went off and the fish woke up, the biggest was at 0915. out at noon, air temp a pleasant 57 and not much wind at all. No fog today.
      City: Redding

  • Sonoma County, California
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      Water Temp: 48

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: headed up towards yorty creek and started fishing around 11:30. main lake was covered in heavy fog, but the northern arm was sunny. fished crankbaits around rocks and trees in water up to 18 feet deep. thought I might find some active fish. no luck. headed back towards main body of lake and tried jigs and dropshot. water clarity decreased as we headed back. caught one that weighed about a pound near some rocks and floating debris in ten feet of water. released it and headed back to the ramp.
      City: santa rosa

      Tips: if you see another boater fishing along the bank in some of those narrow arms don't be afraid to ease off the throttle a bit in an effort to keep your wake from blowing out his spot and banging his boat against the trees.

  • Trinity County, California
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      Water Temp: 40-48

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Last Sat I took out a client from Sac who had whined to me about 10 fishless trips on Folsom. I took pity on him and invited him up for a day on Trinity. I explained to him that in Jan the only thing happening on Trinity is trolling for trout, and that at 40 degree water temp, bass are hibernating and won't bite. He wanted to come up anyway. After making a few trial circles in dense fog we found the East shore near the East Fork and proceded North to the deep tailings off the Ballpark. 20 minutes later I was taking pics of a 5-14 and a 5. Both LM. 6 hrs later we called it a day after catching 20 fish with our best 5 over 21 lbs. I sure hope nobody ever teaches those Trinity bass to read, because everyone who can read knows that you can't catch bass in 40 deg water. By the way Craig, if you want any more freebies, don't be kicking the Guides' butt.
      City: Weaverville

      Tips: This stable weather and the fact that the launch ramp is snow free, has allowed me to get up to the lake more this winter than ever before. I've been able to keep track of the fish and know where they are hanging out. I had no clue winter fishing could be so much fun on Trinity. After a 14 fish day and 2 20 fish days in Jan I can't wait until the fishing gets good in Mar.

Sunday, January 23rd, 2005

  • Lake County, California
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      Water Temp: 48-50.5

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Like Larry I had to find the sun, almost forgot what it looked like. My dad is visiting for 2 days from South Carolina so off to Clear lake we go . I had heard the Crappie bite is off the hook. After looking at 8-10 other boats at Shag Rock and catching a fe " slabs", I could not do it. So Bass or no bass I had to try. I caught 22 fish the largest 6.11lbs for 15.6, best 5 all ripping. The larger fish came from Jago everything else in the narrows. On the 24th, we slept in till 10 or so and headed north, fished Rockey point, Rodman, and Nice. Got 3 jig fish, my dad got a senko fish and big fish of the day with a little over 4lbs. Tough bite North and NO rip fish since the water is a little muddy.Around 3:30 went back to the bank I had the majority of the reaction bite going on and caught 23 fish from then till dark, nothing over 3lbs but no dinks either, solid 15 inch Clear Lake footballs.
      City: Carmichael

      Tips: I looked at the same bank around 10:30 before going north on Sunday . The water was 48,and no bite. Pulled off to the nearest ledge marked fish and spooned for awhile, nata. When I came back at 3:30 is was 50.5 and off the hook. This window lasted till about half hour before dark, sun had dropped below the mountain and the bite stopped. The water temp at dark had already dropped to 48 again. Rip , what else a Staysbee 90 sp and both the ghost and auora black worked well. Lost a couple nice fish too experimenting with a Loomis 903, doesn't touch the 845, too limber which was a problem on long cast and getting a good hook set. You can have the crappie , looks like fun but not enough pull for me. I can't wait till 55 water temps get here.

  • Oregon
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      Water Temp: 36-39

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: no bites water is still cold still some ice on the lake threw crank baits and plastics with no luck.
      City: Bend

  • Coos County, Oregon
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      Water Temp: 49

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fist time fishing this lake in the winter, so just tried some stuff. Enjoyed the day, but left pleanty of fish with out sore-mouths:
      On the water 8:00 am. Fished Coleman creek arm spinner baits, and crankbaits for no takers. Pitched jigs and skipped some senkos under and around docks "zero". Picked up two fish (one 12" one 2.5) on texas rigged plastics at about 10:00 a.m. cast to the bank and working them real slow back to the boat. Probed the upper end of south lake until 5:00 p.m. had 6 or 7 more bites, two more in the boat. Fished very slow from 2 to 12 feet.
      City: Southern Oregon

Saturday, January 22nd, 2005

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

      Report: Sorry for late report. The water clarity was pretty bad which made for tough fishin'. To sum it up, 2hours and 2 dinks caught on drop-shot.
      City: San Jose

      Tips: Hoping for water to clear up.

  • Napa County, California
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      Water Temp: 52

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: fished in the cold damp fog almost all day. Seemed 20 degrees colder when the 30 mph wind hit you.Ended up with 9 small spots maybe 7lbs. One hit a jig near wood. The rest were on the 30 to 40 foot area inside coves out of the wind.Split shot worms spanish fly worked.Lots of bass on main lake points but the wind made it impossible to fish from an aluminum lund with high sides.
      City: orangevale

      Tips: jigs one main lake points. 3/4 oz. brown on brown. Fish slow and drag over 40 foot zone.Let them eat it good or yoou'll pull and nothing will be there.

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      Water Temp: 52

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Started fishing at 9:00 am with a friend with jigs,crankbaits, rip baits with no luck. my partner started catching fish on a darterhead worm so I switched over. We ended up with 13 bass total.Best five close to 9 lbs, half of the fish were smallies. Good day for this time of year. Started at Markeley cove, hit 5 spots in the narrows,skiers cove ,farmhouse and Big island.
      City: Granite Bay Ca.

      Tips: darterheads and dropshot

  • Sacramento County, California
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      Water Temp: 43-45

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Got out to the lake late trying to avoid the fog, but at 10am the fog was still thick. Lanched out of Granite Bay, the water is still coming up 1/2 aday. Quency and I fished the deep rock piles just out in front near the floating bath room in 30-45 ft. The word is out that somebody early got a 7.5 lb largie that morning. No winds to 5 mph. We went over to Beals Point, then to the left side of the Dam (zero). We found some fish over near Dyke 8, but no bits. Moving to the wind shock area, seen fish a the graph, no bits. The fog never lift, only three bits and no fish. Folsom will be slow until the end of Feb. Good luck.
      City: rocklin

      Tips: find the fish and fish slow

  • California
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      Water Temp: 45 deep - 50 sh

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: The Lake has risen about 7 feet in elevation from the storms. The main dam launch ramp is usable again. Water is very stained. I fished jig and pig all around Rocky Piont with out a bite. So I ran up to the south fork in the afternoon to look around. All the spawning flats are flooded and ready for the Big Mama's.
      City: Kernville

      Tips: I saw fish caught on spoons and small worms. Watch out for floating logs and trash.

  • Shasta County, California
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      Water Temp: 49.1 to 50.2

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: In at Centimundi at 9:00AM. Fished main lake area till noon with only 4 in the boat. Ran over to Big Backbone and concentrated on points and cuts and ended up with a total of 23, and the Blonde bested me by one. Most of the fish came out of 40 to 50 feet of water. We used MGM HDIs in #22, 66, and 109R. We also had fair success with a 6" Eel in the same colors. The largest of the bunch went 2.3lbs. and the Blonde caught it also.
      City: Cottonwood

      Tips: Very slow presentation.

  • Trinity County, California
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      Water Temp: 40-48

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Well, John told me that I'd be called a liar if I didn't post a picture, so I posted it on this sight. I'm Craig G. and it is the Trinity Lake photo. That is a photo of John's 5 pounder and my 5-14. We hooked em up at the same time. I'm not much of a fishermen, but I caught a 5-14, 3-8, and 3-7 with John on Saturday, in January, in 40 degree water. I'm not really sure I believe it happened. All fish were caught on 4 and 6 inch smoke colored Pro Worms and Root Beer colored Gitzits. Johny sure has those rock piles dialed in. Thanks for the trip John, I burned in memories that will never go away. I hope you can keep up with me next time!
      City: Sacramento

      Tips: Call, email, or send a singing telegram, but get ahold of John Gray, book your trip to Trinity and be ready for the time of your life.

Friday, January 21st, 2005

  • Tuolumne County, California
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      Water Temp: unknown

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: caught 3 rainbows in 10 minutes on nightcrawler and bobber and 2 days later caught two nice rainbows on powerbait on bottom
      City: modesto

      Tips: when fish are jumping use worms and bobber but if u dont see any action on top use rainbow powerbait on bottom..best spot flemming meadows boat ramp

  • Coos County, Oregon
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      Water Temp: 48

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: TWO OF US FISHED FROM 7AM TIL 4:30 CAUGHT 9 FISH GOOD SIZE 2-4LBS FISHING WAS HARD HAD TWO FISH REALY SLOW NICE DAY ON THE WATER.
      City: EUGENE

      Tips: SLOW 5 - 10FT WATER SPINNER BAIT AND SENKOS EVEN CAUGHT ONE ON TOP WATER PLUG.HAVE FUN

Thursday, January 20th, 2005

  • Alameda County, California
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      Water Temp: 46 degrees

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: Fished the morning from 7:30 - noon. The usual tough bass bite at Chabot. I fished mostly trout-finished swim-baits (Huddleston Deluxebow and Castaic, in both floating and sinking versions, and Mission Fish), from top to bottom, between marina and the island. Son, John, fished jigs in various colors, mostly in Honker Bay and along west shoreline. Neither of us had any bites or saw any fish or fish activity.
      City: Monterey, CA

      Tips: We can't help. Nothing we tried worked today.

  • Oregon
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      Water Temp: ?

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: THANK YOU JUSTIN FOR THE REPORT ! ! ! !...... I dropped Justin an Email thatnking him for the report because I was planning to take my new boat down there this weekend and didn't even know if there was enough water in Emigrant to launch.... Now I do !! This is what these report pages are for, to let others know what's happenening on the lakes around our state...... Let's see more of this good stuff this year...... Thanks again, Justin!!!!!
      City: Williams, Oregon

      Tips: Let's help each other out ! ! ! ! !