Fishing Report

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Friday, January 7th, 2005

  • Sacramento County, California
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      Water Temp: 47-49

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: On Friday they droped the lake a quick 5 ft. Dennie Howard (Basin Bass Masters Angler of the Year) and I found fish all over the lake in 15-45 ft. in Creek chanels and along the banks. Water very muddy and winds to 15 mph. Denny the Leach Man did get two nice small spots off the bank. My brown/purple did get a few bits, no swim baits,spinner,drop shot or split shot.
      City: rocklin

      Tips: fish slow and use a scent.

  • California
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      Water Temp: 57

      Water Clarity: Clear (4+ foot visibility)

      Report: First trip of 2006 today. My son John caught three nice bass, topped by a 4 lb'er which he nailed on his ultralight spinning outfit. Said it was the best fight he's enjoyed so far. All came on Carolina-rigged lizards at about 30 feet. I spent the day mostly tossing Hudd's, Castaic Trout, and a Tiger Tube trying for the One Big Bite. It didn't happen today. Weather was delightful, a bit cool in the morning, but it warmed up when the wind subsided. Wind didn't kick up again until about 1:30 p.m.
      City: Monterey

      Tips: We're not graphing any fish in the shallows, out to about 25 feet. Most of the fish we see on the graph are suspended between 40 and 60 feet over the main lake basin where the depth now is about 75 feet.

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

      Report: We fished all day and never got a bite. Although my friend did hook her line into a couple trees. The water is very high and dirty which is to be expected with all the flooding we had. It looked like the marina was still above water, but a lot of the boats were moved to higher ground, and I wouldn't be at all surprised if the store did get some flood damage. We were not lucky enough to have a boat to fish on, so we fished from the bank. We tried worrm, crank baits, jigs, and a couple other things. And nothing. I don't know if it was our inexpierence, or just a bad time to try to fish. But I am sure if someone had a boat they probably would of had better luck. And it would of been better if the water wasn't so dirty.
      City: Santa Rosa

      Tips: I need tips. =)

Thursday, January 6th, 2005

  • Napa County, California
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      Water Temp: 53-55

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: After dodging boulder up 128 from Winters lauched and caught my first keep of 06 in Markley Cove Ripp'in. Markley was a stained Green, went to a jig and put 2 more in on one point. Went point hopp'in for about two hours and but in 14 fish total before I hit the Narrows. The fish were from 15ft to 35ft. What I notice was that there were slightly on the white side, meaning that these fish were all com'in up from the deep. Has the fog lifted on the lake the bite became sluggish or just a tic with noth'in there.

      I went thru the narrow and up to the main lake and the water became dirty milk Chocolate in alot of area including bays. Tried some backends of coves in 25-30ft of water with small takers (Hula Grubs on 1/2oz football head. Not excited yet about that pattern, so I headed back to where I caught some fish and fished non normal-patterns. SO-SO. Quite at Two and sat in the boat and fixed possible rigs. I ended up with 11-12lbs without any mental fatigue. Fish are moving up in 1see's and two's, I didn't find any bonzaza patterns, but a pattern that will hold until probably April. Their will be patterns like ripp'in, dartheads, and split-shott'in in the near future once the lake clears a little. When? Only Mother Nature KNOW's.

      For You fisherman that are fishing this lake in the near future, becareful of floating debrie above the nears from Markley. Theirs some Prop busters float'in.
      City: Where ever the bites at

      Tips: Fish slow for know, especially with either a jig or a hula grub. Once the fog lifts and the sun comes out slow down more. Especially on your favorite point. For you Drop-shott'ers, Roboworm in the Mutilator will get you fish. Has the water clears the Morn'in Dawn or the "Perty Laaady" has some call it will be the ticket.

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

      Report: sorry about all the reports, i was correcting my spelling.
      City: oakland

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      Water Temp: 49to51

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: superbowl sunday. started at 9am. worked offshore weed edge in big break. tide was high outgoing.little bit of wind, after our first fish we threw out a marker bouy,we never left the rest of the day. ended up with 22 fish to 3lbs all but 2 were on brushogs. 1 on senko 1 on rattle trap. looks like small bucks moving up, but a great day. can'twait till tomarrow !!!
      City: oakland

      Tips: if you get one work area heavy, there schooled .carolina brushog and senkos 5to7ft

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      Water Temp: 49to51

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: superbowl sunday. started at 9am. worked offshore weed edge in big break. tide was high outgoing.little bit of wind, after our first fish we threw out a marker bouy,we never left the rest of the day. ended up with 22 fish to 3lbs all but 2 were on brushogs 1 on senko 1 on rattle trap. looks like small bucks moving up, but a great day. can'twait till tomarrow !!!
      City: oakland

      Tips: if you get one work area heavy, there schooled .carolina brushog and senkos 5to7ft

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      Water Temp: 49to51

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: superbowl sunday. started at 9am. worked offshore weed edge in big break. tide was high outgoing.little bit of wind, after our first fish we threw out a marker bouy,we never left the rest of the day. ended up with 22 fish to 3lbs all but 2 were on brushogs 1 on senko 1 on rattle trap. looks like small bucks moving up, but a great day. can'twait till tomarrow !!!
      City: oakland

      Tips: if you get one work area heavy, there schooled .carolnia brushog and senkos 5to7ft

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      Water Temp: 49to51

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: superbowl sunday. started at 9am. worked offshore weed edge in big break. tide was high outgoing.little bit of wind, after our first fish we threw out a marker bouy,we never left the rest of the day. ended up with 22 fish to 3lbs all but 2 were on brushogs 1 on sinko 1 on rattle trap. looks like small bucks moving up, but a great day. can'twait till tomarrow !!!
      City: oakland

      Tips: if you get one work area heavy, there schooled .carolnia brushog and sinkos 5to7ft

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

      Report: Redwood Empire Bass Club next team tournament is at Clear Lake on January 14th. With both Berryessa and Sonoma blown out because of the storms, Clear Lake is the place to be. Our next meeting is next Wednesday January 11th at 7p.m. at the Rohnert Park Community Center at the corner of Rohnert Park Expressway and Snyder Lane. We welcome both boaters and non boaters to fish our tournaments with us. Click on clubs above or call me at 707.758.5762 for more info.
      City: Santa Rosa

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

      Report: launched at north shore around 11:30am. hit the coves and harris creek no luck. wormed,cranked and jerk baits. was more worried about getting the old fuel out of my boat fish where at 40-60 feet. i like to fish banks and approx 10-20 feet. good luck e-mail me well hook-up and wet a line. later
      City: greenfield (montery county)

      Tips: watch out for debris on west side of lake.from harris creek to the shallows.

Wednesday, January 5th, 2005

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

      Report: The Delta was closed to recreational boating only. Commercial boats were still permitted to use the Delta. January 4th at 12 noon Water Resource re-opened the Delta. Be careful! There's lots of debris in the water.
      City: Oakley

      Tips: Don't be near a levee if it breaks. That wouldn't be good.

  • California
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      Water Temp: 54

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Lake if overflowing very muddy - talked to a couple of boaters who came in without a hit. Once water clears a bit look for a great bite.
      City: Licoln

  • Lake County, California
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      Water Temp: About 50 degree

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: I caught zero bass in the Rattlesnake Island arm and around the mouth of Rodman Slough. However, I met two gentlemen at the Clearlake Oaks ramp who caught many very impressive crappies near Shag Rock. Apparently the big crappies are biting well even as the bass apparently aren't.
      City: Santa Rosa

      Tips: Forget the bass for awhile and fish for crappies in 30' of water near the center of the lake. I was told that black/chartreuse jigs were working the best.

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      Water Temp: n/a

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Mendo Bassers in Ukiah is currently looking for new members. We are a small club that want to expand. We fish once every month mosly on Clear Lake (8 times this year) with a few at Mendocino (2), Pilsbury, and Sonoma. If interested or want more info, e-mail me your contact info. You are not required to attend meetings to be eligible to fish so out of town members are welcome.
      City: Ukiah

      Tips: This is a low cost/low payout club ($10.00 entry fee each person plus gas money if non-boater). We are about learning or teaching depending on your level of knowledge. We welcome all fisherman (or fisherwomen for that matter) who share our passion for bass fishing and like to get out of the house at least once a month and rip some lips...:)

  • Mendocino County, California
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      Water Temp: n/a

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Mendo Bassers in Ukiah is currently seeking new members for our small but growing bass club. We meet on the second Tuesday of each month and fish usually the following Saturday. We fish mostly Clear Lake but also fish a few on Mendocino, Sonoma and Pilsbury. This is a low cost/low payout club in which our goal is for everyone to have a good time while maybe learning or teaching a few things about the sport of bass fishing depending on your level of fishing knowledge. If you are interested or want more info, e-mail me your contact info and I will fill you in.
      City: Ukiah

      Tips: Attending meetings is encouraged but not required so out of town members are welcome. We welcome boaters as well as non-boaters.

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

      Report: redding bassers turkey shoot has been rescheduled
      for this next saturday jan. 15th. it will be going out of packers bay. weather is suppose to be good and roads should be clear by then, there will new flyers at phils by monday.
      City: anderson

      Tips: hope everyone can join us.

Tuesday, January 4th, 2005

  • Napa County, California
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      Water Temp: 54-55

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: Made it up to the lake yesterday via Suisun Valley road and 121. Still very muddy and lot's of one-way traffic (boat and truck got covered in mud!)...the road has slid out in 3 different places on 121. The road coming from Winters was wide open and mostly clean until you near Markley Cove. Fishing was great..double up on very first cast. Fish seemed to be stacked up once you found them. Try main lake points and do nothing banks. Caught about 25 total with the largest about 3lbs.
      jigs, c-rigs and drop shot all worked.
      City: Fairfield

      Tips: fish lot's of areas and stop and work over an area once you catch one!

  • Santa Barbara County, California
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      Water Temp: 58-30

      Water Clarity: Muddy (0-2 foot visibility)

      Report: Lot of small stuff floating around but not the real big stuff. Vis poor with sawdust size red chips in most coves. Water is up and all ramps are open. Metered most fish at 35 ft. Not much action though.
      City: Santa Barbara

  • Santa Clara County, California
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      Water Temp: cold....BRRRRRR

      Water Clarity: Stained (2-4 foot visibility)

      Report: took the day off Friday (2/4) and went fishing with my brother. Got to Calero at 8:45-9 am. Got one bass weighin' around a pound. That was the only fish caught between my brother and I. Left Calero at 11 am to eat pizza =)
      City: San Jose

      Tips: Water is higher so I'm waiting for the weather to heat up just a lil' bit. Then I'll be throwing everything in my tackle box :P