Calaveras County
Calaveras County Fishing Reports
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Water levels continue to drop at Melones, with temps now sitting in the high 70s. The Kokanee bite is quieting way down as fish begin their transition into spawn. Trollers are still finding fish, but only on very slow trolls (.5 - .8 mph), running spoons or hoochies behind a dodger as close to the bottom as possible. Bass action has been very good...
Water levels continue to drop at Melones, with temps now sitting in the high 70s. The Kokanee bite is quieting way down as fish begin their transition into spawn. Trollers are still finding fish, but only on very slow trolls (.5 - .8 mph), running spoons or hoochies behind a dodger as close to the bottom as possible.
Bass action has been very good in the early mornings and late evenings in deeper water (20-30 feet) on smaller jigs, shaky heads, dropshots, or other finesse soft plastics. 30-50-fish days have been common... not a ton of size. There are often blowups from fish chasing shad in the mornings as well... jerkbaits, prop-baits and small poppers are awesome during this time. Midday action is much tougher.
A few nice catfish are being pulled out from shore guys on livers and prawns.
Went up around Kennedy Meadows area working up and down the river with my son and daughter for almost 2 days. Caught and released 146 between the 3 of us. Dad is still tops on the tally board.
Took my 7 year old grandson up this morning for his first river fishing trip with his new ultra light. Fished along highway 108 up towards Kennedy Meadows. He caught and released 25. I think his expectations are gonna be high from now on. Lots of fun.