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It’s been quiet at Whiskeytown thanks to chilly temps and wind, but that’s about to change. Water’s still in the low 50s, but a warm spell with highs in the mid-70s is projected this week. That should flip the switch on the prespawn bass bite and kick off the spring action locals have been waiting for—both for bass and kokanee.
The Sac River striper bite is really turning on. Fish are pushing up from the Delta and spreading throughout the system, with awesome action reported around Clarksburg. Anchovies are doing most of the damage, full chunks, especially early in the morning before the bite slows down mid-morning. Swimbaits and ribbon-tail worms are also getting bit...
The Sac River striper bite is really turning on. Fish are pushing up from the Delta and spreading throughout the system, with awesome action reported around Clarksburg. Anchovies are doing most of the damage, full chunks, especially early in the morning before the bite slows down mid-morning. Swimbaits and ribbon-tail worms are also getting bit. Shakers are still thick, but keepers, and even a few big ones, are starting to mix in. Bank anglers are scoring at spots like Bryte Beach and Garcia Bend, but high water has made access tricky in some areas. Water clarity is improving, and the next week could be prime, especially if the weather holds
Stripers are staging at Sherman Island, with fish stacking up on the north side, according to YouTube angler FishTherapy. Drifting swimbaits and lures has been productive, but bait is still the better option in the muddy water. At Knight’s Landing, stripers are holding in shallow areas near structure, ambushing bait and staying out of the main...
Stripers are staging at Sherman Island, with fish stacking up on the north side, according to YouTube angler FishTherapy. Drifting swimbaits and lures has been productive, but bait is still the better option in the muddy water. At Knight’s Landing, stripers are holding in shallow areas near structure, ambushing bait and staying out of the main current. Live bait, cut bait, and swimbaits are getting grabs, but expect snags to be an issue. With flows dropping and water clearing, the bite should improve as fish push upriver in the coming weeks.
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