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Contrasting reports are coming from the Feather. Some anglers say the shad and striper action is slowing down, while others note it's been spectacular. The assumption is that the truth lies somewhere in between. Fly anglers are also still finding some late-exiting spring steelhead on stoneflies.
The Kokanee action at Whiskeytown is some of the best it's been in years. Guides continue to get quick morning limits. Reports indicate that trolling anything orange at depths between 45-60 feet will get you fish. Bass action has also remained good as the fish transition to post-spawn. Jigs and...
The Kokanee action at Whiskeytown is some of the best it's been in years. Guides continue to get quick morning limits. Reports indicate that trolling anything orange at depths between 45-60 feet will get you fish. Bass action has also remained good as the fish transition to post-spawn. Jigs and Senkos are getting hit from 5-20 feet, and there's a decent early morning topwater bite as well.
Plenty of smaller fish are being caught at Sonoma, primarily with drop-shots, swimbaits, or any other small soft plastic; not a lot of shallow fish, as most are holding in 10+ foot water. The wind has been churning up the lake in the afternoons, so mornings have been ideal for fishing the main body...
Plenty of smaller fish are being caught at Sonoma, primarily with drop-shots, swimbaits, or any other small soft plastic; not a lot of shallow fish, as most are holding in 10+ foot water. The wind has been churning up the lake in the afternoons, so mornings have been ideal for fishing the main body. Carp continue to group in the creek arms. Bring some corn if you want some alternative action.
Stampede continues to churn out excellent kokanee fishing for fish up to 14 inches. Ideal trolling depths have been getting deeper as the weather warms; right now, between 45-60 feet is the sweet spot. Limits are assumed, although there are a lot of small fish. Folks are hoping these fish can add a...
Stampede continues to churn out excellent kokanee fishing for fish up to 14 inches. Ideal trolling depths have been getting deeper as the weather warms; right now, between 45-60 feet is the sweet spot. Limits are assumed, although there are a lot of small fish. Folks are hoping these fish can add a couple of inches over the next few months.
A few fish are still spawning at Clear Lake, but most are in post-spawn mode and easing into their summer patterns. Not to worry... post-spawn action has been very good. Fish are holding in both shallow and deeper water, and a variety of techniques are getting consistent bites. Chatterbaits in the...
A few fish are still spawning at Clear Lake, but most are in post-spawn mode and easing into their summer patterns. Not to worry... post-spawn action has been very good. Fish are holding in both shallow and deeper water, and a variety of techniques are getting consistent bites. Chatterbaits in the grass, medium diving crankbaits, jigs, dropshots... and the list goes on. The morning frog bite has also been excellent.
Water clarity is so-so, ranging from 3-6 feet, with surface water temps hitting 80 degrees in late afternoon. July 4th weekend will be busy and hot, so aim to be out on the water in the early morning or late evening.
The kokanee bite is just starting to show, but it's been all about the big macks over the last few weeks. Guides are reporting daily client trips yielding 10+ pound Mackinaw, typically targeting them in 60 feet of water on the north shore. The south shore has been hit-or-miss, with the macks far...
The kokanee bite is just starting to show, but it's been all about the big macks over the last few weeks. Guides are reporting daily client trips yielding 10+ pound Mackinaw, typically targeting them in 60 feet of water on the north shore. The south shore has been hit-or-miss, with the macks far more scattered and deeper.