Lake fishing prospects have been good this week. In the Camanche, prospects for bass, crappie and catfish have all been good, and if you can get to the deep water you will also find plenty of trout as well. The bass are spending a fair amount of time along the south shore near the cliffs as well as in the narrows. The catfish and crappie on the other hand are especially plentiful along the harbor at the south shore. Trout fishing is slowing down somewhat at Chabot, but you will find plenty of catfish here, especially if you visit in the evening hours.
At Clear Lake you will find bass biting in the middle of the lake, as this is where the fewest number of weeds are currently growing. Pressure has been relatively light at Contra Loma, but fishermen are still pulling out bluegill, catfish and crappie, especially at the fishing dock you'll find at Channel Point as well as near the swimming area. Lafayette's trout bite is especially advantageous in the early morning hours, especially for anglers using the docks on the east shore. The catfish bite continues well into the day, with catfish as large as 20 lbs coming up earlier this last week.
If you are looking for good striped bass fishing, check out Del Valle, where you will find them in the just legal range. There are plentiful numbers of catfish to be found and fished along the south end of the lake, and trout fishing is still especially good if you set off near the dam. On the other end of the spectrum, fishing has been so-so at Los Vaqueros because the conditions have been warm and windy. Trollers have been struggling to find trout, which only seem to surface around the rock wall and South Cove. Prospects for stripers as well as catfish are both good.
For regular bass, catfish and Kokanee biting, check out New Melones. Kokanee can be found in the deeper waters of the main lake. Bass, on the other hand can be found taking top water lures especially during dawn as well as dusk. Catfish can be found around the rockier points. Bait anglers are doing well catching trout at the San Pablo Reservoir. Bass fishing here is also worthwhile, but the bite for catfish has been relatively slow.
The Shadow Cliffs Lake is currently getting plants of 500 lbs worth of catfish every week. You will also find some decent leftovers in the way of bass fishing and trout fishing as well. Fishing has been relatively slow at Quarry Lakes, but the warmer weather and an increase in the stock of catfish have both improved the bite. In celebration of July 4, someone caught a stunning 15 lb catfish.
River fishing has been relatively hit or miss, especially in the American where Folsom's increased water releases have scattered the bass and the shad somewhat. The Feather is experiencing high water and this may have completely ended this year's shad season. You will find some Steelhead here, spreading around below the after bay, but the numbers are not great. The tail end of the salmon run is finally moving through the lower end of the Klamath river.
The best bite at the McCloud river is taking place between the hours of 4 o'clock pm and dusk. Shad fishing is especially good in the lower Sacramento river, especially below the Diversion Dam at Red Bluff.
Hot water has put somewhat of a damper on the trout bite, especially along the Redding area. River flows are stabilizing at Trinity, and now the salmon are beginning to come in. It certainly isn't limit fishing, but it is definitely a solid start to the season. Trout fishing has been especially good at Truckee, as a result of late afternoon hatches and evening hatches, so check out Truckee if you are looking for a good trout bite.
The three places to visit in the Delta are Frank's Tract, Tracy and Rio Vista. Things are relatively slow in Frank's Tract this week, so you will find few anglers mulling about and even fewer fish. In Rio Vista, most of the catch is being made up of small stripers unless you are specifically trying to get catfish because there are plenty of catfish to pull up. You may also find smallmouth bass, which are hanging out in the sloughs in the rockier areas. Finally, the game at Tracy is the catfish but you also find a relatively fair bass bite and quite a few stripers as well, which are appearing to trickle in from Grant Line.
The fishing in the saltwater areas has also been good this week. The Happy Hooker in Berkeley and Emeryville managed to enjoy some good fishing days between Friday and Monday, and they continue to have hot fishing all the way through Wednesday. The four different weekend trips that they took managed to result in a total of 183 stripers as well as 63 halibut. Another 30 bass were in the boat come Wednesday. The bass can be found over every single rocky structure along the main bay.
Rock finishing is reaching limits easily at Pillar Point, and there are plenty of blacks, browns and vermilions to choose from. Boats are doing especially well when traveling south below Martin's Beach and Half Moon Bay. Albacore are finally beginning to show approximately 25 miles away from shore. The current weather is likely going to keep the boats away for a couple of days, but there are bound to be plenty of albacore upon their return.
The San Francisco Bay is currently experiencing wind that is keeping most boats out of the water, especially along the south bay. The best way to get halibut and stripers has been to get out early in the morning. Shore anglers have had some luck with stripers along Candlestick, Seal Point Pier and Brisbane Tubes as well. Halibut fishing is especially outstanding when you visit Paradise and Southampton at San Pablo Bay.
Suisun Bay is offering worthwhile sturgeon fishing, especially around the Mothball fleet and with shrimp baits. The striped bass are particularly excellent in Pacifica and when fishing with meal jigs, small poppers and wood plugs.
Photo Credits: smashz
Related Posts -
Fishing Report: December 27, 2009 Striped Bass, Crab and Halibut At Berkeley/Emeryville, crabbing's pretty much over, with no trips available now, but they're still taking reservations for sturgeon trips as that's just starting to pick up in the bay. Pacifica's actually showing some improvement in crabbing, but anglers are having a hard time finding...... -
Fishing Report: August 13, 2010 Lakes/Saltwater Anderson: Great spot for anyone looking for a strong bluegill bite or crappie bite. Head to the backside of the bridge for the best fishing in the area. Best catches are going to those using red worms and wax worms. Berkeley: Rocky Point and Muir Beach had Salmon and...... -
Fishing Report: August 15, 2009 Trying to decide where to fish or what to fish for this week? Let the following guide ensure that you have a decent week on or in the water. Saltwater Fishing: The Suisun bay has been relatively productive in terms of striped bass, but their numbers are still not where...... -
Fishing Report: July 4th, 2009 The fish are still biting in the lakes this week. The trout are still biting around 15 feet below the water in Amador, where you will also find Bass about five feet lower. Over this past weekend, someone caught a 14 lb catfish. There seems to be plenty of trout...... -
Fishing Report: August 21, 2009 Let's take a look at how fishing's been so far this week. Lake Fishing - In Berryessa, the Kokanee are definitely being found and caught in good numbers for anyone that is trolling between 50 feet and 60 feet underneath the surface of the water. Bass fishing has been also......
Related Websites -
Tips To Survive The Credit Crunch Today's article is written by guest blogger Trisha Wagner. Does the economy have you feeling down? It takes a boat load of positive attitude to look at the current credit crunch and not feel a bit of apprehension regarding your finances. So if you find yourself worrying about what the...... -
Review of the Indo Fish and the Bing Single Wing Quad The Indo Fish The Indo Fish by Tim Stamps came about when the designer of the board was wondering how a fish board could work in the waves surrounding a boating trip in Indonesia, or any good waves anywhere else on the planet for that matter. The decision was to...... -
The History of the Bass Guitar The electric bass guitar is a staple of the music scene today. It provides the bass spectrum of sound to the likes of rock, jazz, metal, blues and numerous other musical acts. The bass may provide one part of the larger melody, or be featured as the primary instrument. Over...... -
Packing for Hunting and Fishing Trips If you want to avoid looking like a complete rookie when it comes to going hunting or fishing, then you need to know how to prepare and pack. You should start to prepare for a big hunting or fishing trip well before hand so that you can avoid any embarrassment....... -
The Links at Bodega Harbor, Bodega Bay, CA The Links At Bodega Harbor Golf Course is located in: Bodega Bay, CA Phone: 1-866-90-LINKS Website: http://www.bodegaharbourgolf.com Course History: This is a stunning course and there are few on earth that are quite like it. If you love an ocean course, this is definitely one that is well worth the......
- Pro Bass Clothing Clothing, Shoes & Accessories Fishing
- Outdoor Water Fountains Water Features Garden Decor Yard, Garden & Outdoor Living
- Head Bass Drums
- Fishing For Crappie Downrigger, Outrigger Gear Fishing
- Baits & Lures Freshwater Fishing Fishing
Are you planning a vacation to California? Looking for a better way to fish the more than 1000 lakes throughout this state? You'll find everything you need to know inside The Complete Guide to California Fishing! Click here to download the 30 page the 100% FREE eBook "Fishing in California."
If you prefer a real book, this book can be bought as a paperback from LuLu.com for $10.93.
Categories:
Angling, bass, CA, catfish, crappie, Fishing, Fishing Report, Kokanee salmon, Lakes, Salmon, San Francisco Bay, smallmouth bass, steelhead, Striped Bass, stripers, trout
Tags:
0 comments ↓
There are no comments yet...Kick things off by filling out the form below.
Leave a Comment