The Jackson Meadows Reservoir

This is a truly ideal spot for anyone that wants to camp on pavement, especially because it is centrally located for anyone interested in Henness Pass Fishing. Jackson Meadows does generally get pretty crowded during the summer months. There are about 140 different sites in five different campgrounds to handle these mobs. There are also generally two different group camping areas that you can take advantage of. There are drive in fishing opportunities that begin in the early summer. In the spring, you should aim to make use of the sheltered coves that can be found near the launch ramp and the island.

The waters here warm first, providing you with decent bait action early enough in the year, which is just before the top line trolling is going to peak, offering small minnow plugs as well as streamers. Try casting or trolling using small crayfish finished plugs, especially off of the steep west-side banks between the dam and Woodcamp. This is definitely a favorite spot for locals that want to drown their worms beneath bobbers. The east side of the dam is the best place to go any time that the reservoir is full, and the west side generally improves when the water level begins to drop.

Fly fishermen would do well to begin at the mouth of the stream of the narrow cove where the Pacific Crest Trail where the sheltered waters manage to salvage windier days where the fishing normally would not be good. The points on the west bank are generally not bad at all during calm mornings as well as evenings if you are looking for cruising fish, especially if you are using a boat.

In the spring and in the fall, you can combine spinners and spoons with lure casters along the beach around Woodcamp. This is a great place for you to go fishing if you are packing air injected worms, especially early on in the spring. Deep trolling definitely works best for boaters during the summer when it comes warmer. Haypress Creek offers excellent brook trout action in a setting that is meadow-like.

Milton Reservoir

This area is located just two miles down stream and is reachable by way of a dirt road from the Jackson Meadows Reservoir. Milton is definitely fishable by way of the bank, and the mouth bank tends to offer the best fishing in this area. There are large weed bends that tend to limit retrieves, and the best brown trout sometimes seem to be just beyond casting range. If you have a float tube, a raft or a canoe, then you will be able to improve your fishing capabilities in this space.

During the summer evenings, you can use floating fly lines or bubbles in order to match the hatch from the afternoon. The dominant insect here appears to be the Callibaetis mayfly. There are also lots of midge and micro Caddis which are definitely standard fair, but in June you can also find a Gray Drake Hatch which matches up well with the Adams #10 lure. There are a number of effective patterns that you can use including the Callibaetis Emerger, the Crippled Mayfly, the Adams, the Midge and the Pheasant Tail. Look for weed bed edges where the brown trout are lurking in the shade for comfort.

At dusk you can use popping bugs in an attempt to catch more browns. Lure fishermen and fly fishermen tend to do best in the inlet current using imitation fly larvae as well as small streamers. It would be a good idea for you to put fly line floatant on your monofilament line so that it will float over the week beds rather than sinking down into it and becoming snagged. It I also wise for you to cast upstream from the dam ends. If you have a canoe or a float tube, it is possible for you to slowly approach the floating weed beds, using jigs and small nymphs or crappie jigs in water pockets and underneath the weedy areas.

Early on in the season, the pools in the Middle Fork of the Yuba River below the Jackson Meadows Reservoir will hold excellent fish. Results are going to depend on the dam releases, and a good choice is silver spoons if the water is high or appears to be off color. If you are planning to fish in this area, make sure that you check out the regulations so that you are fishing on the up and up.

Webber Lake and the Lake of the Woods

Webber Lake is one of the very view private lakes that you will find in the Sierra, and it has been closed to public fishing since 1993. Now it is a membership resort that can be found 1.5 miles due south from Jackson Meadows Road, and it is best known for providing exceptional action for solid brown trout fishing.

The fall fly fishing for brown trout is especially good when it comes to fishing off boats. Not only is this a special fishing experience but it is an uncrowded one as well. Bring a size 10 Dave's Hopper and you will take as many 12 inch to 16 inch brown trout as you would like to. Lure fishermen seem to do particularly well when they have a spinner and a slow retrieval.

Small dark fly spinners and spoons work well in the Lake of the Woods, which is a fine little lake if you are looking for monster brown trout and small little brook trout. This lake is nearby and is reachable by a dirt road to the north from Jackson Meadows Road. The lake is only a short hike away and is well worth checking out when you are in the area. There are a lot of brook trout here, and size 16 black ants seem to do well for this occasion, especially in the month of June. The water tends to be warm enough that by the time the road opens, you can use lures to catch limits here.

There are two small potholes just off of the end of the dirt road past the Lake of the Woods where you will find decent catches of brook trout if they haven't been frozen out. Hikers can do some pocket water fishing here on the way to Little Truckee near the outlet of Webber Lake.

The Bowman Reservoir

This reservoir offers prime fishing water that is easy to reach by way of a dirt trail that travels away from the Jackson Meadows Reservoir and it is also reachable by way of Highway 20 through Fuller Lake and Henness Pass waters. This is one of the spots that most people drive by when traveling someplace else without even realizing that they passed up a gem.

The best shore fishing is going to be found at the east side where there are two different water sources to take advantage of. Canyon Creek, Sawmill Lake and above, plus there is a tunnel that brings water in from the Milton Reservoir.

When fishing at Bowman, boat fishing seems to be the choice especially with close shore trolling on the lake's north side, which is especially good in the early half the season. As the lake levels fall, better trolling can be expected on the lake's south side. There is another good trolling area on the south which is the lake's inlet where there are narrow sections where bait fishermen can drift worms and bobbers for solid results. The stream also deserves a shot because there are plenty of fish biting there as well.

You can expect decent fly casting in most evenings, especially off the islands when you have a 12 Light Cahill or a Mosquito. At times with a size 16 Red or Black Ant you may also have good results. Sinking streamers and lines will suit stumpy areas as well.

Weaver and McMurray

These lakes have a lot of brown trout in them that originally came from the Milton Reservoir. There is a fair campground here and a nicely sloping bank for the purpose of boat launches when you visit McMurray. This lake is really tiny meaning that it cannot hide much, and so trying a variety of different fishing methods is definitely a good idea.

You can try paddling out a canoe, trolling with Olive Wooly Buggers or Brown Wooly Buggers in a size 8 or 10, or you can cast to risers to take out a 10 to 16 inch brown trout. When the lake is more than 70 degrees Fahrenheit, you are going to find little action save for at dawn which is when the water is cooler.

You will find more trout in Weaver lake, as it is much larger and much deeper than McMurray. You are going to need to look harder to find the fish that you want, however, because of the size of this one. Fall is generally superb when it comes to fishing, especially in the inset cove which is on the north side around the peninsula. When the water gets warmer you should switch to medium sized plugs and fish along shady sides of logs if you are looking for larger brown trout. The Size 16 Black Ants seem to work particularly well.

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Originally posted 2009-09-16 03:53:40. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Despite this closure, lake fishing and paddling will remain available, and lakeside parks will open as normal. Lake passes for the trail will be available at the Richard Simpson Park. Signs will be posted to remind lake goers that the ramps will remain closed. The ramps have closed for the safety of the Lake Arlington visitors, as the ramps become unsafe at such low water levels.

The pools water level will typically fluctuate 12 feet from 550 feet. Nearly 2000 acres of surface area adorn the lake, as fishing and boating activities are joined by other fun activities, such as water skiing, jet skiing and other such activities. Fishermen will find excellent levels of largemouth bass and channel catfish populations in the lake. There are also good levels of white bass and crappie. Fishing rules and guidelines follow Arkansas statewide fishing guidelines. Winter will be the best time to catch largemouth bass, while late spring and early summer are the best times for hybrid stripped bass.

What affects the water level in the lake?

Direct precipitation, such as rain on the lake surface, raises the water directly. What really contributes to the water level is the watershed and ground water runoff. Under the ground, there is a level of water that flows, fed by precipitation landing upon ground.

According to officials with the city, despite people wanting to get into the lakes right now, the water level is just really not safe. Public entry using boat ramps is unsafe, especially when the water levels are as low as they are right now. The boat ramps are simply not going to reopen until the water level has risen, and right now there is no determination how long it is going to be until the water level rises, because Arlington is still hoping to receive more rain for this year, despite inadequate rainfall totals in the past months.

Right now the boat ramps at the following lakes have been closed "until further notice":

- Richard Simpson Park
- Bowman Springs Park
- Eugene McCray Park

More lakes in Arlington and elsewhere in Texas may be experiencing the same issues in upcoming weeks. While some parts of Texas have received adequate rainfall for the year already, including Austin and Houston for example, there are numerous cities throughout Texas that are still feeling the consequences of drought months over the past few years.

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Originally posted 2008-11-04 05:41:20. Republished by Blog Post Promoter

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Lake Fishing -

In Amador, a weekly plant comprised of 3,000 lbs just went in this past Tuesday. The ticket here is definitely going to be power bait. Most fish are being caught around the topmost five feet in the water here. The trout have generally been averaging around 4lbs here. At Berryessa, the lake is definitely far from turning over with the daytime temperatures sitting around the 70s, and so the fish are not quite yet at the top of the surface so the pressure has been light here.

In the Camanche, the water temperatures are dropping down to the mid 60 range, and the trout fishing has therefore been quite outstanding. 40 trout to as many as 7lbs were caught by a pair of fishermen during the earlier part of the week. Take Rapalas and troll around the surface for the best results. Bass fishing has been fair, especially along the rocky areas and in fifteen feet or so of water. The Pond in the South Shore has been receiving stock for about a month, and so fishing has been productive. Limits have been common for trout to as many as 3lbs each.

In Chabot, the trout are taking power bait, especially in the Bass Cove. The catfish on the other hand seem to be more active around the island. There have been weekly trout plants coming from a private hatchery as of late, and the Department of Fish and Game is also adding catchable trout every other week as well. In Contra Loma, the lake's water level has been dropping for the purpose of canal repair and as of late the fishing docks have also been closed. Anglers would be able to fish from the shore, and it seems that trout fishing has not been that bad. You can expect to get between two and three with each outing.

At Davis, the trout fishing has been outstanding for all methods, including bait fishing, trolling and fly fishing, which are all bringing in dozens of caught fish between 17 and 20 inches each. The best area for shore fishing has been the Fairview area. Fly fishermen are doing particularly well along the northeast corner, and the trollers seem to be catching fish just about everywhere. In Del Valle, this past Tuesday was excellent for big fish. Trout fishing has been food, especially along the Marina and Dam during the morning hours.

Lafayette just received its very first trout plant for the reason, and this has significantly perked up the prospects for the area. Limits have been brought in throughout the week. Night crawlers, power bait and Rapalas have all been good offerings here. Another plant is scheduled for this upcoming week. For catfish, it would benefit you to try the east cove. In Los Vaqueros, the fishing has been slow but you will find the odd catfish or striped bass biting. There are no consistent catches her to speak of. Even trout fishing has been relatively sporadic as of late, but there is a plant going in this weekend.

In New Melones, the trout plantings have recently begun and this makes the bank anglers a lot more productive. The best place for trout has been the creek mouths when you come with live minnows. The bass are feeding on shad off the points, and when it is windy, the swim baits tend to work particularly well. In Shasta, the bass are being found between the surface and around 40 feet down, and their bait of choice is definitely swim baits along with six inch worms and top water offerings. The trout are also in the shallows this week and giving preference to shad. Choose kastmsters or spoons in small sizes. If you seek salmon, check the 40 to 60 foot deep range.

Finally, in Quarry Lakes the trout fishing is making improvements and anglers are beginning to pull out limits when they use power bait and kastmasters along fishermen's row as well as the peninsula.

River Fishing -

In the North Coast Rivers, the salmon can be found in the tidewaters of the Smith, Eel and Mad. All that is going to be needed here is a little bit of rain, which is actually going to be expected during the weekend. In the Trinity, the salmon run is already over, and steelhead will be around in December or so.

Delta Fishing -

In Frank's Tract, the striped bass fishing is good for anyone with drifted baits including swim baits and top water lures. Many of the fish are in a size worth keeping. The fishing for black bass has been difficult. In the Rio Vista, fishing is improving with the weather, but things will improve even more as things cool down. The stripers can be found between Collinsville and Rio Vista Bridge. At Tracy, the striped bass are coming into the Grant Line canal and there are many legal bass here to be caught. The fishing for black bass on the other hand is proving to be a little more difficult, and the fishing for catfish has slowed down. The best hours this week are in the evening.

Saltwater Fishing -

In Berkeley and Emeryville, the sand dab and crab trips are beginning this weekend. There are potluck trips going out for halibut and bass this week. At Pillar Point, crab trip reservations are being taken as the season is slated to begin on Saturday. In the San Francisco Bay, sharks and rays are being produced mainly by the South Bay area, and halibut fishing in the area has been slow.

In the San Pablo Bay, the fishing has slowed somewhat this week. Weekend sturgeon fishing should improve following a front. The halibut fishing has only been fair but should improve, and striper fishing appears to be slowing. At the Suisun Bay, the sturgeon fishing seems to be particularly good between Garnet Point and Pittsburg. The striped bass can be found nearly everywhere. The key to good quality fishing for stripers is going out with live bullhead as bait.

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