Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3818 August 16-30 | Page 16

14 FRESHWATER August 16-30, 2019 FRESHWATER REPORTS: CONTINUED FROM PG 13 EAST DELTA cont. The weed spraying kept a few anglers away as the areas that they normally fish are devoid of grass. Strike King won the Manufacturer’s Cup out of the 7 manufacturers entered with professional anglers Billy Hines and Cody Meyers representing the company, and although Snag Proof did not enter the competition, the team of Acosta/Gomez used Snag Proof frogs. The Manufacturer’s Cup creates an exciting aspect to the event. Jordan Wong took first in the Junior Division with his partner, Tim Meeks, and we had a good turnout despite the heat.” Dan Mathisen of Dan Mathisen Outdoors participated in the event, and he said, “The lack of weeds in the south Delta contributed to a slower bite as the water is muddy from Fishermen’s Cut back to Holland Tract. There was so much boat traffic from heavy cruisers and recreational boaters over the weekend that the constant wakes muddied up the river, and the sparse weed growth due to heavy pelleting and spraying is unable to filter out the sediment.” There are algae blooms breaking out in downtown Stockton, Discovery Bay, and the Big Break Area, and the Department of Boating and Waterways advised limiting contact with the water, especially for pets. Anglers are requested to report any sightings of algae blooms through the HAB hotline at 1-844-729-6466 or through the following link https://mywaterquality. ca.gov/habs/do/bloomreport.html) - Dave Hurley EASTERN SIERRA Mid-Summer Trouters Score! BRIDGEPORT - “Bridgeport is still producing some very nice fish in the 3 to 5-pound range though we have received some reports from anglers saying the action is slow,” related Jim Reid at Ken’s Sporting Goods. “It seems like some days are very good with most of the reports being good but other days the fish are nowhere to be found.” “On the good days, they are catching fish trolling with Needlefish, crawlers and Thomas Buoyants and with baits like pinched crawlers, PowerBait and inflated crawlers. We haven’t heard much about good shore fishing, most of the action has been out of boats, tubes or kayaks. The Lily and Duane rigged up a green light and bagged big stringers of Collins Lake panfish during a recent night fishing mission. better areas Photo courtesy of the COLLINS LAKE RECREATION AREA, Oregon House seem to be Rainbow Point, out in front of the marina and some fish are starting to be caught up in Buckeye Bay,” tipped Reid. kings. “Twin Lakes are producing some very Rob Reimers of Rustic Rob’s Guide nice fish on most days but other days are Service fished the Feather below the a little tougher. We’ve seen some good afterbay once after the opener, but didn’t rainbows up to almost 6 pounds come out catch any salmon. this week. The successful bait anglers are “Salmon fishing below the afterbay has using PowerBait, crawlers and Mice Tails slowed down since the opener, although while the trolling has produced some fish anglers are catching a few fish on plugs with Kastmasters, Thomas Bouyants and and jigs,” said Tim Boggs at Elkhorn Rapalas. Fly anglers are using Twin Lakes Outdoors. “The fishing is also spotty in the Specials, matukas, seal buggers, soft mouth of the Feather at Verona.” hackles and zug bugs,” Reid reported. However, Boggs said the fish that “The East Walker is down to about 390 anglers are hooking at the mouth are cfs now, it’s been coming down a little at bright fish averaging 13 to 15 pounds a time lately and with any luck that trend each. Trollers and anchor fishermen are will continue. The fishing has been pretty picking up the kings while using Silverton good down there for some of the more spinners and K-14 Kwikfish. experienced anglers but still a little tough Expect the salmon fishing to pick up as for some at this flow. As always, one of more salmon enter the Feather and the the keys is to get your flies down near the weather cools down in the coming weeks. bottom where the fish are hanging out Few anglers have reported success most of the time. That being said, I did on striped bass, catfish or other species talk to one angler this week who pulled on the Feather over the past couple of some fish with caddis dries in some very weeks. soft water in the late evening. There has - Dan Bacher been some good streamer action as well as nymphing. We are still getting reports of good numbers of fish in the low to mid 20’s as well as the “Oh my gosh” stories FOLSOM LAKE about the fish in the high 20’s that get away. Keep an eye on the flows, I think Kings Available for Early we’re in for a great fall,” Reid asserted. Morning Trollers FEATHER RIVER DELTA STRIPERS! Now Booking Fall and Winter Trips! Specializing in Light Tackle Live Bait Drifting, Spooning and More! (Flyfishing available) Anglers Waiting for Fall Salmon Learn these techniques from Jeff Soo Hoo - Professional Guide OROVILLE – After the Feather River salmon opener on July 16, few anglers have been targeting the [phone] www.soohoosportfishing.com Furnished Cabins from $60 per night or $360 per week Awesome • Trout Fishing • Hiking • Biking • Relaxing [phone] www.eaglelakeheritage.com For rainbow trout, Cunningham suggested trolling in the North Fork and South Fork inlets with nightcrawlers behind dodgers under downriggers or on lead core line. Most of the rainbows are in the 12 to 18 inch range. Boaters in search of smallmouth, largemouth and spotted bass should fish Senkos or Robo Worms in Aaron’s Magic and Morning Dawn colors on drop shot rigs at 5 to 20 feet deep. “One thing that should work on bass this time of year is trolling with Rapala crawfish pattern Shad Raps with 100 feet of line behind the boat along the shoreline,” said Cunningham. “That will get the lure down to about 13 feet deep.” Folsom Lake is holding 850,240 acre feet of water, 87 percent of capacity and 120 percent of average. The water level is 454.31 feet in elevation. - Dan Bacher KLAMATH/TRINITY RIVERS The Estuary Is the Spot for Springers SACRAMENTO – Fishing for spring Chinook salmon remains good on the Klamath River, but the only spot that has been producing fish consistently to date is the estuary. “We’ve been averaging 2 to 3 salmon per trip,” said Jerry Lampkin of TNG Motor Sports Guide Service. “Most of the fish we’re catching are adults in the 9 to 10 pound range. We are trolling with rolled anchovies and spinners in the estuary.” “All of the fishing is taking place in the estuary near the Requa boat ramp at this time,” he noted. “I’m not hearing of anglers catching the salmon upriver yet.” The spring Chinook Salmon fishery will be open through Aug. 14 on the lower Klamath River (downstream of the Highway 96 bridge at Weitchpec) and from July 1 through Aug. 31 on the Trinity River (upstream of the confluence of the South Fork). The daily bag limit has been set at one Chinook Salmon (no size restrictions), and the possession limit is set at two Chinook Salmon. The fall Chinook fishery will open Aug. 15 in the Klamath River and Sept. 1 in the Trinity River. The basin in-river quota is 7,637 adult Chinook Salmon for 2019. Regulations will remain the same as in 2018 with a two-fish daily bag limit, with no more than one fish over 22 inches (such as one adult and one jack). 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