Here's to a Happy, Healthy, New Year to all of us. We are entering into the driest year on Record for most parts of California. Our current lake level is at its lowest point in the past ten years. If we don't get a good amount of rain in the near future, spring time fishing will be entirely different than in past years. Currently fishing/catching is slow which is normal for this time of the year. The water temps are varying between 44 to 47 degrees, fish are sluggish and the bite is super soft. Numbers for catching are way off from the highs of the year but the size of fish we are catching are all three pound fish and up. Catching a five pounder is a normal happening, and those people targeting the bigger fish with the bigger baits and Alabama rigs are landing some good solid fish up to ten pounds. My trips this past two weeks have all been with live bait and I have averaged only six fish per trip with a seven pound fish being the largest. Again we have had nothing under three pounds for our smallest fish. I am targeting deeper fish hanging on ledges and drop off's and close to rocky structure. Most of the fish we have caught have been in the 18 to 24 ft range. For the casual fisherman, this time of the year will be slow to tough. You must be patient, fish super slow, and cover a lot of water.
Crankbaits, jigs, Alabama rig's, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits are all being used along with spoons and the normal drop shot.
A few reminders, you still have to have a Lake county boating sticker, buy your 2014 fishing license, wear your life jackets, the water is """Cold"", be very careful boating anywhere close to shore and the launch ramps are also very shallow.
Stop into any of the local tackle stores to get updated with the latest baits and conditions. We have several good tackle stores on both ends of the lake and the people running them know what they are doing and will give you the right information.
Here's praying for lot's of rain and a Blessed 2014 for all of us. God Bless, Bob
Crankbaits, jigs, Alabama rig's, spinnerbaits, and swimbaits are all being used along with spoons and the normal drop shot.
A few reminders, you still have to have a Lake county boating sticker, buy your 2014 fishing license, wear your life jackets, the water is """Cold"", be very careful boating anywhere close to shore and the launch ramps are also very shallow.
Stop into any of the local tackle stores to get updated with the latest baits and conditions. We have several good tackle stores on both ends of the lake and the people running them know what they are doing and will give you the right information.
Here's praying for lot's of rain and a Blessed 2014 for all of us. God Bless, Bob
RSS Feed