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Posted by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/21/2007 12:26 AM
Updated by: Kim_Hamilton on 08/21/2007 12:27 AM
Expires: 01/01/2012 12:00 AM
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New Melones Lake Fishing Report for August 20, 2007~From Glory Hole Sports
Water Conditions: New Melones Lake is currently holding 1,518,745 acre-feet of water. The lake dropped 2 feet this week, and is currently 1005 ft. above sea level and 83 ft. from full capacity. Surface water temperature is about 79-84 degrees. Water is stained in the main lake with around 15 ft. visibility and strong mudlines near shore due to falling water levels....
Caution! Falling water levels expose rocks, trees and island tops, which the Bureau of Reclamation may not have marked. Please use caution, and watch out for obstacles!
Trout: Bank anglers should head to local creeks and rivers (such as Angels Creek). Berkley Power Bait or Power Eggs, or Pautski’s Salmon Eggs are your best bet. Two anglers caught rainbows this week by fishing (in their secret spots?) with salmon eggs off the bank, probably in the mouth of one of the creeks or river, off the bottom: Christian Dunn caught three trout Friday Morning weighing 2 to 3.3 lbs.; then on Sunday Jonathan Brouillette brought in a mean looking dark male rainbow weighing 4lbs. 8ozs. and wins Glory Hole Sports’ Big Fish of the Week Contest. Night Fishing under a submersible light for trout is the best way to catch trout right now. Anchor over 100 feet of water near the spillway or dam. Drop your submersible 20 feet deep and fish 30-50 feet deep with a crawler/Power Bait combo. Six year old, Michael J.J. Dutil Willcox caught a nice limit of rainbows while fishing by this method on Saturday night. Trollers are picking up mixed limits of kokanee with the occasional trout. Troll 50-60 feet deep- deepest in the heat of the day. Most trout that we have seen have come from the main lake. Tie on a shad-patterned Apex, or a spinner/crawler combo. Use ball troll flashers such as Vance’s Slim Willies, and a dodger on your line. Rolling shad may get you a rainbow or a big, beautiful brown trout
Kokanee: Still going strong. Kokanee have begun to lose their scales, and are many are developing the big huge jaw. They are becoming more aggressive as spawning time nears. Fish 40-60 feet deep, to as deep as 80 feet during the day, over submerged islands and points in the main lake, especially around the spillway and Rose Island. Pink or red are your best colors right now. Pink Hootchies are your best bet. Murphy’s Bugs, Uncle Larry’s Spinners, Sockeye Slammers, Pro-troll Kokanee Killers or Apex in pink or any UV color are also catching kokanee. Attractors mentioned were dodgers, Sling Blades, or Wild Things in pink, watermelon or chrome. ProCure scents in garlic, freshwater shrimp, Kokanee Special, and herring are all good choices. As kokanee move closer to the spawn, many pros add a little Bang crawdad scent to their corn, too. Among the many anglers that are catching Kokanee right now the names of the people who brought us limits this week are: Al, Naked Fisherman (from Big Al’s Guide Service), Gary Silva, John Darroch (the maker of Glitter Bugs), Will Johnson, Norm Friborg, Fred McAlister, Dave Carpenter, Dorothy & Paul Kranling, and Joe & Gene Hallett.
Bass: the bite has slowed somewhat, with smaller fish being the norm. Bass have moved to main lake points holding deep structure, with some holding on to points upriver. Spinnerbaits or deep diving crankbaits drug across these points will catch fish. Drop-shot rigged or Carolina-rigged 6” worms or Baby Brush Hogs in crawdad colors such as Roboworm’s Aaron’s Magic or Zoom watermelon or green pumpkin fished in the same areas are another good choice. There continues to be a top-water bite when the sun is off the water (dawn and dusk) or in a shady spot near deep water, such as upriver next to steep rock walls or next to the bridge pilings. Night fishing is very good, with fish more plentiful and active. Use a dark (June bug or black) worm or spinnerbait in the same areas. Remember to practice catch-and-release. The Department of Fish and Game does not plant bass, so it is up to us to maintain the bass fishery!
Catfish: Lots of big cats coming in! Use anchovies, mackerel, sardines, or a ball of nightcrawlers. Leave your bail open so the cats can pick the bait up and swim with it- you will be more likely to hook them that way. Also, be sure to use a sliding sinker weight. Catfishing is best at night. Four Year old, Jenna Leary caught a big 11lb. 7oz. Catfish in Angels Cove with Sardines and wins Glory Hole Sports’ Big Catfish of the Week Contest. Tim Heflin caught a 7lb. 11oz. Cat in Angels Cove with anchovies. John Chiarpotti was fishing for bass with a crankbait when he landed a 9 lb. catfish.
Crappie and bluegill: The crappie bite is slowing down somewhat, after a great spring bite. Night fishing under a light is best. Crappie can be found hanging out in submerged trees, about 15-20 feet deep. Bear Creek, Mormon Creek and Carson Creek are all good bets. For crappie, try fishing live small or medium minnows, or crappie jigs with jigs in red/white, black/chartreuse or purple/white. Remember- 25 is the limit for crappie. Bluegill are plentiful, and are great for keeping the kids entertained. A large bobber with a piece of a nightcrawler under it thrown into the back of a cove or cut where there is lots of structure will catch little sunfish almost the second it hits the water. Bend down the barb on the hook to make releasing the little fish easier.
Melanie
Glory Hole Sports
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(209) 736-4333
The Bureau of Reclamation is sponsoring a local trail development event this year as part of National Public Lands Day on September 22, 2007, from 8 a.m. to 1 p.m. For more information, contact Leanne Bryan at Reclamation's New Melones Lake Recreation and Resources Branch Office at 209-536-9094, extension 217, or lbryan@mp.usbr.gov.
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