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FRESHWATER REPORTS :
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CARSON PASS
Anglers target rainbows , browns and mackinaws at Bear River and Caples lakes
KIRKWOOD - The Carson Pass Region of the Central Sierra is one of the most popular areas for Stockton and Sacramento area anglers to target trout in the spring , summer and fall . Anglers are now catching a mixture of rainbow , brown , and mackinaw trout in Caples Lake and Lower Bear River Reservoir off Highway 88 . Lower Bear River Reservoir : The Bear River Lake Resort held their annual two-day fish derby on June 11 and 12 . iFloyd Girardin won first place in the event by catching a 4.3-pound rainbow , taking home $ 700 . Justin Lee placed second in the event with a 4.2 pound rainbow , taking home $ 200 Justin Lee Jr . placed third with a 3.1-pound rainbow trout , taking home $ 100 “ Most people fishing in the event had boats ,” said Janette Frasier , owner of the resort . “ Not many fish were weighed in during the event . The names of anglers who caught fish in the event were put in a drawing bag , getting their first choice of t shirts , fishing rods , tackle boxes and hats .” Before the event , the resort stocked 1,000 pounds of rainbow trout from Oregon ’ s Desert Springs Hatchery averaging 4 . 1 pounds each . 75 people total participated in the event . “ The weather was absolutely gorgeous ,” said Frazier . “ The CDFW hasn ’ t planted the lake this year to date , but PG & E stocked 1,000 pounds of trout on May 6 .” Frazier said the lake is full and the boat ramp is in the water . “ Fishing hasn ’ t been hot , but about average ,” she noted . “ Anglers did catch some mackinaws after the lake thawed out this spring .”
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This angler proudly holds up a brown trout that he landed while fishing on Shasta Lake . Anglers can often put up good numbers of brown trout with some big fish in the mix as well .
Photo Courtesy of Jeff Goodwin Guide Service
Information : ( 209 ) 295-4868 . “ Due to American River Hatchery having to clear out the hatchery in June 2021 , Lower Bear and Caples will likely not receive any fish this year from CDFW ,” said CDFW fishery scientist Ben Ewing . “ Since American River Hatchery had to clear out the outside raceways in June of 2021 , there were no fish to grow to catchablesize for 2022 stockings . Our region , Region 2 , covers 17 counties and the number of waters that we are able to stock this year with catchable-size trout is a drop in the bucket compared to previous years . The district fish biologists I work with at Region 2 all had to take a hit on their waters and it wasn ’ t like Caples or Bear River were low priority waters ,” he continued .
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“ Essentially losing a hatchery for a year was very tough on everybody and my phone has been ringing off the hook with complaints since I am the messenger . The good news is that we were still able to stock a lot waters with fingerling and sub-catchable size trout and fingers crossed , have some aerial stockings scheduled for next week . Also , it looks like that April weather we had was enough for American River Hatchery to keep the fish this year and start growing them for next year ,” Ewing concluded . Caples Lake : After a slow start to the season , anglers are hooking holdover brown and rainbow trout and some mackinaw trout while fishing from shore and boats at Caples Lake , reported Joe Voss at the Caples Lake Resort .
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“ Anglers fishing from shore with worms and spoons like Kastmasters are catching browns and rainbows in the 12 to 13-inch range at the corner of dam and by Woods Creek ,” said Voss . “ They ’ re averaging about 2 or 3 fish per rod .” Boaters have been hooking mackinaws while trolling Rapalas , Flatfish and other lures . Tom and Gabby Schaefer from Pleasanton reported catching several quality browns weighing 2 to 3 pounds and mackinaws weighing 4 to 5 pounds over the weekend while trolling by Woods Creek and off Bruno Point . Ryan and Justin , two anglers from Gardnerville , Nevada , caught and released 10 mackinaws on their trips to the lake in early to mid-May . Ryan released 7 macks between 9 and 13 pounds , while Justin released 3 mackinaws . The lake is full and both the EID and resort launch ramps are in the water . Information : ( 209 ) 258-8888 .
- Dan Bacher
CLEAR LAKE
ABA Event Produces Top Weight of 19.68 Pounds
CLEAR LAKE – 15 boats and 1 staff boat fished the American Bass Association ABA / Power Pole Pro Tournament Trail at Clear Lake on June 11 , according to Clara Ricabal , tournament director . Jerod Adams and David Boettger took first place , winning $ 3000 for their limits of largemouths weighing 19.68 pounds . They also took big fish honors with a 5.67 lb . bass , winning $ 250 .
Jeff Lenard and Erich Cline placed second with 18.68 pounds , taking home $ 2000 . Ed Zinda and Phil García placed third with 17.47 pounds , taking home $ 1500 . “ The water is very low ,” said Ricabal . “ Most docks are already out of the water at hotel ramps . You can ’ t reach the docks in the north , since they are very weedy .” Ricabal and her partner , Eddie Gonzales , who finished thirteenth with 10,99 pounds , reported the top action while using Drop shot rigged , Texas rigged & wacky rigged Senkos for their fish . “ I have been very welcome as the new director for both regions ( Clearlake & Lake Berryessa ) for the American Bass Association ,” she commented . “ I believe that having been a tournament angler for the past 5 years has helped me gain respect from the anglers / community .” “ I went in to this not knowing a thing about fishing permits for events , sponsorships which I know are very important and will be looking for more in order to draw more attention to the circuit ,” she stated . “ I am a nurse because I love helping people , I know I can ’ t have everyone win , but I would love to make an attempt to recruit and retain more Tournament anglers of all ages and areas ,” she added .
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