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FRESHWATER REPORTS :

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FRESHWATER

PARDEE LAKE

of rainbows and 300 pounds of trophy rainbows on February 17 . On February 24 , Mt . Lassen stocked another plant of 4,000 lbs . of rainbow trout at the park ’ s launching station . Bank anglers should fish PowerBait , Power Eggs , nightcrawlers , Kastmasters and other offerings in the main recreation area , including Tom Sawyer Island and near the marina and launch ramp . Trollers should do best while using spinners , spoons , hoochies and nightcrawlers behind dodgers or flashers in the main body and up the Mokelumne River Arm . Pardee is holding 187,187 acre feet of water , 92 percent of capacity and 105 percent of capacity .

- Dan Bacher

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Come visit

LAKE SHASTA at Lakehead on the Sacramento River arm

Sturgeon keep coming over the rail for anglers fishing with Hook ’ d Up Sportfishing . Get in on the action and give Captain Steve a call .

Photo Courtesy of Hook ’ d Up Sportfishing

• Fully equipped cabins with decks overlooking the lake

• Free Boat slips at private dock

• Gameroom , volleyball , pool , horseshoes and more !

( 530 ) 238-2575 www . tsasdiresort . us

Great Food & drinks , newly remodeled bar , outdoor patio , lots of fun !

( 530 ) 962-3050

4201

Rancho Seco Recreational Area

Trout Derby

April 1 & 2 , 2023

Win cash prizes plus a fishing kayak , fishing equipment and more !

• 2-day derby entry fee : $ 5 ( plus daily park entrance & fishing fees )

• Gates open at 6 a . m . ( rain or shine )

• RV and tent camping , as well as boat rentals are available

• Thousands of catchable trout planted in the lake

For more information about the derby , camping or directions , visit smud . org / RanchoSeco or call 1-800-416-6992 .

1-5

Sacramento

Twin Cities Rd .

Vicinity Map

Herald

104

Clay

From Sacramento , take Highway 99 South to the Highway 104 exit . Go East on Highway 104 , 15 miles , to the Rancho Seco Park entrance .

Rancho Seco is located 25 miles south of Sacramento at 14960 Twin Cities Road , Herald , CA .

Clay Station Rd .

Park Entrance