Fish Sniffer On Demand Digital Edition Issue 3611 May 12-26, 2017 | Page 15

VOL.36 • ISS. 11
And that’s the depth I’m targeting.”
“Some of the trout are very nice. We
are seeing 3 pound rainbows, but it’s
been sporadic and hit and miss. They are
moving on bait and basically you end up
blind trolling. They are here today and gone
tomorrow. Given time I think things are going
to shape up. It’s more about location right
now than it is about a specific lure or color,”
added Smith.
– by Cal Kellogg
May 12-26, 2017
FRESHWATER
the best technique in the slower water. Bridgeport
Reservoir is primed for the opener and the RV
Park is up and ready. Hot Creek all clear now for
drive in access. Water in good condition with some
nice quality fish in select spots. Upper Owens still
in transition and the cutthroat haven’t made their
way in yet. My guess is as soon as the weather
warms and we get a little more run off they will
FOLSOM LAKE
Trollers Start To Hook Kings &
Rainbows
SACRAMENTO — Anglers
are hooking landlocked king
salmon, rainbow trout and
black bass at Folsom Lake
now, but there is floating
debris over the entire lake and
boaters need to use caution
when boating.
All of the main boat
ramps - Granite Bay, Folsom
Point, Brown’s Ravine’s and
Rattlesnake Bar ramps - are
open now on Folsom Lake.
“The debris is moving all
around the lake and changes
locations many times a day,”
according to the Folsom Lake
Marina. “While State Parks
has contracted for the clean
up of debris, it will remain a
problem until the lake has
reached its full pool. Launching
or retrieving your boat at the
ramps may be a problem.”
“Please be aware of