Trout fair, bass good at New Melones

New Melones Reservoir - Angels Camp, CA


by Nor Cal Fish Reports
4-8-2015
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Some anglers that are targeting trout have been catching quite a few nice rainbows. The surface temperature has warmed and the trout are seeking deeper/cooler water. Cooler water can be found on the main lake and in the center of the channel upriver. Trolling anglers are doing best fishing in 25-40' of water. There are areas were the water is over 200' feet deep. These are places that will continually hold fish as the water levels drop. The water has a little stain to it. Try using baits that create sound and vibration to attract fish. Plugs that are commonly used for bass will also work well for trout. Try using small, square-billed crankbaits or Rattle Traps trolled at a moderate speed. Before letting your bait out behind the boat, it is a good practice to set your bait in the water and see how it will react to different trolling speeds. The bite for the bank anglers has slowed quite a bit. Some fish can be caught by floating Power Bait off of the bottom or using a worm blower to inflate a nightcrawler. Also, many anglers have found that small minnows fished under a slip-float work extremely well for trout. Try finding areas on the lake that have a steep shoreline and deep water Bass: Good. The lake level has been dropping and the fish that wanted to be shallow for the spring are being pushed back to deeper water. The bite is still good and most anglers are catching a bunch of fish on each outing. Dragging soft plastics has been the most productive approach for most anglers. Senkos, lizards, Brush Hogs, Beavers and straight tail worms have all been working. A good rule of thumb would be, when fishing in stained water use bright colors and when fishing in clear water use natural colors. Glory Hole Sports (209) 736-4333




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