6/30/2009
Fish Plants Week of June 29
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of June 29, 2009, with catchable-size trout by the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Alpine County: Caples Lake
Amador County: Tabeaud Reservoir, Bear River Reservoir and Lower Silver Lake
El Dorado County: Loon Lake and Ice House Reservoir
Glen County: Plaskett Meadows Pond
Nevada County: Donner Lake, Boca Reservoir and Prosser Reservoir
Plumas County: Little Grass Valley Reservoir and Feather River North Fork Belden
6/30/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Weather and fishing have been excellent at Frenchman's this week. Reports of catching limits and sizable rainbow trout, anywhere from 14 to 22 inches in length and up to 3 to 4 pounds.
Shore fishing is a little slow, but some fishermen have caught their limits. Trolling seems to be doing better. Various lures are being used, mostly blue or green in color.
July 4, 2009 is a California Free Fishing Day. Come and join the fun. Have a safe and fun holiday. Call ahead for current information.
6/23/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Fishing has been great, both shore and trolling! Shore fishing at Lunker's and Turkey Point has been especially good. Fishermen have been catching limits of rainbow tout 16 - 21 inches long, weighing 1- 2 pounds, on nightcrawlers and PowerBait.
Trolling has been good through the channels and around Frenchman's Landing. Fishermen have been using nightcrawlers and various lures (green, silver and brass).
Weather has been good and early morning has been the best for fishing. Call ahead for updates.
6/19/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Wet weather last week slowed the fishermen at Frenchman, although they were catching limits all around the lake.
One fisherman reported catching limit at Crystal Point in one and a half hours, using nightcrawlers (floating on top). Another reported trolling and catching limit using various flies, also floating them on top.
6/19/2009
Lake Davis Fishing Report: Courtesy of Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251
Between lightning, torrential downpours and gusty winds, fishing at the lake has been quite a challenge over the last week.
Water temperatures cooled to 62 degrees in most spots and we are starting to see some activity returning over the last couple of days for trollers and fisherman.
Dollard's Guided Fishing reported taking limits in 12 - 16 feet of water from the Honker Cove boat ramp out around the Big Island.
Lures producing best results were Needlefish size 1 in Red Dot Frog and Fire Tiger patterns. Trolling flies in rust, olive and black is also working.
Fly fisherman seem to be having luck behind a Bead Head Pheasant Tail Flashback under a strike indicator. Best areas have been Freeman, Cow and Jenkins.
Shore fishing continues to frustrate most anglers. Try inflated crawlers at Fairview and Camp 5. A few sunny days should bring things back around.
Lake Davis will be hosting a fishing derby on Saturday, June 20 from 5 am to 5 pm. Come on out and join in the fun!
6/16/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
We've had several good reports of fish being caught on a variety of things at Frenchman's this past week.
Off the shore, Spring Creek campground seemed to have the best fishing results. Catching limits and more using brass/red lures. Rainbow trout averaged 17 - 19 inches, weighing approximately 2 pounds each.
Trolling around the lake near Big Cove and Frenchman's Boot landing produced good results, floating lures on top of the water.
Don't forget Lake Davis will have a fishing derby on Saturday, June 20, 2009, starting at 5 am till 5 pm.
Call ahead for updates.
6/12/2009
Fish Plants Week of June 15
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes, streams, reservoirs and ponds will restocked the week of June 15, 2009 with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Alpine County: Caples Lake
Amador County: Silver Lake
Butte County: Butte Creek
El Dorado County: Icehouse Reservoir, Loon Lake and Union Valley Reservoir
Nevada County: Fuller Lake
Plumas County: Feather River North Fork - Belden, Lake Davis, Bucks Lake and Lake Almanor
Sierra County: Snag Lake
Tehama County: Deer Creek
6/9/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Wet weather this past week slowed the fisherman at Frenchman's, although they were catching limits all around the lake.
One fisherman reported catching limit at Crystal Point in one and a half hours, using nightcrawlers (floating on top). Another reported trolling and catching limit using various flies and floating them on top.
Saturday, June 20th, 2009, Lake Davis will be hosting a fishing derby from 5 am to 5 pm. Make plans to join the fun!
Call ahead for any updates.
6/9/2009
Trout Plants Week of June 7
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes, reservoirs, streams and ponds will be restocked the week of June 7, 2009 with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries:
Plumas County: North Fork Feather River near Almanor and Bucks Lake and Echo Lake
Nevada County: Jackson Meadows Reservoir
Amador County: Lower Bear River Reservoir and Silver Lake and Lake Tabeaud
Alpine County: Caples Lake, Red Lake and Alpine Lake
Sierra County: Upper Salmon Lake, Lower Salmon Lake
El Dorado County: Lower Echo Lake
6/2/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Fishing from shore at Lunker's Point and Crystal Point have been very productive this past week. Floating worms off the bottom have produced 14 to 21 inch rainbow trout, weighing 1 1/2 to 2 pounds.
Dick Nite Copper Redhead seems to work well for trolling, along with green and white Needlefish lures. Wooly buggers seem to be doing well at Turkey Point.
Call ahead for current details.
5/29/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Weather was beautiful, campgrounds were full and fishing was great over memorial weekend.
Fishermen reported catching their limits of rainbow trout, both shore fishing and trolling. Various lures, including Dick Nite, copper red head, rooster tails, yellow, red and green, and Luhr Jensen, produced good results. Night crawlers and marshmallows were popular also.
Weather has been good and will continue to be sunny. Early morning still seems to be the best time to fish. Call ahead for updates.
5/29/2009
Lake Almanor Fishing Report: Courtesy of The Sports Nut (530) 258-3327
Bank anglers should try the Jetties in Prattville and Hamilton Branch with Kastmaster, nightcrawlers with PowerBait or crickets with mealworms for decent-sized rainbows and browns. Down by the dam might also be worth a try.
Trollers are reporting taking fish with red/gold speedy shiners and various Rapalas. Add carp spit and go down 10-20 feet along the east and west shores for good sized browns and rainbows.
Try Big Springs for salmon with white mini gitzits. A nice eight-pounder was reported there last week.
Salmon are also showing by the dam with anchovy tails on a size 1 hook, just a few cranks off the bottom.
Small Mouth bass at the points and drop-offs around the lake are biting on a size 10 hook with crickets and a split shot 12 inches from the hook. Also try rubber worms, maybe a Brush Hog.
5/29/2009
Lake Davis Fishing Report: Courtesy of Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251
Trolling remains the hot ticket. Water temperature was 66 degrees on the surface and 60 degrees at 20 feet. Trolling depth was 12 feet in water that was approximately 20 feet deep and six feet in water less than 20 feet.
A multitude of lures caught fish. However, the two key lures were the Wee Dick Nite and red rainbow runner. Pre-Damsel hatch flyfishing has been slow. Best success has come to those who are drifting bead head nymphs on an intermediate line. The old creek channel at Fairview point has given up fish to this method. Cow Creek has also been producing limited numbers of fish. Shore fishing has been slow.
5/29/2009
Trout Plants Week of June 1
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of June 1, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries:
Alpine County: Caples Lake
Butte County: Butte Creek
El Dorado County: El Dorado Forebay
Placer County: French Meadows Reservoir
Plumas County: Bucks Lake and Little Grass Valley Reservoir
Sierra County: Gold Lake and Lower Salmon Lake
Tehama County: Deer Creek
5/22/2009
Trout Plants Week of May 25
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes or streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of May 25, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Amador County: Silver Lake
Butte County: Butte Creek and Desabla Reservoir
El Dorado County: El Dorado Forebay
Plumas County: Echo Lake and Lake Davis
Tehama County: Deer Creek
5/21/2009
Lake Almanor Fishing Report: Courtesy of The Sports Nut (530) 258-3327
Deer Creek, Susan River, Goodrich, Gursney and Feather River below the dam are open. Most in the area will open Memorial Day.
For bank fishing, reports on the East shore are using nightcrawlers. By the causeway there are rainbows and browns of decent size.
For boat fishing, trollers are taking fish on the East shore with Uncle Larry's, #9 Rapalas gold florescent or silver down to 5 to 10 feet. Also trolling flies, red/gold speedy shiners for trout.
Small Mouth Bass are starting to show up again in the shallows using gitzits, ripbaits and crickets with a split shot. Salmon are starting to be caught down by the dam with anchovy tails or white mini gitzits.
For flyfishing at Hamilton Branch, use Olive or Black Wooly Buggers, at Deer Creek try pheasant tails and at Butt Lake, streamer patterns.
5/21/2009
Lake Davis Fishing Report: Courtesy of Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251
Fishing has been good with trolling the way to put the most fish in your live well.
While trolling remains good, the presentation needed to catch fish has changed. The best trolling depth is 6 - 12 feet (one to two colors of lead core).
The top four lures are Fire Tiger and Red Dot Frog Needlefish sizes one and two, Cinnamon Wooly Buggers and Wee Dick Nites.
An experienced Lake Davis angler fished the lake for two and a half days last week, catching and carefully releasing 102 fish from 7 - 21 inches. Twenty three of the fish ranged in size from 16 - 21 inches.
Shore fishermen are having mixed results at Eagle Point on the west shore and Fairview at the northeast side of the lake. The baits of choice are inflated nightcrawlers, PowerBait and pink gulp, presented on a sliding sinker rig.
The warming water trend has resulted in a midge and Callibaetis hatch that is improving flyfishing. The famous Damsel hatch historically begins by the end of May.
5/19/2009
Fish Plants Week of May 18
Additional Trout Plants Week of May 18
Plumas County: Feather River North Fork Almanor
5/19/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Good reports from different fisherman of catching limits of rainbow trout this past weekend. Early morning seems to be best for fishing. Most people are using nightcrawlers. Use bobbers, marshmallows or inflate them to keep them off the bottom.
Trolling with Dick Nite Copper Red, either 0 or 1 are producing good results.
Memorial weekend should be good for camping, fishing and hiking.
Come and join the fun! Have a safe and fun Memorial Day weekend.
5/15/2009
Fish Plants Week of May 18
Additional Fish Plants Week of May 18
Alpine County: Caples lake
5/14/2009
Fish Plants Week of May 18
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of May 18, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries:
Amador County: Tabeaud Reservoir
Lake County: Pillsbury Lake
Nevada County: Lyons Lake
Plumas County: Big Grizzly Creek
Sierra County: Stampede Reservoir
Tehama County: Deer Creek
Yuba County: Bullards Bar Reservoir
5/14/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Fishing continues to be good from the shore at or near the dam. Streams north of the lake are running well at this time because of the recent rain.
Fisherman are floating nightcrawlers off the bottom with bobbers and marshmallows (white or chartreuse). Various lures, such as Panther Martins, spinners and small frog are producing good results.
5/14/2009
Lake Davis Fishing Report: Courtesy of Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251
Fishing has been good and should get even better with the promise of warm weather and warming water conditions. Water temps are running 52 degrees.
Trolling has been good for fish up to 18 inches. The hot presentation has been Red head Wee Dick Nite trolled approximately 6 feet deep.
Shore fishing and fly fishing is rated as slow to fair depending on the day. The Bead Head Prince Nymph pattern has accounted for limited numbers of fish at Coot bay recently. Bait fisherman using nightcrawlers have reported limits at Eagle Point.
5/12/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Fishing has been plentiful this past week. Reports have been good for trolling. Using spinners and Dick Nite's, fisherman are catching their limits.
Shore fishing has been good in some areas north of the dam. They are using nightcrawlers, floating them off the bottom, or rainbow glitter PowerBait.
Weather has been good, light winds in the afternoon. Best time for fishing has been early morning or early evening. Call ahead for updates.
5/8/2009
Additional Fish Plants Week of May 11
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following areas will be stocked with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatheries.
Plumas County: Frenchman Reservoir
5/6/2009
Fish Plants Week of May 11
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following areas will be stocked with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatheries.
Plumas County: Feather River North Fork and Belden area.
Sierra County: Sardine Lake and lower Stampede Reservoir
5/6/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Frenchman's reports fisherman have been catching limits of rainbow trout using nightcrawlers and marshmallows.
Stream fishing reports are varied with some catching their limits, others not.
Anglers have been trying several areas of the lake: the dam, Crystal Point, Lunker's and also trolling.
The weather has been great for fishing, a little cold at night or in the early morning. All campgrounds are now open. Call ahead for updates.
5/6/2009
Lake Davis Fishing Report: Courtesy of Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251
Blustery spring weather has kept fishing pressure down this week. However, when the wind has allowed, trolling has been very good for fish from 8 to 20 inches.
Success depends on presenting the correct lures at the correct depth. The best depth has been six feet. Water temperature is at 54 degrees. Float tubing with Cinnamon or Olive wooly buggers historically produces fish under these conditions. The Camp Five area on the west shore is a good bet.
Shore fishing has been spotty with best results coming from Fairview Point and Mallard Cove.
5/1/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
The lake was busy last weekend because of the warmer weather.
The boat ramp is in at Frenchman's dock, but not at Lunker's.
Frenchman and Spring Creek campgrounds opened April 20; Chilcoot campground is also open. Big Cove and Cottonwood campgrounds open this weekend.
Fisherman have been catching rainbow trout and some catfish using nightcrawlers, marshmallows and PowerBait. Some are catching limits.
5/1/2009
Lake Davis Fishing Report: Courtesy of Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251
The Honker Cove boat ramp was installed April 10, since then the rainbow bite has been wide open.
The hot lure has been the Wee Dick nite Copper Red head trolled at a depth of 6 feet. Fish have ranged in size from 6 to 20 inches, distributed throughout the lake. However, the south end of the lake has been especially hot.
Bait fishing from shore has been spotty with some anglers reporting limits and others just having a nice outing. Fairview and Mallard Cove have been popular locations. Flyfishing has slowed down for all but a few as the spawning cycle that has been the key to success is winding down.
4/23/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Frenchman's was busy this past weekend. With the warmer weather upon us, fisherman and campers were out in full force. The boat ramp is in at Frenchman's Dock, but NOT at Lunker's.
Frenchman and Spring Creek campgrounds open today. Chilcoot campground has been open for about a week. Big Cove and Cottonwood campgrounds will be open by the weekend.
Fisherman have been catching rainbow trout and some catfish, using night crawlers, marshmallows and power bait. Some are catching limits and some are not.
Call ahead for information (530) 993-4683.
4/23/2009
Lake Almanor Fishing Report: Courtesy of The Sports Nut (530) 258-3327
Bank Anglers, try the east shore using nightcrawlers. Also Hamilton Branch at lake level, or the jetties in Prattville with nightcrawlers or Kastmasters.
Reports are that by the causeway rainbows and browns of decent size are biting, give crickets with a mealworm a try.
Trollers are taking fish on the east shore with No. 9 Rapalas - gold-flourescent or silver. Also trolling flies, red/gold speedy shiners for trout.
Small mouth bass starting to show up again in the shallows using gitzits and rip baits; also crickets with a split shot.
Salmon are starting tp be caught down by the dam with anchovy tails or white mini gitzits.
Plants were scheduled this week for Deer Creek and the North Fork at Beldon.
4/23/2009
Lake Davis Fishing Report: Courtesy of Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251
Fish up to 4 pounds are being landed. The boat dock at Honker Cove was installed April 10, with fishing generally rated as fair for bait fisherman and good for most fly fisherman. The points along the southeast shore have been producing good numbers of fish to experienced fly fisherman.
The Camp Five road on the west side is open to through traffic.
Best catch of the week: Portola's Rallin Klundby, on April 8 caught and released 54 fish while flyfishing during a cold, rainy, snowy day.
4/23/2009
Stream Fishing Season Opens
Stream fishing season officially opens in Plumas County on Saturday, April 25, 2009.
Bring your rods and reels and head on up to fish in some of the most beautiful country in the Sierra's.
4/23/2009
Trout Plants Week of April 27
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of April 27, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries:
El Dorado County: El Dorado Forebay
Sacramento County: Folsom Lake at Brown's Ravine
Tehama County: Deer Creek
Yuba County: Collins Lake
4/14/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Frenchman's has been busy this past week. Reports of catching 2 - 3 trout, from 16 - 23 inches and weighing up to 2 pounds. Also, two reports of catching catfish near Lunker's Point. The ramps are not in the water as of yet. The Thousand Trail management are at Frenchman's this week and hope to open on the 15th.
Davis is plentiful with reports of catching limits and rainbow trout weighing up to 4 pounds.
Call ahead for updates (530) 993-4683.
4/9/2009
Fish Plants Week of April 13
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of April 13, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Butte County: Desabla Reservoir
Lake County: Pillsbury Lake
Sacramento County: Folsom Lake (Browns Ravine)
Yuba County: Bullards Bar Reservoir
4/9/2009
Fish Plants Week of April 13
Addition to Fish Plants Week of April 13
The following counties have been added to the fish plant schedule for the week of April 13, 2009.
Plumas County: Lake Almanor
Yuba County: Collins Lake
4/9/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Although the snow and ice are nearly melted off the roads around the lake, there are a few patches and boat ramps are accessible. Fishermen have been catching two or three rainbow trout 14-20 inches long and weighing 1-2 pounds with nightcrawlers, PowerBait and marshmallows.
Streams will be open April 25. Call ahead for information (530) 993-4683.
4/9/2009
Lake Davis Fishing Report: Courtesy of Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251
There's a good amount of fishable ice-free water at Mallard Cove and Coot Bay. Elsewhere there is a ribbon of open water between the ice and shore around the lake.
There is vehicle access out to Mallard point. Fishing for spawning rainbows has been spotty. On any given day fishing can be good, only to have it come to a standstill the next day, which results from pods of fish cruising in and out of an area.
Fly and bait anglers have been enjoying success when the fish are in. For consistent fly-fishing success, use dual bead head nymph under an indicator. Shore fisherman are using PowerBait, gulp, crawlers and spinners.
4/7/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Frenchman's has been busy this past week. Reports of fisherman catching 1 or 2 rainbow trout, weighing 1 1/2 to 2 pounds, 14-18 inches long. Both launches are accessible, but ramps are not in the water as of yet.
Davis is no longer frozen over and you can get up to the launch, but the ramp is not in yet.
Roads to and around both lakes are accessible.
Thousand Trails will be opening campgrounds around the lake next week sometime.
Call ahead for current weather and information. (530) 993-4683
4/2/2009
Trout Plants Week of April 6
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of April 6, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Amador County: Pardee Reservoir
Sacramento County: Gibson Ranch Park Pond, Granite Park Pond, Hagen Park Pond, Rancho Seco Lake, Southside Park Pond and William Land Park Pond
Yuba County: Collins Lake
4/1/2009
Lake Davis Fishing Report: Courtesy of Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251
The ice is beginning to break up with a little open water at Coot Bay and Mallard Cove. The open water freezes over each night then thaws again by midday.
For those who enjoy fishing shoulder-to-shoulder in the tiny open water pools, results have been good with many limits of fish up to three pounds.
The most effective baits have been nightcrawlers, PowerBait and spinners.
Barring unusual cold weather, the lake should be free of ice next week. Call for information (530) 832-5251.
3/31/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
The snow and ice are nearly melted off the roads around the lake. A few patches here and there. Boat ramps are accessible. Fisherman have been catching 2 or 3 rainbow trout, about 14-20 inches long, weighing 1 -2 pounds with nightcrawlers, PowerBait and marshmallows.
Streams will not be open until April 25, 2009.
Call ahead for up to date information (530) 993-4683.
3/27/2009
Fish Plants Week of March 30
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of March 30, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Amador County: Pardee Reservoir
Butte County: Desabla Reservoir
El Dorado County: El Dorado Forebay and Walton Pond
Sacramento County:: Folsom Lake/Browns Ravine, Gibson Ranch Park Pond and Willow Hills Reservoir
San Joaquin County: Camanche Reservoir
3/27/2009
Lake Almanor Fishing Report: Courtesy of The Sports Nut (530) 258-3327
Try down by Bailey Springs area, at the dam and Hamilton Branch "at lake level" using nightcrawlers with PowerBait or salmon roe. Also, try mealworms for rainbows and browns of decent size.
Trollers are taking fish with trolling flies, rapalas and needlefish down 5 - 10 feet in the early morning.
Reports have been of good fishing for browns and rainbows 2-5 pounds, on the west shore, Big Springs area, REC #1 and #2 using red/gold or fire tiger speedy shiners.
Reports of small mouth bass are starting to show up in the shallows, using gitzits and rip bait. Mealworms for the trout, especially using with crickets, which should be in stock in the middle of April.
3/24/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Warmer weather has made getting around the lake much easier. The lake is now ice-free and fisherman have been catching their limits. Rainbow trout have been averaging 14-18 inches and weighing up to 2 pounds.
The ramps are accessible, with some ice & snow on them. Some have launched small boats at Frenchman's.
Most fisherman have been using nightcrawlers and marshmallows. Call for updates (530) 993-4683.
3/19/2009
Fish Plants Week of March 23
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of March 23, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Sacramento County: Gibson Ranch Park Pond, Southside Park Pond, William Land Park Pond, Granite Park Pond, Hagen Park Pond, Mather Lake and Rancho Seco Lake
San Joaquin County: Oak Grove Park Lake
Yuba County: Collins Lake
3/12/2009
Fish Plants Week of March 16
Barring adverse weather, water, or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of March 16, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Sacramento County: Gibson Ranch Park Pond, Southside Park Pond and William Land Park Pond
3/11/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Anglers were out in a lot of different places with the warmer weather of Feb. 28 and March 4. Crystal Point was a good spot for 14-16 inch rainbow trout. Nightcrawlers and various other baits such as Power Bait, eggs and marshmallows, for sizable trout.
The roads were passable beyond the dam. The ramps were not yet accessible. Call (530) 993-4683 for more details.
3/11/2009
Lake Almanor Fishing Report
Try down by the dam and Hamilton Branch "at lake level" using night crawlers with PowerBait or salmon roe. Also, meal worms for rainbows and browns of decent size.
Trollers are taking fish with trolling flies. Rapals and needlefish down to 5 to 10 feet in early morning. There are reports of good fishing for browns and rainbows, 2-5 pounds. In the Big Springs area, Rec #1 and #1 using red/gold or fire tiger speedy shiners.
No reports of the small mouth bass because of the colder water.
Meal worms are always worth a try especially, with crickets (but currently unavailable due to the cold weather.
3/11/2009
Lake Davis Fishing Report: Courtesy of Dollard's Sierra Market (530) 832-5251
The recent storm wiped out fishing, however, it left 3640 inches of badly needed fresh snow.
Call for current ice and fishing conditions as they become available (530) 832-5251.
2/26/2009
Fish Plants Week of March 2
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of March 2, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Sacramento County: Mather Lake and Rancho Seco Lake
San Joaquin County: Oak Grove Park Lake
2/21/2009
Fish Plants Week of February 23
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes or streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of February 23, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game Hatcheries:
Amador County: Pardee Reservoir
Butte County: Desabla Reservoir
Sacramento County: Folsom Lake, Southside Park Pond and William Land Park
Yuba County: Collins Lake
2/20/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Some fisherman have been ice fishing at the dam using blown up night crawlers and marshmallows. Some have walked to open water near the dam.
It's been snowing, but the road is still plowed to the dam. Past the dam, the roads are snow covered with ice underneath, so be very careful.
Call ahead for up to date reports (530) 993-4683.
2/10/2009
Fish Plants Week of February 09
Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be restocked the week of February 9, 2009, with catchable-size trout from the department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Sacramento County: Folsom Lake and Rancho Seco Lake
San Joaquin County: Oak Grove Park Lake
2/10/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
The ice on the lake is breaking up and there are some places to fish from shore. You may have to hike to these places, but they are accessible. Most have been using nightcrawlers with good success.
There will be snow through this week so call ahead for latest updates. (530) 993-4683
2/3/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Fishing has picked up this past week. They have been catching their limits at Lunker Point and Big Cove.
There is ice at the dam, but there is more open water in other areas of the lake.
Fishermen have been using nightcrawlers and Crystal Bullet Rainbow lures.
There is snow on the roads with ice underneath. Use caution!
1/29/2009
Fish Plants Week of February 02
Baring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county will be restocked with catchable-size trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries.
Sacramento County: Gibson Ranch Park Pond, Mather Lake and Willow Hill Reservoir
San Joaquin County: Oak Grove Park Lake
1/27/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Reports from fishermen are that the ice is at least 7 inches thick on the back side of the lake. They were catching their limits at Lunker Point on night crawlers. The roads are still NOT plowed past the dam. Snow and ice cover some of the road past the dam, but other places are clear. Be careful when driving past the dam.
The weather seems to be clearing this week, but call ahead for current conditions. (530) 993-4683
1/21/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
The lake is frozen over at the dam, but not sure how thick the ice is. There were people on the ice, fishing and skating. There is some open water on the west shore opposite the dam.
The north end of the lake appears to be frozen over, also. Be aware that there are cracks on the ice. The roads still have ice on them past the dam.
Call for the latest info (530) 993-4683.
1/21/2009
Trout Plants Week of January 19
Trout plants in Sacramento County will take place at Southside Park Pond, William Land Park Pond, Granite Park Pond and at Hagen Park Pond.
San Joaquin County trout plants will take place at Camanche Reservoir.
1/13/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Lake conditions remain the same, ice forming and melting. There is still open water on the west end, as well as the east end, but you will probably have to hike in or snowmobile in. The road is plowed to the dam, icy in spots, so be careful.
Call ahead for updated conditions later on in the week. (530) 993-4683
1/6/2009
Frenchman Lake Fishing Report: Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post (530) 993-4683
The weather has been unpredictable lately. The lake is slushy in some places, and there is still open water towards the middle of the lake. At the dam you can see where it is iced over but not thick enough to walk on.
The open places, you will probably have to walk to, or snowmobile in. The roads past the dam are icy, so be careful.
Call ahead to find out weather and lake conditions (530) 993-4683
7/14/2008
Frenchman Lake : Courtesty of Wiggins Trading Post (530) 993-4683
Fishing seems to have slowed down a bit at Frenchman Lake this week. The weather is considerably warmer now, so the fish are deep. Trollers are going at least 25 ft down, trolling slow with night crawlers and flashers. Bank fishermen - Cast out to deep water. Night crawlers, Rainbow Powerbait, marshmallows and lures such as Roostertails, Kastmasters or Mepps are working well.
