There he stands, draped in more equipment than a telephone lineman, trying to outwit an organism with a brain no bigger than a breadcrumb, and getting licked in the process. ~Paul O’Neil, 1965
Russian River- They’re here! There have been reports of steelhead in the Russian River. The problem is that the river looks like choclate milk. Cross your fingers, maybe in a week or so the water will change to a fishiable green color. The word is that the Eel River has also been seeing some nice steelhead. Bouncing roe, or drifting a fluorescent colored worm with a bobber, seems to be what is successful so far. The fishin’ should be good and could get great as the water clears more.
Blue Lakes- The sunny weather has gotten the fishermen back on or around the upper Blue Lake. The trout fishin’ from the shore has picked up some. There are reports of some 2 – 2 1/2 pounders being caught. Also, the same success can be said for those who are on the water trolling. The fish are deep, 20 to 30 feet. Also have been told that a few bass have been picked up on a white spinnerbait at the Narrows area.
Clear Lake- The fishin’ has gotten a wee bit better, but it is still really tough. The water temps. are ranging from 47 – 49 degrees. Looks like it’s just us diehard locals fishin’ Clear Lake right now. Can’t say that there are any real “go to” baits right now. Try drop-shottin’, yo-yoing a lipless crankbait, or dead stickin’ a jerk bait. Also, some bass have been caught on live bait. All in all, it’s nothin’ to write home about. The hope is that this string of nice weather will help the fishin’ pick up.
Lake Mendocino- The sunny days has slightly picked up the bass fishin’ on our lake. Specifically the smallmouth bass. Try a chartreuse colored spinner bait with gold double willow blades, or a 4” jerk bait, twitching it along. The key is to cover a lot of water. Fish areas with a lot of structure and rocks. Stick with it, you’ll get a few. Also heard that there has been some nice catfish caught on anchovies at the channel.
Lake Sonoma – It has been quiet on Lake Sonoma. Like Lake Mendocino, there has been some small mouth being hooked. Try fishin’ along the dam, and any other south facing rocky shoreline and points. Keep your boat moving and cover a lot of water. Unlike Lake Mendocino, the water clarity is much better. So a white spinner bait or a chrome lipless crankbait should produce for you. Good Luck.
Remember, a good day winter fishin’ could be two or three fish. A good day in the summer could be six to twenty. It’s all perspective, and it is always good being on the water.
Keep it reel.
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