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http://www.parks.ca.gov/?page_id=537Kids owned the lake this week, most fish being caught by youngsters. Lake levels are starting to rise, opening the southend and the Arroyo Del Valle for good bass and cat fishing. Big catfish are being seen in the lower south end mixed in the spawning carp. Good baits for cats include Anchovies, Mackerel, Sardines, Clams, Chicken livers, and night crawlers. Personally I use nothing but Owner circle hooks because they seed perfectly in the corner of the mouth every time. That makes it easy for the fisherman to get the hook out of the mouth. When using circle hooks, there is no need for you to set the hook. Just pick up the rod and apply solid pressure.
Trout fishing remained solid this week mostly on power bait, mice tails and Panther Martins. Mount Lassen planted this week along with DFG today. So there's lots of fish to be caught while the water is still in the low 60's. Some crappie were caught on the little jigs out of the tress along the West Side trail, it's been awhile since we have seen a nice strap a crappie.
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It was a weird week for fishing here at Del Valle, iwth temperamental weather. Winds have been blowing all week making it hard to slow down and fish in most areas. It's during this windy early spring season when a trolling motor is worth it's weight in gold, allowing you to remain stationary while you fish even in the wind. Most fishermen like me don't use or own a trolling motor can attack this "wind Issue" from another angle.......
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Another week of Monster Rianbows being pulled out of the Lake. Water temperature rose to almost 60 degrees this week, making the Trout seek deeper colder water which has more oxygen in it. I.m starting to find this elusive giants out in Swallow Bay and Heron Bay on the rocky points about 10-15 ft deep. Last week they were sitting about 5-10 feet. As the water temperature keeps climbing up we are going to start fishing deeper for these......
