Howdy Folks,
It is transition time. The Eagle Lake Trout are on the move. One day you'll catch them in one spot, the next day ZERO. The surface water temperature is approaching 70 degrees. The shallow water bite that has been so good since the season opened on May 29 MAY be about to end...who knows??
Having stated the above, the fishing action was pretty solid this past week. Larger fish, 2-3+lbs, are still being caught EARLY in shallow water. Smaller trout, 1-1.5lb, are being taken by trollers later in the morning.
We are starting to see Tui Chub minnows in large numbers under the docks at the Spalding Launch Ramp. These minnows will supply a large part of the Eagle Lake Trout diet in the coming months.
Trolling:
Trolling has been best early on the west side of the lake from about 1/2 mile south of Pelican Pt. all the way down to Wildcat Pt. Troll your baits 150 feet behind the boat in 8-12 feet of water from the surface down to 5-6 feet deep. Fishing these water depths will take you pretty close into shore. This inshore bite will usually taper off after the sun hits the water. When this occurs, move out to 30-50 feet of water and troll your baits from 6-12 feet deep. The deeper water bite is best from Shrimp Island down to Wildcat Pt. Best trolled baits are Sep's #2 watermelon grubs. Other anglers report that green Needlefish are also producing fish.
Fly Fishing:
Fly fishing is still really good. I fly fished twice this week with excellent results. When fly fishing we always catch and release.
Bobber Fishing:
Bobber fishing has been good for those fishermen that fish EARLY. Shrimp Island has been producing for the bobber fishermen. They are anchoring in 15-20 feet of water and setting their threaded night crawlers 8-10 below a slip bobber.
Launching:
Launching is no problem at the Salding Launch facility.
Shameless Advertising:
Fish Traveler Guide Service is offering Lodging/Fishing Packages along with our Daily Guided Fishing Charters this season.
The Lodging/Fishing Packages include two days of Guided Fishing and two nights of Lodging. AND, you only pay for the guided fishing. Lodging is FREE. Check our website for pricing on our Lodging/Fishing Packages and Daily Guided Fishing Charters or, call us at the numbers below.
If you have any questions or if I can be of any assistance, please do not hesitate to contact me.
Translation: You don't have to book at trip with me to get your questions answered.
Best Regards,
Tim Noxon
Fish Traveler Guide Service
Eagle Lake, Ca
530-825-3524 (residence)
916-201-4648 (cell)
tnoxon@gmail.com
www.fishtraveler.com
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