Fish Traveler Guide Service
Fishing Report for
Post Date: Tuesday, May 28, 2013
Howdy Folks,
Water temperature in the middle basin where we
fished was 57 degrees F on the surface, about perfect for Eagle Lake Trout. The extended weather forecast calls for night
time temperatures to be in the mid 30’s to low 40’s so the water temperatures
should remain favorable for good shallow water fishing for a few weeks.
Trolling:
We started fishing on Saturday on the west side of the lake just south of Pelican Pt and followed the buoy line down past the “Broccoli Tree”. This area was very productive so we stayed there and also fished there Sunday.
We trolled pumpkinseed grubs set on the downriggers at 4 feet deep, 125 feet behind the boat. There is good “structure” here and the fish were in it with water depths ranging between 6 and 12 feet deep. The fish we kept to fill our limits were loaded with snails and their flesh was bright orange.
Other anglers I talked to that fished the same area also caught fish on night crawlers and orange, orange/yellow trolling flies. Some anglers were setting their trolled baits deeper, i.e. a foot off the bottom. They were catching fish but also the bottom frequently. I set the baits at 4 feet deep and leave them there. Often I will be in 12 feet of water, but the structure here changes the water depth constantly. The fish with “come up” to hit the trolled baits and you won’t have to deal with “hanging up” on the bottom.
Further south, trollers caught fish between
For the next few weeks until the surface temperatures rise above 65 degrees, trolling should be good early in the morning in shallower water. As I stated above, work water with some structure (rock piles) and drop offs. The fish should be there feeding on minnows, snails, and shrimp. Grubs, trolling flies, night crawlers, and trolling spoons should be effective.
Fly Fishing:
I did not talk to anyone who was fly fishing this weekend. My fish fly fishing trips will begin this week and I will have a fly fishing report next week.
Bobber Fishing:
“Tough” was the word I got on bobber fishing opening weekend. Successful anglers went bobber fishing early and then switched over to trolling to catch their fish. As the water warms, bobber fishing should pick up.
Launching
Launching is available at the Spalding Launch Ramp as evidenced by the “full” parking lot over the opening weekend. The water you have to cover on the way out to the main lake is very low. No one that I know of was NOT able to launch from the Spalding ramp. Elevate your motor, or go in and out on your kicker motor.
I used the launch ramp at the southern marina at
Good Luck. And do not hesitate to contact me if you need help with anything here at
Tim Noxon
Fish Traveler Guide Service
530-825-3524 residence
916-201-4648 cell
tnoxon@gmail.com
www.fishtraveler.com
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