Fish Traveler Guide Service
Fishing Report for
Post Date: Monday, June 3, 2013
Howdy Folks,
After a good opening weekend, the wind began to
blow last Monday and blew through Tuesday.
The lake water visibility was reduced and cloudy water conditions slowed
the bite way down. While trolling in
shallow water, (5-12 feet) I could see my downrigger ball at 5 feet but not a
6. The water had cleared somewhat by
Thursday and the fishing began to SLOWLY pick back up.
Water temps as of today were 59 degrees on the
surface.
Trolling:
On Friday, May 31, we fished the same areas we did on opening weekend, south of Pelican Pt on the west side in water 5-12 feet deep. Still running pumpkinseed grubs on the downriggers at 4-5 feet. We managed only 6 fish to 2.5lbs. Tried flies and small spoons but the grubs still caught all the fish.
Saturday, June 1, in the same areas, same baits, same depths, (with clearer water), we couldn’t keep the fish off our baits. I quit counting at 20 but I am sure we caught a least and even 2 dozen. The largest fish of the day was a 3lb, 9oz beauty caught by Russ Burnette of San Diego, CA. (pic attached below) We had several fish in the 2lb plus range and quite a few little ones in the 1.5lb range. The bite lasted from the time we dropped the lines in at 6:00 AM until 9:45. We were blessed with a little cloud cover and a medium chop on the water throughout the morning which, I believe, helped keep the fish actively feeding. We released all fish except 4 that ate the baits and would not have survived.
The fish that I cleaned were loaded with snails which is what I would expect when fishing shallow rock piles and structure. I set the baits 4 feet deep on the downriggers and leave them there. That way you don’t snag the bottom as often. I try not to get into water any shallower than 5 feet. The fish will come up from deeper water to eat the baits. HOWEVER, clear water helps.
Fly Fishing:
Thursday, May 30, we went on our first fly fishing trip of the season. We anchored up in 10-11 feet of water south of
Bobber Fishing:
Bobber fishing is still tough so no one is trying. I don’t have anything further to report this week on this method.
Launching
I launched my 19 foot Arima at the Spalding Launch Ramp this week without a problem. The water you have to cover on the way out to the main lake is very low. The lowest readings I am getting on my scope are 1.3 feet. Elevate your motor, or go in and out on your kicker motor.
The launch ramp at the southern marina at Gallatin Marina is open and will be useable for the entire season. Travel time between Spalding and the southern launch ramp is 25 minutes.
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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