New Melones Reservoir Fish Report

New Melones Reservoir - Angels Camp, CA


by Nor Cal Fish Reports
4-23-2014

Trout: Slow. The trout has been tough and very few fish are being caught.  The lake level is dropping and the water temperature is warming.  This will push the trout from the shallows out to deeper/cooler water.  Try to find areas with clearer water that are protected from the wind and have deep water access.  Bank fishing has been tough with most of the trout moving away from the shoreline. Trolling anglers have been catching a few fish while trolling over deep water on the main lake.  To target these fish try using downriggers or leadcore line, 30-60' deep over 150-200' of water. Kokanee: Fair.  The fish are starting to school up making them easier to find and catch.  We have had reports of multiple limits being caught.  Some of the kokanee seem to be a decent size for this time of the year, and they have months left to grow.  Pink is always a great color for dodgers and baits, with orange and green producing fish as well.  Bass: Good.  The bass are in transition to and from shallow water. At this time of the year they are dawn to the shallows for the spawn.  The lake level is falling at an exaggerated rate making the fish a bit leery.  In the mornings and evening the bass have been moving closer to the shoreline to feed.  Throughout the day try fishing main lake points near deeper water.  The water is warming a bit each week and there has been a pretty decent reaction bite.  Try using spinner baits, crank baits, and jerk baits to catch the more aggressive fish.  Then slow down and fish a jig, Carolina rig, or Senko to catch fish that aren't willing to chase. 

 Glory Hole Sports  (209) 736-4333



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