Recent rains have steadily increased the lake level to nearly 20 percent of its capacity, and anglers reported wintertime fishing conditions. Spotted bass held in 15 to 40 feet of water with Drop shot, Ned rigs, crankbaits, and spoons getting some attention from the tight lipped fish. Green Pumpkin and Ox Blood, continued to be popular color choices for the finesse anglers. Crappie anglers enticed fish with small live minnows, mini jigs, and small swimbaits near Horse Creek, and catfish anglers used anchovies, chicken liver, and dip bait to land some whisker fish. Trout anglers used dough baits, minijigs, and various trout lures to land rainbows from shore.

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Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop has the largest selection of fishing tackle in the Central Valley. We carry all the equipment from top manufactures to make your fishing trip more successful! Whether your fishing for Bluegill at a local pond or Bluefin Tuna far offshore we are your one stop shop for all your fishing needs.



Our mantra here at Cope’s is “for fishermen, by fishermen.” All our staff truly enjoy the sport and spend a lot of time helping make sure you are enjoying your time on the water. We can guarantee satisfaction when you enter our store - from tips and tricks to providing you with all the gear you will need to keep you on the water and in the game!



It is not only our goal to provide you with the right gear, we also strive to keep you informed of local events, trips, shows, and fishing opportunities.



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