As the weather heats up so does the trout fishing at Los Vaqueros.  The fishing conditions were perfect on April 21st for trolling in search of Lassen Rainbow Trout with clear skies, warm temperatures and calm winds.  The water clarity was very good and  surface temperatures ran between 60’ - 63’.   I spent most of the time trolling Howden and East Coves landing a total of ten fish consisting of one striper, two nice Largemouth Bass (photo of largest below), and eight nice Lassen Trout ranging in weight from 1.5 to 3 pounds (photo below).  All fish were safely released with the exception of five Lassens which  I kept as they were perfect size for smoking.   In Howden Cove the fish  were caught in shallow water 10’ to 15’ and in East Cove 20’ to 30’.  All fish were caught flat lining  Rapala J9 Rainbow Trout colored lures with Pro-Cure scents applied.   Trolling speed averaged 2.1 to 2.3 MPH.  All the fish hit and fought very aggressively oftentimes jumping.   Fishing pressure was light shoreside and on boatside  but I had heard from a  group of regulars fishing Cox Cove where they had eighteen bites and landed fourteen nice Lassens using powerbait.
   All in all it was a very good day and I’m looking forward to getting back out on the lake soon!