New Melones Reservoir Fish Report

New Melones Reservoir - Angels Camp, CA


by Nor Cal Fish Reports
2-5-2014

The trout are in shallow water and feeding on and near the surface throughout the day.  With recent rain and cloud cover the fish seem to be drawn close to the shore.  The creek channels and feeder creeks have some water flowing creating a food source and adding oxygen to the area. The Department of Fish and Game has had multiple plants of rainbow trout so far and has more scheduled.  Bank anglers are catching fish off of Glory Hole Point and near the Tuttletown boat launch.  Try fishing wind protected pockets and coves just off of the main lake.  Power Bait and Gulp Eggs fished off of the bottom will work well.  Following a storm many fish will look for nightcrawlers and other insects that might have been washed into the lake.  Try using a worm threader and worm blower to thread and float a crawler off of the bottom.  For anglers who prefer using artificial presentations, try fan casting Kastmasters and Krocodiles.  Remember to use gold, copper, and bright painted spoons, blades, and flashers during overcast weather. Trolling anglers should try fishing from 15' to the surface.  A teardrop dodger with a threaded crawler has been and is always a good fish catching presentation.  Also, top-lining a spinner or trolling fly will work for fish that are feeding near the surface.  Be sure to let out plenty of line 150-200". The bass bite has been hit and miss.  When you find the fish you can catch a bunch of fat 2-4 pound spotted bass.  The hard part is spotted bass tend to roam, they will be there one day and gone the next.  The key use your electronics to locate fish and bait.  Once the fish have been located try using a drop shot rig fished vertically over the top of them.  Small shad patterned baits and light fluorocarbon line is the best way to get them to bite.  Another way to search for fish is by slowing down a bit and using baits that crawl across the bottom.  A Carolina Rigged Brush Hog or Senko will work well as a slow dragging presentation.     Glory Hole Sports  (209) 736-4333




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