Lake Camanche Fishing Report
by Lake Camanche Staff
4-20-2016
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As Lake Camanche warms up and an extra-large plant was delivered to Pardee fishing was slower at both the pond and lake this past week. Those that did come to Camanche weren't disappointed. Catfish, bass and trout were all hot this week. trout baits reported at the fish cleaning station were red garlic scented powerbait and mouse tails.Water temps continue to rise as well with anglers reporting 67-71 degrees.
The lake has continued to rise as the snow is melting. Lake Camanche was 30.50' to spill level as of 4/19/16 and 53% of capacity. That's a long way from 19% last August.
North Shore Main Courtesy Ramp is now open!
South Shore Courtesy Ramp has moved to Low Water Ramp #1.
EBMUD is taking advantage of the low water at the main south shore ramp to build a new ADA accessible walkway to the ADA docks.
1,200 lbs. of Mt. Lassen trout were planted on Thursday 4/7/16 with 600 lbs. going into the lake at the south courtesy ramp and 600 lbs. at north courtesy ramp. An additional 1,200 lbs. are expected this week before the weekend.
The lake has continued to rise as the snow is melting. Lake Camanche was 30.50' to spill level as of 4/19/16 and 53% of capacity. That's a long way from 19% last August.
North Shore Main Courtesy Ramp is now open!
South Shore Courtesy Ramp has moved to Low Water Ramp #1.
EBMUD is taking advantage of the low water at the main south shore ramp to build a new ADA accessible walkway to the ADA docks.
1,200 lbs. of Mt. Lassen trout were planted on Thursday 4/7/16 with 600 lbs. going into the lake at the south courtesy ramp and 600 lbs. at north courtesy ramp. An additional 1,200 lbs. are expected this week before the weekend.
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