New Melones Reservoir Fish Report

New Melones Reservoir - Angels Camp, CA


by Nor Cal Fish Reports
10-10-2012

Trolling anglers are catching a few limits in the main lake and in the mouths of major creek arms. We have had reports of fish being caught from 30-90 feet of water. On cooler night the fish are moving toward the surface, and on hotter days they go deep to the comfort of cool water. Try using shad patterned trolling spoons such as, Needlefish, Excels, Slimfins, and Speedy Shiners. Slow. The schools are starting to show up in the river. There are still some fish being caught in the main lake. We have had reports of some larger fish holding tight to the bottom.  Try to fish as close to the bottom as you can without loosing your gear. 

Bass bite is good. Spotted bass are ambushing balls of shad on main lake points, in main lake pockets and on submerged island tops.  Try using top water baits, like spooks, Gunfish, and poppers in the morning. Then as the sun comes up, switch to jerkbaits and flukes. Largemouth bass are in shallow water in the morning and move to 25-45 feet later in the day. In the a.m. hours try using a Super Spook in areas that have wood and rock. Once the sun starts beating down use a 3/8oz. or 1/2oz. football head jig with a matching Yamamoto twin-tail grub. Brown/brown, brown/purple, and green pumpkin are all good choices. While fishing down the bank keep an eye on your graph. If you see fish below you try dropping a 4" Roboworm on a drop-shot rig. Or, use a 1/2oz. spoon to draw a reaction strike. 

Catfish bite is fair, Crappie bite is better - especially at night. Glory Hole Sports  (209) 736-4333, (209) 586-2383

 



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