New Melones Reservoir Fish Report

New Melones Reservoir - Angels Camp, CA


by Nor Cal Fish Reports
6-5-2013

The trout have moved out to deeper/cooler water. The fish are feeding in 40-60' of water on main lake points near the old river channel.  Trolling anglers try using plugs that have a large profile and put of a lot vibration. Fish will feed on sight, scent, and sound (vibration). In deep water there is less light penetration and visibility, so it is important to focus on scent and sound. Rattletraps, Speed traps, and Shad Raps are great baits that will draw strikes from a distance in dark water.  The Rapala Scatter Rap is a new bait that will work well for trolling. This bait has a unique bill and an unpredictable action that is going to produce some nice bows and some big browns. We do encourage catch and release of brown trout, as the Department of Fish and Game is no longer going to plant them in the lake.  Bank anglers have been catching a few trout using a Power Egg/crawler combo or fan casting a Kastmaster. Kokanee bite is uneven. Some anglers are finding their limits in a few hours of fishing, and others are struggling to get a limit.  Main lake near Glory Hole Point, the spillway, and the dam have been the most productive areas to locate schools.  There are also a few fish being caught in front of Carson Cove and toward the 49 bridge. The fish are in deep water due to the hot weather and dropping water levels. Try trolling at various depths to locate the fish. We have had reports of fish being caught from 40-100' deep.  Try using larger hoochies, Wee-Things, and Apex to get their attention in low light conditions. Also, darker colors (purple, blue, and black) will draw more strikes in deeper water. Bass fishing is so-so. The majority of fish have pulled off the bank due to dropping water levels. They will move up in the morning and evenings to feed and then head out to deeper water midday.  Early morning top water bite has been good.  Try using a walk the dog type bait such as a Spook, Rover, or Sammy.  Or, twitch a popper near the shoreline.  Add a feather tail to your bait to improve the action and get a few more blow-ups.  Once the top water bite dies, switch to a soft plastic presentation.   Try using a brass and glass Texas rigged worm. Catfish bite is good as cats move into shallower water.  Glory Hole Sports  (209) 736-4333



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