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August 28, 2008. Fishing remains very good with most limits containing fish from 2.5 to almost 4lbs. The length of the morning bite has shortened as the fish this week did not bite as well later in the morning. So, START FISHING EARLY and you should have no problem limiting.
I spoke this week with Paul Devine, Environmental Scientist assigned to Eagle Lake. At least twice a month, Paul takes readings on the water at Eagle Lake. The readings measure the water clarity, pH levels, water temperature at various depths, and dissolved oxygen levels at various water depths. One noticeable change has taken place in the last two weeks. Water temperature is now uniform, at 69 degrees F, from the surface down to 35 feet deep in the south basin (where the trout spend the summer months and where we are fishing).
This is warm water for a cold-water species like trout, but the Eagle Lake Trout are feeding on Tui Chub Minnows, which are scattered from the surface to the 40-45 foot level. The trout will forego the unpleasant warm temperatures to fill their bellies with minnows. So, the water is warm but there is plenty to eat.
Additionally, the dissolved oxygen levels are very favorable where the minnows are hanging out. The D. O. levels are right around 70 % from the surface down to 35 feet deep. THEREFORE, START FISHING EARLY WHEN THE WATER IS AT ITS COOLEST POINT DURING THE DAY. And, run your baits from just under the surface down to 35 feet deep.
Trolling: Top producers this week were Sep’s Grubs in watermelon, brown, and amber patterns, trolled all the way from the surface down to 35 ft deep. A threaded night crawler trolled early in the morning from 8-12 feet deep also produced well.
Best Areas: Shrimp Island, Miners Bay, and Wildcat Point
Bobber Fishing: Fish the same areas as the trollers (mentioned above) with a threaded night crawler set at 30 ft. Anchor near the drop offs or transitions between shallow and deeper water.
Worth Mentioning:
Labor Day Weekend Horseshoe Tournament, Saturday and Sunday August 30 and 31, hosted by the Eagle Lake R.V. Park. Part of the proceeds to the tournament champions, part to Project Eagle Lake Trout. For more info, call the Eagle Lake R.V. Park at 530-825-3133.
Project Eagle Lake Trout Fundraiser Sunday, August 31 hosted by the Eagle Lake General Store in Spalding. For more info, call 530-825-2191.
Live Rockin Blues and Dancin :The boys and I will be playing live rockin’ blues upstairs in the Eagle Lake General Store Bar Saturday and Sunday, August 30 and 31 from 8:00 P.M. until midnight (or later). We’d love to see you there. For more info, call 530-825-2191.
Good luck, and don’t hesitate to call or email me if you need help.
Tim Noxon
Fish Traveler Guide Service
Eagle Lake, CA
530-825-3524 residence/916-201-4648 cell/tnoxon@gmail.com/
www.fishtraveler.com
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