Clearing skies: Just today the skies are clearing after a week of dust, pollen and smoke from the grass fires throughout the State. Mild breezes today and mid 90s with much the same forecast for Fathers Day weekend and beyond. Thankfully evenings and early mornings continue to be cool. The Lake level is still about 4 feet below spill and holding. Water at surface measured 68 degrees and 65 at the 20 foot mark. Clarity is good to 13 feet.

Trolling: Sounds like the bite has remained consistent, limits still aren't quick but five fish per rod is not uncommon. The good locations remain unchanged, the River Mouth, Rock Wall and all along the River Arm up to Indian Rock with the Dam and the Narrows as alternates. Uncle Larry's, Sep's and the fluorescent red Midge Warbler in reds, tiger and greens along with Hoochies are working well. Hoochie colors are fluorescent reds, greens and pink. Some boaters are tying up to the Dam and some of the Coves, still fishing and doing quite well.

Bank Fishing: Continued activity behind the EBMUD boat house, Rainbow Point and for the few that are willing to hike over to Stony Point Landing. The high water level has made the hike to the water line shorter and the shade structures much closer to the action. Power bait balls, maggots and night crawlers get the nod from the more successful bank anglers. Hanging down from a surface bobber or floating up from the bottom on a sliding sinker, both are working well. Chartreuse, white and rainbow are the preferred power bait colors. There should be some cats in the Cove behind the Marina

Recent Success Stories: Heather Wilkinson of Sacramento got this great looking 10 lb Rainbow Trout still fishing in Mel's Cove using yellow glitter Power Bait. Congratulations-well done!!

The Annual Kids Derby was a Great success. This event is a great way to introduce young anglers to fishing by making their first experience with fishing exciting, fun and successful. Sometimes it's hard to tell just exactly who is having the most fun, the kids fishing or the adults and volunteers that are doing the baiting, instructing and netting. Thanks to Pardee Recreation Inc., the Staff and everyone involved for making this another successful Tank Derby.

Trout Plants: As of today The Department of fish and Game has planted 3000 lbs, Pardee Lake has planted 36,600 lbs with more plants scheduled.