New Melones Lake level is currently at 1046.25 ft. and 41.75 ft. from full. Rumors were swirling around as to why water releases for the past 25 days have exceeded water intake into the lake by 5x intake amount. We were told that Melones releases were to fill Tulloch Lake as their level had been drawn down for dam repairs which have since been completed. With the last couple storms that have blown thru the area, Melones has seen lake level rise 2.07 ft. The water is stained from runoff, water temperatures range from 52-54 degrees.

We like to promote catch and release on New Melones. If you do so, provide us a picture and bring it in for a copy or email it to us at gloryholesports@yahoo.com so we can put it on the board or in the newsletter.

Anglers FYI: For anyone with a potential lake record please call us at the store and hopefully we can send someone to weigh, photograph and measure the catch at the lake. GHS is the unofficial recorder of lake records for New Melones, and we understand there is sometimes conflicting interest in the welfare of the catch, whether or not to release the potential record, sacrificing your place as a record holder for the lake.

We do promote catch and release. For potential lake records, record the statistics of the fish... length, girth, weight and photographed at the lake before releasing her. If indeed we can verify the information that is provided, such as a witness, comparing the scale used with ours, a photograph with the fish hanging from the scale and can see the scale weight, etc...then we can accept this as proof. If your catch has expired than indeed bring it in to GHS so we can record it here, and you can have it mounted!

TROUT

Between storms Ted Van Vuren of Farmington was on the water March 7, trolling the main channel arm of Melones and landed these two Rainbows, weighing in at 5 and 5 lb. 12 oz. Ted was trolling at 20 ft. and using a Orange lure with pro cure carp spit.

Trout bite has been slow, and the anglers have been a bit scarce the past couple weeks with the rains and chilly weather. With a streak of clear skies and warmer spring weather we are anticipating another great trout season, so clean out the stale bait outta yur tackle box, dust off the boat and give her a tune-up and we'll see you on the water!

BASS

Future Pro Back to Melones

With 106 boats in Angels Camp for the 3 day classic, the Future Pro Tour created a buzz. With two days of tournament fishing on Melones, the top 15 teams headed to Pardee for the final shootout to decide who takes home some serious awards and cash prizes.