GOOD SIZE KOKANEE BEGINNING TO SHOW UP IN COLUMBIA GULCH.

The extended forecast calls for a slight chance of rain and somewhat cooler temperatures. Water temperatures have inched up a little, 56 degrees at surface and 48 degrees at the 20 foot mark. The water visibility remains clear to 20 feet with no debris visible. Lake water level looks to be unchanged and stands at 4 to 6 feet below spill and stable.

BANK FISHING ---- Blue skies and mild temperatures continue to attract a fair number of bank anglers throughout the week. Fishing continues to be good from the shore, slows a bit mid week and picks up with the plant. The popular spots continue to be Tom Sawyer Island, the Launch Ramp, Rainbow Point and the bank behind the EBMUD boathouse. Sliding sinker set ups are widely used, however silver/blue Kastmasters and black woolly buggers are also very successful right after a plant. White power eggs and power worms are the hot ticket this week again according to the Marina, with night crawlers and yellow power bait also popular.

TROLLERS----Most Trollers are working the River arm at Columbia Gulch or above. The big news this week is the report that Trollers have landed 14 to 16 inch Kokanee in the waters in and around Columbia Gulch. The anglers were tight lipped about what type of lures, hardware and colors enticed the Kokes but did share that they got them at 20 feet using downriggers. Fish that size this time of year is very exciting news and hopefully is an indicator of a great Kokanee season this year! Trolling has been better this week according reports but still not red hot. They are still catching fish but working hard to put them in the box. Most are heading upstream but I did see a few working the Narrows and Mel's Cove. The Trout are still shallow; don't go too deep most hookups are at 5 to 15 feet until the water warms up. Night crawlers behind small flashers or dodgers on down riggers or behind 3 to 5 colors of lead core have been the most successful. Some Trollers have been tying off and still fishing in the coves along the eastern shore and upstream and getting limits that way.

RECENT SUCCESS STORIES---No photos to share this report. Please be sure to stop by the Marina and share your photos and tales so we can spice up our website with your handsome likeness. Congratulations to all that did well this week- good job!

To date 33,000 lbs of good size Trout have been planted by Lake Pardee Inc. and the California Department of Fish and Game with more plants scheduled in the near future.