15 & 16 inch Kokanee are the norm at Lake Pardee tournament last week

Pardee Reservoir - Ione, CA


by Fred Dorman
5-20-2011
(209) 772-1472
Website

Some boats working the area between the Dam and the River Mouth this morning however the Marina reports the most successful area for trolling has been from the Rock Wall to Twin Coves. It sounds as though the Derby has had little effect on the fishing. Apex lures tipped with scented shoe peg corn, Uncle Larry's fire tiger, pinky and copper pops with corn behind a small Sep's dodger. Trout are also active in the same region but a bit deeper at 20 feet and they prefer Uncle Larry's lures with scented worms and or corn.

German Brown action has slowed some but they continue to show up in the River Mouth near the Rock Wall. Mid-size broken back fire tiger and trout minnow Rapalas and the Hot Steel Rapala alone or behind a silver/green dodger at 10 to 20 feet have been very successful getting it done!

Bass fishing has also been good lately along submerged structure and rocky outcroppings near the Dam and Spillway; swim baits have been very effective.

The Marina reports bank anglers continue to do well. Planters continue to hold in the Recreation area so anglers are doing well longer. Hot spots are the same-the EBMUD boathouse, Launch Ramp, TomSawyerIsland, the banks on either side of the Marina gangway and Rainbow Point. Kastmasters continue to be super hot, silver/blue and silver/chartreuse  ? oz size. The sliding sinker set up is best with white power eggs, chartreuse garlic flavored Power Bait with sparkles and dark green Power Bait.


< Previous Report Next Report >




< Previous Report Next Report >


More Reports

5-13-2011
Water is STILL roaring over the spillway. The Lake is full to the brim with water levels right at the tree line. A little debris in the water upriver this week but visibility has remained the same. Good visibility to 13 feet with water temperatures unchanged, 52 degrees at 20 feet and 57 at surface in the Marina. Lots of boats here this morning pre fishing the Lake for tomorrow's derby. Word is that the Kokanee...... Read More

5-7-2011
Temperatures again in the mid 70's, spring conditions, clear skies, mild breezes and continued good weather forecast for next week. Pardee Lake is still roaring over the spillway. The Lake is full to the brim with water levels right at the tree line. Still a little debris in the water this week but visibility has remained the same. Good visibility to 13 feet with water temperatures unchanged, 52 degrees at 20 feet and 57 at surface in the Marina. ...... Read More