Weather and conditions remain ideal; low to mid 90's forecast for this weekend and continuing into next week.

Lake level still at capacity. Good visibility to 15 feet, water temperatures have risen slightly to 63 degrees at the 20 foot mark and 67 at the surface as recorded in the Marina.

The best area for trout continues to be along the eastern side of the Lake from the Sugar Bowl through the Narrows and a bit beyond Mel's Cove. Some others have done OK in the River Arm starting at the Mouth all the way to Twin Coves and beyond. Small lures, needlefish, wobblers, Sep's and Uncle Larry's fire tiger all tipped with scented corn or a bit of night crawler behind a dodger still the best combination. Some boaters have opted to tie off way upriver at Columbia and beyond and have done well bait fishing.

Not much news on Kokanee fishing since the Kokanee Power Derby. They aren't schooling in any particular spot or area. Last report had them deep to 70 feet Lures and method remains constant, Apex lures tipped with scented shoe peg corn, Uncle Larry's fire tiger, pinky and copper pops with corn, pink /white hoochies all behind a small Sep's dodger (in rainbow, silver/blue or gold) have all been working well for the Trollers.

The bank fishing is the best right after the plant in and around the Recreation Area. The continuing cool water temperatures encourage planters to hold in the Rec. Area longer. Hot spots are the same-the EBMUD boathouse, Launch Ramp, TomSawyerIsland and Rainbow Point. Kastmasters continue to be super hot, silver/blue and silver/chartreuse  ? oz size. The sliding sinker set up is best; the hottest bait is any color Power Bait as long as it is garlic flavored.

Recent success stories; IZZY Hitchen of Concord got this 3 lb Large Mouth near the Marina using night crawlers. Well done-Congratulations IZZY!

Catfish are partial to chicken livers and biting in the coves at the far end of the Lake opposite the intake tower and around Mel's cove on the backside of the floating bathroom.

Make sure you stop by the Marina and get the latest scoop on what's working and where.

All the hottest baits, lures, equipment and exaggerated fish stories are always available there!