Look for temps in the mid 90's with some high clouds and gentle breezes this weekend and through next week.

Lake level at Pardee remains the same at approximately 4 feet below spill. Good visibility to 15 feet, water temperatures are currently 64 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 and trolling all the way to Twin Coves and beyond.

Small lures, needlefish, wobblers, Sep's and Uncle Larry's fire tiger all tipped with scented with corn or a bit f night crawler behind a dodger still the best combination. Some boaters have opted to tie off way up river at Columbia and beyond and have done well bait fishing.

The bank fishing is a bit slow in and around the Recreation Area. The continuing moderate water temperatures encourage planters to linger in the Recreation Area. Hot spots recently have been the Woodpile, Rainbow Pt and around the Weir at Stony Creek Rd. Kastmasters continue to super hot, silver/blue and silver/chartreuse  ? oz size. The sliding sinker set up is best paired with any color Power Bait as long as its garlic flavored.

Cat fishing has been very good lately they are very partial to chicken livers and are biting in the coves all along the eastern shore, (Mel's cove in particular) some have also been taken at Woodpile. Reports indicate the southern end of Lake still the most productive.

Next Saturday September 25th is the 5th Annual Hot Rod Heaven Car Show here at PardeeLake. The show runs 8am to 4pm and benefits the Amador County Arts Council. There will be activities, food and beverages available along with live entertainment. General admission is $8:00 per vehicle.