Partially cloudy today clearing by the weekend, clear skies and warm temperatures forecast for the weekend. There is a possibility of more rain by midweek.

Lake level has remained at 15 feet below spill and is holding despite recent rains. Visibility decreased a bit with the runoff and is presently good to 12 feet as measured in the Marina. Water temperatures have remained constant at 48 degrees at the 20 foot mark and 51 at surface.

Rain and wind have kept most if not all Trollers off the Lake last week. Saw some boats out today in and around the River Mouth and up the River Arm towards Columbia Gulch and working the Face of the Dam. The Trout remain close to the surface at this time; keep your equipment in the 10 to 25 feet level. Some are using lead core at 3 to 5 colors while others are setting downriggers at the same depths. Small beaded lures in red, pink and fire tiger tipped with corn are popular behind flashers or medium size dodgers.

No reports of Kokanee this report but with the weather improving the take should improve. This time of year lots of German Browns are taken near the Rock Wall and upriver from there. Broken back rainbow minnow Rapalas at 50 feet usually do the trick.

An anonymous Bass fisherman stopped by the Marina with two good size Largemouth last week, snapped a picture on a cell phone and released the two in the Marina, lure and location top secret but the catch is encouraging.

The rain, wind and cold weather kept most anglers at home so there isn't much info to share however the Gate reported some early limits this morning from folk on their way out. The busiest bank areas today are once again Rainbow Point and the shore on the opposite side near the left side of the Marina. Garlic flavored Power bait and eggs in yellow and chartreuse have been the best.

Pardee Lake Recreation has planted 8,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout in combination with the Department of Fish and Game plants of 3,000 for a grand total of 11,000 lbs. with another plant scheduled for this weekend.