Forecast calls for blistering heat wave to subside; look for temperatures in the high 80's starting Saturday and continuing into next week.

The water level has stabilized this week and is currently 3 feet below spill. Visibility remains good, presently good to 14 feet plus at the Marina. Water temperatures remain the same and are currently 68 degrees at the 20 foot mark and the same at surface.

The most successful areas for Trollers have been upstream lately. No boats were visible on the Lake this morning. Twin Coves, Deer Island and Columbia Gulch are where most if not all are headed lately. The Trout and Kokanee remain at the 30 to 60 foot levels lately. Trout fishing has been better upstream where the water is a bit cooler. Some continue to do well with Thomas spoons (red and rainbow) behind a dodger or not at 25 to 35 feet. Kokanee aren't congregating in any one spot but are moving around in the body of the Lake. Hot lures for Kokanee are still Uncle Larry's glow pink fire tiger, copper popsicles and desert fire lures, all tipped with corn behind a medium silver/blue or watermelon Sep's or Lance's dodger.

The Bass are once again turning up in and around the coves throughout the Lake during the week. Lots of smallies in the 2 to 4 pound range mixed in with some largemouth turning up in this areas, anglers are most successful using hot shot and swim baits.

Lots of catfish have been caught from the Tom Sawyer Bridge; most have been the perfect eating size 2 to 4lbs. A medium treble hook and just enough weight to keep a night crawler on the bottom has been the ideal setup.

Bank fishermen were scarce in the Recreation Area this morning. Saw a couple of devoted anglers behind the EBMUD boathouse. The recent heat has kept lots of folks away. Garlic flavored Power bait and eggs in yellow and chartreuse remain the most successful bait along with the Pistol Pete fly at the end of a 4ft leader behind a water bobber.

Pardee Lake Recreation has planted a total of 29,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout in combination with the Department of Fish and Game plants of 5,000 for a grand total of 34,000 lbs.