Gentle breezes clear skies and warming temperatures in the high 70's low 80's are forecast for the upcoming weekend with a change due Tuesday.

The hot spot this morning has been the northern cove behind the Marina. Bank fishing has been better since the last plant but tapered off bit midweek. Saw some anglers working the "Mud Hole" at the rear of the EBMUD boathouse and a few on Rainbow and Blue Herron Points. Baits and set ups remain unchanged; anglers are using chartreuse, white or rainbow Power Bait (eggs or worms) with garlic and glitter. Pistol Pete's and Mouse (mice) Tails, in addition pink Power Worms on a water bobber have been successful lately. Blue/silver Kastmasters are also hot right after the plant. Wooly Buggers behind a clear plastic float have also been working well.

Trollers continue to concentrate in the South end of the Lake adjacent to the intake tower. Boaters continue to land some nice Trout and Kokanee in this area. Lots of nice Kokanee caught throughout the week. The fish have gone a bit deeper with the warming surface temperatures, most have dropped down to 40 to 60 feet. The winning combos have been Uncle Larry's and Apex lures with night crawlers or scented corn behind medium flashers or medium size dodgers in red, blue, and chrome. Check at the Marina for all your fishing supplies, snacks, updated fishing information and hot spots.

Bass fishermen continue to hook smallies and largemouth bass along exposed rock edges all along the shore, at the south end and around the River mouth. White spinner baits and drop shots are still the ticket.

Water level has stayed just about the same as last report and is now about 12-15 feet below the spillway and constant, water temperatures still in the high 50's at the Marina this morning. Water clarity is good to about 15' plus in the Marina.

Recent success stories: No photos to share this report. Be sure you stop by the Marina to weigh and photograph your catches so we can share them with the all publications that carry our report!

Pardee Lake Recreation has planted a total to 17,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout. The California Department of Fish and Game has also planted 2,000 lbs. of Trout to date for a grand total of 19,000 lbs.