Weather and conditions will be excellent.

The northern cove behind the Marina continues to produce some trout. Bank fishing has been better since the last plant around the usual good spots, the "Mud Hole" at the rear of the EBMUD boathouse, 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. There has also been some crappie spotted along the front side of the Marina and the adjacent coves.

Trollers continue to concentrate in the South end of the Lake adjacent to the intake tower. Boaters continue to land some nice in this area. Kokanee have been elusive 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 have found better luck in the River arm lately near exposed rock edges all along the shore, some activity continues at the south end and around the River mouth. White spinner baits and drop shots are still the ticket. Cat fish are showing up in increasing numbers as well in the River arm.

Water level has risen since last report and is now about 10-12 feet below the spillway and is inching upward. Water temperatures are still in the mid 60's at the Marina this morning. Water clarity is good to about 15' plus in the Marina.

Recent success stories: Sam Mazza and mystery partner of Jackson got 44 lbs. of nice catfish using top secret bait at an unknown location. Congratulations, well done!

Pardee Lake Recreation has planted a total of 19,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout as of today.

The California Department of Fish and Game has also planted 2,000 lbs. of Trout to date for a grand total of 21,000 lbs.