Temperatures at the century mark for the weekend cooling a bit during the week. Look for mild breezes and some scattered high clouds.

Warmer temperatures have kept a lot of anglers away. Those that have braved the heat and have got fish have done so early before the heat sets in. The forecast calls for the temperatures to drop a little next week and hopefully that will encourage more fish to return to the Recreation Area. Most anglers are taking advantage of the shade and are working the banks opposite the EBMUD boathouse and also Rainbow and Blue Herron Points. The anglers working the banks are using Power Bait (eggs or worms) with garlic and glitter. Pistol Pete's and Mouse (mice) Tails, in addition pink Power Worms and night crawlers on a water bobber have been successful lately.

Kokanee fishing is still decent. They continue to hang in the cooler, deeper water between the mouth of the River and the area between there and the face of the Dam. Kokes have been congregating very deep lately, drop down to the 90' level. Once again word is out some boaters have been tying off in the coves near the River mouth and bait fishing off the back of the boats and doing quite well. Trollers continue to use Uncle Larry's copper pops and pinkies along with wedding rings, apex and sling blades behind silver/gold or watermelon dodgers. Check at the Marina for all your fishing supplies, snacks and updated fishing information and hot spots.

Recent success stories: No photos available for this report, be sure and stop by the Marina to weigh and record your catch for inclusion in the weekly report.

Look for catfish in the River arm and the southern coves from Mel's cove to Rattlesnake. Chicken livers, Power Bait Vienna Sausage and night crawlers are the baits of choice.

Water level has stabilized and is 2 to 4 feet from the spillway and is holding steady. Water temperature is 66 degrees at 20 feet and 71 degrees at surface as measured in the Marina. Water clarity is good to 17' plus in the Marina.

Pardee Lake Recreation has planted a total of 25,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout as of this report.

The California Department of Fish and Wildlife has also planted 2,000 lbs. of Trout to date for a grand total of 27,000 lbs.