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The Redbud Arm of the lake is socked in with an algae bloom that won’t quit. Bass fishing, for most, has been a bit tough. Crappie and catfish seem to be more cooperative. The lake temperature is running in the mid-70s. Here are the reports.
Bass anglers have spent long hours working Baby Brush Hogs, Senkos, Frogs and more. The net result (fishing humor, hah!) was a tough day’s fishing with few fish. Most of my bass angler customers are fishing the north end (Nice, Lakeport), mid-lake (Shag Rock, Henderson Point, Narrows) or the Oaks arm to keep out of the decaying algae we’ve got down here in the Redbud Arm. Launching at Redbud Park is a sloppy, messy proposition until this stuff clears out. (Which it will, and hopefully soon.) Live bait anglers are having only slightly better success.
Crappie anglers are enjoying a bit better action. Use live medium minnows and fish deeper standing docks, the Four Poles, or the Clearlake Oaks/Glenhaven area for best results. Some folks are catching limits of 25 crappie while others are catching a dozen or more good healthy slabs.
Hungry catfish continue to prowl for food. They’re taking mackerel, minnows, crawlers and all the other usual baits. Shallow water seems to be more productive than deep water lately. Anglers from all over the lake have reported good results.
I want to take a minute to highlight a new feature found at the Fish & Game Web site. You can now buy your fishing license ON LINE. The process is simple. Go to www.dfg.ca.gov then Recreation then Licensing or follow this link: http://dfg.ca.gov/licensing/ols/intro.html right to the page you need. Follow the instructions and you’ll have your license in five minutes flat. This is a great option to ensure you have a license when you get here to fish.
Bob Rider is owner of Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, 14913-D Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, telephone 707-994-FISH (3474). Visit the store online at www.994Fish.com .
