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8C Wednesday, April 13, 2011 Bulletin, Progressive, Record, Reporter Access tofavorite fishing still limited, but will better soon ' iii::: :: :.,,,,.,,:: .: ,', Michael Condon Staff Writer Inter net@plumasnews.com I don't know about you, but I am chomping at the bit to get out and do some fish- ing. But as I look out my window while I write this ... it is snowing ... again. Hope- fully, and according to the weather forecasters, that won't be the case by the time you read this. Enough is enough. By ttiis time of year, we still have a few spring storms ahead of us. But they should be more like warm showers than heavy snow- storms. Access to our favorite fishing waters is still limited but getting better. Ice fish- ing is done for the year but road access is iffy and most boat ramps are still plugged with snow. Even snowmo- bile access is in decline as the deep snow begins to dete- riorate and become too soft for safe snowmobile travel. But all is not lost. Plumas County offers as many quali- ty fishing opportufiities as any county in the state and that still the case right now. Let's start our review in the south end of the county and work our Way north. Frenchman Lake Nightcrawlers have been the bait of choice for bank anglers in pursuit of rain- bow trout. Some anglers have been successful using flies and others using PowerBait (chartreuse). Most trout have ranged from 15 to 18 inches long, weigh- ing between 1 and 2 pounds. The best area to fish is near the' dam. Some anglers have been successful walk- ing to Ship's Cove. Across the dam, fishermen have been walking in about a mile and catching their limits. , For the most current in- formation, call Wiggin's Trading Post at 993-4683. Lake Davis According to the folks at J&J's Grizzly Store and Campground (832-0270)0n the south shore of the lake, fishing has been slow, but nice fish are being caught. Mepps spinners at Honker Cove, and chartreuse Power- Bait at Coot's Bay are the hot producers. A nice 3- pounder was caught at Coot's Bay April 3. Lake lev- el is 73 percent and rising. There is ice still in the dam area, but it is not safe to go on. You will have to walk through snow to get to the lake. There is vehicle access, but only on the east side of the lake where the road is clear up to Mallard Cove ac- cess road. Bucks Lake Bucks Lake is still snowed in. But keep your eye on this one. Bucks has some monster lake trout. During the warm summer weather these fish hold in the deepest parts of the lake. In the spring, these monster trout cruise the shallow water along the shorelines in search of their favorite food, the Kokanee 'salmon that are so abundant at Bucks. Big browns and 1{-300 RIDING MOWER JOHN DEERE FLOYD A. BOYD CO. 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In the summertime it is a great place to take kids who may not have the pa- tience for lakes that take more time to produce re- sults. I think the lake itself is beautiful. The lake is full of small coves and tiny islands. The forest that surrounds the lake has been burned in a couple of large, high-inten- sity fires in the past few years. I suggest looking be- yond the scarred forest and focusing instead on a forest that is being re-born. New vegetation and wildlife Need help REP00CING iiiiii!ii! ii!iiiiiiii;iiiii CONSTRUCTION General Building Contractor Calif. Lic. #453927 (530) 283-2035 abound. This is literally a living laboratory of forest ecology. The fishing isn't too shabby either. The road to the dam had been plowed, giving shore anglers some opportunity. Access to the boat ramp is still a ways off. Recent snows may have limited ac- cess to the dam but that should not be a problem for tong. Lake Almanor The season total snowfall at Lake Almanor was 318.5 inches at the end of March (more than 26 feet), which is 252 percent of average for the year. Lake Almanor will be full this year and is com- ing up fast. Seasonal creeks and streams are flowing. The west basin has the Feather River as its main tributary, and it is running fast and clear. Water clarity in the west basin of the lake is very good, about 8 to 9 feet, and there have been bait fish holding all along the penin: sula's west side from Bunell Point to Bailey Creek. The morning trolling has been a little slow but it picks up by late morning, and has been best later in the day. Speedy Shiners and Needle- fish have received the most effective baits. The east basin is a differ- ent story, according to Doug Neal of Almanor Fishing Ad- ventures (258-6732). The Hamilton Branch is the main tributary to the east basin and it has been flowing fast and muddy. Wa- ter.clarity in the east basin has been reduced to 2.5 to 4 feet. There are many hazards floating in the lake, especial- ly in the east basin. Boaters need to be very careful. Much of the debris is partial- ly submerged and especially hard to see when the wind is blowing. Insect activity is starting to increase but pond smelt are still providing most of the feed. Smelt begin their spawn activity when temper- atures push 42 to 44 degrees and will be moving closer to the shoreline and structure. Fishing white trolling flies or other smelt patterns is most likely to produce fish. ) I Mother's Day S.pecials Look Younger • Remove Unwanted Hair • Tattoo Removal - Take Years Off Your Appearance * Affordable * Available Locally .... Free Consultation - Discounted Prices Make an appointment today to find out what's best'for you! DERMAQUEST ; I Thelatestsklni I/ ..... [ ,,. ,L L. . mmm SKI N T HE R A P Y , m rejuvenation. rO ._ IliO/ m l el m • . techniques avaalabr'e¢ AntvAgmgGdt I . . 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