Contra Loma Reservoir Fishing Report

Contra Costa the lake.   All the docks are now open.   The water is still muddy and fishing was slow. Fish for trout on the East Side, Channel Point or from a ship with Power Bait, mice tails or nightcrawlers, or attempt for catfish at Channel Point, Loma Island or from a ship with nightcrawlers or chicken liver. Black Bass have been biting with fake baits/lures or nightcrawlers anywhere around the lake.   Crappie and bluegills are biting on jigs or worms at the ship Ramp area, Loma Island or the Channel Point area. (ebparks.org)

Contra Loma: Fishing was good. Trout are biting anywhere around the lake with range of Power Baits or nightcrawlers. Attempt Channel Point area with garlic scented Power Bait. Big fish of the week include an 11. 12 pound trout caught by Miguel Rodriguez with a jig at the ship ramp and Mark Silva with trout weighing 9. 4, 7. 8 and 7. 1 pounds caught from the shore with Power Bait. 510 544-3154 Updated 2014-12-31 16:18:09 . (fishhound.com)

Boating: A available on the lake’s south end near the Frederickson Lane entrance. Visitors to Contra Loma may launch their own boats; ship rentals are not available. Private boaters may use electric motors, however not gasoline engines. Maximum permissible ship length is 20 feet. Persons using float tubes must were waders or another wetsuit material to eliminate body contact with the reservoir waters. (anglerweb.com)

This place is great. I've only lived in the east bay for about 7 years, however I've coming to Contra Loma since wayyy before it was a pool most likely around 15 years or so because I've had family out this way. The pool is a great place to catch some sun and just hang out for the day with family. You may be able to bring in food and coolers as long as it isn't glass in the neighborhood or you may be able to take up space at one of the picnic tables. Plus, there's some trails that you may hike they're on my to-do list! so there's plenty to do. (yelp.com)

ROGUE RIVER, Lower, Ore. -some more new spring kings showed up for jetboaters and shore anglers this past week, and with them a run of steelhead. The springer run will just keep building, and after this set of storms hits this week, there should be a jump in the action, as indicated by Andy Martin of Wild Rivers Fishing. Guide Curtis Palmer of River Secrets said the steelhead season is still in full motion. ‘My friend and guide Les Craig was sending me pictures and updates, as there’s new info during the day all last week, ‘ said Palmer. ‘he’s on average been catching a couple nice fish every day and unfortunately losing a couple steelhead also. (fishing.blogs.pressdemocrat.com)

Also to a State fishing license, a District Fishing Access Permit is needed for all anglers 16 years of age and older. A Fishing Access Permit is needed at the following District waters: Lake Chabot, Contra Loma, Del Valle, Don Castro, Shadow Cliffs, Temescal, Horseshow and Rainbow Lakes Quarry Lakes Regional Park . A single permit is good at all of these waters. Fishing Access Permits are available at the individual park headquarters and/or concession stands. Parking fees are charged at some lakes. (wildlife.ca.gov)

NEW MELONES: The kokanee bite has begun, however the fish are scattered. There are two important schools of fish — one at the dam packet and another above the Highway 49 bridge into Coyote Creek. Kokanee are holding 20 feet below the surface and taking spinners, hoochies, and Apex’s trolled behind a SlingBlade or 4/0 Dodger. Rainbows may be caught near the Spillway, Glory Hole Point and Rose Island. 209 586-2383; 209 586-2383$. (dailycamera.com)

If you have many rods, have 2 or 3 rods rigged with different line and fly mixes. This will make you able to change to different kinds of situations. Stillwater fly fishing, at least to me, is more of a line selection game rather than a fly selection game because it’s important to get the fly where the fish are. I typically take two rods with me: one with a floater and one with a sinking line usually an intermediate line . (putahcreekflyfishing.activeboard.com)

The holiday season is a time for family and friends to connect and use up quality time together, and there s no better way to do this than the time-honored tradition of fishing, said Carl Wilcox, Regional Manager for DFG s Bay Delta Region. DFG made it easier to purchase a license for yourself or someone else with our Automated License Data System. With the lakes stocked and your license just a mouse click away, all that s left to do is show up and enjoy yourself. (cdfgnews.wordpress.com)

Eagle Lake trout are native only to Eagle Lake in Lassen County, and are recognized for their big size and their capability to withstand high alkaline levels in water. They’re a distinct subspecies, having only 58 chromosomes instead of the 60 that majority rainbow trout have. Eagle Lake trout can grow to about 24 inches, weigh up to 10 pounds, and tolerate water up to pH 9. 6, higher than any other rainbow trout. They may also live up to 11 years. (rodmob.squarespace.com)