Lake Camanche Current Fishing Conditions
August 29, 2010
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First Annual
DERBY DAY
Saturday, October 30, 2010
Come out for a chance at some big money! One tagged trout will be worth $10,000.00 to one lucky angler. Nine other tagged trout will be swimming the Lake, come on out for your chance at a winner! Entry is $30.00 and includes eligibility for cash prizes, a tri-tip BBQ lunch, and 5 raffle tickets. You can buy your tickets at the Marina stores or the front gates.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Lake Camanche’s current elevation is 224 feet above sea level. The inflow from Lake Pardee is currently at 281 c.f.s. The outflow from Lake Camanche is currently 330 c.f.s. The Lake is 83% full and the water temperature is 77 degrees.
We will be planting 90,000 lbs of sterile,
triploid trout this fall and winter!
Lake Camanche is excited to announce that we will be planting approximately 90,000 lbs of sterile, triploid trout this fall and winter. These fish are coming from the Mokelumne Fish Hatchery, right in our own backyard. 20,000 lbs of trout will be planted at the end of October, followed by 10,000 lbs each month until May. These plants are funded by the East Bay Municipal Utilities District in cooperation with the California Department of Fish and Game.
TROUT
There were few reports from trout fishermen this week, but the reports we got were pretty positive. Ray McLund was trout fishing on Wednesday, trolling in the main lake by the dam and caught a nice limit. His biggest weighed in at 5.2 lbs. He caught them all on a silver and blue lure. Steve Keller from Sacramento also caught a nice limit of trout this week. He fishes in the main lake using PowerBait.
BASS
No bass reports this week, but the usual summer patterns are still working. Senkos, Robo Worms, or Baby Brush Hogs in smoke, purple, green pumpkin, or natural shad colors all work well, as do jigs in black/purple, brown/purple. Top water baits are effective early or late in the day, as well as crank baits in crawdad color, or spinner baits in chartreuse/white, white, or yellow. Fish are between 15-35 feet deep, and like to hang on rocky points, submerged trees and structure, and deep drop-offs.
CATFISH
The catfish are still biting. After-dark seems to be the best time. Chicken liver, night crawlers, and mackerel are the choice baits.
We encourage all anglers to report their stories, comments, or concerns to the North Shore Store, the South Shore Store, or by email to lbuie@camancherecreation.com. Thanks again for choosing Lake Camanche as your recreation destination.
As of June 9th, 2009 E.B.M.U.D no longer permits any live bait (minnows, crawdads, frogs, etc.) to enter the water of Lake Camanche or any other lakes operated by E.B.M.U.D. Lake Camanche will no longer be selling any live minnows at the marina.
On behalf of Camanche Recreation Company... Boat safely, and happy fishing!
STORE HOURS OF OPERATION
North Shore & South Shore
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Friday & Saturday: 7:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Camanche Recreation Area is open 365 days a year. Gate hours for North and South shores are 5:00am - 11:00pm
North Shore Store: (209) 763-5166
South Shore Store: (209) 763-5915