sarahpee
11-03-2017, 02:51 PM
Made a run up from the Bay Area on Oct. 22 not expecting to see anyone else at the lake, but surprise there were 2 other campers there, and one of them looks like there were set up for a couple weeks. After hitting the hot springs on the way in, enjoyed a very calm day with nearly zero wind. Was in no hurry to get on the water, started trolling abt noonish. Picked up 6 rainbows in about 2 hours, all 12-13 inches, nothing of size, perfect for the skillet later that night. I usually pick up a few Browns, especially this time of year, but none this trip. Lake was down about 25 ft. From full, as they do drain it regularly as it is a PG&E lake, but still lots of water. Second day we were there they make a trout plant, which excited the other campers, but catching fish fresh from the hatchery truck ain't my thing. Oh special highlight, when heading back to campsite saw a bald eagle apparently munching a trout on a stump near shore, tried to go in for a closer look but the bird took off before we even got close.