Fishing
Current Fishing Conditions: September 6, 2010
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First Annual
DERBY DAY
Saturday, October 30, 2010Come out for a chance at some big money! One tagged trout will be worth $10,000 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 Gates, Marinas, and Stores. Visit CamancheRecreation.com for full details, and see our event page on Facebook.
GENERAL CONDITIONS
Lake Camanche’s current elevation is 224 feet above sea level. The inflow from Lake Pardee is currently at 274 c.f.s. The outflow from Lake Camanche is currently 400 c.f.s. The Lake is 81% full and the water temperature is 79 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 no reports from any trout anglers this week, but the summer crowds are about over so anglers will not have as many recreational boaters on the water. Trout trolling is still good near the dam, Hat Island, and Little Hat Island; especially early or late in the day.
BASS
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 crankbaits in crawdad color; or spinnerbaits in chartreuse/white, white, or yellow. Fish are between 10-25 feet deep, and like to hang on rocky points, submerged trees and structure, and deep drop-offs.
CATFISH
The catfish bite remains good right now. We have had reports of catfish being caught out of the lake and in the trout pond. Dylan Mills from Burson caught 4 nice catfish on 9/3 out of the trout pond. His biggest was about 4 lbs. he was using a night crawler for bait.
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 will no longer permit 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 Store
Friday: 8:00am – 6:00pm
Saturday: 7:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday: 7:00am – 5:00pm
Monday – Thursday: 8:00am – 4:00pm
Tel. (209) 763-5166
South Shore Store
Friday & Saturday: 6:00am – 6:00pm
Sunday – Thursday: 6:00am – 5:00pm
Tel. (209) 763-5915
Camanche Recreation Area is open 365 days a year.
Gate hours for North and South shores are 5:00am - 11:00pm
ATTENTION ALL BOATERS
Due to the growing presence of the invasive Zebra and Quagga mussel in California, we will be conducting mandatory boater interviews and vessel inspections prior to entry. At this time, East Bay Municipal Utility District has taken several steps to manage this issue at Lake Camanche, Lake Pardee, and San Pablo Reservoir:
1. Vessels from Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, Southern California, and outside of California will not be allowed on Lake Camanche, Lake Pardee, or San Pablo Reservoir.
2. All vessels from approved counties will be inspected prior to launch. These inspections should take no more than five minutes per vessel.
In order to pass the inspection, we require that your vessel's water reservoirs (live wells and bilges) be totally dry and that the boat hull be clean. We do not anticipate these procedures to take more than five minutes per vessel, but we do strongly encourage you to arrive early to make sure you get on the water as soon as possible.