Bass are confused: Is it spring or winter?
Gosh, the weather we are having right now feels like it is March not January. Today the temperature is going to be near 70 degrees. The bass have to thinking, what is going on? I am thinking that as well. Shoot, we need rain. All the lakes are very, very low! Pray for rain!
Blue Lakes
The Upper Blue Lake is the second best place to fish. There are reports of some 2-2 1/2 pounders being caught. Also, the same success can be said for those who are on the water trolling.
The fish are deep, 20 to 30 feet. Also have been told that a few bass have been picked up on a white spinnerbait and dropshottin’ at the Narrows area. Since the Russian River is shut down for Steelhead fishin’ you can at least go trout fishin’ at Blue Lakes.
Clear Lake
The fishin’ has gotten a wee-tiny-bit better, but it is still tough. The water temps are ranging from 47-53 degrees.
Looks like it’s just us diehard locals fishin’ Clear Lake right now. I would say to those who feel they want to give it a try that the “go to” baits right now are the cAlabama rig and slow rolling a large swim bait.
If they aren’t workin’ for you , you might try drop-shottin’, yo-yoing a lipless crankbait, or dead stickin’ a jerk bait. Your best bet though is using live bait (minnows).
By far, the anglers drifting a minnow are catching way more bass. Tip: keep movin’ around. When you do find bass, stick with them.
Don’t leave bass to find more bass. All in all, it’s nothin’ to write home about.
Lake Sonoma
The word is that there have been a few bass caught. They are holding tight to submersed timber. You got to be your bait right in the middle of the tree and work it real slow. Try a plastic worm in a darker color like junebug. The bite is real soft. Feel the tap, set the hook and quickly bring the fish up to the surface.
Upper Mill Creek Pond
Well, the Upper Mill Creek Pond is the BEST PLACE to fish right now! For-sure, for-sure! The weekends are somewhat crowded, but if you go up the hill mid-week to trout fish you’ll have better luck. It can be difficult to get one of the limited places to fish along the shore.
So, get up there early so you can get your favorite spot all to yourself. Have fun & be safe! P.S. Take someone else’s trash out with you. I am amazed how folks can have enough energy to pack it in but not enough class to pack it out.