Fishing Report notes water shortages

In Lake Oroville, king salmon has slowed. Fish lovers include those who want to fry them up and eat them, and those concerned about the water crisis and what’s happening to lakes, rivers and reservoirs. All are down, experiencing lower levels and with less flow. Fish and sand creatures seek water.

This article is a piece of evidence that dried-up waterways are everywhere in California’s north state. It is in the “Fishing Report,” by Western Outdoor News.

“Lake Oroville: Spotted bass are abundant along the shorelines and backs of coves. Water level is 42 percent, but houseboats removed by May 15th. Updated info: 530- 538-2200. Feather River: The mouth of river is plagued by sand and debris, with American shad snaking through the low flows towards Yuba River. Trinity River, Willow Creek: Anglers await the arrival of fresh spring-run king. Flow releases info available: www. net/restoration/flows.current

“American River, above Folsom: Is catch and release with barbless hooks in Placer, El Dorado, Amador, and Alpine counties. Sacramento River, Red Bluff to Colusa: Striped bass remain in small pods and an occasional large female caught and released at night near Colusa. The launch ramps are packed throughout the week. Flows 4,900cfs at the Colusa Bridge. Sacramento River, Verona to Colusa: Shasta Dam releases in low-water levels and warmer water, stripers spawn quickly & head back downriver. Lake Shasta: A Native

American Story for later.

In short: Shasta Lake-level is 50% now.

— Ruth Sarnoff, Chico