Crappie and trout were the story this week. Crappies were found in the shallows around vegetation. Trout were found off shore at south day use in the cove beyond the boat ramp, by boat and at the pond.

Popular baits for trout were garlic scented power bait, nightcrawlers behind a dodger and rapalas. Crappie bait was not listed.

Anglers have been reporting warmer surface temperatures ranging from 65-69 degrees depending on location on the lake.

Lake Camanche continues to receive large releases from Lake Pardee. At 97% full Pardee and is releasing 1,364 C.F.S. into Camanche as of this report. This puts Camanche 33.71' to spill level. Camanche is releasing 358 C.F.S. into the Mokelumne River and on to the valley again as of this report.

North Shore Main Courtesy Ramp is now open!

South Shore Courtesy Ramp has moved to Low Water Ramp #1.

EBMUD is taking advantage of the low water at the main south shore ramp to build a new ADA accessible walkway to the ramps.

The race is on to see if they can get it completed before the water gets up that high….

1,200 lbs. of Mt. Lassen trout were planted on Thursday 4/7/16 with 600 lbs. going into the lake at the south courtesy ramp and 600 lbs. at north courtesy ramp. An additional 1,200 lbs. are expected this week before the weekend.