Pom Avecilla of San Mateo, Paul Clouse of Lafayette, and Al Hurwitz of Saratoga trolled Lake Del Valle on October 12, 2023. Beautiful day, clear water, with a surface temperature between 68-70 degrees. A very slow start to the day, but picked up a lot after 1 PM. We caught 9 fish, including 7 Smallmouth Bass and 2 Bluegills. Pictured below are Pom with a very nice Smallmouth and Paul and Al with a nearly one pound Bluegill caught by Paul. The fish were caught mostly in Swallow Bay along a rocky shoreline. We were trolling Panther Martin 1/4 oz. Spinners about 20-25 feet below the surface in 30-35 foot water columns. Scent was applied to the lures. We lost two nice heavy Smallmouths earlier in the day. All the fish were released in excellent condition.

All in all a very good day!

Pom Avecilla, San Mateo

Paul Clouse, Lafayette

Dr. Al Hurwitz, Saratoga