NorCal Kayak Anglers
Kayak Fishing Zone => General Fishing Tips => Topic started by: M.A.S.HAT on November 24, 2017, 01:12:29 PM
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Hey all,
I haven’t posted in a while, been busy with work. Hope everyone had a great thanksgiving!
My brother comes home from Texas late December. He wants to go camping/trout fishing for a couple of days while he’s in town. Can you guys put me on a spot?
We live in Marin, and would like a spot that’s within a 4 hour drive.
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Lake del valle in Livermore.
Alex
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Lake Berryessa
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Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton. Todays catch 7.20 and 6.67 lbs.
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Lake Amador or Don Pedro would work.
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Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton. Todays catch 7.20 and 6.67 lbs.
your supposed to be out fist fighting for discount stuff at department stores,not fishing.
Los vaqueros in Livermore
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Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton. Todays catch 7.20 and 6.67 lbs.
You are the bane of the Shadow Cliffs trout, Mel. Those big ones are the size of keeper salmon. Do they stock them that size or have those been in the lake a few years?
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I didn’t even know trout grew that big!!!!
Congrats!
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Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton. Todays catch 7.20 and 6.67 lbs.
You are the bane of the Shadow Cliffs trout, Mel. Those big ones are the size of keeper salmon. Do they stock them that size or have those been in the lake a few years?
I believe each time they stock, there are some "jumbos" thrown into the mix.
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Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton. Todays catch 7.20 and 6.67 lbs.
You are the bane of the Shadow Cliffs trout, Mel. Those big ones are the size of keeper salmon. Do they stock them that size or have those been in the lake a few years?
I believe each time they stock, there are some "jumbos" thrown into the mix.
Yes exactly, they are all plants.
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Lake del valle in Livermore.
Alex
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Mel, they may let YOU camp there given you are a VIP (their resident TroutSlayer), but not us
Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton. Todays catch 7.20 and 6.67 lbs.
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Mel, they may let YOU camp there given you are a VIP (their resident TroutSlayer), but not us
Shadow Cliffs in Pleasanton. Todays catch 7.20 and 6.67 lbs.
Jon, You are right no camping there but a very good chance of catching a trophy trout.
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Thanks for all of the info.
Nice job on those trout!
I have been doing some research, and was thinking the lower trinity river looks good. I know it’s more than a 4 hour drive, but the camping is right on the water and from what I’ve read, good sized trout can be caught all year. Thoughts?
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Thanks for all of the info.
Nice job on those trout!
I have been doing some research, and was thinking the lower trinity river looks good. I know it’s more than a 4 hour drive, but the camping is right on the water and from what I’ve read, good sized trout can be caught all year. Thoughts?
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It’s more of a timing issue, frequent rains and rivers blow out. I’d look to Shasta/Whiskeytown/Trinity lakes then make your way over to the trinity of there are good reports of steelhead. You’d be closer to the upper river, which clears before the lower river does. Also, on the lower river the locals can be a little cranky.
If it’s steelheading yuo want and you are willing to travel farther set up shop in Brookings and you’ll have your choice of rivers and can chase reports drifting the elk, sixes, rogue, chetco, and smith.
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I didn’t even know trout grew that big!!!!
Congrats!
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Some rainbow trout get up to 30lbs
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Paying for a guide on a drift boat would be a treat for somebody visiting from Texas, though not cheap, and give you a better chance getting into fish. The fly shop in Redding has options available. If the rivers are blown out, then you have the local lakes to fall back on.
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Well I don’t think I can shell out for a drift boat trip. But I’ll keep it in mind. Thanks for all of the suggestions. We were hoping to do a hike in to a lake, or camp on a river. Have any of you ever been to Crystal lake on Shasta?
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Lake Berryessa would be good. The trout bite is strong right now as well. Stay at either Pleasure Cove or Markley Cove and you'll be right on them as soon as you launch.
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Well I don’t think I can shell out for a drift boat trip. But I’ll keep it in mind. Thanks for all of the suggestions. We were hoping to do a hike in to a lake, or camp on a river. Have any of you ever been to Crystal lake on Shasta?
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Never heard of Crystal Lake. Many inland wilderness lakes are going to be snowbound in late December. Bring a saw to cut through the ice.
One of my favoite lakes that time of year is Eagle Lake in Lassen County. It will be cold but the trout will be relatively large and fairly easy to catch.
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You can hire Jason Voorhees as a guide :smt001
http://bloody-disgusting.com/news/3454485/can-tour-real-camp-crystal-lake-friday-13th/
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We only have little ones around here. :smt003
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There are some open year round rivers to fish. If you flyfish, the Pit river is a great option.