canadianjerkey:
Haha oh shoot, looks like I fail the reading comprehension portion of this test.
If the water level is the same as when I last saw it then it's mostly steep banks, good for practicing roll casts or spey?
casterblaster:
Catching kokanee from the bank can be tough. I've caught them from the bank (not at New Melones) on a 1/4oz kastmaster with a spinning rod. The key for me was being within casting distance of deep water. I would cast and retrieve. After each cast with no action I would count another 3-5 seconds down on the next cast, working the whole column. I eventually found a school near the bottom, probably around 40' deep.
Tyler:
Thanks for all the helpful input. Probably going to take my kayak anyways, but I’m going with a friend who doesn’t have a kayak, so I planned on walking with him. Now that I’ve heard so much about depth, I’m going to borrow a simple trout spinning rod setup from my brother and try and work some spoons and other traps towards the bottom. Friend of mine just caught a couple nice Kokanee last weekend out there in the rain, looked cold and beautiful so I’m gna pack up and head out there mid week before the next system moves in.
SaltyTherapy:
Best I’ve done from shore Kokanee was at dawn and/or dusk low light conditions, stripping a nymph with a tiny corn on it lol. It’s tough to do for sure. But lowlight conditions in a hot area of the lake could produce.
Sea-bree:
The best spot I can think of to try from shore would be the tip of glory hole point. From the point. You could try the fly rod, and/or casting a spinning rod/reel with a slip bobber setup. That would allow you to try jigging on both sides of the point. The slip bobber would allow you to adjust the stop knot and try everything from 5’-20’.
I read that kayaks are subject to inspection for Golden Mussels, so bring a towel and wipe your rig down before you pull up the the launch facility just in case.
“Trout are active near inlets with flowing water, from the surface down to 20 feet. Bright-colored spoons and small, shallow-diving crankbaits are pulling limits. Four-inch Senkos are getting both trout and bass when cast from shore.
Access remains limited due to mussel quarantine regulations, with few boats out on the water. Be sure to check inspection requirements before your trip, as kayaks and paddleboards may also be subject to inspection” -Fishcaddy.com
Angel creek has some water inflow, and is fairly shallow and accessible from shore. That may be a good place to try for the trout and bass if that has any intrigue for you guys.