The backponds are open again at Shadow Cliffs

I was just on there website and they say they are open but only barbless single hooks and artificail baits only just to let every one know. 

Thanks used to fish there pre-park no boats allowed though damn

you are allowed to put hand cary boats in there i take my yak in there all the time

Besides the main lake, Shadow Cliffs has an arroyo with a chain of smaller lakes and ponds. No swimming or boating is allowed here; the shady areas and quiet waters make for a peaceful retreat on hot summer days.

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used to take my float tube out there....lot's of big bluegills 

its nice to have good fishing in your own backyard we will get out there soon  I'm on vacation next week I'm thinking of Amador weather permitting lol

Man, bluegill fishing takes me back...What did you use for bluegill bait? I've always used a chunk of nightcrawler.

 

  Back when we could kayak Loch Lomond, I used to slay the blugill with a tiny tube bait called "Trout Traps"  On my ultra lite 2lb test, some of the tinier fish felt much bigger!

    :smt044Bluegill... when I was a kid we used hotdogs.  In one day my friends and I caught 100 tiny ones.

When all else fails I fish for bluegill.  Viva Bluegill!

IMO: Pound for pound, bluegills are great fighting fish....just like Pacquiao 

IMO: Pound for pound, bluegills are great fighting fish....just like Pacquiao 

In my limited species experience, I'd agree with that.  Next to Stripers.  This is kinda getting me hyped up to go after some Pacquiao fish (bluegill)...