Bass fishing at Lake Natoma

Went out to Lake Natoma (never fished there before) on Sunday 7/20/14 for my very first kayak fishing adventure. Launched at Willow Creek and fished near Willow Creek for couple of hours in the morning with my son using soft plastics (mostly 4 inch senko). Had few bites, lost a couple and landed this one below. If anyone has some tips please share. Can't wait to get back on the water.

Nice! Welcome aboard!

No specific tips for that lake, but for Senkos I usually go with the bigger ones. If you're getting bites, you're already doing something right!

I live minutes from Natoma but never have fished it.  Might have to make an evening trip next week after 4.  I am a descent bass fisherman so maybe we could join up some time and figure out the lake.  I usually get out somewhere Tuesday evening, so if you want to go just let me know.  I can be at the lake by 4:30 or so.

Thanks for the report and picture CriticalCatch.

Thanks for the report and glad to see you were rewarded for your efforts. I've heard that it can be a really tough place to fish. I kayaked and did a little exploring there a few weeks ago and it looked plenty fishy if you can get away from the mass of humanity around the Aquatic Center. I even cruised over a few really nice bass hanging in rocky pools just up from the dam on the north side. Glad to see that they can actually be caught !

There's no fish in Natoma.

I live minutes from Natoma but never have fished it.  Might have to make an evening trip next week after 4.  I am a descent bass fisherman so maybe we could join up some time and figure out the lake.  I usually get out somewhere Tuesday evening, so if you want to go just let me know.  I can be at the lake by 4:30 or so.

Sorry I usually work evenings. I'm planning to go back out there on Saturday morning at six and explore damn area.

Thanks for the report and glad to see you were rewarded for your efforts. I've heard that it can be a really tough place to fish. I kayaked and did a little exploring there a few weeks ago and it looked plenty fishy if you can get away from the mass of humanity around the Aquatic Center. I even cruised over a few really nice bass hanging in rocky pools just up from the dam on the north side. Glad to see that they can actually be caught !

When I went out there with my wife and son last Saturday just paddling, I talked to couple of guys on a boat bass fishing and they said they usually do pretty good. So I decided to do some fishing with my son next day.