Amador 12/31....the last trip of the year

Fish Junky joined me for a last trip of the year to Amador.  We dropped the yaks in at 8 AM and set about trolling.  Just out of the chute Junky scores a fat rainbow.  The lake is so low.  It doesn’t take many boats on the water to make it crowded.  I trolled around the lake using everything in the box at depths from surface to 20 feet (lots of marks there) to no avail.  I didn’t have any crawlers today or I would have tried them.  I found Junky later and he had picked up another by the dam.  The fish were shallow today but just not plentiful.  Everyone I spoke to had “some” fish but no limits.  We ended the day at about 1 PM with Junky taking 3 and me ending the year with a skunk.  2014 will be better…….or so the agency that sold me my 2014 license told me so!  A few photos for your approval…

Junky picks up a bow.



This is the end of the Jackson Creek arm....it should be about 50+ feet deep here!!!

Holey cow thats lowlowlow!
good job to Junky and way to give it a go giving it a try.

Thanks for the drought report guys!

All the lakes are damn low. Kind of shocking. Looks like the 70's.

Thanks for the report guys. I want to give Amador a try in a week or two.


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Thanks for the report.  I'll be there tomorrow.

Out of curiosity, what did Fish Junky have luck with?  Thank you for any and all intel.

WE had 1.92 inches of rain last yr and not much in 2012 I didn't see the total. The fish need the water, and so do we.

Thanks for the report.  I'll be there tomorrow.

Out of curiosity, what did Fish Junky have luck with?  Thank you for any and all intel.

He ran a solid black GVF plug for one and a small spoon for the other 2.  One guy in a Hobie took his fish with a dodger, a Wedding Ring with a small piece of crawler on it on lead core (one color out).......and he trolled pretty fast.  You might see a lot of marks at 20 feet.  Don't waste your time.....they won't bite.  Stay in top 5 feet or less for the best action.  Good luck.

Was that a comforter across Junky's lap???  Just how cold WAS it up there???

How much does it cost to launch a kayak there?  Is it over 20 yet?

Was that a comforter across Junky's lap???  Just how cold WAS it up there???

No those were his chest waders.  He's a big dude so "lots of material".   They really stand out because of the color.  It was cold early but warmed up nicely.

ScottV:  The ramp fee with 2 yaks and Junky and I was $32........Amador has always been high.  Could have bought some fish for less but wouldn't have the adventure.

How much does it cost to launch a kayak there?  Is it over 20 yet?

Single person with kayak costs $21.

Here is their pricing.

How much does it cost to launch a kayak there?  Is it over 20 yet?

Single person with kayak costs $21.

Here is their pricing.

Thanks for the link, that is just insane.  Especially for a person like me that doesn't eat trout.

Praying for rain!