Lake Berryessa
Water Temperature: 75-80
Target Species: Bass
Fishing Method: Top water and Streamers
Leader Length: 6 to 9 feet
Fishing Overview: With the recent high temperatures, the best opportunities for topwater and streamer action are in the early morning and late evening when the water is cooler and fish are more active. We’re currently not using the float-and-fly method, as conditions aren’t ideal for it. While it’s not a numbers game right now, there’s a real opportunity to connect with some big, quality fish.
Techniques & Gear:
- Top water in the early morning and in the late evening seemed to be the best chance at getting one of those major blowups.
- Throwing a streamer is a preferred method in the later hours of the day.
- Chartreuse and/or white Clousers are my go to flies this time of year by Ryan Williams or Steve Adachi.
Fishing Patterns & Tips:
- The early morning top water has been very productive look for trees.
- The second drop-off around 8 to 15 feet is a prime spot for streamers look for the flats that drop off when getting into the late morning /afternoon.
Conservation Issues:
Golden Mussel Awareness Continues! Golden Mussels have started showing up in California’s reservoirs, and local water agencies are taking action. A quarantine has been put in place to try and slow their spread, with decontamination stations set up at Steel Park and Markley Cove. Please remember to clean your boat thoroughly, especially if you’re moving between different bodies of water, like from the Delta to any freshwater lake. It’s crucial to help prevent the spread of these invasive species.
Hot Tip:
- If you find any land bridges make sure to throw some top water around the ledges!
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