Wonderful rain has been with us for most of the week. Why do I say wonderful? Because our lake has come up nearly a foot and we’re very pleased about that.

A fresh load of minnows on Friday virtually guarantees fishing success through the coming weekend. The bass bite continues to be good, the crappie are still pretty much a no show, and catfish are on the bite. Here are the details …

Our bass anglers have been out braving the rain this week to find that the bass are quite willing despite the changing conditions.

We’re seeing some activity in shallow water along docks and walls, but the majority of the fish are coming from the 20 to 25 foot depth.

Live jumbo minnows have been the hot ticket for bass up to nearly 10 pounds this week. Look for bass to be feeding well with the nice weather and improved water conditions on the lake this weekend.

Crappie … Still not much to report here. We’re looking for a few interested anglers to give the crappie fishing a go this weekend and report in with results. We’re all waiting to find out – did the rain bring the bite around? I’ll let you know when we find out!

Catfish are feeding well. The rain washes all kinds of good stuff into the lake to get these fish moving. Live jumbo minnows, nightcrawlers or mackerel are tops this time of year. Look for areas where muddy water turns clear around the creeks and streams to the most activity.

Short report this week.. Come and enjoy the lake this weekend. Bring your wet weather gear and pick up some disposable hand warmers while you’re here getting minnows.

Bob Rider is owner of Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, 14913-D Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, telephone 994.FISH (3474). Visit the store online at www.994Fish.com.

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