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Written by: Lake County News Reports

Published: 12 June 2009

Created: 12 June 2009

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Cooler than normal weather has made for comfortable fishing on the lake the last week. Light winds have developed in the afternoon hours to make boat handling more difficult for some.

The Redbud Arm of the lake is socked in with an algae bloom that won’t quit. Bass fishing, for most, has been a bit tough. Crappie and catfish seem to be more cooperative. The lake temperature is running in the mid-70s. Here are the reports.

Bass anglers have spent long hours working Baby Brush Hogs, Senkos, Frogs and more. The net result (fishing humor, hah!) was a tough day’s fishing with few fish. Most of my bass angler customers are fishing the north end (Nice, Lakeport), mid-lake (Shag Rock, Henderson Point, Narrows) or the Oaks arm to keep out of the decaying algae we’ve got down here in the Redbud Arm. Launching at Redbud Park is a sloppy, messy proposition until this stuff clears out. (Which it will, and hopefully soon.) Live bait anglers are having only slightly better success.

Crappie anglers are enjoying a bit better action. Use live medium minnows and fish deeper standing docks, the Four Poles, or the Clearlake Oaks/Glenhaven area for best results. Some folks are catching limits of 25 crappie while others are catching a dozen or more good healthy slabs.

Hungry catfish continue to prowl for food. They’re taking mackerel, minnows, crawlers and all the other usual baits. Shallow water seems to be more productive than deep water lately. Anglers from all over the lake have reported good results.

I want to take a minute to highlight a new feature found at the Fish & Game Web site. You can now buy your fishing license ON LINE. The process is simple. Go to www.dfg.ca.gov then Recreation then Licensing or follow this link: http://dfg.ca.gov/licensing/ols/intro.html right to the page you need. Follow the instructions and you’ll have your license in five minutes flat. This is a great option to ensure you have a license when you get here to fish.

Bob Rider is owner of Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, 14913-D Lakeshore Drive, Clearlake, telephone 707-994-FISH (3474). Visit the store online at www.994Fish.com .

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Written by: Lake County News Reports

Published: 10 June 2009

Created: 09 June 2009

Last Updated: 09 June 2009

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KELSEYVILLE – Wildflowers of Lake County by Jameson will be featured at 1:30 p.m., Saturday, June 13, in the Clear Lake State Park visitor center auditorium.

Lake County is, as are many areas of California, blessed with an abundance of wildflowers throughout the year.

Robert Jameson, now deceased, a published photographer, photographed and identified the flowers in this program. Jack Jameson, now deceased (brother of Robert), and wife Jo Jameson, who were docents in this park for many years, gifted the association with this extraordinary set of slides.

Jo Jameson is the newly elected president of the local Trowel and Trellis Garden Club.

Glenn Smith will lead the Second Sunday Nature Walk on June 14. Meet Smith at the Visitor Center Ramp at 8:30 a.m. The park has benefited by some of our recent showers and cool weather. Plants and wildlife are thriving. Refresh with this morning walk.

There is no entrance fee to the park for attending scheduled programs, walks or visiting the museum.

The Visitor Center, including the gift shop, will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. Guided walks will take place on the second and fourth Sunday at 8:30 a.m.

Visit www.clearlakestatepark.org for great photos, activity schedule and park information.

Clear Lake State Park is located at 5300 Soda Bay Road, Kelseyville.

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Written by: Lake County News Reports

Published: 09 June 2009

Created: 09 June 2009

Last Updated: 09 June 2009

LOWER LAKE – The Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) is presenting “A Day in Your Park,” this Saturday, June 13, from 10 a.m. until 4 p.m. at Anderson Marsh State Historic Park on Highway 53 between Lower Lake and Clearlake.

The event will feature guided walks, tours of the old ranch house and music by local bands.

A walking tour will begin at 8 a.m. with Tom Nixon and Bill Gear leading walks from the parking lot at the park. There will be opportunities for two separate guided walks through Anderson Marsh.

Both Tom Nixon and Bill Gear are knowledgeable guides providing a vast amount of knowledge of the history and ecology of this beautiful local resource. Bring water and dress in layers.

Guided tours of the old ranch house are being offered throughout the day. Sign up at the Anderson Marsh Interpretive Booth for a tour at either 11 a.m., 1 p.m. or 3 p.m. The tours are limited to 15 people, so come early and sign in. Additional tours may be added.

Local bands are warming up and getting ready to entertain the crowds from 10:30 a.m. until 4 p.m. Bring a folding chair or blanket to make yourself comfortable under the oaks.

Bands include: Dennis Purcell, scheduled for 10:30 a.m.; Tom Nixon, 11 a.m.; Cobb Stompers, 11:30 a.m.; Anna, Merilark and Bob, 12:10 p.m.;Coffin’s Mandolin Group, 12:50 p.m.; Blue Collar, 1:15 p.m.; Offhand Gents, 1:55 p.m.; Jill Shaul and Sarah Ticheva, 2:25 p.m.; and Blue Moon, 3:10 p.m.

When gates open at 10 a.m. expect a family friendly casual atmosphere.

Bring a sack lunch or better yet, for a very reasonable price, you can buy your lunch from the Konocti Unified School District Culinary Career Path Program. They will be serving sausages, drinks and home made chili, and all the profits will be returned to support this wonderful local program.

For this event, we ask that you not bring in ice chests, glass containers or alcohol. Dogs are limited to service animals only.

The Children’s Museum of Art and Science has planned for activities that young and old will enjoy. Baggy pants races, water balloon catch and other old fashioned games will be held throughout the day.

Cost for the event is just $2 for adults and $1 for children. Come and show support for your state park, which is in danger of being closed by the state of California.

Petitions in support of the park will be available to sign at the event and everyone who cares about their local state park needs to contact local legislators to stress their opposition to the park’s closure.

The Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association (AMIA) is also putting on the Old Time Bluegrass Festival on Saturday, Sept. 12. AMIA will be selling tickets to the festival at Saturday’s event.

This year’s lineup for the Bluegrass Festival includes Laurie Lewis, Nina Gerber and Suzie Glaze as well as local musicians like Pat Ickes and many others.

Check out the Web site at www.andersonmarsh.org . For information or questions, call (707) 995-2658 and leave a message.

The Anderson Marsh Interpretive Association is the cooperating association for the state park and provides interpretive opportunities while raising funds to support park activities.

The association is made up of local volunteers and has a paid membership of almost 175 individuals. Support your state park by joining AMIA which can be accomplished at Saturday’s event by visiting the AMIA booth.