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LAKEPORT – Lake County Channel Cats is now opening its swim-lesson and swim team signups to the general public.
Returning swimmers who have not signed up should do so immediately as their places on the team can no longer be guaranteed if they did not make it to sign-ups this past week.
Swim lessons begin June 1 at Westshore Pool at Clearlake High School in Lakeport and are open to swimmers of all ages and abilities.
A few scholarships remain available.
The Channel Cats swim team, which competes regionally and also offers noncompetitive swimming opportunities year-round, was founded more than 30 years ago.
More than 100 children learn to swim through the Channel Cats’ junior program every summer. Paid professional coaches and certified swim teachers work with children from age 3 up.
Channel Cats swimmers have gone on to receive full-ride college tuition scholarships at universities throughout the country.
Channel Cats also offers poolside promotion opportunities to local businesses wishing to make donations.
For more information about Channel Cats’ nonprofit donation opportunities or to sign up for swim lessons or to join the team, call Jen Hanson at 707-263-3131.
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LAKEPORT – Clear Lake Scullers is offering an open house and learn -to-row day for all area residents and visitors of all ages.
You may learn to sweep row, scull, or paddle kayaks and canoes, or take a refresher.
Clear Lake Scullers offers classes and camps for adults and students for rowing, paddling and water safety in the summer.
Come on down to the grounds of Natural High School, 810 N. Main St. in Lakeport, any time between 8 a.m. and noon on any Saturday, June through August.
For more information, contact Mike Sullivan, 707-349-9779 or
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Bass anglers working artificial lures have complained of a tough bite this week. Most that have been successful have downsized the baits and slowed their presentations.
Jerk baits and Senkos are the top lures this week. Live bait anglers have been doing a bit better. Dunk a live jumbo minnow in the shade of a dock mid day and you’re likely to find yourself with a bass on the line in short order. Folks are fishing from 2 feet of water to 15 feet of water to stay in the action.
Crappie anglers have been delighted this week with a sudden onset of a crappie bite. Fishing guide Bob Koch came in with clients and a boatload of crappie yesterday afternoon for pictures. The crappie ranged from 1+ to about 2 pounds. No monsters, but rather good healthy fish and plenty of them.
Koch was fishing in the shade of docks in about 8 feet of water through the middle of the day. He commented that bass and crappie were mixed in the locations he fished. Mini-jigs or minnows – both were working once he was into the fish. Ken Taddie at Indian Beach resort reported similar activity along their docks with the best bite running through the darkest hours of the night.
Catfish action has been quite good. Last weekend’s Catfish Derby yielded a record number of anglers and a record number of fish weighed in. Good quality fish came from Cache Creek, Rattlesnake Island, Henderson Point, Indian Island and elsewhere. Mackerel was the top seller throughout the event with live jumbo minnows, shad, and shrimp also doing well.
We’re stocked up full on live and frozen baits, minnows, terminal tackle and ice for the weekend. Drop on by and share your holiday with us. Oh, and while you’re out there… thank a veteran!
Bob Rider is owner of Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, 14913-D Lakeshore Drive in Clearlake, telephone 707-994-FISH (3474). Visit him on the Internet at www.994Fish.com.
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KELSEYVILLE – Lake County residents are privileged winter and summer to see raptors soaring overhead. The question usually is, “Which one is it?”
The Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association (CLSPIA) has chosen to present the dynamic film, “World of Raptors,” at 1:30 p.m. Saturday, May 23, in the Clear Lake State Park visitor center auditorium.
This 55-minute film will entertain and educate.
It is narrated by Academy Award-winning actress Joanne Woodward, and presented by international raptor authority, Morley Nelson. North America is home to exciting and majestic falcons, hawks and eagles. See them in all their wild magnificence and power.
When Nelson died Feb. 21, 2005, the Boise Weekly News headline read, “Morley Nelson 1917-2005 The raptor world loses a great friend.” Indeed it had. The article, written by Sara Beitia, described Nelson as a falconer, educator and conservationist. He was 88 years old at his death.
To understand Nelson’s passion for birds of prey, it is well to understand something about the man. To address that need, CLSPIA will provide each attendee with a copy of Sara Beitia’s article written for the Boise Weekly News at the time of his death.
On Sunday, May 24, meet Walt Lyon at 8:30 a.m. at the park entrance kiosk for a walk up the side of an ancient lava flow.
The Indian Nature Trail is relatively steep, with steps formed by rocks on some areas of the trail. Sturdy shoes should be worn for this climb. Lyon will explain the plants along the trail and describe how Native Americans used many of them for food and medicinal purposes. There are great possibilities of seeing flowers, birds and animals along this trail.
There is no entrance fee to the park for attending film programs, participating in walks, or visiting the museum.
The Visitor Center will open from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. on Saturday and Sunday throughout the summer. Guided walks 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.