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Bass anglers aplenty have been rolling into town for an early start to the weekend … Perhaps they’ve heard that the bassin’ in good right now on Clear Lake. They’ve heard right!
Lots of anglers are reporting catches from 4 to 8 feet of water with larger fish coming from water just deeper than that. Top “stuff” this week is the Baby Brush Hog, Senko, Maverick worms and Flukes.
Word is that slow movement is the key to getting bit. Live jumbo minnows, always in abundance here at Lakeshore Bait & Tackle, are also a hot ticket for catching bass. The water will be warming through the weekend and things should break open pretty well …
Crappie folks are reporting better catches in the wee hours of the night. Some slabs are being caught during the day as well, but the more plentiful catches are coming under cover of darkness. Try docks and walls with depth to about 12 feet. The fish will be suspended, use a slip bobber and light jig or a live minnow to reach your desired depth. Most of the crappie we’ve seen have been 1.5 to 2.5 pounders and very darkly colored.
Catfish action surged to life following several days of rain and now some nice bright sunshine. Shad, mackerel, live minnows and night crawlers are the hot ticket. No particular areas to zone in on … they’ve been caught all over.
Next week (May 15-17) brings us the annual Catfish Derby. As I mentioned last week, we’re extending our store hours and boosting store inventory to keep you supplied with bait, hooks, drinks, ice and more. Be sure to stop in with your big fish for a quick photo opp!
I’ve got great news for our early bird anglers. We’ve changed our store hours to help you get your boats inspected, pick up bait and ice, and a free cup of coffee – all before daybreak. Our new hours from now through Labor Day are 5 a.m. to 5 p.m. DAILY. We’ll see you bright and early!
Bob Rider owns 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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Flotilla members performing the inspections were Betty Strach, Deanna McAllister, Dane Hayward, Gary Dromi, Bob White, Rich Thomas and Robert McAllister.
The Flotilla advises boat owners to request this free inspection for their own protection as well as the safety of their passengers.
To request a vessel inspection, please call the Flotilla’s information line at (707)513-5122.
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The program will be held at the Land Trust’s Rodman Slough Preserve Nature Education Center at the corner of Westlake Drive and the Nice-Lucerne Cutoff, off of Highway 29 between Lakeport and Upper Lake. The public is invited to attend.
Representatives of the Lake County Vector Control District will be presenting the program. Two of the agency’s biologists, Bonnie Ryan and Brittany Mills, along with Jamesina J. Scott, PhD, District Manager and Research Director for the Lake County Vector Control District will be on hand to present the program: “What’s Swimming With Me?”
They will cover insects (adult and immature), water mites, leeches, snails, aquatic earthworms, arthropods, visible zooplankton and even give a small discussion on swimmers itch.
The biologists will bring samples of the creatures with them and offer a fascinating look at the animals that live in Clear Lake and local streams and ponds. “Many of these tiny and fascinating invertebrates you probably have never seen, and will be surprised that they are in the water all around you,” commented a Land Trust spokesperson.
The Lake County Land Trust owns and operates the Rodman Slough Preserve and Nature Education Center, offering walks at the preserve every Saturday and special educational programs at the Nature Center on a quarterly basis.
The Land Trust is a private, nonprofit local organization dedicated to the protection and preservation of important land resources in Lake County. For more information about this program or about the Land Trust in general, contact Roberta Lyons at 707-994-2024.
The Land Trust is also holding its annual Spring Dinner on Tuesday, May 12, at the Saw Shop Gallery Bistro in Kelseyville. If you are interested in attending this event and supporting the Lake County Land Trust, call to make a reservation at 707-278-0129. Tickets are $60 per person and include wine with a delicious four-course dinner. Payment is taken at the door.
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KELSEYVILLE – “Better Birdwatching in California” will be shown in the Clear Lake State Park visitor center auditorium at 1:30 p.m. on Saturday, May 9.
Second in its month long Saturday series of fine films, Clear Lake State Park Interpretive Association (CLSPIA), presents this 90-minute DVD of about 150 bird species commonly found in California. It is ideal for both beginners and advanced birdwatchers. Observe unique and entertaining behaviors, preferred habitats and diagnostic marks and vocalizations.
Birdwatching in Lake County is always thrilling as there are over 300 species that visit the county. This film will enhance future watching.
Peruse the Visitor Center gift shop. “The Birds of Lake County Seasonal Checklist,” compiled by Jerry R. White, and Golden Field Guides “Birds of North America,” a guide to field identification, are two great aids to birdwatching that are available in the gift shop.
While in the center, visit the natural history museum, from woodlands to wetlands, and contemplate the importance of the interactions of these birds and animals.
Return to the park at 8:30 a.m. on Sunday, May 10 to join naturalist, birder and photographer Brad Barnwell for a guided walk in the park. Meet at the visitor center ramp where you will be greeted not only by Barnwell, but wonderful sounds of nature including the calls of a nesting pair of osprey and the jocular acorn woodpeckers.
There is no entrance fee to the park for participating in walks, attending programs or visiting the museum.
The Visitor Center will be 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.