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RODMAN SLOUGH – The Lake County Land Trust is continuing its Saturday morning walks at the Rodman Slough Nature Preserve at the corner of West Lake Road and the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off.
The walks start at 8 a.m. on Saturday and take one to two hours over moderate terrain.
Land Trust board members and volunteers lead the walks which are an enjoyable way to appreciate the wildlife and scenery at the preserve.
To get to the preserve, take Highway 29 north from Lakeport. Turn onto the Nice-Lucerne Cut-off, head east and turn left onto West Lake Road. The walks will continue through September.
For information, call Roberta Lyons at 994-2024 or Pamela Bordisso at 279-0923.
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The lookout is located on the Upper Lake Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest. This year is the lookout will only be rented through the online process by going to recreation.gov. The process is easy to complete.
The rustic lookout was constructed on the western shoulder of Pine Mountain overlooking the Van Arsdale area. It is located on a rock outcrop at 4,000 feet in elevation, in a mixed conifer forest setting. Bucknell Creek and the Eel River are the major drainages in the area.
The lookout was originally constructed in 1933, after lumber mills in the Van Arsdale area were destroyed by fires and later rebuilt. The lookout has an unusual 180-degree view to the west, northwest. Most lookouts have a view of 360 degrees.
Rental of this facility is by reservation only. Group size will be limited to six persons at one time. Renters must bring their own water, food, bedding and utensils and pack out all garbage.
The minimum stay is two nights and the maximum stay is seven days. The fee is $50 per night. Check in time is 2 p.m, with checkout time at noon.
Facilities at the lookout include: Dining table with chairs, pedestal grill, fire ring, sink, touch lights, vault toilet, one bunk bed and four cots, four metal chairs, picnic table, cabinets and a pantry.
You will need to bring your own bed rolls (air mattresses, mats, sheets, blankets, pillows, etc.) and you must bring any water you may need and garbage bags to pack out your garbage. Warm clothes for cool nights is recommended.
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UPPER LAKE – District Ranger Lee Johnson reports that the Upper Lake Ranger District of the Mendocino National Forest will extend its office hours on Friday, Aug. 10, until 9 p.m., for the purpose of checking in hunters for opening day of rifle deer season in A Zone.
The district office also will be open on Saturday, Aug. 11, from 8 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The public will be able to purchase forest maps, woodcutting permits and senior passes. Camping information and campfire permits will also be available.
The Mendocino National Forest is in fire restrictions and the fire danger is high. Hunters are encouraged to check with the district regarding fire restrictions prior to opening of deer season. Campfires are not allowed outside of developed campgrounds. Campfire permits are required outside developed campsites for portable stoves and lanterns using gas, jellied petroleum or pressurized liquid fuel.
For more information call the Upper Lake Ranger District, 275-2361.
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Bass are biting well all over the lake and on a variety of baits. My buddy and I took our sons our fishing Tuesday. We put the kids on nightcrawlers and let ‘em at it. They caught fish until we ran out of worms. Switched them all over to whacky rigged Senkos on drop shot rigs and they were right back at it. Jigs in purple and brown with big creature type trailers have been doing well for many anglers. There’s a frog bite in the evenings and a good popper bite in the morning. Fish from 5 to 25 feet depending on your preference.
Crappie action is running strong. We’re not talking about a fish anywhere and everywhere scenario, but if you’ve got a mind to hit some of the key spots you’ll likely find yourself some nice specks. Minnows have been the first choice, by far, over mini-jigs. Most folks are finding crappie throughout the day at Konocti, The Four Poles and over in Jago Bay. And, most folks are fishing deep water for best results.
The catfish bite is just flat out good right now. Take a good chunk of mackerel, set it up on a big hook with a sliding weight, and fish through your favorite spots. I’ve talked to guys that have fished by Konocti – while listening to the live concerts – and done well. I’ve talked to guys that have still fished by Austin Park and done well. I’ve talked to some folks that have drifted Bass Alley and done well. Now’s just a great time to wet a line for cats on Clear Lake.
With any luck our catfish bite will hold and we’ll get into some more great fish during our next CatFest. We’ve slated Aug. 25th as our next CatFest date. These non-contest events are open to the public (that’s the point, actually) and generally a whole lot of fun. We’ll plan on kicking things off around 4 p.m. and fishing until about 11 p.m.
We’ll announce more details as the date draws nearer, but mark your calendars now so you don’t miss out!
Bob Rider owns Lakeshore Bait & Tackle in Clearlake. Visit his Web site at www.994fish.com or call him at 994-FISH (3474).
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