Tactics/Bait: Once again, Inflated Nightcrawlers and Powerbait were the top baits this week. The top Powerbait color was Rainbow. Some of the most productive lures were Thomas Buoyants, Tasmanian Devils and Kasmasters. In the creek try Salmon Eggs, small spinners or Marvel Flies. The hot location this week was the South Shore. Alternative locations to try would be the Inlet, North Shore, Jetty/Outlet Area and Hangman's Tree.
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive: Panther Martins, Tasmanian Devils, green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Kastmasters, NeedleFish, Roostertails, and garlic scent on Powerbait.
Here is a list of recommended flies:
Dry Flies: Adams, Female Adams, Cutter's Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, Black/Red Ants, Sierra Bright Dot, Royal Coachman and Hoppers.
Streamers: Wooly Bugger (black, brown, olive, or green), Mutuka (black, brown, olive, or green), Hornberg, and Muddler Minnows.
Wet Flies(Nymphs): Prince Nymph, Flashback Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, Zebra Midge (red and black), Copper John (red and copper) and San Juan Worm (brown or red).
Derby News: T
he Round-Up at the Lake Fishing Derby
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Weather: The forecast has a slight chance of rain/snow at the start of next week. The temps starting Monday will be in the low-50's with partly cloudy skies thru the middle of the week. Low will be in the low-30's. Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.
Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 5:42am - 5:38am and Sunset 8:03pm - 8:08pm.
Stocking: The DFW is scheduled to plant both the lake and creek next week.