Central Coast Lake Reports 1/16/06

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THE LAKES
LAKE CHABOT, CASTRO VALLEY: The staff at Lake Chabot reported that trout
action is slow right now with the water still muddy from the storm.
Trout fishing will get better as the mud settles.
No bass were reported this week but several catfish were. Anglers were
using Power Bait for trout but ended up landing a couple of catfish at
Coots Landing.
LOS VAQUEROS, BRENTWOOD: The staff at Los Vaqueros said there are good
things being reported from shoreline anglers fishing for trout, but
there isn't one consistent hot spot to report. The best advice for this
kind of fishing is to play it safe. At Los Vaqueros, that means fishing
the South Cove, Rock Wall or Oak Point, in that order. Use a sliding
sinker set-up with nightcrawlers, PowerBait, marshmallows or salmon
eggs. Early fishing and patience should yield results.
There are plenty of opportunities to troll for trout at Los Vaqueros
right now. Anglers will have to rent a boat, but that will give them
access to a number of good fishing spots. Troll small flashers with
lures like Needlefish, Kastmasters or Rapalas. The size and color of the
lure are important. Go with something small that combines multiple
colors such as blue and silver, green and black or red and white. Try
the eastern shoreline, Peninsula Cove or the buoy line at the dam.
LAFAYETTE RESERVOIR, LAFAYETTE: Trout fishing is slowly picking up with
anglers catching one or two at various locations, using shiny lures such
as Kastmasters or spinners. Catfish are biting on worms or chicken liver
in deep water near the dam. Anglers catching bass are using plastic
jigs.
The reservoir will continue to plant 1,000 pounds of trout a week for
the remainder of the season. To date, 15,500 pounds have been planted.
Trout fishing should be very good in the future as the reservoir water
clears up.