4/28 Report

[Bassmaster21]

Went out yesterday evening and put in at Bona (Cedar Ridge whatever you prefer) at about 3 oclock. There was a tourney check in then so boat traffic was high. Not only was boat traffic high so was the water. I think its up to 871 or 872 now. I also think it has an effect on the depth of the fish. Caught 4 largemouth (one keeper size) in about 18 feet of water with jigs on main lake points. Which seems a little deep to me for the time of year. Water temps were between 55 and 63 depending on where we were on the lake. We are creeping up on spawnign water temps and I have no clue where to find the fish. I cought those four on grit and luck alone. No rhyme or reason to it really. The challenge is all part of the fun though right? Going back in a few weekends and will be out a lot come mid May and this summer. This has been quite an experience with my first spring at stockton being the way it is with weather and water levels. Always looking for new advice and ideas.

God Bless

[Lifes2Short]

Thanks for the report Bassmaster21, I also fished yesterday and will post a report. The lake level as of this morning is now 873, 6' above normal. I too will be fishing Stockton quite a bit in May, send me a message if you would like to fish together some time, we can take my boat if you want.