New Melones Fishing Report

Trout:   Big trout news this week!  Leo Renkel and Bob Scarbrough of Modesto landed a beautiful 8-pound, 11-ounce brown trout this week, winning Glory Hole Big Fish of the Week Contest and a free deli lunch.  They were fishing upriver for bass, throwing a 10” purple worm near a steep rock wall.  Trollers should target creek arms and upriver, and maybe try the main lake, since it is time for trout to move out to deeper water. With warmer water temperatures, trout will be found deeper- 20-40 feet.  A Wedding Ring or other small spinner with a nightcrawler behind flashers would be a great choice.    Bank anglers will have best luck under the Hwy 49 Stevenot Bridge, or the south side of the lake.

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