Water Conditions: New Melones Lake is currently holding 2,052,424 acre-feet of water. The lake level rose three feet this week and is currently at 1057 ft. above sea level and 31 ft. from full capacity. Water temperature has cooled to is 64-66 degrees. Water is fairly clear, with some staining in areas. Watch for floating debris, unmarked island tops, and rattlesnakes that have been flooded from their holes- we have had reports of waterlogged snakes climbing into boats.
Trout: With the kokanee action so hot, few anglers are targeting trout, but we are seeing the occasional rainbow thrown in with a limit of kokanee. Bank anglers could also head to local creeks like Angels Creek. Trollers should try the main lake, from 15-30 feet deep, and tie on an Uncle Larry’s Power Spin, that is designed to hold Power Bait while trolling, since Power Bait is designed to smell like the hatchery feed the penned trout have been eating. Boaters should also try nosing up into creek arms where there is running water, and still-fish there for nice holdovers.
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