Water Conditions: New Melones Lake is currently holding 2,099,274 acre-feet of water. The lake level rose one foot this week and is currently at 1061 ft. above sea level and 29 ft. from full capacity. Water temperature is 63-66 degrees. Water is fairly clear. Watch for floating debris, unmarked island tops, and rattlesnakes that have been flooded from their holes.
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. We are seeing a few rainbows caught from shore by anglers fishing Power Bait or crawlers under a bobber. Bank anglers could also head to local creeks like Angels Creek. Trollers should try the main lake, from 15-30 feet deep, and use shad-patterned Needlefish, Excel, or Kastmasters, or Rapala Countdowns. 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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