The word is out. Come to Clear Lake if you want to catch bass. On any given day the launch ramps are loaded with bass boat trailers. The results of the WON BASS tournament last week have gone viral as that three-day tournament produced more than 3,000 fish, and all but one boat checked in with a five-fish limit during those three days. The results show that Clear Lake is the No. 1 bass lake in the nation if not the world.
The bass are moving into the shallows to spawn and with a low lake level they can easily be seen by fishermen. The south end of the lake is producing most of the fish and the Clearlake Oaks arm has been a hot spot. The rockpiles near Rattlesnake Island are productive as well. Fishermen have to be careful when traveling in this area because many of the rocks are only a few inches below the surface and you can wipe out the lower unit of your outboard if you go too fast. Lately several boaters have hit the rocks, which has resulted in major motor damage.
With the bass starting to move into their annual spawning cycle, the fishing should improve daily, especially for bedded bass. Clear Lake is a dream for sight fishermen because it’s so shallow you can normally see the bass on the spawning beds. Most fishermen wear polarized sunglasses, which allows them to clearly see the fish. A fisherman will slowly cruise the shoreline with his electric trolling motor and look for small pockets in the tules. A small opening about the size of a dinner plate can identify bass spawning beds. When a fisherman spots the bed he will look closely to see if a bass is on it. Normally it’s the male guarding the nest.
The favorite lure for bed fishing is either a white or chartreuse tube bait or a curly-tailed grub rigged on a darthead hook. The reason for the colors is so you can see the lure even if the water is slightly cloudy. The fisherman casts the lure right on the bed and allows it to sit there. The male bass will usually approach the lure, stare at it for a few moments, and then pick up it to remove it from the nest. When the fisherman sees the lure disappear from view he sets the hook.
ABA tourneys
American Bass (ABA) is holding two team tournaments this weekend. Both go out of the Skylark Shores Resort in Lakeport and the weigh-in starts at 3 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. ABA does a good job with its tournaments. Their staff takes good care of the fish and releases them promptly.
Non-stop action
Crappie action remains non-stop on the lake. Guide Ed Legan said his clients caught 101 crappie on Tuesday. The crappie were caught in the 8-10 feet of water on crappie jigs.
Crappie are also being caught off the docks at Library Park in Lakeport and at Lakeside County Park.
Catfish derby
The Clearlake Oaks/Glenhaven annual catfish derby is less than a month away. The derby is scheduled for May 14-16. It’s one of the largest catfish derbies in the West, drawing more than 1,000 fishermen most years. The entry fee is $50 for adults and $10 for children. For more information call (707) 596-0248 or you can go to the derby website at https://ift.tt/3eoBpRB.
Take a hike
The spring weather makes it a perfect time to go hiking and one of the best places to do that is Clear Lake State Park on Soda Bay Road near Kelseyville. The park is super clean and a safe place to hike. There are numerous trails and you will see plenty of wildlife.
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