Stripers are at the top of the list in the Sacramento area as of late, with fish coming from the Sacramento and American Rivers. Bait fisherman have been working sardine filets and jumbo minnows in the Sac, while lure tossers have been working top and sub surface plugs. While most striper chasers prefer dawn and dusk for their striper hunting, many anglers have learned that the mid afternoon timeframe has been best this year. It sure has me puzzled, but hey – that’s what’s working.
Down in Rio Vista, a few boats are braving wind for some schoolie sized fish trolling along the West Bank and by Decker Island. Both shallow and deep running plugs are producing fish.
Sturgeon is a good bet for those fishing the area between the Mothball Fleet and Chain Island. The fish are on an aggressive bite with the warm water and are providing great aerial shows to entertain the anglers. No particular bait has been best, however I would suggest tossing shrimp baits and roe, as well as eel if you can get a hold of it. Be weary of winds in open areas of Suisun Bay – it can come up without warning.
Bass fishing, for both largemouth and smallmouth are good in the slower moving sloughs south of Sacramento. Spinnerbaits, crankbaits and senkos are all good baits to try. For the smallmouth, grubs and smaller spinners are ideal. Be sure to be mindful of posted no trespassing signs to avoid a costly ticket.
Catfishing is another good bet for anglers. Just about anywhere you can wet a line will have whiskerfish – all ready to pounce on an offering. My parents took a trip to the Mokelumne River this past Sunday and faired well with close to a dozen fish to 3 pounds. Mackerel was the bait of choice.
I haven’t been able to fish lately due to a hectic schedule at work. Those of you that work in retail know what’s involved at the beginning of a new fiscal year – its tedious work! Once I finally finish up on projects it will be time for stripers and sturgeon for me. I cant wait to get out on the big water again to fish my favorite season of the year – FALL! Too bad the temps are still sweltering hot. Its supposed to be in the high 90’s through Sunday!
To all, have a fun time on the water and as always – make sure you pick up after yourself so the next person can enjoy the spot you just fished.
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