DELTA
The current fishing conditions out on the Delta show very little activity on the striped bass scene. Water clarity and temperatures are major factors for this popular sport fish. The best chance of hooking up with a quality pinstripe is the southern part of the Delta in Middle and Old River into the Discovery Bay area where you will find better water clarity. Some of the better methods are drifting live gold shiners or blue gills or casting artificial lure such as plugs or drop shot swimsuits with a slow retrieve. In Discovery Bay this works off the rip-rap and around the pilings and boat docks in the area. In and around the Rio Vista area a few stripers are being taken off Decker Island and the Light 14 area at anchor tossing cut bait, but most are shakers along with an occasional 20 to 24 inches in the mix. The bite is light and paying attention is essential to having a fair to good day fishing. Sturgeon showing in the west Delta at the usual haunts up into Cache Slough. One day the bite is fair to good and the next day they seem to have lockjaw. When it comes to sturgeon fishing having a little patience and perseverance pays off. The best baits continue to be lamprey eel strips, salmon roe and the basic shrimp baits. When using the eel place a piece of nightcrawler on the tip of the hook for better results.

SAN PABLO BAY
Sturgeon and a few quality striped bass showing in San Pablo Bay in the “Sturgeon Triangle”. Check your tide guide for a daytime minus outgoing tide and anchor your vessel off the Pumphouse in about 12 feet of water with the best action taking place the last 2 hours of the tide. The best bait continues to be mud and ghost shrimp. Striped bass to 17 pounds taken recently along with some quality sturgeon. For current fishing conditions and updates give Keith Fraser a call at Loch Lomond Live Bait in San Rafael located at the Loch Lomond Marina at (415) 456-0321.

LAKE AMADOR
(Ione) The lake is filling to full capacity from the Jackson Creek watershed. The surface water temperature is holding at 56º Mt. Lassen rainbow trout are planted weekly with some trophy fish weighing over 12 pounds. Trolling near the spillway with Rapala’s taking fish to over 7 pounds while fishermen fishing from the dock taking rainbows to over 8 pounds using gold PowerBait. Crappie also showing to 2.5 pounds on grubs.

CAMANCHE LAKE
(Burson) Trouts plants continue every week at the Lake Comanche Recreation Area, with all 1200 pounds of trout release into the North Shore launch ramp area within the past week. This brings the season totals to over 25,500 pounds of Mt. Lassen Rainbow trout. Trollers are finding pretty good action in the Narrows and out by the dam with chrome Rapala’s fished at 20 to 30 feet.

Take time to enjoy the great outdoors. Until next tide stay safe.

JAY’S BEST BETS
WEST DELTA - (striped bass, largemouth bass, catfish,sturgeon)

SAN PABLO BAY - - (sturgeon, striped bass)

AMADOR LAKE - (trout, crappie)

CAMANCHE LAKE - (trout, bass)

UPCOMING EVENTS

SACRAMENTO BOAT SHOW
March 10-13, 2016 - At Sacramento’s CalExpo. Show hours: Thursday and Friday 12 noon to 8 p.m., Saturday and Sunday 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. for more info contact sacramentoboatshow.com, or call (916) 372-4239.

SANTA ROSA FISHING TACKLE AND DUCK DECOY SHOW
March 10 - 12, 2016 - The Santa Rosa show is the place to go for antiques, collectables, new and used fishing tackle and much more. The event will take place at 1351 Maple Avenue in Santa Rosa. For more info call (707) 539-3662.

RENO BOAT AND RECREATION SHOW
March 18-20, 2016 - The Reno Boat and Recreation Exposition boasts the latest in outdoor gear and accessories, adventure, travels, boats, RVs, camp trailers and much more. The annual event will take place at the Reno Convention Center. For more info, call (775) 849-8000.

NTAC TROUT ANGLERS CHALLENGE AT LAKE AMADOR
March 19, 2016 - The Nor Cal Trout Anglers Challenge Tournament offers participants the opportunity to fish for trophy size rainbow trout at Lake Amador. There will be cash prizes, gear raffles and lots of family fun. You could even end up fishing for a boat and motor during the tournament of champions. Entry fee is $15 for adults with preregistration and kids are free if they preregister. boaters and shoreline anglers are welcome. For more free info, call Vince Harris at (916) 768-0938.

FUTURE PRO LAKE BERRYESSA BASS TOURNAMENT
March 26, 2016 - Be part of the West Coast’s hottest bass fishing circuit by signing up for this Future Pro Event. Information: Vince Harris at (916) 768-0938.

FUTURE PRO FOLSOM LAKE BASS TOURNAMENT
April 16, 2016 - Fish the West Coast’s hottest bass fishing circuit by signing up for this Future Pro Event. Information: Vince Harris at (916) 768-0938.

SIERRA TROUT FISHING SEASON
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - The general trout fishing season opens in California’s streams. Your best bet on opening weekend is salmon eggs, worms and spinners. Most streams should be running at full capacity from the snow melt off.

HUNTER SAFETY CLASSES
The Stockton Sportsman’s Club has announced they will be providing four hunter safety courses Feb.27,, April 2 and 9, August 13 and 20, and October 1 and 8. Instructor Paul Sarstead stated that the courses will take place at the Waterloo Gun and Bocce club, 4343 N. Ashley Lane in Stockton.Sessions are free to boys and girls, 16 years and younger with a small fee charged for adults. Information: (209) 204-0358.

BOB McMILLEN MEMORIAL TROUT DERBY
Saturday March 5, 2016 - This annual event is sponsored by the San Joaquin county Parks and Recreation. This event is among the best family activities at the Regional Oak Grove Park off Eight Mile Road in Stockton. Prior to March 5, 2,500 pounds of rainbow trout will be stocked into the park’s 10-acre pond, with 25% of the fish in the trophy category. The park gates open at 6:15 a.m., registration closes at 10:00 a.m., with the final weigh-in at 12:30 p.m. Prizes will be awarded in three age categories: youth 10 and under, teens 11-17 and adults 18 and over. Food will be available for purchase. Spokesperson Sandra Costa-Adams said prizes are even for the heaviest weight of one trout by each participating angler. Fish and Game laws allow for a five-fish limit. A current California Fishing License is required for anglers 16 years of age or older. Information: (209) 331-2050 or go to: www.sjparks.com.

SIERRA TROUT FISHING SEASON
Saturday, April 23, 2016 - The general trout fishing season opens in California’s streams. Your best bet on the opening weekend is salmon eggs, worms and spinners.Most streams should be running at full capacity from the snow melt-off.

KOKANNEE POWER LAKE SHASTA TEAM CLASSIC
April 30, 2016 - Fish for big trout and salmon, awesome prizes and a free dinner. For more information, call Gary Coe at (916) 985-4943.CDFW Awards $16.7 Million to Fisheries Habitat Restoration, Forest Legacy and Drought Projects.