10-05-2007, 11:46 PM
[cool][#0000ff]I haven't personally visited Redmond for a couple of years, but I have heard that there are some decent pike coming out of there again. They were few and skinny during the drought, but a couple of good water years seemed to have helped them. The next couple of months should be good on spinners or on minnows below a bobber. Some guys soak anchovies below a bobber, on a wire leader rig. One of the best spots is just to the west of the ramp, where a spring comes in. Otherwise, they can be anywhere around the lake. Lots of reeds. Good pike habitat.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Haven't been to Yuba for over a month so I do not know what current water levels are. But, there are good spots within easy hiking/fishing distance from the ramp at Painted Rocks in both directions. There are almost always some rocks and stickups to fish, except in the very lowest water conditions. During the drought years the water did not even reach the Painted Rocks area and in some years you can walk out to the islands. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The last time I was down there, in August, the water was about 25 feet in mid channel, between the ramp and the islands. It should not be too much lower since the water users slow down their drawdown at the end of the irrigating season. In fact, if there are any fall storms, the water level starts rising again and the lake can be spilling by early spring. Let's hope.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have never heard of anybody catching pike next to the rock walls, but that does not mean they would not be there. However, it is more likely that you will find them on points, humps, rockpiles and brushy areas...if you can find any of those.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]Haven't been to Yuba for over a month so I do not know what current water levels are. But, there are good spots within easy hiking/fishing distance from the ramp at Painted Rocks in both directions. There are almost always some rocks and stickups to fish, except in the very lowest water conditions. During the drought years the water did not even reach the Painted Rocks area and in some years you can walk out to the islands. [/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]The last time I was down there, in August, the water was about 25 feet in mid channel, between the ramp and the islands. It should not be too much lower since the water users slow down their drawdown at the end of the irrigating season. In fact, if there are any fall storms, the water level starts rising again and the lake can be spilling by early spring. Let's hope.[/#0000ff]
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[#0000ff]I have never heard of anybody catching pike next to the rock walls, but that does not mean they would not be there. However, it is more likely that you will find them on points, humps, rockpiles and brushy areas...if you can find any of those.[/#0000ff]
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