IONE - The Lake Amador management is now releasing loads of trout every week from their on-site hatchery and fishing is perking up.

“We released 1000 lbs. yesterday, half at the Dam and half down closer to the spillway,” said Lee Lockhart at the Lake Amador Resort. “The lake came up 4 feet so far and the clarity is amazing! Powerbait seems to be the best choice from shore and trollers are doing well with slower moving lures. Trout should be a bit shallower now after the rain; the top 15’ should be the most productive.”

The lake level is now 22’ from full, the surface water temperature is 59 degrees and the water clarity is 10’.

“We released 1000 lbs. of Cuts and Golds today, over half right in the middle of the Dam and the rest closer to the spillway,” said Lockhart on his previous report. “Most anglers are saying fish are running all different depths with most in the 10-20’ range for morning and 15-30’ after noon.”

Robbie Dunham of Koke Machine Guide Service reported 7 trout up to 4 pounds landed on his most recent trip to Amador. He used Speedy Shiner lures at 10’ to 30’ from the dam to Jackson Creek.

Successful anglers include Walter Villalobos, who landed four scrappy trout while fishing from the launch ramp area.

Jesus, Rob, Edson, and Angel all put together a nice stringer of five trout using worms, spoons, and jigs from the corner of the Dam.

Finally, Isaac, Jesse, Matt, and Jack went out by boat and caught 5 trout in Cat Cove while using pink, white, and copper colored flies.