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Im looking for a high elevation lake that i can take my 18ft deep hull boat and do some trolling for trout. Anyone have any suggestions. I know a few but there not big enough.
My son and I fished Clear Lake on Fathers Day and did well. Both of us caught 9 rainbows a piece in the 3 hours we were there. It was low but not the lowest I've fished it. Clear Lake has always fished good for me and never a skunk. If you can catch it during the incredible calibeatis hatch, then you're in for a treat. The fish are strong and fight hard and if you're lucky you might catch some of the big ones. May through June is the best time but later in the summer it gets drawn down to practically nothing. But don't right it off as a non fishing destination. Trust me.twout said:OMG,please don't try Clear Lake. This is an irrigation impoundment that was in enlarged in the 50's to meet demands and the dam is only 44feet high. Maximum depth is 22 feet, a full pool in A REALLY GOOD WATER/ SNOW year is around 35ft early season. We are not in a good year for water storage. Trolling success is restricted by seasonal drawdown to meet water needs, currently we have big needs. Bottom is relatively flat so mean depth is around 15.6 feet. Shallows have some great submerged stumps and a lot of them. If you want to be on the watch the whole time go have fun and enjoy. Timothy is low this year but I haven't been in a month or so,not sure if the Pine Point launch is still useable for you. But at 80 feet deep it would be a better choice. Don't mean to start an argument but just my own advice.
OnTheFly said:My son and I fished Clear Lake on Fathers Day and did well. Both of us caught 9 rainbows a piece in the 3 hours we were there. It was low but not the lowest I've fished it. Clear Lake has always fished good for me and never a skunk. If you can catch it during the incredible calibeatis hatch, then you're in for a treat. The fish are strong and fight hard and if you're lucky you might catch some of the big ones. May through June is the best time but later in the summer it gets drawn down to practically nothing. But don't right it off as a non fishing destination. Trust me.
twout said:Oh, did you do it in a 18ft deep hull boat?