Fishing

Current Conditions: July 25, 2010

GENERAL CONDITIONS

Lake Camanche’s current elevation is 229 feet above sea level. The inflow from Lake Pardee is currently at 292 c.f.s. The outflow from Lake Camanche is currently 806 c.f.s. The Lake is 89% full and the water temperature is 80 degrees.

Dry StorageStore your boat at Lake Camanche!

Lake Camanche has completed a resurfacing and striping project in both dry storage yards at Camanche's North Shore. We are happily accepting new tenants who are looking for a safe and secure place to store their boat with convenient access to one of California's premier fishing lakes. Our gates are protected by combination locks and 24 hour security patrols. Visit our rates page for more information, or call (866) 763-5121.

TROUT

Warm weather and warm water have driven trout down to 35-50 feet deep, but campers and day use anglers continue to report success trolling in the main lake. One group from South Shore caught 4 nice trout up to 3.5 lb. while trolling with Apex, and Rapala lures. They were using down riggers set at 35 and 45 feet deep, and caught fish near the dam. No reports from bait fishermen this week, but the usual summer patterns are still effective. Dike 3 still holds fish at 40-50 feet deep. Anchor or drift your boat, and drop PowerBait, PowerEggs, or nightcrawlers to the bottom. The causeway area has the same kind of conditions, anchor or drift and let bait out to 40-50 feet. Cold water releases from Lake Pardee draw fish to the upper lake/river channel area, and drifting bait or trolling lures in this area can be productive.


picture of bassBASS

One angler reported catching and releasing seven bass (up to 3 pounds) this weekend while using PowerWorms in shad color, and Senkos in smoke/black/purple, rigged wacky style. He was fishing Dikes 1, 2, & 3, and said fish were holding in about 20 feet of water next to deep drop-offs.  He also caught one bass on a crawdad color crankbait. Another bass fisherman reported catching three bass, all about 2 lb. each. He was using a jig.


CATFISH

Catfish is still the hot bite here at Lake Camanche. Campers in the Coyote Flat campground reported catching some nice catfish up to 6 lbs. They were using nightcrawlers as bait and catching them throughout the day. Other fisherman reported catching a 5 lb. catfish with their big one weighing in at 9.7 lb. they were using chicken liver as bait.




We encourage all anglers to report their stories, comments, or concerns to the North Shore Store, the South Shore Store, or by email to lbuie@camancherecreation.com. Thanks again for choosing Lake Camanche as your recreation destination.

As of June 9th, 2009 E.B.M.U.D will no longer permit any live bait (minnows, crawdads, frogs, etc.) to enter the water of Lake Camanche or any other lakes operated by E.B.M.U.D. Lake Camanche will no longer be selling any live minnows at the marina.

On behalf of Camanche Recreation Company... Boat safely, and happy fishing!

 

STORE HOURS OF OPERATION

North Shore & South Shore
Monday – Thursday:  8:00am – 6:00pm
Friday & Saturday:  7:00am – 9:00pm
Sunday:  7:00am – 6:00pm

Camanche Recreation Area is open 365 days a year.
Gate hours for North and South shores are 5:00am - 11:00pm

North Shore Store:  (209) 763-5166
South Shore Store:  (209) 763-5915


ATTENTION ALL BOATERS

Due to the growing presence of the invasive Zebra and Quagga mussel in California, we will be conducting mandatory boater interviews and vessel inspections prior to entry. At this time, East Bay Municipal Utility District has taken several steps to manage this issue at Lake Camanche, Lake Pardee, and San Pablo Reservoir: 

1.  Vessels from Santa Clara and San Benito Counties, Southern California, and outside of California will not be allowed on Lake Camanche, Lake Pardee, or San Pablo Reservoir. 

2.  All vessels from approved counties will be inspected prior to launch. These inspections should take no more than five minutes per vessel. 

In order to pass the inspection, we require that your vessel's water reservoirs (live wells and bilges) be totally dry and that the boat hull be clean. We do not anticipate these procedures to take more than five minutes per vessel, but we do strongly encourage you to arrive early to make sure you get on the water as soon as possible.