Weekend Fishing - Is anyone going in California

[Lil Hooker]

Is anyone going to do any fishing this weekend? I'm planning on hitting the water might fish near candlestick park not sure might hit the pump in the delta need to see how the water flows are.

[daystarchis]

Hey bro, I am up to fish. When and where?????

[Lil Hooker]

I'm going to wait till wednesday night before I know where I'll be but if you want to hook up we can meet out in the lower delta. I will let you know tomorrow for sure

[daystarchis]

I'm going to wait till wednesday night before I know where I'll be but if you want to hook up we can meet out in the lower delta. I will let you know tomorrow for sure
Let me know John. I have a ton of large sinkers and they will come in handy with the currents. I could do Thur evening, Fri am. Let me know. Excited now:)

[Lil Hooker]

we'll need them the last time I was out there I tied up 2 7oz weights just to hold the bottom. I know of a good spot for stripers but you have to be there right at the top of the tide. My buddy Gil who went fishing with us has caught 2 decent size stripers in the last week one at 10 and the other at 9 pounds.

[daystarchis]

I think the egg sinkers I got got to 3oz. but I got a freezer bag full of em;) I like stripes!!!!!!

[Lil Hooker]

I'm not sure if you have a delta map or not but the pump is near decker island easy access and easy to find. I will call you tonight to see whats up for the weekend.

[daystarchis]

I'm not sure if you have a delta map or not but the pump is near decker island easy access and easy to find. I will call you tonight to see whats up for the weekend.
Yep, I got a delta map. I will look it up. Is that the south delta? Talk to you tonight.

[Lil Hooker]

It's just south of Rio Vista in between decker and sherman island. If you look for the sacramento river just south of rio vista you will see decker island then you will also see horseshoe bend it's in that area. That's almost on the other side of the delta we can also try another spot near 8 mile road which has tons of cats no monsters out of there yet but tons of cats and a few stripers. Lots of snags and but you don't need more than 4-5oz lead. I'm trying to see what the tides look like and also the flows of the rivers.

[daystarchis]

It's just south of Rio Vista in between decker and sherman island. If you look for the sacramento river just south of rio vista you will see decker island then you will also see horseshoe bend it's in that area. That's almost on the other side of the delta we can also try another spot near 8 mile road which has tons of cats no monsters out of there yet but tons of cats and a few stripers. Lots of snags and but you don't need more than 4-5oz lead. I'm trying to see what the tides look like and also the flows of the rivers.
I never fished that area. Is it flooded? That is on the other side of the delta:p . Where is 8 mile rd near? trying to get my fix on the location. Oh...I pm'd you my number just in case you have my old cell. I got my delta map out;)

[Lil Hooker]

Eight mile rd. is near stockton the spot I'm talking about is near Phil's spot over near sugar cut.

[daystarchis]

You talking bout Wiskey slough, Wind mill cove, turner cut? That you refer to as "8 mile rd"? Now Decker Is. is North West of that spot?

[Lil Hooker]

Hey Rob go ahead and call me when ever I have to wait 500 seconds before sending you another private message

[daystarchis]

Hey John, just got off the phone from you. I called Vini and he's eager to hook a stripe;) I am checking things out too on the "local scene". Lets campare notes;) All sounds like a done deal. Looking forward to it:)

[vini]

Lets do it:thumbsup:

[vini]

In the last 2 days i've gotten so much work i need 4 guys to help me , i have 2 for tomorrow to help so i'm out for this weekend.

At least i'll have some money for a delta pole ;) catch you guys on the next one.

[daystarchis]

In the last 2 days i've gotten so much work i need 4 guys to help me , i have 2 for tomorrow to help so i'm out for this weekend.

At least i'll have some money for a delta pole ;) catch you guys on the next one.

Hey bro ther vini.... You know there will never be a next time:p You all work and no play:rolleyes: LOL!!!! Just got a new dual fuel comanlantern for my birthday:) I sure needed a new one too. My daughter new exactly what to get me.

[tanner]

Is anyone going to do any fishing this weekend? I'm planning on hitting the water might fish near candlestick park not sure might hit the pump in the delta need to see how the water flows are.

i'll be hitting the water...early in the morn'. good luck to you! :haha:

[daystarchis]

i'll be hitting the water...early in the morn'. good luck to you! :haha:

Well I wish you were near me, I would be fishing with you;)

[Lil Hooker]

Hey Robb sent you an email sorry bout this weekend.

[daystarchis]

Hey, it worked out. I have to deliver a chihuahua puppy to Hollister Sat. How bout Next weekend? Weather should be better as well;)

[daystarchis]

I am gonna fish this afternoon the Delta Mendota canal. Anyone interested in Joining me? I got the bait;)

[vini]

Just got home Robb and i'm flushed down the tube, maybe next time, hope you catch a big ol birthday fish:thumbsup: :haha:

[daystarchis]

Didn't go out yesturday. Glad I didn't too;) It rained like no ones buisnes for a bit last night. I am headed out to Los Banos and will be back 2-3 pm. It looks beautiful today:) Anyone in a 1 hour drive going fishing this evening? If not I will keep to my old plan and hit the Delta Mendota canal. Let me know. Call me at 559-293-0458.........

[vini]

We tried a new spot on the Delta Mendota happened to find a certain secret gate open:cool: passed thru and found a bend in the river and took a space (thought there was'nt a single soul on that whole part of the river for MILES and this is what we came up with.

I only caught the one but that was a great fight, Robb caught all the rest plus another few small ones, guess mine was a special gift i knew i was due for a double digit, my first ever i'm happy .


Robbs large cat went around 7-8 pounds we're going to try and find out what the damage to the fishs head was, may have been injury or some sort of bacterial flesh eating thing .

[vini]

Some pics of the area, really nice spot.

Last pic is the fish Robb caught I am going to get a biologist I know to give me his opinion on that injury on his fish, I caught one last summer with similiar damage to the head just wondering whats causing this .

[Capt Steve]

For central Calif that's a purty darn good stringer of cats. Were you using dip bait? Where were you fishing? I bet you guys will be hitting that spot again real soon.

[Fatkat]

Nice catch guys.
Vini Those are some beautiful pics. :)

[vini]

Thanks Fatkat that was the heaviest stringer yet for me:o

Captain that was the delta mendota area up the road from the sleugh.

I'm not exactly sure if we were fishing the San Jauquin river or the Mendota sleught they both run into the delta mendota canal if I am correct?

Anyhow we found a gate open (with a camera pointing directly at you when you go in) and followed it back NO ONE WAS OUT THERE it was great, no one had fished the spot we were in at all, no trash or evidence of anyone fishing back there so this may have been a fluke that that gate was open. There was a ranch hand house out there dogs chased my truck as we went by but we saw no people. Followed the river till we got to a few bends and thats where we fished.

We used everything as far as bait but caught most of the fish on liver, I think robb caught one on shad or anchovie and the bullheads were definetly sucking on the cut bait.

Imagine all I caught was that one big fish and it was the first and I barely had another bite, ROBB standing right next to me is catching a fish every half hour LoL, but I was happy with my catch, she almost pulled my pole into that water and then as I fought her, she tried to wrap herself around a branch that was coming out of the water, she had herself 2/3 of the way around the branched when I just wrenched herself back around she changed direction then and I had her coming my way once again (12 pound spiderwire saved me). I caught her on my medium weight cherry wood pole so it was a GREAT FIGHT.

We'll give you the exact directioj Captain so you can try it in the morning maybe with luck the gate will be open for you.

Happy Easter to all and may the Lord heap Blessings upon all us fishermen, he has for me and he can for you.

[daystarchis]

I pulled the spots up on google earth. I think there is a back way in too;) Really great spots. The whole fishery system is on fire down here. The canal systems too. Nice stripes, bass and when the sun comes out crappie:) It's gonna be a great gathering again. Looking forward to it:)

[daystarchis]

Going out to the new fishing hole Thur or Fri. Anyone want to join me, call me at: 559-293-0458 or PM me.

[vini]

I have to work in Reedly both those days and Merced maybe on Saturday.

Possibly Fri night Robb

[vini]

Are you getting that google ad between our posts?

[vini]

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[vini]

I pulled the spots up on google earth. I think there is a back way in too;) Really great spots. The whole fishery system is on fire down here. The canal systems too. Nice stripes, bass and when the sun comes out crappie:) It's gonna be a great gathering again. Looking forward to it:)



Show me show me !!!!!!!!!!!

[vini]

Is that spot on highway 33?

I was using our map here I think I found it

[vini]

I think this is it no positive though

[Capt Steve]

I've been using Acme Mapper. Has more features than Google Maps.

http://mapper.acme.com/?ll=36.75175,-120.34501&z=14&t=M&marker0=36.75430%2C-120.38103%2Cmandota%20ca

[Lil Hooker]

Went out yesterday we got a 7# stripers about 26" and a smaller 17" stiper no cats near the pump we had to move about 150-200 yards to find them.

[daystarchis]

Went out yesterday we got a 7# stripers about 26" and a smaller 17" stiper no cats near the pump we had to move about 150-200 yards to find them.

How was the water flow John? Was there a lot of debris flowing down? Sure like to get up there again. When you heading back out again?

[daystarchis]

Is that spot on highway 33?

I was using our map here I think I found it
Thats it bro. See the dirt roads going through the orchards? That is our back way bro;)

[Lil Hooker]

Hey Robb not much debris but strong currents and very high water levels hard to tell when the tide turned the water was so high. Just got off the phone with a buddy of mine he is nailing some halibut over in benicia

[vini]

Robb I also asked him about the Blue cats and he said that WE HAVE THEM in the San Jauquin Valley here, they have been planted.


There are blues (they get huge) but I'm not sure about flathead.
Catfish are not native to California, so all of the species were planted at
some point. I think we have some 'Fishing in the City' programs that
stock isolated waters with catfish to provide additional fishing
opportunities, but catfish reproduce naturally in the Delta.

Supervising Biologist (Fisheries)
California Department of Fish and Game
Central Valley Bay Delta Branch

[daystarchis]

You wanna go fish that spot Friday? I am going out there Thu too. I will find tha orchard road to the "spot". Anyone else wants to fish this Thur or Fri, let me know.

[vini]

You wanna go fish that spot Friday?

Probably so Robb DUH!:p theres alot of huge cats waiting ffor us to catch them in that spot man...................:cool:

Friday would be best for me, you do the scouting on Thursday and see what you find, maybe take Captain and go in the morning?

I'm either working in Merced this Saturday or i'm going up to Twain Hart to my Dads cabin for the weekend it's his Birthday Sunday and he wants to have a get together.

[vini]

Guy told me today, out off Bass Ave he caught a 5 pound bass and lost something that looked like was in the 20 pound range striper and there catching alot of big catfish out there but he's a BS artist too but it was coincedence that he was out there on the same day we were. Said there were people fishing all over that area I told him we found our own personal honey hole LoL

[daystarchis]

Yep, I am game Thur to take anyone out there. I will scout around out there for sure. I believe there are some big fish in them canals. That canal we fished first, was Helm canal. That is the place were that 30+ lb. Stripe was caught. I believe with all the water flowing throught the system, it is bringing them big lunkers around. This is going to be a very good year down here.

[daystarchis]

Where your new avatar Vini???

[Capt Steve]

You wanna go fish that spot Friday?

Probably so Robb DUH!:p theres alot of huge cats waiting ffor us to catch them in that spot man...................:cool:

Friday would be best for me, you do the scouting on Thursday and see what you find, maybe take Captain and go in the morning?

I'm either working in Merced this Saturday or i'm going up to Twain Hart to my Dads cabin for the weekend it's his Birthday Sunday and he wants to have a get together.

I'm up for it. Thur or Fri. AM or PM. Let me know so I can get someone to stay with my wife.

[daystarchis]

I'm up for it. Thur or Fri. AM or PM. Let me know so I can get someone to stay with my wife.
Great capt. Well heck, lets do it Fri. I can go scout out that area Thurs. What ya'll think?

[vini]

Oh yeah i forgot about that . Coming right up How's that look:big_smile_2:

[vini]

Captain get ready to catch a Uge fish:oooh: :tounge_out: :crazy:

[daystarchis]

Oh yeah i forgot about that . Coming right up How's that look:big_smile_2:
Hey, thats beautiful....lol! Need to see that mug of yours and that huge grin;)

[vini]

Tried to call you at work i got off early and MAY go out this afternoon.

Call me on my cell later Robb

[daystarchis]

Tried to call you at work i got off early and MAY go out this afternoon.

Call me on my cell later Robb

What happened??? You get me all excited then bail....:rolleyes: LOL!!!! Hey, I am gonna pick up those topical maps tomorrow. I am going scouting!!!:)

[daystarchis]

Delta Mendota Canal and Slough

**Stripers **Catfish

The canal is a good bet for good numbers of stripers up to 11 pounds on white flukes fished behind gates where there's moving water. There is good catfishing, with one 25-pounder taken on a crawdad, Larry Bristow said. The area where the San Joaquin and the Merced rivers join is kicking out large stripers.

Call: 655-2335, Lucky Larry's Bait (209) 827-1522

[daystarchis]

OK guys..... Heading out there now. This is some awesome weather right now. Don't miss out:)

[vini]

I had a Dream, I had a fish on so big I could'nt reel it in or even budge it, hope thats a sign.


Starting a website going to upgrade it so we can have movies and pictures going on it check it out .

http://vinis.bravehost.com/

[vini]

OK guys..... Heading out there now. This is some awesome weather right now. Don't miss out:)


Damnit i gotta go to Reedly and work today

[daystarchis]

Just got back right now. Did a lot of scouting. The gate was locked. Swooped over to Helm canal. @ guys were there. They had 2 stipers measured at 24 and 29. 24 was caught on top water broken back repala. 29 was caught on large minnow. I then went to the slough. Several people with fish The pump ic running at our gathering site. I fisahed down from it. Got some good bites. It was about 10 or 11 am. An old couple left our spot with 3 stripers and 4 cats. Been there since Wed night around 6 pm. Same scenario like the gathering last year but very nice weather:) The fish are bitting. Fishe for 2 hours. Went down San Mateo. I found the back gate to that spot. Big NO TRESPASSING sign. That is the back way though. Gonna fish hard tomorrow. Anyone wanting to hook up? I may go out there first light. Fishetill real late or all night.

[vini]

All I can say is thats F'n WRONG for them to keep us out of that river Like Kevin said the other day Robb we gotta find a way

[daystarchis]

That area is the Dept. of Reclamation. You wanna try back there tomorrow? I can get us there. The spot is not private. It is the Dept. of Reclamation. It's just getting there, which I know a way. Also, there is the spot next to the Helm canal. Remeber that ol guy frank said, "fish there at night in the shallows". We got to walk 30-40 yards. No biggie,,, We can fish those canals bro...... BIG STRIPERS!!!!!!!!!!!Seriously. That one bend on that Helm canal. Heck, The Delta Mendota holds big stripers.

[daystarchis]

I got chovies, minnows, crawlers. You know that San Mateo road runs into the SJ. Now you can fish all long there and there is alot of brush and tress submerged. Now I am thinking CRAPPIE!!!!!!!!!!!!

[Capt Steve]

Robb, here's the good news- Took my wife to the doc today and it looks like she has a big ol' kidney stone that has been causing terrible pain lately. Bad news is they may ultrasound it tomorrow to break it up. I'm itchin' for some fishin' but probably not Friday.

[daystarchis]

We'll I sure hope she gets feeling better capt. Anytime brother. I will be going out there this afternoon.

[vini]

You're poor wife Captain hope it pass's or they remove it painlessly.



Robbs out there all by hiself I a huge storm i',m thinkin just heard near mendota there was a thunderstorm with huge hail hope he's well I just did'nt have it to go out all evening rough damn day barely worked out a the gym, just gave up and came home.

Have a good weekend ALL i'm headed to Sonora in the morning for the weekend if the rivers are fishable i'll have my fly rod and spinning rod with me to try some trout but I have a feeling the rivers are roarin.

[daystarchis]

You're poor wife Captain hope it pass's or they remove it painlessly.



Robbs out there all by hiself I a huge storm i',m thinkin just heard near mendota there was a thunderstorm with huge hail hope he's well I just did'nt have it to go out all evening rough damn day barely worked out a the gym, just gave up and came home.

Have a good weekend ALL i'm headed to Sonora in the morning for the weekend if the rivers are fishable i'll have my fly rod and spinning rod with me to try some trout but I have a feeling the rivers are roarin.

Yep, went out by my lonesome. Since I was by my self, I went out to the slough were there is some people. Scary being out fishing them canals in the middle of the night alone. It just plain isn't safe these days. Yep, got caught in the huge thunderstorm. It was wicked!!!! It sure is nice to get out of the city. Thats what it is all about to me;)

[daystarchis]

Who is fishing this weekend? And Where? Need any fishing partners? Have bait, will travel;)

[daystarchis]

Hey Lil Hooker.....What up dude? You avaialble this weekend?

[Lil Hooker]

I may be Sunday I'm trying to finish up some remodeling hopefully it will be done Friday night or Saturday. Give me a call tomorrow

[daystarchis]

Hey bro, I sent you an e mail.

[daystarchis]

Vince, Talke dto several people today bout that spot we caught them fish. I was told that we can fish as long as we stay along the river. I also found away to get to the river, from madera side. We can fish acraoss the river from the spot (were we seen that coon).

[Lil Hooker]

Hey Robb got your email my buddy is going to get some of that stinky purple bait I will call you and let you know if I can make it out tomorrow.

[daystarchis]

Hey Robb got your email my buddy is going to get some of that stinky purple bait I will call you and let you know if I can make it out tomorrow.
Way cool. I e mailed you right now bro. Let me know when we can hook up. Anytime is good.

[cliffey07]

long time no chat everyone. hows everybody been? I have a question? I just moved to Dublin, and the thing is I have no clue where to go and get some cat action. So if anyone is gonna be doing any fishing within a few hour drive i would love to go.

[daystarchis]

long time no chat everyone. hows everybody been? I have a question? I just moved to Dublin, and the thing is I have no clue where to go and get some cat action. So if anyone is gonna be doing any fishing within a few hour drive i would love to go.
Hey bro, you not far from phillip, Bert and John. I am bout 1 1/2 to 2 hrs away. You have the delta and the aquaduct. I be more than happy to meet ya 1/2 way or go up there and fish with ya. I have some great spots down here that produce nice cats, stripers and crappie. You wanna come down brother, let me know.

[cliffey07]

sounds good to me,i wanna start fishing in about a week or two, i just started a apprenticeship so the next week or so will be busy but like i said i am willing to drive if it means fishing. I was doing a lot of bass and crappie fishing up in Redding but i am ready to get after some kitties or whatever. i will definately keep in touch.

[Lil Hooker]

Hey Cliffey there are tons of good spots just east of you I'll give you a few easy spots to locate. Go east on 580 till you hit tracey blvd. go north if I remember correctly thats hwy 12 go north till you hit grimes road anywhere along that road or that area in general is good for cats right now there may even be some stripers at grimes. If you continue to go north on 12 you will hit trapper slough go east again and make a left when you see the bacon island turn off it will be your first left follow that road till you hit a bridge that will be bacon island good for stripers there and good for cats just before the bridge. Next time I go out and have enough notice I will let you know I usually just go when I get withdraws.

[vini]

long time no chat everyone. hows everybody been? I have a question? I just moved to Dublin, and the thing is I have no clue where to go and get some cat action. So if anyone is gonna be doing any fishing within a few hour drive i would love to go.


Man you could'nt be placed much better then you are best of both worlds, fresh and salt water access within an hour of you, I'M JEALOUS~!

[vini]

Is anyone going to do any fishing this weekend? I'm planning on hitting the water might fish near candlestick park not sure might hit the pump in the delta need to see how the water flows are.


Get an avatar:roll_eyes:

I'm headed to Daly city in a few weeks hoping to fish either the Bay for sharks or SPBay

[daystarchis]

Hey vince....I am off from work. Still wanna go out to our new spot this evening? I will pay for gas?

[daystarchis]

Hey capt, Just seen your message. Could not make it out though. You said you were at the spot? How you do? Was the gate open? I may be heading out there if I get the back lawn mowed in time:crazy: That stretch of the river is holding HUGE fish. Crappie,cats and bass.

[Capt Steve]

Hey capt, Just seen your message. Could not make it out though. You said you were at the spot? How you do? Was the gate open? I may be heading out there if I get the back lawn mowed in time:crazy: That stretch of the river is holding HUGE fish. Crappie,cats and bass.

I think I went to the right spot. Gate was closed. Only managed one 20" striper in the reserve. Water is full to the top and flowing strong.

[daystarchis]

I think I went to the right spot. Gate was closed. Only managed one 20" striper in the reserve. Water is full to the top and flowing strong.
When I was out there over the weekend, 2 oz sinker was not enough. Is it the same?

[hopnbrly]

Hey Steve.
A 20 inch striper aint bad.

[daystarchis]

Hey Steve.
A 20 inch striper aint bad.
Heck ya, that dinner.

[Capt Steve]

Hey Steve.
A 20 inch striper aint bad.

Yea, that was fun in the current. Took most of my line downstream. Lots of brush and big piles of weeds flowing by, hitting my lines so it was hard to tell when there was a bite. A bass boat came by and the wake made an overflow over the bank. Nearly floated my bucket off. Where I was fishing the current was in a big circle so I just used a 1 oz weight and let it drift round and round. I had clams, liver and chovies. Got bites on all three.

[vini]

Love to hook a nice stripper like that, yet to happen


Robb I lost my cell phone so can't call I jst got home a bit a go and i'm BURNT OUT TIRED.....no fishy tonight for me.

[daystarchis]

Friend just came bye and showed me 6 stripers from Mendota Slough. All over 22":ooooh: They fished from sundown till this morning.

[daystarchis]

Hey vince, don't know what you got scheduled, but thinking bout hitting that honey hole or the other Friday afternoon or so.
Anyone else want to catch some nice cats and stripers let's do it!!!!

[vini]

Lemme see how the rest of the week goes, tomorrow morning my truck goes in for the water leak and I may lose a days work that may have to be made up on Saturday so i'll get back with you on thursday.

[jamesnewsom]

I am going to head over to Isabella this weekend and give them a try. Hopefully the bite will be on and we can catch a nice mess.

[Lil Hooker]

Get an avatar:roll_eyes:

I'm headed to Daly city in a few weeks hoping to fish either the Bay for sharks or SPBay

Hey Vini if you come down here give me a buzz before you come maybe we can hook up. If you go to Daly City go to the Pacifica pier they are hitting stripers out there. If you want some sharks and stuck on land try Crissy Field in S.F. Robb has my contact info hit me up maybe we can go out and wet a line.

[Lil Hooker]

I am going to head over to Isabella this weekend and give them a try. Hopefully the bite will be on and we can catch a nice mess.


How was your trip to Isabella

[vini]

Hey Vini if you come down here give me a buzz before you come maybe we can hook up. If you go to Daly City go to the Pacifica pier they are hitting stripers out there. If you want some sharks and stuck on land try Crissy Field in S.F. Robb has my contact info hit me up maybe we can go out and wet a line.


Probably going up mothers day weekend just be there for friday night and Saturday and i'll let you know if it works out maybe we can hook it up somewhere man

[cliffey07]

how close are yall gonna be to dublin? Maybe i can try and hook up with you guys.

[Capt Steve]

Hey vince, don't know what you got scheduled, but thinking bout hitting that honey hole or the other Friday afternoon or so.
Anyone else want to catch some nice cats and stripers let's do it!!!!

Did you make it out this weekend? I went to the Mendota reserve this morning and caught a 22" striper and a little channel, both on anchovies.

[daystarchis]

nice capt.... Went out to the slough Fri with vince and his bubby and kids. Fished from 5 pm to bout 10:30 pm. lil kids were pretty loud so caught nothing:roll_eyes:

[vini]

Oh it was'nt there fault plus I did catch a fish and you did'nt that's why yur mad HAH HAH.........:big_smile:

Maybe Captain can show me how to catch a big striper:tounge_out:


I still have a bump on my nose from getting smacked with a branch across the bridge of my nose:crazy: , wanted to throw that little brat in the lake LoL

[vini]

Oh it was'nt there fault plus I did catch a fish and you did'nt that's why yur mad HAH HAH.........:big_smile:




Ok so what if it was only 4 inchs long it was still a fish:sure: