Went out for Kokanee this past Friday at Stampede. I think you’re spot on with your analysis, the fish are deep and hugging the bottom. The only ones we hooked happened to be when our downriggers dragged bottom for a few seconds coming up on a hump in the lake. Small fish too, very tiny Kokanee this year.
Great report as always - there are a bunch of shaker stripers in the middle river area - never seen so many this early - hopefully the big boys will come in soon - keep up the great work Alan👊🎣👍
If you watch the reports a lot of the stripers went out into the SF Bay and out to the ocean down south to Pacifica. Then they will head back into the bay for awhile and head back into the delta system for the fall and winter. I've seen them come back in the end August and as late as Nov depending on the weather conditions.
There are miles of water in the delta and everywhere looks great. Time on the water is so important and learning the tides as fish been in tidal water all their lives and know it very well.
Alan I love your content. I have been subscribed for over a year and have become mich more confident on the Delta. I am struggling when the tides are low early. Do you have any suggestions as to where to target during lower tides and less current?
We have had success for halibut N Tamala’s N San Francisco Bay. The secret get your bait then fish F Bowie first… it does change up…after go look for them outside both Bays.. The Fish Are Bigger Cleaner Fish Outside The Bay. I’m no pro @ It Fong. I do luv learning new fishing techniques. We found the anchovies N Filled Up The Bait Box. Live Bait is Key #1….. I didn’t toss any lures…I only took one rod on my friend boat. Second time out it was windy as…A Moo Foo! N S. F. Bay. 💨 🌊 🌊 🌊
Thanks for the report Alan. I got a question on the Kokanee, when they’re that deep in that cold water. Once you get them up to the surface, the water is pretty darn hot. Those fish are probably gased, and you can’t get it back down. You’re keeping it correct? No sense in throwing them back cause they’re just gonna die.
Yes your right and I will keep them no matter how big they are as their great table fare. I do smoke a lot of them also. Most of the time I will fish a little deeper and try get bigger ones.
I tried going down to muscle rock for some of those gigantic fish in the Cunanag(?) brother’s book. I have both the striper and sturgeon books and the fish are huge. Probably all gone now. Rippin” spoons in Pacifica takes MAJOR patience. So much seaweed😢
I know Angelo Cunanag real well and things do change over the years as it does everywhere. I've been fishing the delta since 1968 and boy has it changed but you have to adapt and I still learn all the time.
I've done one mooching last year with the gitizs. Haven't done one trolling yet. I've been so busy with my consulting don't have a lot time to do the videos anymore just these reports. We'll see
Went out for Kokanee this past Friday at Stampede. I think you’re spot on with your analysis, the fish are deep and hugging the bottom. The only ones we hooked happened to be when our downriggers dragged bottom for a few seconds coming up on a hump in the lake. Small fish too, very tiny Kokanee this year.
Yes the koks are running small this year at Stampede.
Thanks for the information Alan.
You bet
Great report as always - there are a bunch of shaker stripers in the middle river area - never seen so many this early - hopefully the big boys will come in soon - keep up the great work Alan👊🎣👍
If you watch the reports a lot of the stripers went out into the SF Bay and out to the ocean down south to Pacifica. Then they will head back into the bay for awhile and head back into the delta system for the fall and winter. I've seen them come back in the end August and as late as Nov depending on the weather conditions.
@@AlanFong I am hoping for August 👍
I'm reading the water behind you and I see 👀 Bass holding spots. It looks like a great area. 🎣
There are miles of water in the delta and everywhere looks great. Time on the water is so important and learning the tides as fish been in tidal water all their lives and know it very well.
Alan I love your content. I have been subscribed for over a year and have become mich more confident on the Delta. I am struggling when the tides are low early. Do you have any suggestions as to where to target during lower tides and less current?
Waaaaaaooooooo congrats on your fishing 🎣 adventure 🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🎣🐬🐬🐬🐬🐬🙏🙏🙏👍👍👍
Where did you launch Alan
I launch at Hog Back boat launch
We have had success for halibut N Tamala’s N San Francisco Bay. The secret get your bait then fish F Bowie first… it does change up…after go look for them outside both Bays..
The Fish Are Bigger Cleaner Fish Outside The Bay.
I’m no pro @ It Fong.
I do luv learning new fishing techniques.
We found the anchovies N Filled Up The Bait Box.
Live Bait is Key #1…..
I didn’t toss any lures…I only took one rod on my friend boat.
Second time out it was windy as…A Moo Foo! N S. F. Bay. 💨 🌊 🌊 🌊
Your right lol
Thanks for the report Alan. I got a question on the Kokanee, when they’re that deep in that cold water. Once you get them up to the surface, the water is pretty darn hot. Those fish are probably gased, and you can’t get it back down. You’re keeping it correct? No sense in throwing them back cause they’re just gonna die.
Yes your right and I will keep them no matter how big they are as their great table fare. I do smoke a lot of them also. Most of the time I will fish a little deeper and try get bigger ones.
Nice info thanks Alan. I thought Pardee was closed?
It's back open now and they open the gates at 5 am
I tried going down to muscle rock for some of those gigantic fish in the Cunanag(?) brother’s book. I have both the striper and sturgeon books and the fish are huge. Probably all gone now.
Rippin” spoons in Pacifica takes MAJOR patience. So much seaweed😢
I know Angelo Cunanag real well and things do change over the years as it does everywhere. I've been fishing the delta since 1968 and boy has it changed but you have to adapt and I still learn all the time.
Damn! 50 to 60 Fish…
Alan Fong Has It Go N On…
Three days in a roll with different friends
Nice Bass!
Are Stripers in the Bay any good right now?
Yes the SF Bay has lots stripers on the rock piles and drift live anchovies
Great info Alan.
What's the size range of the Kokanee at Pardee? 😁
There between 8" to 14" limit is ten. You have to work for them but you can catch limits just reel them in slow.
Alan is it possible to see a video of u catching salmon at a lake with ur skills please. ty
I've done one mooching last year with the gitizs. Haven't done one trolling yet. I've been so busy with my consulting don't have a lot time to do the videos anymore just these reports. We'll see