Rancho Seco Fishout

Thursday, January 24, 2008

9:00 AM

Jim Hunter

jimfishon@pacbell.net

In the early 1970s, a small pond was expanded to a 160-acre lake to serve as an emergency backup water supply (in case of fire) for the now-closed Rancho Seco Plant. The lake receives its water from the Folsom South Canal and has no relationship with the power plant's daily water supply.

Surrounding the lake are 400 acres of recreational property, which is open for day-use activities. The Sacramento Municipal Utilities District, a customer-owned electric utility serving the Sacramento area, operates the park.  SMUD uses the park-generated revenues to fund all park-related operating costs. Recently, more tent camping facilities were added. As revenues allow, other improvements will be made. Rancho Seco Recreational Area is open for both day use and overnight camping. There is a small entry fee for day use of the lake and surrounding property.  The park entry fee is $5 ($4 for ages 62 and over). The boat launch fee (no gas motors) is $8 ($6 for seniors).

Jim Hunter will be our Fishmaster on this Thursday trip.  Meet at 9:00 AM Thursday, January 24^th at the North end of the lake dam by the boat ramp.  Rancho Seco is on Hwy-104 between Edwin and Clay. See the maps and links to the SMUD website below.

Rancho Seco contains Florida Strain Large Mouth Bass, Blue Gill and Crappie, which reproduce naturally in the lake and can be caught at this time of year, but most anglers fish for the thousands of pounds of trout that are planted into the lake.  Many of the trout are brood-stock fish that weigh over five pounds.

Outing Details: Jim will make an announcement at the January club meeting on this outing, and possibly meeting for breakfast. Equipment: float tubes work best; 5 or 6 weight rod; sink tip or full sink line, and a floating line (best to rig two rods); woolly buggers and Jay Fair Wiggle Nymphs. Bring lunch and something to drink. Be sure to have your 2008 fishing license!

Day Use per vehicle $ 5.00	Annual passes available
*Senior/Handicapped $ 4.00	*Senior — 62 years and above
Boat Launch/Trailer and Vehicle $ 8.00	Handicapped — must have handicapped placard
*Senior/Handicapped $ 6.00	Reservations are required at least 2 weeks in advance.
RV Campsites (water/electricity)	Notice of cancellation is required 7 days prior.
(14 day max. stay) $15.00/night	(209) 748-2318  (24 hour informational recording)
*Senior/Handicapped $12.00/night	(916) 732-4913 (RV, tent & gp. camping & picnicking res.)
Tent Campsites (water/no electricity)	Monday - Thursday, 9:00 a.m. - 3:00 p.m.
(14-day maximum stay) $10.00/night
Bus (10 or more) $ 7.00
Sanitation Dump Station $ 5.00
(no charge for registered campers)

For more information contact Jim Hunter at (916) 408-8966 or jimfishon@pacbell.net

SMUD Rancho Seco Website: http://www.smud.org/about/recreation-rancho.html

From US Hwy-50, Rancho Cordova, go South on Sunrise Blvd. 7.3 mi. Turn Left on CA Hwy-16 (East) 4.5 mi., Turn Right on Dillard/Tavenor Rd. 5 mi. Turn Left on Clay Station Rd. 7.4 mi., Turn Left on CA Hwy-104 and follow signs to park entrance. Take the first right after passing the two towers and go 2 mi. to lake.  Meet at North end of the dam by the boat ramp.

Alternate route: 2 mi. North of Galt on CA Hwy-99 turn East on CA Hwy-104 (Twin Cities Rd.). go 12 mi. to park entrance (well signed). Turn East, go 2 mi. to lake. Meet at North end of dam by boat ramp.

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