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Bill King and Ray Ito again
will be co-leaders for the fishout at Cameron Park Lake scheduled
for Saturday, April 17, 2010, at 8 a.m. At last year’s fishout that
was held during mid-week, there were fourteen members who attended.
Bass were caught although not in big numbers or size. The weather
conditions were perfect. Hopefully, the weather will again
cooperate.
Cameron Park Lake is a
catch and release fishery (artificial lures only). The lake is
managed as a recreational fishery for residents of and visitors to
Cameron Park. The lake holds black bass, crappie, and blue gill.
Standard bass patterns such as woolly buggers, poppers, and leaches
fished along the weed beds should produce. There have been some
large bass caught in the lake. Some of you may have seen pictures
of the big bass caught by our fishout coordinator, Karl Wolff.
Plans are being worked on with the community services district to
allow GBF members into the park/lake at the resident fee, $3 per
person. Those 62 years and older, the fee is $2.
Cameron Park Lake has
tennis courts, a swimming area, a walking/jogging path around the
lake, non motorized boat rentals, grassy areas with barbecues and
picnic tables (see link above). The lake can be fished by float
tube, non-motorized boat (there is a small boat/pontoon launch area
near the entrance) or from the shoreline.
BBQ burgers & hot dogs and
some side dishes will be provided by the hosts. If you would like
to join us, there will be a signup sheet at the next general
meeting. Come join in the festivities!
We
will meet at the lake parking area at approx. 8 a.m. The park opens at daybreak,
so arrive early if you wish.
There is no parking fee. Let the booth attendant know
you are with GBF. Attendees will pay the
resident fee of $3 or seniors 62 and over $2. Bill and I will put together
a BBQ lunch of burgers and hot dogs. A donation of a couple of
dollars will help us with the cost of lunch. This should be a prime time
to catch bass in the lake.
We hope you can join us!
FISHING: CATCH AND RELEASE FISHING
ONLY. All fish must be returned into the lake. Please
avoid handling fish as much as possible. Please do not touch the
gills of the fish. GEAR REGULATION: One fishing
rod per Angler, NO BAIT is allowed. Barbless hooks are encouraged.
Please pinch the hook barb with pliers. Anglers age 16 and older
must have a valid California fishing license VISIBLE at all times.
Cameron
Park Lake is managed as a recreational fishery for residents of and
visitors to Cameron Park. Thousands of dollars have been invested to
create a quality fishery that everyone can enjoy, especially
children. Strict management of the fishery is necessary to
accomplish this goal. The overall quality of angling depends on the
cooperation of everyone.
FISHING LICENSE: Anglers age 16 and older must
have a valid California fishing license VISIBLE at all times.
CATCH REGULATIONS:
BLACK BASS AND BLACK CRAPPIE: CATCH AND RELEASE ONLY. Please release
fish gently. Avoid handling fish as much as possible. Try to keep
fish in the water. Do Not Touch the Gills
BLUE GILL: Ten fish may be kept daily
GEAR REGULATIONS: One rod or fishing line per
person
NO BAIT: Age 16 and older, use artificial bait
(i.e., lures, flies)
COOPERATIVE BEHAVIOR: Barbless hooks are
encouraged: Pinch hooks with pliers.
Primary funding for this project by Fish America
Foundation and Wildlife Forever. Park fishing regulations are equal
to and/or in addition to California State Fish and Game laws. | 