IONE - The Lake Amador management is now releasing loads of trout every week from their on-site hatchery and fishing is perking up.

“We released 1000 lbs. yesterday, half at the Dam and half down closer to the spillway,” said Lee Lockhart at the Lake Amador Resort. “The lake came up 4 feet so far and the clarity is amazing! Powerbait seems to be the best choice from shore and trollers are doing well with slower moving lures. Trout should be a bit shallower now after the rain; the top 15’ should be the most productive.”

The lake level is now 22’ from full, the surface water temperature is 59 degrees and the water clarity is 10’.

“We released 1000 lbs. of Cuts and Golds today, over half rig...