Mac-the-Naw: Fishing should pick up as daylight saving time nears

Hello fellow anglers.

Just a little report to give two reasons to go fishing.

On March 14, we will turn our clocks ahead, this will give us more daylight hours to fish. But where to go?

My suggestion is Indian Creek Reservoir. "Why?" you might say. "It is full of algea and the water is always low."

With our recent snow and rain showers the reservoir has risen nicely. As many know, it will never get to the high water mark on the dam. That was when it was used for another purpose.

The lake still has an algea problem, but not like it used to due to the oxygenation system that was installed.

The technical term is a "Speec Cone." Alpine County has a great stocking program throughout the last few years. You know those little donation boxes you see at stores around the area. Last year they were able to stock the county two extra times because of your donations.

On last Sunday "Alpine County" has started their stocking program once again. 1,300 pounds of rainbow trout ranging up to 8 pounds were put into Indian Creek Reservoir, and 500 pounds of good-sized brown trout also.

These were provided by American Trout and Salmon Hatchery from Susanville Calif.

In talking with Dave Zelmer from Alpine County, they will continue to stock this reservoir throughout the year, as well as other lakes and streams in the county, partially due to your donations, and the support of the Alpine County Fish Commision and the chamber of commerce.

What a great feeling it was last Sunday to catch and release 5 pound trout on a light action pole and a roostertail lure. See you on the lake soon.

Also a reminder to mark your calendar for June 12 for the kids fishing derby at Indian Creek Reservoir.

If you have any question in our local fishing world, call the Naw line at 267-9722. Good fishin' and tight lines.