|
|||||||
 |
|||||||
 |
|||||||
|
|||||||
|
|||||||
Ranch Seco PondBass & Panfish: Spring & Fall - April/May/June and Sept/Oct. Planted Trout: All winter - October through May if they are planting. __________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Rancho Seco Info SMUD's Rancho Seco Lake was first made for a water supply to cool the reactor for the nuclear power plant which is not in use anymore. The lake is usually very clear and has a population of Large Mouth Black Bass and panfish. In the winter months they stock it with Rainbow Trout for fishing derbies which ads another dimension to the fishery. Being very close to Sacramento and fishable 12 months of the year this is a popular spot for fly fishers. You can do some fishing from shore plus there is lots of edge wading too. This is very effective in the evenings as the sun leaves the water. As usual being in a float tube, pontoon boat, kayak, canoe or small boat is a huge advantage. No gas motors are allowed here but electrics are permitted. Have two anchors (one at each end) to hold your boat in one place for casting when there is any wind at all. ** Being able to stand in a boat with Polarized glasses is a great advantage to fly fishing this clear water fishery. There is a $5.00 fee per car with an additional $3.00 to launch a boat. Park open 7:00am till 6:00pm year round. You can leave through the one way exit gate after 6:00pm. _________________________________________________________________________________________________________
_________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Season You can fish there 12 months of the year. Spring (April-June) and Fall (October) are best time for the warm water species. Winter (December - May) is best for the planted trout. ________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Camping RV hookups with electricity, dump station and water $14.00, seniors $12.00 Tent camping $10.00 water, no electricity Laundry and recreation room. 14 day maximum stay Modern bathrooms This is a very well kept destination that is great for a family picnic too.
________________________________________________________________________________________________________
Kiene's is open 7 days a week so call the shop for a first hand update. Chuck Campana works at the shop on Sundays and is an expert on Rancho Seco. Go to Kiene's 'message board' for more fishing information. Local: 916/486-9958 ________________________________________________________________________________________________________ Tackle A 9’ or longer fly rod would be good for this open large body of water. Anything from # 5 to # 7 line rod would work depending on the size flies you are using.
Have a weight forward floating line and a clear slow sinking line. For a 3rd fly line get something faster to get deep in the warmer months. You can use 15’ or even longer leaders when the water is very clear especially in the day time. 2x to 4x is the range of tippet size you should be using. The new fluorocarbon tippet material does help out here especially in the day time. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Bass/panfish: Have some smaller top water flies for evening against the shore line and lots of different wet flies for under water work. Wooly buggers and leeches are very good here. Local guide Mike Monroe uses the 'Casual Dress' wet fly here with a very long leader. Planted Trout: Have a variety of wooly buggers and leeches in size 10-12. Brown, black and olive are good colors. Damsel fly nymphs and almost any other 12-14 nymph can be effective. ** You can put on a larger #6 wooly bugger then tie 2' of 4x tippet material into the bend of that fly and attach a small wet fly or nymph in size #14 for a trailing setup. _______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Staff Notes There are some very large bass in here and with the clear water they are very spooky so making longer casts and being quiet can pay off. **If you see those trout dimpling on the surface in the winter I would through a small #14 nymph at them on 4x tippet on a floating line. Cast right at them and then put your rod tip down close to the water and make short (3"-6") fast strips.
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Maps
_______________________________________________________________________________________________________ Instruction
|
|
Kiene's Fly Shop 2654 Marconi Ave. Sacramento, CA 95821 |
Copyright © 2006-2009 - Kiene's Fly Shop - All Rights Reserved Email Us | Privacy Policy | Site Map |
Toll Free (USA): (800)400-0359 Local: (916)486-9958 Fax Line: (916)486-2611 |