When fishing Frenchmen's get there early to beat the wakeboarders & jet skiers

Frenchman Lake - Chilcot, CA (Plumas County)


by Truckee River Outfitters
7-4-2012
(775) 853-7368
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Rule # 1 when fishing Frenchman's this time of year. Get there early and beat the wake boarders and jet skiers. Fish are still cruising in shallow water in the mornings chasing Damsels and Callabaetis, especially when the wind is down. As the morning progresses look for fish to be out in deeper water in the mouths of bays where it is a little cooler. Snail and Leach patterns fished on a faster sinking line in 8-20 feet of water is a good way to start. If you have a depth finder and can locate deep drop-offs then fishing Blood Midges with a "DCA" in 15-25 feet of water will keep you in the game. Get there early and fish until about lunch time for best results.