Current Temperature:
45°
Est Water Temperature:
48° (What's This)
Barometric Pressure:
29.83 (Normal)
Wind Speed:
South-East at 05 Knots (6 MPH)
Forecast | Trends
45°
Est Water Temperature:
48° (What's This)
Barometric Pressure:
29.83 (Normal)
Wind Speed:
South-East at 05 Knots (6 MPH)
Forecast | Trends
Old Hickory Lake, TN
2015-02-18
There has not been much change over the last month or so in the fishing on Old Hickory but I believe that is about to change. After this weeks absolutely frigid weather and all the snow melt it will b... [more]
-Ian Huey
2015-02-18
There has not been much change over the last month or so in the fishing on Old Hickory but I believe that is about to change. After this weeks absolutely frigid weather and all the snow melt it will b... [more]
-Ian Huey
Lake Kaweah, CA
2015-02-26
Bass are slow at this time. Spoons and drop shot. Is best right now. One more month and it\'s on.... [more]
Lodi Lake, CA
2015-02-20
i snagged a 15 pound samon off the boat dock this last thanksgiving, and let me tell ya i did not expect that at all but it sure was fun, ill be trying this place again... [more]
2015-02-26
Bass are slow at this time. Spoons and drop shot. Is best right now. One more month and it\'s on.... [more]
Lodi Lake, CA
2015-02-20
i snagged a 15 pound samon off the boat dock this last thanksgiving, and let me tell ya i did not expect that at all but it sure was fun, ill be trying this place again... [more]
Lake Natoma General Information
Welcome to FishingNotes.com Lake Natoma fishing report page. Here you will find all the information you need to make the best decisions for today's fishing. Current weather including air temperature, barometric pressure, wind speed and direction are continuously updated throughout the day. Lake Natoma water temperature is one of the vital statistics included on this page. We also include the moon phase as full and new moons are generally better fishing times. Help in choosing what time to hit the water with daily sunrise and sunset times plus moon rise and moon set times. We would love to hear how your fishing trip went, feel free to share your days success on the community report page. Good luck and we hope you catch a full bag today!
State:
California
County:
Sacramento
Inpoundment Type:
Surface Area (acres):
0
Lake Management:
California
County:
Sacramento
Inpoundment Type:
Surface Area (acres):
0
Lake Management:
Latitude:
38.650203
Longitude:
-121.204808
Water Clarity:
3-6 ft
Water Temp Factors:
38.650203
Longitude:
-121.204808
Water Clarity:
3-6 ft
Water Temp Factors:
Maximum Depth (ft):
60
Normal Elevation (ft):
0
Boat Access:
Paved Ramps
Boat Limits:
Trolling Only
60
Normal Elevation (ft):
0
Boat Access:
Paved Ramps
Boat Limits:
Trolling Only
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Lake Natoma Community Fishing Reports
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Lake Natoma Largemouth Bass Fishing
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Largemouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
Largemouth bass fishing is going to be slow with the water temperature at 48 degrees. If you have a chance to get out on the water, you are going to have to fish deep and slow. Jig fishing and Plastic baits may be your best bet this time of year for largemouth bass. You may also try fishing some sinking jerk baits.
Lake Natoma Smallmouth Bass Fishing
Lake Natoma Smallmouth Bass Tips: [ Add Tip ]
- drop shot small plastics
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Smallmouth Bass Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
Smallmouth bass fishing is going to be slow with the water temperature at 48 degrees. It's time to fish deep and slow. Try some deep primary points, drop offs, and old river channels with rocks. Jigs, plastics and deep jerk baits will be your best bet to boat a smallmouth.
Lake Natoma Crappie Fishing
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Crappie Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
Crappie fishing is sometimes at its best with the water temperature down this low. Crappie will be in large schools and follow the large shad schools around in extremely deep water. Find the deepest parts of your lake in old river channels and scan your graph for schooling shad. When you find the school, drop your plastics or live bait down to the bottom of the shad and get ready. Many crappie fishermen will be catching awesome numbers and size of fish this time of year. If you are brave enough to get out on the water this time when the water temperature is this cold, it can really pay off. Be careful out there, remember to boat safely. Never take any chances at these temperatures.
Lake Natoma Catfish Fishing
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Catfish Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
The catfish family comprises of blue catfish, flathead catfish and channel catfish. Since catfish are warm water fish, they aren’t going to be very active in this water temperature. They will still be feeding, but catfish will only be found very deep and feeding very slowly. Your best bet is give some of the more active fish species in your lake a shot until the cats are active again.
Lake Natoma Spotted Bass Fishing
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Spotted Bass Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
Spotted bass fishing is going to be slow with the water temperature down this low. It's time to fish deep and slow. Try some deep primary points, drop offs, and old river channels with rocks. Jigs, plastics and deep jerk baits will be your best bet to boat a Spotted.
Lake Natoma Trout Fishing
Lake Natoma Trout Tips: [ Add Tip ]
- Use green power bait with a half ounce sinker at least 2 feet away from bait with 10 pound line test
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Trout Tips for Current Conditions (automated):
Lake Natoma Solar and Lunar Conditions
Current Lunar Fishing Tip:
The affects of the moon on freshwater fish and game are at a minimum right now. There will be another full moon coming up here in a few days. The fisherman should never use this as an excuse to not get on the water. The affects of the moon can only enhance the outcome of a day's fishing not decrease potential catch for today. On days without the new or full moon, all other factors including weather, barometric pressure, wind and cloud cover will make up today's equation for success.
The affects of the moon on freshwater fish and game are at a minimum right now. There will be another full moon coming up here in a few days. The fisherman should never use this as an excuse to not get on the water. The affects of the moon can only enhance the outcome of a day's fishing not decrease potential catch for today. On days without the new or full moon, all other factors including weather, barometric pressure, wind and cloud cover will make up today's equation for success.
Sunrise:
07:41 PST
Moon Phase:
% Illuminated
Days to Full
07:41 PST
Moon Phase:
% Illuminated
Days to Full
Sunset:
18:53 PST
18:53 PST
Lake Natoma Links
State Department of Wildlife and Parks
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fishing
State Parks
http://www.parks.ca.gov/
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fishing
State Parks
http://www.parks.ca.gov/