EAGLE LAKE OPENER Saturday, May 28, 2016
Glorious, perfect weather was the back-drop for the many anglers who headed to Eagle Lake for opening weekend! No shortage of fishermen, just maybe a shortage of fish, for some. Trophy rainbow trout hadn’t heard a boat or seen a hook since the end of December and although, according to anglers, the bites were many, fish in the net were a bit scarce! The day after, on Sunday, fish were still hiding, but by Tuesday/Wednesday they were cautious, but could be caught. Guide Cliff Spediacci’s dad caught two very nice trout, 19” 2-1/2# and 21” 3-1/4#.
A CIFFI General Meeting ”Blast” took place at Gone Fishin’ Marine, Dixon, on Wednesday, May 18, 2016. Guest Speaker was STAFFORD LEHR, CDFW Deputy Director of Fish & Wildlife. Dave Hurley, editor of “USAFishing.com”, attended the meeting and below is his summary of the comments made by Mr. Lehr.
ACTION AT BERRYESSA TROUT PENS!
Wednesday, April 20, 2016, Markley Cove Resort, Lake Berryessa. STAN WONG, who heads up the Trout Pen Project, had been checking water temperatures regularly at the pens since early April. The cooling trend kept the temps around 62-64 degrees and Stan determined conditions were perfect for the fish release. Back in January 2016, approximately 750 pounds of healthy trout were delivered by California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife and were placed into the pens at the end of Markley Cove docks. Volunteers provided the man-power and Markley Cove folks fed and watched them grow until release time.
April 29, 2016
EAGLE LAKE Getting Ready to Soar!
The water level continues to rise! Pine Creek, the lake’s major source of water, began running on January 30 and has continued to run non-stop since. Reports of snow pack in higher elevations as well as the continuing wet weather patterns have certainly helped to provide the lake with a positive look. The tules, thriving along the shoreline again, have a definite green cast. Anxious anglers are smiling!
Good Press from KENT BROWN, host of "Ultimate Bass" Radio, KHTK 1140AM Saturdays 5-6AM. Check out the video - from Outdoor Channel's "Strike-King's Pro Journal".
Kent & pro angler SHAW GRIGSBY filmed the episode right here on Folsom Lake! Kent explains why the bass get to be so big!
January 21-24, 2016 – International Sportsmens Expo @ CalExpo, Sacramento -a great outdoor show! CIFFI booth was a busy spot with membership sign-ups, renewals & plenty of conversation between anglers.
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CIFFI is in its 25th year, and significant changes dictate the Foundation’s direction and efforts. The important thing is, CIFFI continues to stand strong and committed to its original goal of improving angling opportunities for the anglers of California, in a cooperative effort with California Dept. of Fish & Wildlife.
How about volunteering?
It’s almost time for the International Sportsmens Expo in Sacramento, January 21-24!
It’s a big, fun, outdoors show and here’s an opportunity to see the show for free! Just volunteer to work in the CIFFI booth – choose a day, or days, or be a fill-in. Work with other members, talk to folks and promote the foundation!
CIFFI provides the free ticket and the training!
Do it today – call MARK at 925-822-5710 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. or fill out the form on the right "ISE Volunteer Work".
CIFFI ANNUAL CHRISTMAS “BLAST”!
Wednesday, December 16, 2015 ~ Elks Lodge, Sacramento.
The Annual Christmas Party, well-attended by about 70 CIFFI members & Board of Directors, was held on Wednesday, December 16, 2015 at the Elks Lodge, Sacramento.
Thank you to everyone who attended 24th Annual California Inland Fisheries Dinner Sat., Nov.7. Special Thanks Awards went to Richard Burton - Honda Marine, Travis Morgan - Guns Fishing & Other Stuff & Cliff & Shirley Spediacci for Project Eagle Lake Trout efforts. Volunteer of the Year was Larry Aaker. Great crowd, great food, fun games & raffles!! Next year - Nov. 5th!!!
CIFFI is once again seeking egg harvest volunteers. Annually, in or around October the DFW decides when it is time to harvest kokanee eggs. Locations can be the Truckee River or Taylor Creek at Lake Tahoe or both. Volunteers are only given 1 to 2 days notice and the harvesting normally takes place during the weekdays.
If you would like to sign up to assist in the harvesting of eggs, please fill out the form below or contact the Egg Take coordinator, Ed Fisk, at 530-559-7175. You will be called upon when we need assistance.
Thank you in advance for your continued support.
Sept. 5, 2015 - A letter was received from Stafford Lehr, Chief, Calif. Dept. of Fish & Wildlife Inland Fisheries Branch! This letter was read to the folks gathered at the CIFFI/PELT Sept. 5, 2015 fundraising event at Eagle Lake. We sincerely thank the CDFW for their on-going support.
A few items have been mailed since the first of the year...the CIFFI Update brochure, the Derby Postcards and your Membership cards that was purchased at the ISE Show in Sacramento.
If you have not received any of these items PLEASE let us know by emailing This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. to verify that we have your mailing address and email address correct.
Thank you for your donation to CIFFI.
Funds generated by CIFFI’s events go directly to fund the improvement of fisheries and educational endeavors throughout California. Since 1992, CIFFI - Project Kokanee - has partnered with the California Department of Fish and Wildlife to fund the continued planting of kokanee salmon, installation of rearing pens and support of fisheries in California’s lakes.
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As you are aware, Eagle Lake is experiencing low water conditions; more so this year than in any other year. Launching at Spalding Tract has been impossible for several years and fortunately good fishing has continued because of the accessibility of launching at the South End Marina.
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