Another great week at the Lake - a bit of wind on Thursday and a few snow showers on Saturday - yup, Mother Nature was up to her old tricks - but it was just a wee one - they only lasted for a few minutes and then the sun was back out, but he was not up to full strength yet - it was a tad on the cool side on the Lake this week and weekend.

It has been warm enough for the Lake to come up about 5 feet since Opener and the Department of Fish and Game was able to give us another stocking of some nice-looking fish. Bryan saw a nice native Rainbow weighing in at about 3 pounds come out this past week. If you catch a nice fish over 3 pounds bring it by the Café - we'd love to see it and take a picture.

The bite has slowed a bit over the week - could be the HUGE full moon we just had or the cold weather system that just came thru - all in all - you may have to fish an extra hour or so catch your limit. Same things are working in the same places - and don't forget we have boats on the Lake. So it's NightCrawlers, PowerBait, Salmon Eggs, and Red and Gold Thomas Buoyants.

Got new furniture for the P1 which made it into the Lake this weekend and is ready to go. As soon as Rick and Bryan get the new furniture installed in the P2 and there's enough water, that boat will take its first dip of the season. Already getting reservations for the summer - so give us a call - they've got a BBQ and Bimini top.

Still haven't spotted the eagle, but those cruising at the back of the Lake have seen it. Some also spotted a beaver skimming around the Lake. Bishop Creek Lodge posted the first bear sighting of the season - sure hope they stay on that side of the canyon.

Forest Service campgrounds that are open are - BitterBrush, Bishop Park, Intake II, Four Jeffery and the Forks are all open. Look for Sabrina Camp and Willow Camp to open right before Memorial Day.

Guess it's that time of year to remind you of a few things - when using BUG JUICE (the skeeter are out and they are BIG) or SANITIZER you need to really wash your hands before fishing - then rub some Salmon Egg juice, worm dirt or Anglers Bros Trout attractant to take that smell off. Remember your polarized dark glasses and sunscreen - we saw a few anglers that looked a bit like cooked lobster last year. As there still is snow around, the rays from the snow are deadly!

You can check www.weather.gov and enter ASPENDELL, CA on the site and it will give you a fairly good hint at the weather or check in with Howard atwww.MammothWeather.com.

Lake Sabrina Boat Landing will serve Breakfast (Pie and Ice Cream are always good for Breakfast) from 7:00am to 11:00am and Lunch until 4:00pm on Friday, Saturday and Sunday for now. The store hours are as follows:

Sunday 7:00 to 6:00pm
Monday 8:00 to 6:00pm
Tuesday 8:00 to 6:00pm
Wednesday 8:00 to 6:00pm
Thursday 8:00 to 6:00pm
Friday 8:00 to 6:00pm
Saturday 7:00 to 7:00pm

And, of course, we'll have HOMEMADE pie, sodas, beer, wine, coffee, tea and hot cocoa!

Looking forward to seeing you all in the very near future.