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Bill Kiene semi-retired
07-25-2007, 09:40 AM
http://www.kiene.com/gallery/albums/StillwaterTrout/putahbrown.jpg

This is a great place for float tubes, pontoon boats, canoes and kayaks.

It is only about 45 minutes west of Sacramento and north of Vacaville.

It is just west of the little town of Winters.

Close to Sacramento and the Bay Area.

http://www.kiene.com/reports/lakes/solano.shtm

Adam Grace
07-25-2007, 04:16 PM
When was that toad caught, nice brown.

Bill Kiene semi-retired
07-25-2007, 07:26 PM
I think it was a couple years back.

http://www.kiene.com/gallery/albums/StillwaterTrout/putahbrn.jpg

TedK
08-09-2007, 10:30 PM
Bill - I've never float tubed in Lake Solano but thought I might give it a shot. How strong are the flows? Can I access it from the big gravel pull-out on Putah Creek Road and then kick my way up the lake? Or is it necessary to drop in at the big island, float down and then hike back up? Any tips would be greatly appreciated -- thanks!

JT
08-10-2007, 09:01 AM
It is best to put in at the island below access #5. The current is a little too strong to kick back upstream. I usually drift down to the bridge on Lake Solano then walk back up. Some people park at the bridge and walk up to the island, so at the end of the day they don't have to walk back to their car. If you have a kayak, canoe, or pram you can avoid the hike.

Bill Kiene semi-retired
08-10-2007, 07:51 PM
You can also drive down around the south side of the lake just above the dam and float tube there.

epzamora
08-13-2007, 08:36 PM
Hmmmmm. i'm going to be in dixon wednesday morning. now this thread has me thinking about fishing. maybe solano. i've got a float tube... and will probbaly be free for a few hours after 830am... what are the concerns and practices when it comes to lake fishing solano and NZMS?

eric
fresno, ca.

Bill Kiene semi-retired
08-13-2007, 09:20 PM
Not sure but I don't think the NZMS are a problem down in the lake?

Opps...I guess I was wrong here.

There is a little current in the main channel but not a big deal.

Ed Wahl
08-13-2007, 09:31 PM
I would assume, unless proven otherwise that NZMS are everywhere in Putah. Better safe than sorry. Ed

JT
08-14-2007, 03:38 AM
There are definitely NZMS in the lake. If you fish Lake Solano or any part of the creek, you should assume that you have infected your gear and take care of it before fishing other waters.

epzamora
08-14-2007, 04:17 PM
thanks for adding that JT. have you seen them or has DFG or another agency studying infectation acknowledged their existence in lake solano? i'm not sure exactly where NZMS is located in Putah creek. above or below berryessa? here's what ralph cutter's site says about its habitat:

"(NZMS) lives in a variety of habitats ranging from estuaries and lakes to large rivers and small streams."

http://www.flyline.com/environmental/nzms/

it only seems prudent to spread the word and practice precaution by treating gear used at lake solano.

eric
fresno, ca.

epzamora
08-14-2007, 04:56 PM
i just started scanning maps. might the term "lake" be a stretch for lake solano? it appears to be a widened section of putah creek.

eric
fresno, ca.

JT
08-15-2007, 04:24 AM
The mud snails are found in the creek below Lake Berryessa. They are also found in Lake Solano and the creek below Lake Solano. I'm not sure about the creek above Lake Berryessa.