I took the day off Thursday and headed up to my home lake, New Melones.

Glory Hole ramp is doable with 2WD but no dock which makes launching somewhat of a PITA. Ramp is way down on the point.

I ran to Carson Creek but was unable to get to the inlet due to trees. I motored over to the dam to troll with Schatgun for a while. Nice rig!

Jon messaged that he had caught a couple on rapalas so I switched both rods to J5 firetigers up top. Weather was nice.

Interesting new structure arose from the depths near the dam.

One hit and miss at the dam so I picked and went to Mormon Creek arm.

Got one Brazilian Blurry trout.

Next stop the rockwall outside and east of Carson. Lots of meter marks, bait and birds but nothing. So  off I went under the the 9er bridge

I next traveled to Coyote Creek where I got 2 in quick succession.

That made me thirsty

Finished up in Carson Creek arm with a steady bight at twilight.

All small fish today. Boated 6 lost a few. Water surprisingly clear considering all the precip recently. Will hit NM again at least once over the holidays.