R. Simoni Irrig.

R. Simoni Irrig. Is a lake in Santa Clara County, California and covers about 1.6 acres.

On a water as small as R. Simoni Irrig., one weed edge or deeper pocket can hold much of the day’s activity.

Fish and Baits

Fish listed for R. Simoni Irrig. Include Bluegill, Common Carp, Green Sunfish, Largemouth Bass, Sacramento Pikeminnow, and Rainbow Trout.

A useful bluegill plan on R. Simoni Irrig. Is to use a small jig, worm, or tiny plastic around green weeds and protected pockets; test the drop before leaving.

To begin with largemouth bass on R. Simoni Irrig., work a soft plastic, jig, or spinnerbait around weeds and protected cover.

While looking for rainbow trout on R. Simoni Irrig., cast a small spoon, inline spinner, light jig, or fly through cool water.

To begin with common carp on R. Simoni Irrig., place corn or a dough bait on the bottom along a shallow flat.

How to Read the Water

For the next pass on R. Simoni Irrig., make one shallow pass and one deeper pass on the same shoreline; that shows whether fish are tight to cover or using the first break.

Season by Season

One way to read R. Simoni Irrig. Is this: in spring, start with warming banks, creek mouths, and shallow cover; summer usually pushes the better bite toward the outside weed edge or a nearby drop; fall can bring bait back to windblown points, while winter calls for smaller moves and a slower pace.

A Simple Tackle Plan

When choosing a bank on R. Simoni Irrig., a light spinning rod, thin line, a few small spoons, inline spinners, and jigs cover the listed trout; carry one slightly heavier setup when other fish or windy water call for more control; move only after checking the nearby drop.

A useful start on R. Simoni Irrig. Is simple: record the wind, water color, depth beside the useful cover, and cover after a bite; those four notes are more useful on the next trip than a long list of spots that did not produce.