Reservoir levels are rising in Northern California thanks to the recent rain, but much more is needed to make a dent in the state’s three-year drought.<\/p>\n
The water levels at Folsom Lake, for example, have risen 7 feet in the past week to stand at 397 feet.<\/p>\n
That’s a good start, but Folsom needs much more water before boaters can exceed the 5 mph speed limit.<\/p>\n
The slow speeds make it smooth sailing for paddle boarders like Alex Minno, who noticed a big difference in scenery Sunday.<\/p>\n
“This used to be all exposed right here,” said Minno, pointing to a water-covered area. “It used to go out like a peninsula and now it’s all covered.”<\/p>\n
Fisherman Brian Wallace didn’t catch many bass Sunday at Folsom Lake, but he did notice a difference in water levels.<\/p>\n
“The water has come up and covered some of the islands a little more in different places,” Wallace said.<\/p>\n
Fisherman Steve Yee has noticed it, too.<\/p>\n
“More water, less land,” Yee said.<\/p>\n
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