TROUT BITE

The unusually cool temperatures for the month of May have kept the trout bite strong. Until the water temperature measures 72-73 degrees, one can expect the Sierra Bows and Lightning to hit on night crawlers and Chartreuse PowerBait. The current surface temperature is 69 degrees.

This week trout were biting at the T-dock and Siesta Cove. A combination of PowerBait and night crawlers is working the best. Keep reeling ‘em in!

FISHING FOR BASS

The bass were biting this weekend! Anglers fishing Cloister Cove and the Campground shoreline reeled in multiple bass at all hours of the day. Drop shot was a proven technique.

CATFISH & PANFISH

Catfish were hitting early on Saturday morning from the T-dock. The first catfish stocking of the season is next week! 2000 lbs. will be stocked in anticipation of the Catfish Opener on May 27th. Read about the event in “Announcements.” Night Fishing (open until midnight) will be Fridays and Saturdays of every weekend from Memorial Day to Labor Day.

CATCHES OF THE WEEK

On Sunday afternoon, Angelica Aquirre reeled in this bass from Cloister Cove using drop-shot. Noah, age 14, used a combination of PowerBait and night crawlers to land this trout! He was fishing on the T-dock.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

There are only a few weeks left to get your candid shots for the Spring Photo Contest! Any photos taken at the lake between March-May are eligible for submission.

The greatly anticipated Catfish Opener will be Friday, May 27th. The lake will open at 4 p.m. (instead of 6 a.m.) and close at midnight. 2,000 lbs. of catfish will be stocked for this event! A full sized lantern is required per party after 8 p.m. Boats are first come, first served. **Only Registered

Campers will be allowed to fish the campground shoreline during the day on Friday, May 27th.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Best Trout Spots: Siesta Cove, T-dock
Best Trout Lures/Bait: Rainbow or Chartreuse PowerBait, Night crawlers
Best Bass Spots: Shadow Cove, Cloister Cove, Campground shoreline
Best Bass Lures/Bait: Drop-shot, jerk bait, night crawlers, Brush hog
Best Catfish Spots: T-dock
Best Catfish Bait: Mackerel, Chicken Liver
Best Panfish Spot: Half Moon Cove
Best Panfish Lures/Bait: Night crawlers and mealworms

CAMPGROUND CORNER

This week Helix Water District staff and camp hosts celebrated Bud’s 28 year Anniversary with the district! We appreciate Bud’shard work and dedication to recreation at the lake. If you would like to know tips and trick to fish Lake Jennings, ask Bud!