Lake Cuyamaca Fish Report 03-23-2008

Lake Cuyamaca Fish Report 03-23-2008

3-23-2008
by Lake Cuyamaca
(760) 765-0515
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Greetings from Lake Cuyamaca: Spring has arrived and the fish have found there appetite. Some of the trophy trout are starting to show up on stringers. Bait has provided the action for anglers on the shore line. Boat anglers enjoying the best action at this time, trolling and bait in the South End, Lone Pine and Flats producing limits of quality trout. Warming water temps has invigorated the trout with spring fever. Water remains stained so "scent" will be a must.

OPEN EVERY DAY 6AM--- SUNSET


Trout Bait: 12-16 inch leader off the bottom inflated night crawler smeared with scent, Power Bait. Power Worms fished 18 inches below a bobber. (Pautzkes Krill gel or liquid Krill scent)


Best Trout Lures: Clown Rapala, Thomas Buoyant, Silver Kastmaster. Use scent (Krill gel works best)


Best Trout Spots: Island, Fox Hole, Lone Pine, Chambers Park, Pumphouse Cove.


Notable: Don Wallis, San Diego, 10lbs 2oz Rainbow, night crawler/ power bait combo, Chambers Park. Jon Rider, Santa Ana, 31 inch Sturgeon, night crawler, West Finger Jetty. Flea, Descanso, 3lbs Rainbow, night crawler, South End. Beckie Strahan, Lake Cuyamaca, 2lbs 8oz Rainbow, night crawler, Fox Hole. Will Hansen (age9), Oceanside, 1lbs 4oz Rainbow (first fish), night crawler, Chambers Park. ( lots of limits 2-4 hours)


Fly Fishing: With water temps warming some action reported on Olive Matukas and Wooly Buggers. Its time to try Azalea Creek and Little Stonewall Creek inflow. Water is clear in the streams, use a quite approach.


Nature Walk: The guided walk will be rescheduled .The trail is open for daily use. 3 1/2 miles around the lake.


Free Fishing Class Saturday at 10:AM: Ranger Charlie will teach tried and true cold water trout tactics, using Baits, Tube Jigs, and Lures.


Prognosis:!! With Spring conditions and 50 degree water the bite is busting lose. The trolling is getting better by the day. For a successful limit of trout try bait on the shore lines. Trolling with Rapalas, and spoons will produce results. East Lake is open to anglers and float tubes (must be inspected before launch). The trees and wild flowers are starting to bloom !!!


Stop by our booth at the* Fred Hall Show* this week, to ask any questions you may have !


!! NO PRIVATE BOAT LAUNCH UNTIL FURTHER NOTICE !! THREAT of QUAGGA MUSSEL!!!!!

*Tagged Trout Contest subject to special details and restrictions, call 760.765.0515 or talk to a Lake Cuyamaca Ranger for more info.



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