CATFISH

Catfish anglers had great success this weekend, during both the daylight and during our night fishing event Saturday. Catfish were biting on inflated night crawlers, dough baits, and mackerel. Half Moon produced quick limits for many anglers… one angler reported catching his limit in under one hour! Anglers were also pulling in catfish around 4 lbs. from other coves like Sentry Cove and Shadow Cove.

PANFISH

Panfish are biting on night crawlers off of Eagle Point and in Hermit Cove.

FISHING UNIVERSITY

Are you a beginner fishermen or have questions about different fishing techniques? Fishing University is held at the Bait Shop every Saturday morning at 10 a.m.. One of our Rangers will assist you personally, showing you how to do different rigs, pick out tackle, or answer questions about the lake.

CATCHES OF THE WEEK

Rob and Rose Arnold of National City reeled in 5 catfish from Sentry Cove on Friday Afternoon. They were using night crawlers with added scent as bait. The largest weighed in at 4 lbs. 4 oz.

Shaun Blase and Chuck Homenick of Mira Mesa each caught their limit of Catfish in Half Moon Cove with mackerel.

Braeden Malcuit of Lakeside caught this 4 lbs. 4 oz. catfish! He was fishing in Shadow Cove with mackerel. His family caught a total of 12 catfish!

Scott Schmutzler of Lakeside caught his limit from Half Moon Cove in under an hour! His largest catch weighed in at 3 lbs. 8 oz.

Serene Wright of Santee caught this catfish using Magic dough bait and casting off Eagle Point.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Best Trout Spots: Buoy Lines, T-dock
Best Trout Lures/Bait: Night crawlers
Best Bass Spots: Sentry Cove, Her mit Cove
Best Bass Lures/Bait: Drop-shot, Texas rig, Senkos
Best Catfish Spots: Sentry Cove, Shadow Cove, and Half Moon Cove
Best Catfish Bait: Mackerel, dough baits
Best Panfish Spot: Her mit Cove
Best Panfish Lures/Bait: Night crawlers and mealworms.

CAMPGROUND CORNER

Jessica Carreon stayed in one of our new Tipis! Here is what she had to say, “The open air top gave us a beautiful sight of the full moon that evening, and it made it more spectacular. I thought it would be cold in the evening, but the weather proof canvas kept us warm… I highly recommend staying at one of these Tipi's to families with kids. We're already planning our next stay.”