Greetings from Lake Cuyamaca: The East Lake received a small load of trout Sunday night thanks to Bart Hall of the Fred Hall Bait and Tackle Show. This will add to the inventory and angling pleasure for you. East Lake open to all anglers must have a fishing permit. The catching slowed over the weekend as the cold front moved in. Bait provided the action for anglers on the shore line. Boat anglers enjoying trolling and bait in the South End, Lone Pine and Flats producing limits of quality trout. 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: Pumphouse Cove, Island, Fox Hole, Lone Pine, Chambers Park .

Notable: No trout over 3lbs. ( lots of limits 2-4 hours)

Fly Fishing: With water temps warming some action reported on Olive Matukas and Wooly Buggers. With more trout in the East Lake its only a matter of time !!!

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 Willard will teach tried and true cold water trout tactics, using Baits, Tube Jigs, and Lures.

Prognosis:!! The pumps are on so Pump House Cove will be producing quality fish. 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.

For more information: toll free (877) 581-9904, Fax (760) 765-1749