Murray Fishing Report

Murray Fishing Report

1-14-2018
by Murray Reservoir Staff

Trout were stocked again on January 12th. A couple of anglers managed to hook up on the day of the stock but the Trout don't usually last very long. Between the Bass, Osprey, Cormorants and Pelicans there is a lot of pressure on them. The Bass bite is a different story. The Bass have come out to feed on the Trout and the fishing has been great. The Bass have been hitting Swim Baits, Crank Baits, Drop Shots and Shiners all over the lake.



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