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The shad population is huge this fall at Lower Otay

The shad population is huge this fall at Lower Otay

11-23-2021
by Lower Otay Reservoir Staff
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The shad population is huge this fall at Lower Otay. The bite has bene a little hit and miss which is also typical for this time of year. One day the bass are chasing and breaking on the shad and the next day are suspended and not biting on much. The bluegill, crappie and catfish bite remain consistent, however.

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