Bass, Catfish & Bluegill have been the most active at Santee Lakes

Bass, Catfish & Bluegill have been the most active at Santee Lakes

7-10-2013
by Santee Lakes Staff
Website

BASS:
The Bass bite continues to be good. Fish lakes 1 through 4 close to the shore and cattails. Fish the evening bite this Thursday during our next nightfishing event.

CATFISH:
12,000 lbs. of Catfish has been stocked so far this summer. Lakes 3 and 4 split 1,000 lbs. of Catfish this past Friday. Our next stock is scheduled for July 19th. Lakes 2, 3 and 4 have all been hot spots for the whisker fish. Mackerel, mealworms and shrimp are the popular baits.

BLUEGILL:
Bluegill are plentiful in all of the lakes. Fish the rocks and docks with redworms.

Nightfishing this Thursday, July 11th. Come fish lakes 1 through 4 from 5:00 pm till 11:30 pm.

Recipe of the week:
Catfish Ceviche

Ingredients
• 1 pound catfish fillets, cut into 1/2-inch pieces
• 1 teaspoon grapefruit zest
• 1 teaspoon lime zest
• 1/2 cup freshly squeezed grapefruit juice
• 1/3 cup freshly squeezed lime juice
• 1 medium tomato, seeded and diced
• 1 small red onion, finely diced
• 2 tablespoons extra-virgin olive oil
• 4 cloves garlic, thinly sliced
• 1 jalapeno, seeded and minced
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh cilantro
• 1 tablespoon chopped fresh oregano
• 1 1/2 teaspoons kosher salt
• 1/2 teaspoon turbinado sugar
• 1/2 teaspoon toasted and ground cumin
• 1 avocado, pitted, peeled and diced

Directions
Put the catfish, grapefruit zest, lime zest, grapefruit juice, and lime juice into a large resealable bag. Put the bag into a leak-proof container and refrigerate for 4 to 8 hours, turning 2 to 3 times, during this time, to evenly distribute the marinade.

Drain the marinade and put the fish into a large serving bowl. Add the tomato, onion, olive oil, garlic, jalapeno, cilantro, oregano, salt, sugar, cumin, and avocado and stir gently to combine. Cover and refrigerate for 30 minutes prior to serving.

Night Fishing (registered campers only, lakes 6&7)

** No California State Fishing License required to fish at Padre Dam's Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve.

Fishing Permit Fees
Adult (ages 16 and over) $9.00 per day
Junior (ages 7 to 15) $6.00 per day
Second fishing pole stamp $4.00

*One child under 7 may fish for free with a paid adult

NEXT STOCK
(stock will arrive on or before date below)
July 19, 2013
1,000 lbs. of Catfish


< Previous Report Next Report >





< Previous Report Next Report >


More Reports

Santee Lake Recreation Reports
for Tuesday, July 2nd, 2013

Santee Lakes: Santee Lakes' Bass, Bluegill & Catfish bites are all good
Santee Lakes: Santee Lakes' Bass, Bluegill & Catfish bites are all good


6-25-2013
BASS: The Bass bite continues to be excellent with lakes 2 and 5 producing the most this past week. All 7...... Read More