Date: 7-23-07
Park Hours: 6:00 A.M. to 7:30 P.M. ??? Open 7 days
Boat Dock Closes: 7:00 P.M.
Last Plant: 2,000 lbs. of Catfish ??? July 6
Next Plant: Trout will be stocked in mid-December
Water Temperature: At surface: 78.8??F, 3.76 D.O.; At 25': 79.2??F, 2.48 D.O.
Water Level: Low
Launch Conditions: Poor ??? NOT RECOMMENDED FOR LARGE BOATS!

Catfish action is picking up nicely with limits of Channel Cats hitting night crawlers, chicken liver, and cut Mackerel. Twelve-year-old Victor Avila of Vista landed a 14#4 Channel Catfish on a night crawler in Oakvale Cove.

Decent-sized Crappie in 10-15 feet of water are still being found in Boat Dock Cove. Small golden shiners and small finger jigs work best to attract them. Salt and Pepper and yellow/white jigs are the colors that have been working best.

The Bass are in the shallow waters and are still biting. The shad move in tight to the bank in the early morning, so shad-looking lures are the best ticket to success then. Sinko lures, Swim bait lures, and plastic worms work well later in the day.

Each month, Whopper Contest winners in four categories are awarded a free fishing and boating permit. For further information on the contest or fishing conditions, please contact the Ranger Station at (760) 839-4346.

WHOPPER CONTEST WINNERS FOR JUNE WERE:
Dan Novak 15#8 Catfish
Brian Eddy 5#11 Bass
Flor Abena 2#6 Crappie

WHOPPER CONTEST LEADERS FOR JULY ARE:
Victor Avila 14#4 Catfish
Colton Baker 6#4 Bass
Flor Abena 1#10 Crappie