Nor Cal Fish Report
Santa Margarita Lake Fish Report for 3-20-2016


Santa Margarita Fishing Report

Santa Margarita Lake - CA (San Luis Obispo County)


by Santa Margarita Lake Staff
3-20-2016
805-438-1522
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Bass fishing has been good on any type of shad imitation, as the largies have been moving up into shallow water locales. Garret Manion of Paso Robles got the big fish of the week which checked in at 7Ibs. Manion also had a 6, and 5 as well this last Sunday. Crappie action tapered off a bit, but there were still some nice catches made. Fishing rocky banks with mini jigs, tubes, or small spinners was key. Catfish action has been good on cut mackerel fished in shallow coves all over the lake.



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