Nor Cal Fish Report
Santa Margarita Lake Fish Report for 4-26-2015


Santa Margarita Lake Fish Report

Santa Margarita Lake - CA (San Luis Obispo County)


by Santa Margarita Lake Staff
4-26-2015
805-438-1522
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The lake's shad population is up all over the lake, driving a hot bass bite. It was all reaction this week, with the largies schooling up and chasing bait on secondary, and main lake points. Most fish are in the 2 to 3 lb range, with occasional 5's and 6's in the mix. The exception was a 10.75 brute caught from the baknk by Steve Clark of Santa Margarita. The abundance of shad also fueled crappie, a bluegill and woke up some of the lakes big blue catfish. Ed Conway celebrated his 70th birthday by catching 17.5 kittie from a float tube. There were several other fish reported at the marina that all broke the 10 lb. mark.

Water Temperature: 66 Degrees

Bass: Good
Bluegill: Good
Catfish: Good
Crappie: Fair

For more information please contact the Marina at (805) 438-1522


Whoppers
Name City State Species Weight
Ed Conway San Diego Blue Cat 17.5 lbs
Steve Clark Santa Margarita Large Mouth Bass 10.75


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