Santa Margarita Lake Fish Report

Santa Margarita Lake - CA (San Luis Obispo County)

by Santa Margarita Lake Staff
5-3-2015
805-438-1522
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Shad are still all over the banks in the early morning, as are the lakes gamefish. Spinnerbaits, traps, squarebills, and small swimbaits have been fooling bass up to 7.5 lbs. Blue catfish are also on the prowl, topped by a 19.51b beast caught and released by Jim McCann, visiting from Cape Cod, Mass. The big fish fell for a nightcrawler. Cut mackerel, and frozen chicken livers have also been producing kitties down in the White Oak area. Still a few big bluegill, and crappie showing on mini jigs and/or red worms around rocky outcroppings and docks.

Water Temperature: 70 Degrees

Bass: Good
Bluegill: Fair
Catfish: Good
Crappie: Fair
For more information please contact the Marina at (805) 438-1522

Whoppers
Name	City	State	Species	Weight
Jim McCann	Capecod/td>	MA	Blue Catfish	19.5 lbs

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