Fish Report for 1-12-2016

Lake Jennings Fishing Report

1-12-2016
Francine Thompson

TROUT BITE
Hermit Cove and Eagle Cove were prime locations for catching our Sierra Bows this week. They are hitting on Night- crawlers and PowerBait (Garlic scented or Salmon Peach). Next week will begin our weekly stockings for five weeks in a row! 1000 lbs. will be added next week and a total of 7,500 lbs. will be stocked by February 21st!

BASS BITE
The shoreline of cloister cove and the T-dock are the best places for bass fishing. The bait of choice is shiners.

CATFISH AND PANFISH
Bluegill have been hiding out along the Half Moon Cove shoreline. The best bait for catching panfish is nightcrawlers.

CATCHES OF THE WEEK
Duane Colborn and Bret Jensen caught a total of 7 trout, the largest fish weighing in at 5lbs, 4lbs, and 3 lbs. These two were fishing in Hermit Cove and using nightcrawlers as bait.

LAKE NEWS
Join us for our second annual Kid’s Day on January 30th, 2016 from 6 a.m. to 2 p.m.! Children 10 years and under fish for free! Fun for all ages! 400 lbs. of trout will be stocked into our Kid’s pond– 1 fish per child. Some fish will be tagged and can be redeemed at the bait and tackle shop for prizes such as free camping week- ends, and free boat rentals.
For those who are beginning fishermen, Fishing University class will be held at 10 a.m. at the Bait
Shop taught by our educated rangers. They’ll help you rig your poles and choose the best bait and tackle to fish Lake Jennings!
The lake will be CLOSED on Friday, January 29th in preparation for the event. Shoreline fishing below the campground will be available to registered campers only on the 29th.
TIPS AND TRICKS
Best Trout Spots: Eagle Cove, Her mit Cove
Best Trout Lures/Bait: Nightcrawlers, PowerBait (Garlic or Salmon Peach), and Mini Jigs
Best Bass Spots: Sentry Cove
Best Bass Lures/Bait: Plastics on the drop-shot, shiners
Best Catfish Spots: Buoy line
Best Catfish Bait: Nightcrawlers, Chicken Liver
Best Panfish Spots: Sentry Point, Half moon cove
Best Panfish Lures/Bait: Nightcrawlers

CAMPGROUND CORNER
Valentines Day is only a month away! Our campsites offer a pristine getaway for you and your loved one to enjoy the great outdoors together!


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