Fish Report for 4-3-2016

Santa Margarita Fishing Report

4-3-2016
Santa Margarita Lake Staff

It was another good week of fishing here, highlighted by a new lake record red ear. Dave Widger of Atascadero set the bar at 2.99lbs, and reported that the fish ate a hair jig. The crappie bite is still hot for those trolling small spinners, and minnow imitations. Still fishing a mini jig/ crappie nibble combo under a bobber has been the best bet from shore. Bass action has been good most of the week, as fish to 9lbs. were checked into the marina last week. Shad imitations, drop shot, and jigs all took fish, all over the lake. Catfish still available for those who soak cut mackerel in shallow coves.



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