TROUT BITE

Anglers reported the trout bite best during the morning hours (before 10 a.m.). Fish for bass, catfish, or panfish until the trout bite picks up again around 2 p.m. Anglers were catching trout using PowerBait (Salmon Egg or Rainbow) or Atomic Teasers (Grasshopper). Hermit Cove buoy line continues to be the most productive spot for trout fishermen on boats. The campground shoreline is best for shore fishermen because of the water depth. Our last trout stocking of the season is this week. 1000 lbs. of Sierra Bows— 10% of the stock is trophy trout! Lightning trout are still being caught 3 weeks after we stocked them!

FISHING FOR BASS

Boats line up along Shadow Cove shoreline to fish in the tree cover. Although no catches have been reported to the rangers, we assume their persistence has paid off!

CATFISH & PANFISH

Catfish had been hanging around Hermit Cove for a couple weeks but seem to have moved into deeper waters. Catfish are typically caught with chicken liver or cut mackerel.

CATCHES OF THE WEEK

Matthew Brase reeled in this 3.5 lbs. trout using garlic scented PowerBait. He was fishing near the Hermit Cove buoy line. Troy Valade fished the campground shoreline with his dad this weekend. Their best catch was this 9 lbs. bass! Nice job! Michael Munson reeled in this 3.2 lbs. catfish on an inflated night crawler along the Hermit Cove shoreline.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

Do you miss Night Fishing? We do too! Grab your poles and lantern for fishing until midnight on April 22nd! Boats will be available for rent on a first-come first-served basis. The Lake Jennings Spring Photo Contest is here! Any photos taken at the lake between March-May is eligible for submission.

TIPS AND TRICKS

Best Trout Spots: Her mit Cove buoy line, Eagle Point
Best Trout Lures/Bait: Salmon Egg or Rainbow PowerBait, Berkley mice tails
Best Bass Spots: Shadow Cove, Cloister Cove, campground shoreline
Best Bass Lures/Bait: Drop-shot, jerk bait, Roboworms, Brush hog
Best Catfish Spots: Her mit Cove
Best Catfish Bait: Mackerel, Chicken Liver
Best Panfish Spot: Half Moon Cove
Best Panfish Lures/Bait: Nightcrawlers and mealworms

CAMPGROUND CORNER

Grab a partner and get your game face on! Our next Horseshoe Tournament is Saturday, April 30th! Registered campers may sign-up at the Kiosk. Prizes for 1st-3rd, including a free camping weekend! Are you attending the Bite Overnight event on April 22nd? Campsites are still available for that weekend —to reserve a site, please call (619) 390-1623