Fish Report for 12-24-2007

Collins Lake Fish Report 12-24-07

12-24-2007
Collins Lake Staff

Would you believe it stopped raining on the morning Fish & Game arrived with the little fish that went in the net pens? It was definitely freezing with a wind that chilled you to the bone. That didn't dampen the spirits of the many volunteers that showed up to help transport the little fish by bucket into their new homes. The net pens are located at our boat dock and thanks to two other wonderful organizations who are providing the food they will grow big and strong by April or May when they are released for you to catch.

We did have a few local guys fishing this week and one guy reported back to us that he took out a limit of trout on Nightcrawlers from shore. That seems to be working the best right now, he is the third person that has told me to use worms right now. Another group took out a 3 lb. 5 oz. Bass on jigs while fishing as close to the bridge as they could get from a boat. This group caught 5 Bass total, and released them back in to grow up a little more.

During the winter months we move the second marina (from the sand beach area) across the lake near the dam. This is primarily so we don't have to move it up and down as the lake fluctuates. We still have the main boat dock in the campground and that's where the boat rental are from now until spring time. To rent a boat you would pay for it at the store and pick up the equipment at the same time then drive down to the dock and park at the dock while you are out on the lake!

The lake came up from 57ft to 50 ft. and we are still using our alternate ramp located by the dam which is still very convenient to use. This ramp is usable by 2 wheel drive trucks and motorhomes. There is a courtesy dock at this alternate ramp. Ask for directions when you arrive at the entry station to this alternate ramp.


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