Fish Report for 9-14-2020

Curtis Swafford from San Diego, CA who caught a 2.2 lb Bluegill.
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Otay Reservoir

2.2 Lb. Bluegill at Lower Otay

9-14-2020
Lower Otay Reservoir Staff

Lake surface dropped from 85 last week to 79, so the fish are moving. The lake has picked up in recent weeks. Depending on the time of day lots of techniques are working. Great worm bite if you like that. As well as great top water, uff you know where to find the,. The frog and fluke bite has been fun. Senko has made a come back over the weeks as well as go to bait. .Overall the lake has picked up steam these past few weeks. It should continue to improve as we roll past Summer into Fall.



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