The trout bite has slowed down a bit but anglers are still reporting fish being caught on powerbait and nightcrawlers. Popular colors this week include sherbet and spring green. Popular spots include the south shore of Lake 2 and the southwest corner of Lake 3. The bass have been biting on rattletraps and trout imitation swimbaits. Popular spots include the southwest corner of Lake 4 and the east shore of Lake 2. This wonderful family pictured above caught this rainbow trout out of Lake 3 on nightcrawlers!

Lake Lowdown
Average Water Temperature: 60.4°F
Water Clarity: 2 Feet

Join us January 16 for our trout season re-opener. Lakes 3, 4, and 6 will split 3,000 pounds of rainbow and lightning trout! No California State License needed, just a Santee Lakes daily fish permit. Post a picture of your best Santee Lakes catch via Instagram and win a day of fishing at Santee Lakes! Pictures with the most likes on the 15th and the last day of the month will receive a message from us with instructions on how to redeem your prize. Good luck! Lakes 3 and 4 will be closed to fishing January 12 through January 15 and will open the morning of January 16.