Fish Report for 7-29-2021

Caught near Buoy Line near Whisker Bay
Photo Credit: Courtesy of Dixon Lake

New Lake Catfish Record

7-29-2021
Dixon Lake Staff

Well it's official. The Dixon Lake Record for catfish has been shattered again! This Cat came in at 47.79lbs (After an average of 3 weigh ins). Jimmy Hong pulled this massive fish in with the rest of his limit from the Buoy Line near Whisker Bay. He was using cut up Mackerel on 10lb line. (He released this monster back into the lake shortly after). Night fishing is producing great numbers this year. Come check it out!



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