The lower boat launch is open. However the dry conditions last year have caused water levels to drop rapidly. Watch for submerged obstacles in the lake.

All vessels must pass a Quagga Mussel (clean, drained and dry) prior to launch. An $8 launch fee is required for all private vessels.

Winter has arrived at Lake Morena!

• Catfish active throughout the shoreline
• Carp and Catfish have been biting all over the lake!
• High winds

Best Spots
Catfish- Geezer Cove, T-Dock, Bass Cove
Trout- Horseshoe cove, Paradise Cove, Pumphouse Cove
Bass- Paraside Cove, Geezer Cove, North shoreline
Panfish/ Carp- Horseshoe Cove, Geezer Cove (Panfish) + Geezer Cove or T-Dock (Carp)

Best Lures/Baits
Catfish- Mackerel, Bonito, Nightcrawlers, chicken liver
Trout- Powerbait, nightcrawlers, mini jigs, kastmasters Bass
Bass- Swimbaits, plastics, crank baits, jigs
Panfish/Carp- Mealworms & nightcrawlers (panfish) + dough balls, corn (Carp)

Catch Highlights
Catfish- Catfish are still being caught mostly on mackerel and chicken liver around rock out croppings.
Trout- The last Rainbow stock was 12/10/22. Slow trout season.
Bass- Shoreline fishing near rocky area, 1-4 pound Bass being caught.
Panfish/Carp- Carp have been caught close to the courtesy dock.