Fish Report for 8-20-2012

Cachuma Lake Fish Report, August 19, 2012

8-20-2012
Cachuma Lake Staff

Both Largemouth & Smallmouth bass have been biting reaction baits as well as finesse, buzzbaits & poppers in the very early morning. Both species and been scattered from 1' to 20' in most main lake areas. Look for boiling fish in the mornings as there have been shad on or near the surface.
BR> The high air temps seems to have spurred the Crappie bite, as several anglers reported limit or near limit action in the narrows and in the river area on spinners and mini-jigs. Please be aware that only electric motors are allowed past the buoy lines.

Catish slowed a bit but some nice kitties in the 3 to 5 lbs. range havee been coming out of Johnsons' and Clarks'. Cut mackerel is the bait of choice for the kitties. Trout action is still on the slow side, those who targeted the 'bows were averaging about 1 per rod drifting worms by the dam. Carp still all over the top early in front of Clarks' and the dam area, and the backs of coves later in the day.


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