TROUT:
The Lakes Trout Re-Opener will be held this weekend January 12th & 13th.

2,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout will be split into lakes 3 and 4. This stock includes HUGE Trophy Trout as well as Tagged Trout worth CASH and Prizes!!

The Deveau family, pictured above caught a HUGE Trout out of lake 7 while on a recent camping trip. The fish was not weighed but was estimated at 12+ lbs.

Colin Dupill, Photo # 1 age 8 from Ramona landed a giant Trout out of lake 2 tipping the scales at 10 lbs.

David Boyd, Photo #2 caught a 7 lb. 5 oz. Trout out of lake 3 on powerbait and nightcrawler combo.

Daniel Senior and Tyler, Photo #3 caught a 6 lb. 5 oz. and a 4 lb. 5 oz. Trout out of lake 3.

Devon King, Photo #4 caught a 6 lb. 2 oz. Trout out of lake 2 on a nightcrawler.

Michael Sponsler, Photo #5 from El Cajon caught a 5 lb. 12 oz. Trout off of the lake 3 pier on a roboworm.

Tyler Kay , Photo #6 caught a 5 lb. 1 oz. Trout out of lake 3 on powerbait.

Matthew Carlin, Photo #7 age 16 from Santee caught a 4 lb. 8 oz. Rainbow out of lake 2 on a nightcrawler.

Julie Bentley, Photo #8 age 7 from Lemon Grove reeled in a nice 3 lb. Trout from lake 4 using a nightcrawler.

Ward Heinrichs, Photo #9 from San Diego caught 4 Trout out of lake 3 on powerbait.

All Trout weighing 5 lbs. or greater will get you entered into the April 1st TV drawing.

Recipe of the Week:
Fried Trout Nuggets

Ingredients:
• 2 to 3 pounds fish fillets
• seasoned salt
• pepper
• 1 cup buttermilk pancake mix
• 1 cup seasoned fine dry bread crumbs
• 1/4 cup water
• 1 egg, beaten
• vegetable oil for deep frying

Preparation:
Heat about 1/2 inch of oil in a large deep skillet over medium heat, about 360??. Cut fish in bite-sized pieces. Lightly sprinkle with seasoned salt and pepper. Combine pancake mix and bread crumbs in a large plastic food storage bag. Dip fish in a mixture of beaten egg and water. Place fish in bag to coat with crumbs. Fry in hot oil for 7 to 8 minutes, or until golden brown, turning once.
Drain fish nuggets well on paper towels; serve fried fish nuggets immediately

Night Fishing (registered campers only, lakes 6&7)

** No California State Fishing License required to fish at Padre Dam's Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve.

Fishing Permit Fees
Adult (ages 16 and over) $9.00 per day
Junior (ages 7 to 15) $6.00 per day
Second fishing pole stamp $4.00

*One child under 7 may fish for free with a paid adult

NEXT STOCK
(stock will arrive on or before date below)
January 12, 2013
2,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout