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http://www.countyofsb.org/parks/cachuma.sbcThe bass bite is excellent right now. Big schools of shad have been pushed towards the marina making the bass go crazy for any kind of 1in shad baits. Cachuma point and Jack Rabbit Flats are still the best bass spots from a boat as many limits were caught throughout the week. The catfish have been hitting consistency as well all over the lake. Nightcrawlers and mackerel seemed to be more effective than chicken liver this week. Despite the heavy fishing pressure over the holiday weekend, one local fisherman was able to find a hole by Harvey’s that held cats ranging from 1-8lbs. The bluegill population is on the rise as big schools have been found around Drake Cove and the fishing dock in Mohawk Bay making it a nice area for the younger kids to drop a jig and catch their first fish!
Bass: Excellent , Average Size: 2lbs
Bluegill: Good , Average Size: 75lbs
Catfish: Good , Average Size: 1.5lbs
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Many catfish and bass were caught this week from both the shore and areas only accessible by baot. The shoreline frome Drake Cove to the launch ramp has been producing a good variety of fish including bluegill and the occasional trout. Nightcrawlers and shad baits were the most successful regardless of the time of day. Baits soaked or sprayed with a garlic attractant has proven to be an essential addition to any fishermen’s arsenal. White and pink crappie jigs and......
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Both smallmouth and largemouth are very active right now. Smaller lures such as crappie jigs and split-tail power minnows have been working the best from shore accessible areas and off Cachuma Bay point. Deep cranks and spinnerbaits continue to consistently bring in bass along the rock walls from Johnson Bay to Clark Canyon. There really isn’t a bad spot for catfish right now as fisghermen have hooked up on three pounders all the way from the dam to the mouth......
