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http://www.countyofsb.org/parks/cachuma.sbcThe bass and catfish bite was excellent this week. Shad are boiling all around the marina and Mohawk Bay making the bass hit virtually any kind of shad bait. Floating live worms off the bottom and sinking mackerel has been consistently bringing in catfish from 1 – 3lbs around Drake Cove especially. Many bluegill were caught off small jigs and cut nightcrawlers off the shore by the launch ramp. For boaters, Jack Rabbit Flats seemed to produce the bigger bass. The crappie have moved off the shallow banks and are mostly suspended in about 15ft of water making it easier to get them on the troll again.
Bass: Excellent
Bluegill: Fair
Catfish: Good
Crappie: Fair
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The 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......
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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......