TROUT BITE

Early morning hours were the most productive times for anglers. As temperatures rose over the week, trout moved to deeper waters. For shoreline fishing, the T-dock, Cactus Patch, and the campground shoreline is your best bet this week. Trout were biting on Powerbait and atomic teasers— not night crawlers, as noted by many fishermen.

FISHING FOR BASS

Shiners and Pearl white brush hogs were the best bait to catch bass this weekend. The hot spots were the Tdock and the campground shoreline.

CATFISH & PANFISH

The catfish stocking schedule (11,000 lbs. stocked a year!) will be out soon. Bluegill were caught this week from the t-dock with night crawlers.

NATURE

The Barn owls had babies! Footage from Billy Ortiz captured the owlets in their nest. To see for yourself, visit our Facebook page!

CATCHES OF THE WEEK

Jim Lepisto and his friend both caught their limit along the Hermit Cove buoy line early on Friday morning. Their largest hit was 6.5 lbs. with Chartreuse Powerbait. Darrell Stewert reeled in 3 Sierra Bows off the Tdock with Rainbow Powerbait. His largest trout weighed 4 3/4 lbs.

ANNOUNCEMENTS

The Lake Jennings Spring Photo Contest is here! Any photos taken at the lake between March-May is eligible for submission. For more information, please visit http://www.lakejennings.org/ photocontest/index.htm

Do you miss Night Fishing? We do too! Grab your poles and bring a friend because the lake will not close until midnight this Friday, April 22nd! Boats will be available for rent on a first-come first-served basis. A full sized lantern is required after 8 p.m. for both shore fishermen and boats (running lights do not count).

TIPS AND TRICKS

Best Trout Spots: Her mit Cove buoy line, Siesta Point, T-dock
Best Trout Lures/Bait: Salmon Egg or Chartreuse PowerBait, Mini jigs
Best Bass Spots: Shadow Cove, Cloister Cove, campground shoreline
Best Bass Lures/Bait: Drop-shot, jerk bait, Roboworms, Brush hog
Best Catfish Spots: Her mit Cove
Best Catfish Bait: Mackerel, Chicken Liver
Best Panfish Spot: Half Moon Cove
Best Panfish Lures/Bait: Night crawlers and mealworms.

CAMPGROUND CORNER

Many fun activities are happening this weekend for the whole family! On Friday, the lake will be open for fishing until midnight! Faceoff with friends in horseshoes, tetherball, or lifesize Jenga any time! Be sure to visit Ranger Tom on Saturdays from 4 p.m.-6 p.m. for s’mores. Our next Horseshoe Tournament is Saturday, April 30th! Register your team at the Kiosk— prizes for 1st-3rd!