GREETING FROM LAKE CUYAMACA

Our hours have changed. In January the Lake has waterfowl hunting every Wednesday, all day, and on Sunday morning. That means we are closed all day on Wednesdays and do not open for fishing on Sundays until 10:00 am. the tackle shop opens at 8 am on weekdays and at 6:00am on Saturdays.

On Sunday 2 Ruddy's and 2 Spoony's were taken. There are still a few slots available for one day hunting. The cost is $75.00 for a one day hunt. Please call the district office at 619-447-8123 and ask for Georgia.

We have had wonderful weather all this week. The trout are biting all over the lake.

Best Bait: Power bait, night crawlers, power worms.

Notables: Tony Whitney fo Carlsbad caught a 3.9 pound trout on Chartreuse power bait at the finger jetty.

Julie Mangette of Imperial Beach caught a 5 pound trout on a red Rapala at Secret Spot #2.

Austin Kameron caught his first fish a 3 pound trout on green power bait.

Jolynn Skinner, 10 years old of Alpine caught a trout weighing 7.6 pounds on rainbow power bait at the east Finger Jetty. Jake Howard, 12 years old from San Diego caught a 4.7 pound trout on green power bait at Lone Pine.

James Saloufakos of El Cajon caught a 6 pound trout on a worm and power bait at Lone Pine.

Michael Krupbnak, 12 years old of Carlsbad, caught a 4 pound trout on worms and power bait at Lone Pine.

Bill Mace of Spring Valley caught 3 trout weighing a total of 9 pounds, the largest 5.2 pounds, on power bait at the Dike.

The free fishing class is held every Saturday at the launch ramp. Meet Ranger Charlie at 10:00 am.

The decontamination wash down is required for all private vessels before a launch. Float tubes and waders must be washed down before using the Lake. There is a fee for the wash down.

For further information or to make reservations for condos, cabins or camping, please call 877-581-9904.