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http://www.countyofsb.org/parks/cachuma.sbcBass fishing has been good for those plying the deeper ledges and drop-offs. Texas rigs, drop shot and jigs are accounting for most of the fish. Trolling has been fair to good near the dam, and drifting nightcrawlers, or trolling lead core to 4 to 5 colors with dodger/crawler combos have been the most productive techniques.
Crappie and holding in 15 to 20 feet of water, and are taking mini-jigs and small spinners. The Narrows, Cachuma Bay and Santa Cruz Bay have been the best areas.
Catfish have been active and mackerel, chicken liver, and packaged dough baits are all working in the backs of shallow coves.
Bow fishing for Carp has slowed a bit, as the fish are not feeding on top as of late, although there was a 15.5 lb. bugle mouth taken last week.
Bluegill have been abundant, as well as a few redear in the tules in Stork or Jackrabbit Flats. Meal worms and redworms have been the baits of choice.
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Bass fishing has been good for those plying the deeper ledges and drop-offs. Texas rigs, drop shot and jigs are accounting for most of the fish. Trolling has been fair to good near the dam, and drifting nightcrawlers, or trolling lead core to 4 to 5 colors with dodger/crawler combos have been the most productive techniques. Crappie and holding in 15 to 20 feet of water, and are taking mini-jigs and small spinners. The Narrows, Cachuma Bay......
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Trolling for trout had been decent, and with the warm weather the rainbows have gone down to about 35 feet. Dodger/crawler combos out to 4 to 6 colors was the hot ticket, and fish to 4 lbs. were reported. The dam and in front of Harveys were the most productive areas. Both largemouth and smallmouth bass were active last week, and jerk baits, creature baits, top waters, and blades all produced. Jack rabbit flats, Johnsons Bay, and the narrows......
