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http://www.santeelakes.com/fishingreport.htm1,000 lbs. of Catfish will be stocked this Friday just in time for the Memorial Weekend!
BASS:
Larry Bethune from Santee hauled in a 10 lb. 3 oz. Bass from lake 4 using mackerel.
Kenny Parker, pictured reeled in a huge Bass from lake 3 on a pumpkin and black flake senko. See photo.
CATFISH:
Larry Bethune caught 4 Catfish out of lake 4 on mackerel. Average weight was 3 lbs.
Brent Cole from Lakeside caught a 3 lb. Catfish out of Lake 2 on Gulp blood nuggets.
BLUEGILL:
The Bluegill bite has improved over the last couple of weeks. The Schroeder Family camped lakefront this weekend and the kids had a blast catching Bluegill all day.
Recipe of the Week:
Fried Bluegill Sandwich
Ingredients:
• 1 cup seasoned bread crumbs
• 1/2 cup grated Parmesan cheese, optional
• 1/2 tsp. kosher salt
• 1/2 tsp. lemon pepper
• 1/4 tsp. freshly ground black pepper
• 6 eggs
• 1 TBS garlic powder
• 1 TBS onion powder
• 1-1/2 lbs. bluegill fillets
• canola oil for frying
Directions:
PREHEAT oil to 375 degrees.
In a shallow bowl, combine the first 5 ingredients. In another bowl, whisk the eggs with the garlic and onion powder. Dip fillets in eggs, then coat with crumb mixture.
In a large skillet over medium-high heat, heat oil and test cook with one fillet before cooking fillets in batches. Fry for 3 minutes on each side or until fish flakes easily with a fork, and is deep golden brown.
Butter sliced Italian bread and brown under the broiler or on the grill; sprinkling with a touch of garlic.
For Sandwich:
Top with lettuce, tomato and tartar sauce.
Night Fishing (registered campers only, lakes 6&7)
** No California State Fishing License required to fish at Padre Dam's Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve.
Fishing Permit Fees
Adult (ages 16 and over) $9.00 per day
Junior (ages 7 to 15) $6.00 per day
Second fishing pole stamp $4.00
*One child under 7 may fish for free with a paid adult
NEXT STOCK
(stock will arrive on or before date below)
May 24, 2013
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BASS: Jerry Schible, pictured caught a huge 7 lb. 4 oz. Bass out of lake 5 on a nightcrawler. This fish......
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CATFISH: Gloria and Larry Bethune, Photo #2 from Santee caught a 5 lb. Catfish out of lake 3 on mealworms and......