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http://www.countyofsb.org/parks/cachuma.sbcTrout fishing has been good for those trolling or drifting worms in the 30' to 40' water column in the West end of the lake. Several limits were reported & hold-overs to 5 lbs. were taken.
Both Smallmouth and Largemouth Bass are taking top water bait both early and late. The Bass have also been receptive to texas rigs, jigs and drop shots in the middle of the day.
Catfish have been seen coming out of the backs of coves such as Johnson's and Cachuma on cut mackerel or packaged dough baits.
There have been a few Crappie coming out in the Narrows, Santa Cruz and Cachuma Bays. Crappie jigs tipped with a meal worm and small spinners have been the top bait choices. Bow fishing for Carp has been very good early all over the lake, and mid-day along the banks or in the Narrows when the wind comes up.
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Trout fishing came to life last week at Cachuma Lake, with many fish weighing in at 6 lbs. The 'bows are being found at 20' to 30' of water near the dam and the river channel. Trolling dodger/crawler combos as well as drifting a worm have been the most productive techniques. Shore anglers also got into the action at E Point using nightcrawlers and PowerBait. Bass fishing has been good on drop shots, jigs, and small swimbaits all over......
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Trout fishing has slowed as water temperatures are putting them down to 20' to 30' in the water column. Only a handful of fish were reported last week. On the other hand Bass anglers have been treated to an excellent bite on topwater lures both early and late and plastics in the afternoon. Crappie action is on the increase especially in the narrows. Santa Cruz Bay and Cachuma Bay have been good for small spinners and mini jigs. Catfish have been......
