Hello Convict Lake fishing report followers!
This week I have seen many happy anglers due to all the full stringers. Fall is just around the corner. It's in the fall when the size of the fish coming out of the lake increase. Start planning your fall fishing trip today.
Fishing Lodging Specials!
Sept. 2nd - Oct. 31st
Packages starting at $379+tax
(2 nights Sun - Thurs + $100 restaurant credit + full day motor boat)
Late Fall: Nov. 3rd-Nov. 15th
Packages starting at $199+tax
(2 nights Sun-Thurs + full day motor boat)
Book fishing lodging specials by contacting our reservation department directly at 760-934-3800 or
email as at info@convictlake.com
Pictured Above: The Contreras Family of Azusa, CA had a successful day fishing at Convict Lake. They were fishing at the South Shore and the Inlet when they landed a family of full stringers. They were using Powerbait.
To see more fish photos visit our
2013 Fishing Gallery.
Catch of the Week: Congratulations to Randy Engle of San Diego, CA who landed a 2 pound and 15 ounce rainbow. Randy hooked this nice fish with a night crawler at the Inlet. Taylor Engle didn't do too bad herself. She caught a 2 pound and 12 ounce rainbow. Way to go Randy and Taylor (Photo #1)!
Other Notable catches this week:
William Weed of Torrance, CA caught a beautiful 2 pound and 12 ounce rainbow. William was using Garlic Powerbait while fishing at Windy Point.
Randy Engle of San Diego, CA hooked two nice fish this week. The second was a 2 pound and 3 ounce rainbow. Randy was using Peach Powerbait and was fishing at the Inlet.
Tom Fernandez of West Hills, CA ended a good at the lake with a 1 pound and 13 ounce rainbow. He was using a night crawler and was fishing at the North Shore.
Tactics/Bait: As stated in an earlier report, you can never go wrong with inflated night crawlers. Set up your rod with about a 3 foot leader (2-3 lb) and try to fish adjacent to the shelf. Use a clear bobber filled with water in order to be stealthier. The most successful Powerbait colors were garlic cheese and salmon peach. Red/gold Thomas Bouyants, Red/Pink Power Worms and Powerbait Mice Tails were also very productive. The Inlet and the South Shore were the hot spots this week. Other locations to try are Windy Point, North Shore, Jetty, West Shore, Creek, Handicap Pier, and Hangman's Tree.
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive: Trout Teasers, green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Panther Martin, NeedleFish, Thomas Bouyants, Green Wooly Booger and Lip RIpperz Hatchery Dust on Powerbait.
Other Resources: View our
Convict Lake Fishing Map and
Fishing Rig Suggestion brochures. Both brochures are available in the General Store.
Derby News: JUST NINE DAYS AWAY!!! The
Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby will be starting on Monday, September 2nd for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes! Also mark your calendars for the Morrison's Cash Bonus Weekend on November 1-3. $2000 in cash prizes.
Weather: The forecast for next week has the highs in the low-70's. Lows in the mid-40's. The skies should be clear to partly cloudy but there is always the potential for afternoon thunderstorms during the summer months. Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate:
7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.
Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 6:19am - 6:24am and Sunset 7:29pm - 7:38pm.
Stocking: DFG stocked the lake on August 19th.
