Santa Margarita Lake Fishing Report

Santa Margarita Lake - CA (San Luis Obispo County)


by Santa Margarita Lake Staff
1-6-2020
805-438-1522
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Golden colored jointed Rapala lures and rattle trap bugs landed some nice bass over the weekend. The warmer weather has the fish moving about in shallower areas. Crappie are still being found and it seems everyday is a new color jig to get them biting. Creme jigs are always reliable and the trick is being stealthy enough to drop down deep without running them off. Catfish are learning more on liking anchovies right now and will hit on the top with a a larger bobber as well as the bottom with a weight.



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