Nor Cal Fish Report
Santa Margarita Lake Fish Report for 4-18-2022


The crappie bite is on!

Santa Margarita Lake - CA (San Luis Obispo County)


by Santa Margarita Lake Staff
4-18-2022
805-438-1522
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SSSHHHH!!! Did you hear that…. The crappie bite is on!! Shad are here!! Crappie are being caught off shore near Osprey Campsite and behind the marina store. Bass bite is continuing to do well still using drop shots and chatter baits! Catfish bite is good early morning and late in the day. Bluegill and red ear are being caught all over.

Store hours are Thursday-Monday 7am to 5pm. Boat rentals available to catch all those crappie that are still holding up in the narrows. Come check out the lake and spend a beautiful day on the water. See you soon!



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