Today is the longest day of the year and I hope some of you can take advantage of the daylight with some time out on the lake. Fishing has continued to be excellent at Convict as we move into summer. Anglers are continuing to caught the trophy trout that were stocked in the spring. More 3-5 pounders to come in early July. The water level is still good at the lake. The creek is low but fishing well. DFG has continues to plant the creek. The low water levels in the creek are still high enough to support stocking which is a positive.
We have the the winners of the “Round Up at the Lake” Spring Derby: View 2014 WINNER (PDF) Prize winners will receive a confirmation letter in the mail by July 15, 2014.
Catch of the Week: Josiah Ochoa from Bellflower, CA with two great fish. The “catch of the week” was a toad, a 5 pound 6 ounce rainbow. Josiah added a second quality fish for good measure. It was a 4 pound 9 ounce rainbow. He was using a nightcrawler and he was fishing the Inlet.
Josiah Ochoa
Other notable catches this week:
Jerry King from Whittier, CA with a nice rainbow caught along the South Shore. Jerry was using Salmon Peach Powerbait when he hooked this nice 4 pound 13 ounce rainbow.
Jerry King
- Harris Goldman from Playa Del Rey, CA hooked a beautiful 5 pound rainbow. Harris was using a nightcrawlers and was fishing at the South Shore.
- Todd Herrington from Stockton, CA landed a 4 pound and 9 ounce rainbow. He was using a Dare Devil Lure and was fishing at the Inlet.
- Miguel Anguiano and crew from Granada Hills, CA with three great stringers. The largest fish of the bunch was 2 pound and 11 ounce rainbow. They was using a Yellow Powerbait and were fishing at the Inlet.
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Miguel Anguiano & Crew
- Scarlett Wood and her sis from Glendora, Ca with a full stringer.They were fishing the South Shore with worms. Great job girls!
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Scarlett Wood
Madelyn McLeran
To see more fish photos visit our 2014 Fishing Gallery.
Tactics/Bait: Sometime it’s good to go with the a old reliable bait. This week inflated nightcrawlers scored some nice fish ( 5.6, 5.0 and 4.9 pounders). Roostertails and spoon type lures were doing well in the lake. In the creek salmon eggs were the hot ticket. The most successful Powerbait colors were peach, salmon and rainbow. The South Shore and Inlet were the hottest spots this week. Other locations fishing well were Hangman’s Tree, Jetty and North Shore.
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive: Sierra Slammers, Tasmanian Devil, Green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Trout Teasers, Panther Martin, NeedleFish, Rooster Tails, and Bite-on Fury Shad or Lip Ripperz Hatchery Dust on Powerbait.
Here is a list of recommended flies:
Dry Flies: Adams, Female Adams, Cutter’s Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, Black/Red Ants, Sierra Bright Dot, Royal Coachman and Hoppers.
Streamers: Wooly Bugger (black, brown, olive, or green), Mutuka (black, brown, olive, or green), Hornberg, and Muddler Minnows.
Wet Flies(Nymphs): Prince Nymph, Flashback Pheasant Tail, Hare’s Ear, Zebra Midge (red and black), Copper John (red and copper) and San Juan Worm (brown or red).
Other Resources: View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion brochures. Both brochures are available in the General Store.
Derby News: Our fall derby series Ambush at the Lake will be stating on September 1st and will run until November 15th. Come join us for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes! Also mark your calendars for the Morrison’s Bonus Cash Weekend on Oct. 31 – Nov. 2. $2000 in cash prizes.
Weather: The forecast for Convict Canyon calls for another pleasant week. Highs are going to be in the mid 70’s and the lows in the low 50’s. It has been a windy spring so don’t be surprised if the wind picks up a few days this week. Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.
Sunrise – Sunset: Sunrise this week 5:35am – 5:36am and Sunset 8:21pm – 8:21pm. Saturday, June 21st is the summer solstice and the longest day of the year
Stocking: DGF is scheduled to plant at the lake and creek the week of June 22nd.
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