Fishing reports for Lower Otay Lake
Checkout the latest Lower Otay Lake fishing reports from businesses and local anglers.
The early summer bass bite is heating up at Otay, and the fish seem very active. The morning and late evening topwater action has been excellent for quality bass up to 4 pounds. When the topwater bite shuts down during midday, Texas-rigged soft-plastics and drop shots are working well. The crappie...
The early summer bass bite is heating up at Otay, and the fish seem very active. The morning and late evening topwater action has been excellent for quality bass up to 4 pounds. When the topwater bite shuts down during midday, Texas-rigged soft-plastics and drop shots are working well. The crappie and bluegill action is also very good. Throw crappie jigs down 3-4 feet under a bobber (slightly windy conditions help with the bait's action).
Another positive note, the algae issue has backed off quite a bit.
Lower Otay is battling an issue with algae currently, which is staining the water a heavy green. But this hasn't hindered the bass bite. Anglers have reported plenty of action for quality-sized fish, especially when flipping close to shore in the weeds. Reaction baits are also getting bit. Not much...
Lower Otay is battling an issue with algae currently, which is staining the water a heavy green. But this hasn't hindered the bass bite. Anglers have reported plenty of action for quality-sized fish, especially when flipping close to shore in the weeds. Reaction baits are also getting bit. Not much is happening for finesse anglers, as visibility is poor.
