Santee Lakes
San Diego County, CA Bass, Trout, Catfish, Crappie, Carp, Sunfish
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Fishing reports for Santee Lakes

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It's been catfish galore after a couple of stockings in recent weeks. The stockings should continue throughout the summer, and so should the excellent catfish bite. For bait, the usual suspects are working just fine: chicken liver, anchovies, garlic shrimp, etc. Bass have eased out from the...

It's been catfish galore after a couple of stockings in recent weeks. The stockings should continue throughout the summer, and so should the excellent catfish bite. For bait, the usual suspects are working just fine: chicken liver, anchovies, garlic shrimp, etc. Bass have eased out from the shoreline after spawning, and the action has slowed.

Bass, Catfish

Santee Lakes are ready for spring recreation, and that includes fishing. A giant catfish stocking is set to happen shortly, with incentivized tagged fish (weigh them in for gift cards). Trout action is dwindling, but the bass bite is starting to ramp up. Storms have delayed spawning, but with warm...

Santee Lakes are ready for spring recreation, and that includes fishing. A giant catfish stocking is set to happen shortly, with incentivized tagged fish (weigh them in for gift cards). Trout action is dwindling, but the bass bite is starting to ramp up. Storms have delayed spawning, but with warm weather the next couple weeks, bass should be shallow and hungry. Water isn't clear, so aim for visually noticeable lures and colors.

Bass, Catfish
Stained

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