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I got to the lake at sunrise, beautiful morning..a little chilly! The lake level has pretty much stabilized...not much left to suck out of it! At this current level, there's alot less rockpiles in the water and pretty much everyone knows where they're at! The fish are a little more spread out, but ...

With the cost of gas now, I can do plenty of talking down here at Murray or the SD River....ha ha
Nice job up there. It is so strange to see the lake so low and so many of the rocks and rock piles way up on dry land. Glad you were able to still navigate throughout the pond and nail lots of bass ...

I wanted to get out there today, didn't happen. Sounds like you had a great time.
Last week I seen a few of the bulls scrimaging to the right of the launch for around 20mins, they were kicking up alot of sand and bull dozing the sticks. Seen a few of the horses dancing with each other as well ...

I also blame my Dad and Grandfather for this fishing addiction...they started me out fishing for trout at Big Bear Lake...at the age of 3.......!

Just a quick trip this morning to river and picked up 4 small bass on only 4 bites. The bass were
caught on 4 different baits: a mini "A rig", a senko,a roboworm and a brushhog. Talked to another guy who said all he caught some small bass also. Somedays that is what is happening and the smallest ...

When you're at the lake and see someone catch a fish, ask them what they're using, how deep was the fish, how did they work the bait.....ask lots of questions! That's how most the better fisherman on this site learned alot of what they know...that and time on the water! If someone doesn't want to ...

Fisheromen wrote: Thu Apr 30, 2026 8:19 pm Straining to lift it!

Your 6lb curse must of faded away...that's a beauty! We need to get you a gym membership so you can lift those pigs! I just read a fish report saying Murray is tough right now...did you not read the reports???

Any time I ask Vinny a question, he says get lost kid! I am a few months younger than him.....lol


You’re younger than me thats true…but I’ve always answer your questions except the one when you asked do you talk when you’re sleeping???

You must...there's no way you can turn off your talk ...

Well, time to out myself as unintelligent (or ignorant if you want to be kind). But I never payed attention to the float tube vs kayak vs boat distinction when it came to lake fees. I’ve got a float tube with a trolling motor, do I have to pay any launch fee if it isn’t specifically mentioned at a ...

Nice to meet you! I think I saw you pick up a couple fish off the island around 1:00pm! I didn't recognize you with your pontoon boat...nice rig! I think I gagged a nice fish when I saw you! Rocks Rocks Rocks...I was hoping that would help you!

Last year, 3 to 5lb fish were pretty much the norm...this year is pretty much a fish hatchery for 1 to 2lbers! I kind of wasted the first couple hours, throwing some different baits that I don't have confidence in right now...not smart! Once I went back to my normal baits, I got into the fish! I ...

Fisheromen wrote: Sat May 02, 2026 8:20 pm Big fish in post spawn funk?

Post spawn, full moon, cold north wind, crowds, a Padre loss...I'll use any excuse! A local tried to get a ride home with me....Moo!

Nice to meet you! I think I saw you pick up a couple fish off the island around 1:00pm! I didn't recognize you with your pontoon boat...nice rig! I think I gagged a nice fish when I saw you! Rocks Rocks Rocks...I was hoping that would help you!


Rocks worked! I'm guessing you didn't wear your ...

Fisheromen wrote: Sat May 02, 2026 7:56 pm The Landscaper hat! He usually wears that!

I prefer my "Baja Hat"...or my "Life Guard" hat! Actually...I do wear it for landscaping....

Couldn't believe how chilly that morning wind was! Dave! Wish I had run into you!

Much, much younger!!!


I didn't want to disturb anyone. Felt out of place with all you locals.

Quite a few Ramona guys...we're pretty mellow, even accept Vinny....sometimes! There are a couple that will tell ...

Thanks for the report...not much coming out of Hodges this year...maybe fish actually need water...