New lake in the OC (for me...)

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New lake in the OC (for me...)

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So, since someone killed all the fish in my old favorite spot, I had to find a new one...so I tried Irvine lake. Only had a couple hours, and only got 2 bites, but it was worth the trip! Got there right at 7 when they say it opens and there were lots of people there already...next time i may go a bit earlier. Started by throwing the whopper plopper at the little stickups and did not take long and had a massive blowup! Here is the result...2 pics of the same fish cuz I think it was worth it.
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And...on the way back past the same spot, I got to watch a 12 year old boy catch his first fish ever 5lb 13oz bass...could ruin him for life...

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Well yeah!! (To your new lake, fish worthy of 2 pics, and the kid being sentenced to a life of buying needless tackle)
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Just imagine if we could Kayak or Tube that place. Like the old days….
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Is it public now?
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Mcfish wrote: Sun Jul 27, 2025 11:47 amIs it public now?
Open Friday, Saturdays, and Sunday. 7 to 4
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Nice fish!
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