Convict Lake Fishing Report                     July 192014    

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Unfortunately I was unable to get a report out last week. I was down south giving a presentation on Convict Lake Resort and the fishing in the area to the Senior Anglers of Escondido. I want to thank the fine folks of the Senior Anglers of Escondido for having me and I really enjoy talking fishing with the group. Since I missed a week, this report will cover the last two weeks. 


Catch of the Week:  Scott Candish from Simi Valley, CA caught two fat rainbows during his stay at Convict. One was 6 pounds 6 ounces and the second was 5 pounds 1 ounce. He was using nightcrawlers and he was fishing the North Shore/Hangman's Tree. Way to go Scott!    

Scott Candish
  
Other notable catches this week: Jeff Hellerud from Winnetka, CA with a nice rainbow caught along the North Shore. He was trolling an unknown lure when he hooked this 3 pound 15 ounce rainbow. 
Jeff Hellerud
Jeff Hellerud
 
To see more fish photos visit our 2014 Fishing Gallery.       

  

  • Kevin Stinson from Placentia, CA hooked a 3 pound 12 ounce rainbow. Kevin was trolling a Marvel Fly when he landed a stout trout.
  • Susan Kaneshiro caught a 3 pound and 2 ounce rainbow. She was using a nightcrawler and was fishing at the South Shore.
  • Todd and Hunter Penner from Riverside, CA caught themselves a 5 pound 8 ounce stringer. They was using Garlic Powerbait and was fishing the South Shore.
  • Garrett, Zack and Kaitlyn Caudle from Bakersfield, CA caught a nice 11 fish stringer. They were fishing the Inlet with nightcrawlers and Powerbait. 
Garrett, Zack & Kaitlyn Caudle
  
 
  • Nate and Cooper from Oceanside, CA each with their first fish. They were fishing the South Shore with worms and salmon eggs. Congratulations boys, great job!! 
Nate & Cooper - Ron Goble


Tactics/Bait:  I would continue to stick with the morning and evening sessions. They will give you a better opportunity of catching larger and more fish. If you are fishing mid-day make sure to get past the selves and fish the deeper water. Get out on a boat and trolling will definitely increase your odds. Trolling was producing some nice fish over the last two weeks. Use a Needlefish,Tasmanian Devils or Marvel Fly Lures. Thomas Buoyants were a hot lure this week. The most successful Powerbait color was Rainbow. Chunky Cheese Garlic is always a deathly choice. The South Shore and from Hangman's Tree down along the North Shore were the hottest spots once again this week. Other locations fishing well were Inlet and Jetty. 

  

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: This week we had beautiful mornings and afternoon thunderstorms. The forecast for the beginning of next week is calling for some lingering afternoon thunder storms then moving into a sunny, mostly clear forecast. Highs are going to be in the high 70's and the lows in the low 50's. The weather is away changing day to day in the high country. Make sure to visit the National Weather Service link which is usually accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.
 
Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 5:49am - 5:54am and Sunset 8:15pm - 8:11pm. 
                                   
Stocking: The county has scheduled the stocking of 400 pounds of Trophy Trout the week of July 22nd. DGF is also scheduled to plant at the lake and creek the week of July 20th.
   

  

Thank you for your continued interest in Convict Lake. For more information please contact us or visit our website. 
Sincerely,

Charles Porter 
Convict Lake Resort  
2000 Convict Lake Road 
Mammoth Lakes, CA 93546 
760-934-3800 or 800-992-2260 

 

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