Crowley Lake Trout Report --- July 2, 2009
Summer is finally here at Crowley Lake, and unfortunately, so is the algie. The algie
has started to grow, but some nice trout are still coming in despite the bloom. The
best spots continue to be out in McGee Bay, both out deep by the restroom, and in a
little shallower in 12 to 15 feet of water. When you go in shallower, you will have
to motor around a little to find the openings in the weed beds. Once you find an opening,
toss out an inflated crawler, or some of the brighter colors of powerbait. Remember to
check your baits every 5 minutes for algie, clean off the baits and the leaders. Your
leaders will collect algie just like the baits and when that happens, the fish can see
your leaders.

Crowley Lake Perch Report --- July 2, 2009
Perch, Perch, and more Perch! The perch came in by the bucket full last weekend, the
water has warmed up to 68 or 69 degrees. This warmer water has triggered the perch to
go off full speed. There are 2 main areas of perch that are dying to jump into your
frying pans. The first spot is back up in the North Arm along the Leighton Springs
side. The water has come way way up with the snow melt, and the perch have moved
into the very shallow water. You will need to go right through the thick weed beds
and fish the inside edges of the weeds. The water will be 5 to 7 feet deep on this
inside edge. Just drift along and toss your standard jigs and power grubs. The second
spot that has been producing perch is along the 395 shoreline, all the way from Pelican
Point to near the mouth of McGee Creek. Look for them along the deeper weed lines in
about 14 feet of water. I have not been back there, but the perch are probably along
the inside weed edges, just like up in the North Arm. Try either a white or brown power
grub with a croppie nibble. Go light, 2 or 4 lb test and a small 1/16 oz lead head jig.

Crowley Lake Fly Fishing Report --- July 2, 2009
The fly fishing exploded today despite the algie that moved into McGee Bay. I started out
fishing right in the creek channel in about 5 1/2 feet of water. This has been producing
several big fish for me each morning, today we only picked up 4 fish, each about 15 to 16
inches from the channel. After a couple hours, I moved out to 7 feet of water where I found
a big opening in the weeds, and there they were. We ended up with about 20 or 25 fish for
two people, everything was in the 16 to 21 inch range. 6 or 8 of the fish were in that 20
inch class, very nice fish. The top flies today were the larger size Shafts, and Shaft
Emergers fished about 18 inches off of the bottom. Remember to keep checking those flies,
the algie was starting to collect on the flies. Also, when you are cleaning your flies,
clean the leader around your flies. If the algie gets on the leader, the fish will see
it and reject your offering.

Mickey Baron Crowley Lake Guide Service (760) 935-4301


Crowley Lake Trolling Report --- July 2, 2009
Good news and bad news. But the bad news can be dealt with. Good news is that the
fishing really is good. Bad news is that the algae is becoming a problem. I have
spoken to how to solve the algae problem before, but here goes again. If you use
minnow lures that do not need swivels, put a Carolina Keeper approx a rod length
from your lure. If you need a swivel, or even if you don’t really need one, you can
put a glass bead on the line ahead of a swivel, then a rod length or a little more
of leader (preferably flouro) to your lure. Both these methods stop most of the
junk going down your lines. Now back to the catching part. Mcgee Bay has been
really good. I have been concentrating on the 35-40 foot water putting lures about
25 feet down. Sixteen and 17 fish days for 2 persons both Tues and Wed this week.
Areas to fish continue to be around the bathroom and half way to Sandy Point from
the bathroom. I have also been hearing on the radio comments of big fish being
hooked further out in the lake and lures being fished deeper than I have been
fishing. All the species have been willing to cooperate with the rainbows really
starting to make a showing. Browns continue to be the bulk of the catching. Lures
to use are Tasmanian Devils in lots of different colors, most cpmmon being successful
are brown trout, funky frog, perch scale, bloody ripper and some other orange patterns.
Needlefish, small Rapalas, Cultivas and Mirashad certainly will work also. Most
important is to present the lures at the proper depth. Firetiger certainly would be
a color of choice. Have fun over the 4th weekend and be safe. Remember to keep only
as many fish as you really need.
Don Meier CPR Guideservice Catch Photo Release 760 784 1524 cprguideservice@hughes.net