Trolling Report

                             Welcome to Crowley Lake Fish Camp! It’s the last week of the season so better get up here and enjoy it. Remember, as of August 1st, fishing regulations change. Only artificial flies or lures may be used (no bait no scent). Only 2 trout may be taken, they must be 18 inches minimum Length.
Trolling action has been steady. The water levels are, this has the trout spread out. So you want to troll long passes.  Water temps have been cool, right around 60 degrees and its clear. Trout are holding in deeper water so run your lures deep.   Hot spots have been the 395 side between west shores and Mcgee Bay, in about 40 feet of water, fishing down 25 to 30 feet (5 or 6 colors on lead core).  Sandy point to Mcgee Bay is fishing well in about 40 feet of water. Trolling down 25 feet (4 or 5 colors). Trolling between the harbor and the dam is producing some fish. Fish down about 20 to 25 feet.  Best lures have been frog or brown trout Needle fish, frog or brown trout Thomas Buoyant. Pink, Bloody Ripper, or Bleeding Frog Tasmanian Devil. Rapalas are of course always worth a try.

                                                       Perch Report

                  As of August 1st, we are in the no bait season. Only artificial flies and lures may be used (no bait, no scent)   Perch have moved off their spawning beds now. They will be found suspended in the deeper water. This doesn’t mean however they can’t be caught. Just calls for a change of strategy. Trolling lead core or down riggers is your best bet now. Hot spots are the North Arm between Alligator Point and The North Landing, fishing down 15 feet (three colors on lead core). Between Sandy Point and Mcgee Bay fishing down 15 feet. Between Calk Bluffs and Christmas Bay. Best lures are Frog or Red and Gold Thomas Boyant. Silver, Black ,and Gold ,or Chartreuse J5 jointed Rapalas. Troll them slow 1 to 1.5 MPH.

Ryan’s Guide Service 760 920 7240  Good luck, see you on the water!

Fly Fishing Report

We have had some beautiful weather on Crowley Lake for the past week. The surface water temps have remained at about 58°. The bite has usually started late mornings, and water conditions are pretty favorable for indicator and stripping.

Some days have huge hatches and the bite is really good.  Fish can be found in the North Arm,  McGee and Hilton in about 10-15 ft.

Trout and perch are taking everything now, midges and bait fish patterns have been working best. 

Crowley Lake entrance gate closes at noon on October 29th, the outgoing gate will be open until 9:00 p.m.  Come up and enjoy the last week before we close.  There is still some fall color in the area to enjoy while you're here.

Rob

Bait and Spin Report

Crowley Lake is now in it’s “no bait” season. No live or scented baits are allowed, only lures and flies may be used. You may only fish one Rod at a time. You may only keep two trout, with a minimum length of 18 inches. Barbed hooks are still allowed and the Perch limit is still 25, however, you may not use baits for Perch fishing either. It is a good idea to remove baits and scents from the boat or from your fishing supplies when you visit Crowley Lake. The Fly fishing and Trolling are great this time of year! If you’re new to this type of fishing, come in and see us so we can help get you set up.

Casting and retrieving, Thomas Bouyants, Rooster Tails, Kastmasters, and Triple Teasers is easy and effective alternative to baits. You can also try Sierra Slammer Jigs to go for the perch.

Good luck and tight lines!