Fly Fishing Report

We have been having beautiful weather, not too hot and the wind has not been bad. The bite has been changing daily which is normal for Crowley. It also seems to be a late morning bite now.

The best places to fish are McGee in 6-12', and way in the North Arm at the mouth of the Owens.

The surface water temperature has cooled slightly to about 70°, so please practice proper handling techniques when releasing the fish.

They are still targeting midges, such as a Albinos and Copper Tigers, but it's also a good idea to add perch imitations and balanced leeches up higher.

As we get into fall, look forward to the bite getting even better.

The surface water temperatures are in the low to mid 70s. Please do not remove fish from the water and try to not play them for too long. And most importantly, don't release them until they are fully revived in the net. We want to keep our fish alive for another day.

Rob

Trolling Report

Welcome to summertime, when the days are hot but also beautiful. Along with the heat there has been some monsoonal type weather passing through and both the heat and rain have helped clear the water of our natural algae bloom that occurs. Less algae and less weeds make for a much better day of trolling. As of today, the surface temperature is around 70 degrees Fahrenheit so the pressing question is, how deep should I troll? Stay tuned: the answers lie ahead! The best fishing has now been between 7:000 AM and 11:00 AM with a healthy bite showing up again around 2pm. 

The water levels have been going down so it is key to pay close attention to your depth. What was once the depth in an area a month ago may have changed. In order to be successful you have to think like a fish, don't just drag a lure behind your boat in open water. Think of where structures and fluctuations and depths might be located in order to find where the fish are feeding. Lead core is recommended but not the only method. Trolling a little deeper, somewhere around 3-8 colors or roughly 18-48ft down has produced the most success recently which hasn't changed much since last month. The Perch have moved out a little deeper from the shallows so consider trolling for them as opposed to jigs or bait, especially since no-bait season is right around the corner here at Crowley Lake. Continue to keep your speeds somewhere between 1.5 - 3mph depending on your choice of lure. Good luck out there! 

Top Spots

1. Between Alligator and Sandy Point

2. 395 Run

3. Lifeguard around to the Chalk Bluffs

4. McGee to the cave at the Chalk Bluffs

5. Sandy Point to the Willows

6. Lifeguard to the Dam (especially since trolling has been deeper)

Top Lures:

• Tasmanian Devils: Orange, yellow, reds, fish patterns and frog patterns of all variations (all sizes and styles have been effective)

• Spoons of all kinds and Thomas Buoyants: (different fry patterns, frog patterns, pinks and bright colors) (all sizes and styles have been effective) Needlefish, Speedy Shiners, Crocodiles, Thomas Buoyants etc.

• Rapalas and Flicker Shads: (different fish patterns, pinks and bright colors) Jointed and Countdown 

Quick Tips: 

There are currently a lot of Chub and Perch fry in the water so the trout are ready to chase and eat! Don't forget about the channel lines which you can find on our lake map online or in the tackle shop. Also, a tip from some long-time local trollers: Consider consistently trolling 5-10ft off the bottom no matter what the depth, just beware of those weeds! 

It has continued to be a great season here at Crowley, let's keep that going! Tight lines and good times my trolling friends!!

Vince Ortiz - Crowley Lake Fish Camp

Bait and Spin Report

Crowley Lake has a special fishing season starting August 1st. No live or scented baits may be used, and you can only keep two trout that are a minimum of 18 inches. It is not required to use barbless hooks, but doing so can make it easier to release smaller fish. You may still keep 25 perch per person, however still no scented baits.

Fishing is great in Hilton Bay, McGee Bay, Green Banks and Sandy Point. Try fishing in 5 to 15ft of water. Use Fish or Frog pattern Thomas Bouyants, Kastmasters, or small rapalas. Other good colors are gold and orange.

For perch, use unscented plastic or feather jigs. Try Green Banks or the 395 west shores.