Bait and Spin Report

Hello Crowley lake anglers,

Fishing has been really good still with a variety of fish being caught all around Crowley Lake.
Perch are moving into the shallows and are on the chew.
Fishing light line with chartreuse, white, brown and cream colored grub with a crappie nibble has worked great. Slow retrieve has been best.
McGee bay, Sandy point and Leighton springs are a few hot spots that have produced these tasty perch. 
Trout remain spread out all over the lake.
These fish are pulling hard so make sure you have fresh line on your reels.
I am finding fish anywhere from 20-30 feet of water.
McGee bay, Hilton bay, Alligator point and Sandy point are a few spots I’ve been fishing.
I’m always fishing a Carolina rig, using a 1/4 ounce sinker and a 2 foot florocarbon leader with 4 pound test.
Best baits for trout have been pinched crawlers, night crawlers, gulp eggs and powerbait. A little garlic scent seems to get them interested as well.

Good luck and tight lines!

Shon E Guide Service

760-914-2500

Fly Fishing Report

Fishing on Crowley Lake continues to be excellent some days, and a little slow on others. The mornings have been perfect with no wind, and a lot of midge hatches going on. The bite really seems to turn on after 8:00 a.m.  

The fish are spread out all over the lake, there is not one area that has more concentration than others of fish. They have moved deep, because the surface water temperature is about 65° now. Finding fish in 20-30'.  Because of fishing so deep, try albinos, and if you don't get bit then start trying other things. I have had luck using emergers, streamers and a few other patterns while experimenting. So try some different things and see what might work for you on a particular day and time of day. They seem to not be real picky right now.

Please keep the fish in the net and let them have a chance to revive before releasing them. These warmer water temperatures can really put a lot of stress on the fish.

Rob

Trolling Report

 Hello Crowley Lake Trolling Fans,

 As we gear up for a great Memorial Weekend holiday the fishing is HOT HOT HOT!!!!!!! Get your rental boat if they still have any left. 

 The most productive fishing seems to be in 20-50 feet of water, from the surface all the way to the bottom. 

Here are some of the top spots that have been producing:

 *McGee Bay

* Sandy Point to The Willows

* Alligator Point

* Hilton Bay big and small

As for what's working best, here are a few recommendations:

Tasmanian Devils: Bleeding Frog, Bloody Ripper, Orange Perch, and Pink Frog patterns are all effective in any size. Try trolling speeds of 2.5-4 mph.

Needle Fish and Thomas Buoyants: Black Dot Frog, Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout (Blue and Silver, Black and Silver), and Perch patterns are working well in all sizes. 

Rapalas: Brown Trout, Rainbow Trout, and Black and Silver Countdown models are producing good results. A trolling speed of 3-5 mph with a ripping action appears to be most effective.

All fish species are biting, Cutts, Browns and Rainbows 

Wishing you tight lines, and I hope to see you out on the lake!

Best of luck,

Ryan Kitts Guide Services