Trolling Report

                             Welcome to Crowley Lake Fish Camp! The season started off with excellent fishing and weather. The trout are spread out so you want to troll long lines and cover lots of water. The best spots to troll are between Hilton and the 395 side, McGee Bay and Christmas Bay in 20-30ft of water with lures 3-4 colors down. Frog pattern Tasmanians, Thomas Buoyants & Speedy Shiners, and as always Rapalas, in fish or gold patterns.

    Perch Fishing has been expectedly  slow as the water temps are still down in the fifties. Some perch are being caught by anglers trolling for trout, and the fly fisherman are catching a few perch. The north arm by green banks, and Leighton Springs have been the hot spots for perch. Anglers targeting perch should try  J5 Jointed Rapalas or Thomas Boyants trolled slow (1mph).

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

Fly Fishing Report

The opener weekend was beautiful weather-wise. The wind cooperated with blue skies. The surface water temperature is about 52 degrees . The fish are pretty spread out around the lake but there were fish being caught in the Perch Flats-Sometimes Bay Area, along with Hilton Bay and McGee Bay. Staying in about 18-20' depth.  There is a pretty good midge hatch also, so that helps, keeping your midge 6"-12" off the bottom.  Try albinos in the early morning and as the sun gets higher switch to copper or dark beadheads.

Rob

Bait and Spin Report

Crowley Lake has opened with lots of water and plentiful trout! We’ve been seeing a nice variety of fish, from shore and out on the water. Cast and retrieve small lures, or float garlic scented baits 1-2ft off the bottom in around 20ft of water. the best spots have been Hilton Bay, Outside the harbor and Beaver Cove, and McGee Bay.

Good luck and tight lines!