Pan fish are still biting like crazy

Santa Margarita Lake - CA (San Luis Obispo County)


by Santa Margarita Lake Staff
8-1-2022
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Pan fish are still biting like crazy here at the lake. High bluegill and crappie, plus lots of redder. Top water for bass is still doing well, and the trout bite is still slow. Not many catfish this week. The weather has been cloudy in the mornings and extremely humid, bit clears up around 10-11. Its also been cooler, floating around high 80s and low 90s.




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