Santa Margarita Catfish

Santa Margarita Lake - CA (San Luis Obispo County)


by Santa Margarita Lake Staff
12-9-2022
805-438-1522
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Terry Kahler from Atascadero and grew up on Los Palitos Road has been reeling these big guys in Terry uses night crawlers and fishes from the shore. He's caught and released more than 8 weighing in excess of 10+ pounds. Way to go Terry!




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