Lots of Panfish Being Caught This Week

Santa Margarita Lake - CA (San Luis Obispo County)


by Santa Margarita Lake Staff
10-26-2020
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Water temperature is right about where it needs to be for the best fishing out here. Tons and tons of panfish were caught this week. Live worms and the ticket for every species right now even the catfish. Spinners baits are working great in the morning. Little weighted head with a jig for the crappie about 15 feet down. Floats style set up with a live worm dangling about 3 feet below the bobber for the bluegill and red ear. Drop shot or wacky rigs are still a great afternoon set up.





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