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Santee Lakes Fishing Report: Plethora of Rainbow Trout

A look at the week's best catches, update on stocking and more.

By Greg Even, Santee Lakes

WEEK OF: January 21, 2013

TROUT:

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Lakes 3 and 4 split a 1,000 lb. stock of Rainbows this past Friday.

Jonas Kim age 10 from San Diego reeled in 2 Trout from lake 4 on nightcrawler and powerbait combo. Largest weighed 3 lbs. One fish was tagged and Jonas won a rod and reel combo.

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Anthony Norton landed a huge 5 lb. 8 oz. Trout from lake 4 on a roostertail. Anthony qualifies for the TV drawing in April.

Marion Dixon from Lakeside caught a tagged Trout out of lake 4 on nightcrawler and powerbait. Marion won a mini fighter pole holder.

Don Bragg caught a tagged Trout out of lake 4 on powerbait mice tail and won a camping lantern.

Night Fishing (registered campers only, lakes 6 & 7)

Fishing Permit Fees

Adult (ages 16 and over) $9.00 per day

Junior (ages 7 to 15) $6.00 per day

Second fishing pole stamp $4.00

*One child under 7 may fish for free with a paid adult

** No California State Fishing License required to fish at Padre Dam’s Santee Lakes Recreation Preserve.

NEXT STOCK

(stock will arrive on or before date below)

February 8, 2013

1,000 lbs. of Rainbow Trout


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