He saw, he casted, he caught! Randy,11 Mile Marina guide, was doing dock work when he saw a few nice Rainbows swim by. He grabbed the rod with a 1/8 Kastmaster and hooked up on the first cast.

WATER TEMP: 48.5 – 50 degrees       IN FLOW:  59.8 CFS  OUT FLOW:  51.5 CFS

CONDITIONS: All Park facilities are open except Witchers Cove boat ramp. Call 719-748-3401 for updates on when it will open. (possibly Memorial Weekend). Water is still very cold. May 24 saw some of the worst wind ever here at the lake  causing major damage to the marina slip docks. We may or may not have them repaired by the weekend. Winds have subsided for now. Morning temps are still in the high 20’s and low 30’s warming up nicely in the afternoon. Holiday forecast looks better than it has been. We can only hope.

TROUT: (Rainbow, Cuttbow, Cutthroat, Brown) FAIR TO GOOD: Although the water is still cold action on the west end where temps are slightly warmer is seeing a strong bite between 8:30AM and 9:30 AM with action decent up until about 3:00PM. Rapala’s have been strong as usually is the case in ice out conditions which we are still in. Taz Devils, Kastmasters and Arnies Reflecto also do well. Shore anglers are seeing spawner Rainbows just showing up. Corral Cove has been particularly good. North Shore seeing cruisers and biters. Variety of baits, lures and flies are productive.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR TO FAIR: Still early yet. A few are biting here and there but look to mid June for better action.

NORTHERN PIKE: POOR TO FAIR: Action has improved slightly with a few smaller fish showing up on the west end. Occasional lunk caught from shore at Rocky Flats and North Shore. Large Rapala’s and white tube jigs.

MARINA HOURS: MONDAY – FRIDAY  7:00AM – 7:00PM