11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 03.10.22

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THE WEEKLY FISHING REPORT “IT’S ABOUT THE CATCHING”

EMPLOYMENT OPPORTUNITY: Now hiring all positions. STORE MANAGER OPPORTUNITY: retail experience required, POS Quickbooks helpful, Customer Service skills, must be able to lift 50lbs. Salary based on skills, ability and experience. This is a career opportunity for the right person with high pay, IRA and other company benefits. Given our distance from anywhere and high gas prices a transportation subsidy allowance will be made.

GENERAL STAFF: Gearing up for Summer all positions. Perfect for person seeking job and experience in the fast growing recreation service industry. Outdoor and indoor work available. Pay based on skills and experience. In addition to pay all positions earn significant gratuities. Some staff made over $35/Hr during high season salary plus gratuities. Perfect for student interested in Recreational Services.

FISHING REPORT WEATHER STATION: The station is hooked up and you will see it at the bottom of the report. Camera to be hooked up soon. Since it will be on top of the building we are delaying a bit. Might be closer to Spring.

THANKS TO ALL THE EAGLE CLAW SHAPPELL COLORADO CLASSIC PARTICIPANTS IT WAS AWESOME THE CONTEST SAW FANTASTIC FISH BEING CAUGHT RIGHT BEHIND THE MARINA FULL RESULTS TO BE POSTED SOON

2022 ICE FISHING PIC CONTEST: Send your ice fish pics to elevenmile@hotmail.com for a chance to win $100.00 in store credit. Thanks to everyone who sent in pics this week..there were many. $25.00 in store credit for each month and grand prize for Season’s best.

SUMMER FISHING GUIDED TRIPS: Taking reservations now

KOKANEE SALMON TRIPS: The ice is still in great shape with recent cold weather. Still slamming the salmon. Still booking trips with limited availability call now. You must be in fairly good health as the hike out and back is longer than most. call 719-748-0317

SUPPLY CHAIN RETAIL CHALLENGES: You get what you get. Sometimes too much of one thing and not enough of the other. Sometimes they send stuff and you say “I didn’t order all those”. We currently have too many Shappell 5500 Widehuts that we definitely did not order. It is more of a pain to send back or store as it is to discount and get rid of. Regularly $299.00 now only $179.00. Chances are good you won’t see that price next year or ever again for that matter. Buy now and save. 4 available.

WE RENT ICE FISHING GEAR: ICE MASTER PACKAGE INCLUDES SHELTER HEATER 40V STRIKEMASTER 10” AUGER VEXILAR 2 COMBOS HEATER SCOOP BUCKET $149/DAY ALSO RENT EQUIPMENT SEPARATELY RESERVATIONS ADVISED online or call

MARINA STORE OFF SEASON HOURS: SAT AND SUN 7:00AM - 4:30PM Weekdays hours may vary based on staff availability. HIGH SEASON HOURS BEGIN MAY 1

CURRENT CONDITIONS: The recent cold snap has kept the ice firm and thick. Look for to up to 24 inches or more in some places. Minimal snow out of last storms but as snow melts around the lake ice in close will melt sooner. Spring ice conditions call for “early on early off” but we are still in full on Winter ice conditions. Things can change dramatically based on weather but just because it is 70 degrees on the front range does not mean we immediately have open water. Stay clear of rock edges as ice gets weak as rocks absorb sun energy.

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

WATER FLOW: 112 CFS IN 134 CFS OUT they are moving water. Perfect flow for Dream Stream

MARINA STORE AND LAKE SPECIALISTS: Camping, Fishing Equipment, Flies, Lures, Bait, Clothing, Food, Snacks, Drinks, Ice Cream and official purveyors of Boars Head brand products. Stop in and find out how we can help you catch. Get a topo map. They say information is gold. It's also critical to catching fish on the ice. The maps have GPS coordinates on them so you just can't miss. We want you to be successful here at the Mile. Get a map we will MARK IT UP with the hot spots. WE ARE HERE FISHING EVERYDAY AND CAN PUT YOU ON THE FISH.

PIC # 1: This 18.5lbs Northern caught during Marina March Madness contest. This was the first fish the contestant ever caught ice fishing. Caught on sucker meat on a Northland Quick Strike rig put down just a few feet below the ice.

PIC # 2: This great Marina March Madness Trout caught in shallow water very close to Marina.

PIC # 3: Marina March Madness contestant with a nice one right behind the store!

PIC # 4: Team # 29 Cross/Rice had no significant points going into Saturdays event and just tore it up going on to win the Eagle Claw Shappell Colorado Classic Championship EDA Division. Contest details posted soon.

PIC # 5: You can only find these at the 11 Mile Marina Store and maybe something like them at Valley Country Tackle in Aurora. Say hi to Louise.

TROUT: FAIR TO GOOD: Action happening early through late morning. Look to shallow water sandy bottom 5 feet or less and a bait presentation like salmon or trout eggs, nightcrawlers or Berkley Power Bait or Pautzke Firebait. The larger fish are in spawning under the ice. A small Tiny Tot with half of meal worm has also worked well. Occasional nice Trout also to be had when hunting Kokanee.

KOKANEE SALMON: GOOD TO EXCELLENT: Yes still happening!! The epic bite continues. At this point you can catch them with out a jigging machine but electronics is really a must. You can jig Kastmaster and Swedish Pimples and bring them in. They wont stick around like they would if you had a jigging machine but you can bring them back with vigorous jigging action. There are periods of massive frustration and rejection followed by intense bites. Switch up if rejected. Whats the point in keeping a rejected bait on. When they won’t hit the spoon try a dead stick crappie jig or paddle bug. Colors matter but you have to figure the pattern out. Duck Deer Island still good as well as North Shore. Contest saw even a salmon wining money.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR TO GOOD: Good luck finding a waterdog. Success is being had by those that use the right size sucker with the proper presentation. It’s all about presentation and patience. Look to 10 feet of water or less. We have the proper suckers and will show you how to rig them. Other baits include large tube jigs in white or chartreuse, One oz Kastmasters with a buck-tail and piece of sucker or an accidental trout bait..you just never know. Stoll and Howbert have been good of late. Mid morning through mid afternoon. Trophies available to be caught get yours now.

SPECIAL NOTE: 11 Mile Marina is located at the North Shore in Eleven Mile State Park, Lake George Colorado. A CPW Park Pass is required on all vehicles entering the Park. Any fees for Guide/Outfitter/Rental services do not include Park fees, CO fishing license or gratuities.

The WEEKLY FISHING REPORT is produced by fishermen for fishermen. We try to get it done every Thursday but some times fishing or life gets in the way. So if its not there on Thursday morning it will show up by Friday. We appreciate all the support and acknowledge that many of you won't miss a week but every now and then we might. CLICK SUPPORT THE REPORT TO HELP OUT Be Safe. Fish On!

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