11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 03.016.23

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

STORE HOURS: SATURDAY/SUNDAY 8:00AM TO 4:30PM MONDAY, FRIDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM (Closed Tuesday Wed Thursday) We will be closed March 28 - April 7 No Fishing Report March 30 and April 6

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Ice thickness holding at 20” to 24” it’s been warm with wind until today. Softer ice, puddles of water from melted snow along shoreline areas was starting to appear. Most snow on the lake had melted. The next few days are set to be much colder with some snow. Four inches so far. This will firm the ice cap for another week to be sure. That would mean a full month of March for decent ice fishing conditions. Based on weather reports we see ice fishing until the end of the month

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VEXILAR: FLSE-8 Genz box 90 days old $265.00 One available

WATERCRAFT RENTAL: Lots of people are making appropriate plans for the Summer. Many campsites are sold out by some time in April. Boating reservations available now. Effective with the 2023 Season for all kinds of reasons we will no longer rent Canoe’s, Kayak’s and SUP’s. We will be introducing a retail offering of paddle sports equipment. Details to be announced soon. In addition we will also be offering a limited number of waterside secured storage rack space for your own canoe, kayak or SUP. If your go to lake is Eleven Mile leave your boat with us. Rates will be monthly or seasonal. Call for more information and reservations.

WATER FLOW: 88.7 CFS IN 67.3 CFS OUT

Weather Station: Although we got our on site live weather station working as seen below we have had technical issues with the camera feed and still have not solved the problem.

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

SPINNEY MOUNTAIN STATE PARK: Closed for the Season.

CONTEST RESULTS TO BE POSTED SOON: THANKS TO ALL PARTICIPANTS FOR THE BEST TOURNAMENT SERIES IN ITS 20 YEAR HISTORY.

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: Brian Johnson from Salida Team Johnson/Johnson Team # Pro-5 begins their historic run at the Marina March Madness with this 5.25lbs Trout caught in the first set for first place in the set. Full results t be posted soon. pic courtesy B. Johnson

PIC # 2: Beckman Johnson from Salida Team Johnson/Johnson Team # Pro-5 with another prize winning fish placing second in set one. pic courtesy B. Johnson

PIC # 3: Brian Johnson lands this 13.4lbs in set two for another first place giving Team Pro-5 two chips in the BFP draw and then winning the BFP for $2,850.00 in addition to other winnings for the Madness event totaling almost $4,500.00. Full results posted soon. pic courtesy B. Johnson

TROUT: GOOD: This is the time of the season to fish shallow for big fish. Electronics doesn’t do much good in 4 feet of water. Look for sandy bottom. North Shore in particular is good but this approach should work most anywhere on the lake. Bigger fish are set to spawn and are cruising under the ice to make spawn beds. Lots of stockers are cruising in and out which is a good thing as big Trout and Pike are also on the prowl trapping smaller fish in ice capped shallows. Pink jigs like the Eagle Claw Paddle Bug and 11 Mile Marina Krystal Lazer have been very effective. Bait is also very effective in the shallows. Nightcrawler, salmon eggs and spawn sack laying on the bottom. They will suck them in, better be quick on the hook set.

KOKANEE SALMON: FAIR: The fish are there but the biting is not. Many have caught some but no one is reporting anything more than a few here and there. They are finicky fish to be sure. Although its better to see fish than not it sure is frustrating when fish can be under you for significant time and chase your jigs up and down only to reject. Go through the box there seems to be no rime or reason for what they may hit. Timing is everything and no set pattern seems to be working.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR: There are big ones cruising the shallows in search of easy pickings. Some have shown interest but many are or so careful. Noise will scare them away. It’s better to leave your bait dead in the water rather than move or jig it once they come in on you. Scaring them away is way easier than you think. If they want it they will take it a some point. Leave it be have patience deep breathing.

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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