11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 03.21.24

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

MARCH HOURS: FRIDAY THRU MONDAY 8:00AM to 4:00PM

USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Like new Vexilar/sold out Like new StrikeMaster Lithium 40V 10” Ice Auger $389.00 2 left.

SPECIAL END OF SEASON DEALS THIS WEEKEND OR WHILE SUPPLIES LAST: EASIER TO DISCOUNT THAN TO STORE.

ST.CROIX ICE FISHING RODS 50% OFF TREAT YOURSELF

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CURRENT CONDITIONS: ICE ON. The only thing that has changed is we got a ton of snow. Haven’t seen a dump like that in a good long while. Areas up to three feet. Many folk trapped in homes first two days because roads weren’t plowed. Main roads clear and dry now. Side roads mushy wet and muddy. Most Park roads clear and plowed. Not sure of campsite status on south side. Probably snowbound. Access areas on North side pretty much clear. Snow on lake has compacted. Early trek easy since it has been cold at night and morning Wed morning was 4 degrees. Once the sun comes up and snow softens dragging stuff more of a challenge. Best place to fish is shallow anyway so you don’t need to hike so far. Ice thickness hasn’t changed much 14 to 18 inches most places. It has been a slow melt off which is good. No problem this weekend and probably even next. So come on out. It’s Spring Break Ice Fishing at its best!! For real

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: 128 CFS IN 118 CFS OUT moving water

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

ICE FISHING SPECIALISTS: Want to do your best and catch the most here at the Mile. Come see us for the latest info, the greatest products, the hottest baits.

TIPS AND STUFF: There are no shortage of baits to try. If we don’t have a tip up out we like working two poles. One with a dead stick presentation with a small jig tipped with wax/meal worm. The other with a Kastmaster which is a favorite and consistently successful spoon. When the fish are aggressive they like a vigorous motion and jig. If they don’t hit the spoon they may attack the micro jig.

Krystal Lazers/Tiny Tots: We have tied these jigs for over 20 years and refined the best colors over time. Season after season they have proved to be a great bait here at the Mile. There are 12 Lazer patterns and 12 Tot patterns. You will not find these jigs anywhere else. Currently not sold online although we are working on that. Those in the know have been stocking up. They have been working really well across the board.

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. We have a GREAT Ice Fishing selection of gear and baits.

PIC OF THE WEEK: Send us you ice catching pics. If we use them in the fishing report you can have three Krystal Lazers or Tiny Tots for FREE on you next visit.

PIC # 1: Two big ones out of the same hole. pic courtesy A.Heard

PIC # 2: If he can do it you can do it. pic courtesy D.Rosenbach

PIC # 3: Morning fog on the lake typical this time of year.

TROUT: FAIR TO GOOD: The bite has been sporadic. Spawner fish showing up in shallow water. Deeper water finds some but not many fish. Pink continues to be a successful color. Early morning has been best with a strong bite from 7 to 9. Late season tends to get better as the end approaches. Nightcrawlers laying on the bottom have been productive if a crawfish doesn’t grab it first. Sierra Slammers tipped continued to do well.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR TO POORER: As far as we are concerned there was not much of a season. The small size caught is indicative of the stocking history where one year we got zero. Hopes ride on next season when those smaller fish will be at least 2 years old or so.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR: And just like that they stopped biting. Not that they won’t bite tomorrow but not a single Pike was caught at the last contest. They didn’t disappear they just got lock jaw. We think they will be biting again. Goes in stages and phases. Small suckers and water dogs were doing good.

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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