11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 04.18.24

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

APRIL HOURS: SAT & SUN 8:00AM to 4:00PM M-F if we’re here

USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: Like new Strike Master Lithium 40V 10” Ice Auger $389.00 1 left.

GOOD ROAD NEWS: It looks like Park County magically got sprinkled with $850,000.00 specifically for CR 90/92 and 23/59 reconstruction. This major project is suppose to start very soon. Estimated time for phase one is 60 days. The plan is to do 90/92 from Lake George first with all traffic besides residential being rerouted over Wilkerson to 23/59. They intend to dig up all existing and replace with all new layered road base with plans to asphalt next year (if they have the money for that, the asphalt that is). Bottom line is some folks just won’t even come here because the road has been so bad. Your trailer’s and RV’s take a beating for sure not to mention general car damage beyond normal wear and tear. We all welcome the plans!

CURRENT CONDITIONS: The lake is 97% ice covered. The edges are starting to go and everyday will see more shoreline areas opening up. As of this writing there is little or NO open water to fish. As said conditions will change daily. Most ice is still 18” or more. You can probably ice fish no problem some where mostly East. Early on early off. People are ice fishing today. Shoreline areas that may be open are refreezing as it has been in the teens over night

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: 128 CFS IN 137 CFS OUT

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 # 1: Howbert Point Sunday no issues getting on or off. pic courtesy M.Nolte

PIC # 2: Pic courtesy M. Nolte

TROUT: FAIR TO GOOD: Look to shallow water for bigger fish. Spawn occurring under the ice with the lunker fish in 4 feet of water. Look for sandy bottom. Stocker action still hot at Marina/North Shore although reports find the smaller fish out around the lake. Pink continues to be the hot color. Bait on the bottom or jigs like Sierra Slammers and Krystal Lazers and Tiny Tots

KOKANEE SALMON: FAIR TO GOOD: If you wanted one last try out from Witchers Cove pass the Big Rock east of Deer Island. 85 feet of water they were biting strong.

NORTHERN PIKE: NO REPORT

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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