Salton sea 5/24/09

[Anglerism]

Hit salton sea in the morning. Fishing is wide open! but the catch are mix ranging from 4 inch tilapia to a foot size. The big ones are far out. I recommend using a big hook so you wont catch the small ones. BAit used, night crawlers. Have pics. I'll post later.

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heres the stringer!!
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heres the crowd!!
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additional pics.
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a little something extra that my brother-in-law took.
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[Tr1p0d]

Cool glad to see that those are still biting.. Was it hot out there? Thanks for the report...

[Sparky70]

They still got fish there?????????????????

[Anglerism]

Cool glad to see that those are still biting.. Was it hot out there? Thanks for the report...

The weather was hot but okay.... still bearable. A couple years ago, I literally have to go inside the car a couple times for the AC and you could not let the worms expose to air cuz they will cook. It was that hot out there. Nonetheless, We had a good time. Right now, there are small sizes in the mix. Probably around August, you will get the humongous ones.

[James<626>]

I just went out there last monday & caught around 130+ tilapia's between me & my cuz. Out of those 48 were big 1-11/2 lb. Weather was very hot & humid but it was still worth it. (Total 5hrs. 130+)

[Tr1p0d]

Yeah I remember few years back I took my fam down there. We had to leave by 11am... It was hitting over 100 by then.. My kids were like lets go... LOL... Oh well we'll have to try again this year... Thanks again for the report...

[Anglerism]

Pics are up as I said I would. We camp the night before and the following morning, we fished. enjoy!!

[Skyler]

Cool trip. Nice stringer too. I wonder if those tilapia would take a fly. I may have to head down there one of these days, he he...

[James<626>]

I dont see why not i caught my 1st with a kastmaster. I just through it in cuz thats what i had on my line when i got there..... Then switched 2 night crawlers. I'ts too easy right there. It feels like ur cheating.

[Anglerism]

I dont see why not i caught my 1st with a kastmaster. I just through it in cuz thats what i had on my line when i got there..... Then switched 2 night crawlers. I'ts too easy right there. It feels like ur cheating.

Did you accidently snag it or did actually bit the hook? Were u using the small kastmaster?

[James<626>]

He actually bit after the 2nd cast. I thought it was funny. Yeah it was a smaller one. Switched off to n/c right after that, then it was non stop action till the moment we left. Makes me wanna go back already.

[Panfish Junior]

That's a nice stringer. Thanks for the post and pics!

[cklovetofish]

Which beach or road is this place in? There are so many roads and beaches in salton sea. Could any one give a pointer? I plan to go there tomorrow. Any information would be appreciated.

[low dsrt jon]

About time that a good thing is heard from the SeaLDJ

[James<626>]

Which beach or road is this place in? There are so many roads and beaches in salton sea. Could any one give a pointer? I plan to go there tomorrow. Any information would be appreciated.

The spot that I hit 2 1/2 weeks ago was 100225 State Park rd. Mecca Ca. Put it on ur gps,map quest, google. Or whatever u like just 2 give an idea of where to head & enter through. Off of hwy 111 turn right on Salton Sea State Rec. Pay the guard & turn left. Follow that down till it looks like the rd. is gonna end then make right. (Play ground on the right) Drive straight into the jetty & find ur parking. This was a good spot 4 me. Try & get there early 2 get a better parking. Hope this was helpful. Good luck. Let us know how it goes.

[idratherbfishin]

Very nice stringer!! Your brother in law takes some good pics! I would like to get down there some time.....my dad used to go there when he was a kid, alot different back then, he tells me. Does the water still smell bad?

[James<626>]

Very nice stringer!! Your brother in law takes some good pics! I would like to get down there some time.....my dad used to go there when he was a kid, alot different back then, he tells me. Does the water still smell bad?

Yeah, it smellls. Lots of dead fish on shore.

[Cowboy Hookup]

Thanks for the post. I will be heading out tomorrow!!

[Anglerism]

Thanks for the post. I will be heading out tomorrow!!


Good Luck Bro! Let us know how you did. I wonder if the big will be bitting.

[DocHolliday]

Wow, Salton Sea, havent heard anythign from there in a while. Thanks for sharing!!

[smitty99]

Yeah, it smellls. Lots of dead fish on shore.

damn you are some brave souls to be eating anything out of that nuclear waste pond!

[DEADROOTS]

Is talapia all you can catch there?

[Loco]

Same thought as you Skyler. Those would be a blast on the fly. How far out do they bite? I don't think I'd drop my float tube in there lol.

[TEAM CASTIN]

They bite up close..and out far..but they bite much better up close

[BIG*GAME*HUNTER]

good spot..but like any good bite spot, the dream will come to reality that the talapia is all gone and no more fishing paradise...oh yeah nice stringer, GOOD FRIENDS, GOOD BITES AND GOODTIMES BRO...