View Full Version : Where Will You Be Fishing For Trout?
Poxy Boggards
09-21-2012, 01:54 PM
Is it Trout Season Yet? The wait is killing me smalls!
Thought it would be interesting to see where everyone was planning to spend their time fishing for trout. I know many of us fish all the local lakes, but where do you plan to spend the majority of your time on the water?
Personally, I just got a kayak so that I can troll and cover more water so I plan to spend most of my time at Irvine Lake. The free launch doesn't hurt either... ; )
Poxy Boggards
09-21-2012, 02:43 PM
When you answer the poll, post up why you will be fishing this lake the most.
Perris Bluegill Chaser
09-21-2012, 02:56 PM
I will start at corona,because its a smaller lake and im hungry for some trout....once irvine stock a few more time i will be there...
Rooster
09-21-2012, 02:57 PM
I voted for Irvine lake. I love to troll for larger units. One reason is fishing the Irvine tourneys is a blast. Knowing the next hit could be a $1,000 cash or losing the battle and just having another fish story. :Slap: That troll session with you was still one of the best session i have ever had. Man those were quality!
But i will say this, if Irvine has the rats again this year i probably will only fish tourneys there and head to Anaheim for some Tailwalkers. Insane fights on the troll!
I am boatless at the momment and was thinking about getting a yak as well. What did you end up getting? Probably tricked out already knowing you.. Let me know how ya like trolling on a yak.
IncredibleHuck
09-21-2012, 03:04 PM
San Bernardino County lakes.... Yucaipa, Glen Helen,
Also Hesperia
BBL till it gets too cold then Silverwood and Gregory.
ityperx
09-21-2012, 03:09 PM
Pyramid and castaic area mostly. Only two lakes close to where I live. I don't plan to drive too far.
Perris Bluegill Chaser
09-21-2012, 03:20 PM
Plus corona will stock first,,lol
ghettofishermans son
09-21-2012, 03:45 PM
What about hesperia lake?and silverwood? thats where ill be fishing mostly at hesperia for the big ones. Got a brand new phenix elixir that i cant wait to catch a monster trout on.:Smile:
Poxy Boggards
09-21-2012, 03:47 PM
I voted for Irvine lake. I love to troll for larger units. One reason is fishing the Irvine tourneys is a blast. Knowing the next hit could be a $1,000 cash or losing the battle and just having another fish story. :Slap: That troll session with you was still one of the best session i have ever had. Man those were quality!
But i will say this, if Irvine has the rats again this year i probably will only fish tourneys there and head to Anaheim for some Tailwalkers. Insane fights on the troll!
I am boatless at the momment and was thinking about getting a yak as well. What did you end up getting? Probably tricked out already knowing you.. Let me know how ya like trolling on a yak.
I picked up a Hobie Revolution 13. It's better for the troll since it has the mirage drive, and leaves your hands free. I'll be posting up some reports once the season gets underway. If you pick up a yak we should totally hit up the Vine together, but knowing you, you'll have a boat before the season even starts ;)
Poxy Boggards
09-21-2012, 03:54 PM
What about hesperia lake?and silverwood? thats where ill be fishing mostly at hesperia for the big ones. Got a brand new phenix elixir that i cant wait to catch a monster trout on.:Smile:
That's a beauty in your avatar! Good luck out there with the new Elixer, you're going to love that rod. IMHO, it's probably the most versitile trout rod that I have ever fished.
Poxy Boggards
09-21-2012, 03:56 PM
I will start at corona,because its a smaller lake and im hungry for some trout....once irvine stock a few more time i will be there...
I am sure that I will be hitting up Corona as well, but that intial 20K pounds that go into Irvine can make for some fun fishing right off the bat as well. Hopefully the weather cools down so that we can get some early action at Corona!
Poxy Boggards
09-21-2012, 03:56 PM
I was thinking about hitting up Big Bear on the Yak. Has it been any good up there Seal?
5150fishn
09-21-2012, 04:11 PM
The Vine is my go to lake because I do have a kayak and love to troll this lake. It doesn't hurt that the lake staff is top notch and always treats us like family. I have been fishing this lake for over 20 years and every year about this time I get stoked for trout season. The tournament series is great and like Rooster said, you just never know when that next fish is a big money winner! Come on trout season!!!!!
Mr T-rex
09-21-2012, 04:48 PM
The Vine because i have a tube, there is no launch fee plus i love that lake because its clean and its actually a LAKE not a dirt hole , i have only been there twice on my tube and limited out both times. I will be there 1 to 2 times a week this trout season
DynoDan
09-21-2012, 04:51 PM
LNL cuz they stock the pink meat!
Thisfool
09-21-2012, 05:33 PM
so pumped up for trout season ive already bought a new to me float tube (fat cat) almost $100 in lures and placed an order and put down my deposit for my second custom rod from BeBop
i voted irvine but i will also be fishing corona a lot also
Eat Sleep Fish
09-21-2012, 06:03 PM
I wont be fishing at any casinos (pay lakes). The Lower O and PVR will do just fine - no pay lake will ever come close. EVER. Have fun with your 20+ dollar limits of trout...that is if you can beat the pay lake system and actually catch a limit consistently. You might catch a limit or a big one every once in a while but in the end they always win, just like a casino. They're after your dollar, not your enjoyment for the sport. Always remember that when fishing those dumps. Still amazes me how many veteran anglers on this board are fooled by their games. Sad, truly sad.
Just my two cents of course. It's not my money, it's yours - waste away! :LOL:
flyhigh123
09-21-2012, 06:08 PM
arrowhead :D
Marley
09-21-2012, 08:36 PM
I wont be fishing at any casinos (pay lakes). The Lower O and PVR will do just fine - no pay lake will ever come close. EVER. Have fun with your 20+ dollar limits of trout...that is if you can beat the pay lake system and actually catch a limit consistently. You might catch a limit or a big one every once in a while but in the end they always win, just like a casino. They're after your dollar, not your enjoyment for the sport. Always remember that when fishing those dumps. Still amazes me how many veteran anglers on this board are fooled by their games. Sad, truly sad.
Just my two cents of course. It's not my money, it's yours - waste away! :LOL:
What an incredibly intelligent, well-thought-out post.
LittleJigger96
09-21-2012, 08:58 PM
Ill be fishing Glen Helen and Mojave narrows mostly not so much of a fan of Irvine and corona they are to overly priced. I seem to catch more fish and bigger ones at these.
Big Daddy
09-21-2012, 09:03 PM
Ill be fishing Glen Helen and Mojave narrows mostly not so much of a fan of Irvine and corona they are to overly priced. I seem to catch more fish and bigger ones at these.
Post us some pics.
LittleJigger96
09-22-2012, 12:07 AM
Post us some pics.
Here you go a couple from last year.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/gbteam21/Snapbucket/9321DE8F-orig_zps4b00b982.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/gbteam21/Snapbucket/4B9DF574-orig_zps2a2b958a.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/gbteam21/Snapbucket/D2AC1983-orig_zps0b24cac5.jpg
angelsfan951
09-22-2012, 12:15 AM
Here you go a couple from last year.
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/gbteam21/Snapbucket/9321DE8F-orig_zps4b00b982.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/gbteam21/Snapbucket/4B9DF574-orig_zps2a2b958a.jpg
http://i1199.photobucket.com/albums/aa474/gbteam21/Snapbucket/D2AC1983-orig_zps0b24cac5.jpg
those are some impresive fish, what u catch them on?
Leejahd
09-22-2012, 12:25 AM
I am and most likely will make Irvine my go to lake! but will also hit my close to home waters which is corona lake. I brought out the Trout gear at the beginning of this week and have been messing with it almost everyday! I just cant wait..
castle
09-22-2012, 06:01 AM
I usually only catch them by accident fishing for other types of fish.
I was thinking about hitting up Big Bear on the Yak. Has it been any good up there Seal?
Well my last weekends outing was good if smallmouth and millions of crappie are what you are after. For some reason I could't get into the trout on the fly but 2.5lbs smallmouth are a nice alternative and the crappie fry wasn't bad either!
WPCBANDIT
09-22-2012, 08:33 AM
Irvine of course the masters was a blast last year and hope to make it again this year...with busy work schedule cant be gone for two or three days so irvine is close great staff and even with the drama that sometimes happens most people i meet there are pretty cool and willing to share some tips on whats been working...and i cant see the freeway from the lake....any time u see a black four runner with with i love vagina sticker on it thats me come on and say hi
JAG107
09-22-2012, 08:49 AM
I'll be fishing BBL til it's too cold, then I'll be a full timer at the Vine, with an occasional Jan/feb trip to Skinner for some topline trolling slayage.
My goals this year are to 1. break my PB of 4.8lbs, and 2. qualify for the Masters!
I'd love to fish PVR, if only I had the time and gas money to make the 600 mile round trip up there every week! Guess I'll just be throwing all my money away at the local trout casinos this year...
Thisfool
09-22-2012, 10:53 AM
I wont be fishing at any casinos (pay lakes). The Lower O and PVR will do just fine - no pay lake will ever come close. EVER. Have fun with your 20+ dollar limits of trout...that is if you can beat the pay lake system and actually catch a limit consistently. You might catch a limit or a big one every once in a while but in the end they always win, just like a casino. They're after your dollar, not your enjoyment for the sport. Always remember that when fishing those dumps. Still amazes me how many veteran anglers on this board are fooled by their games. Sad, truly sad.
Just my two cents of course. It's not my money, it's yours - waste away! :LOL:
well that is a good point but perhaps like me many of the veteran anglers know how to catch fish and limit or come close to a limit most of the time.
and for us that are stuck down here in the city it is MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH cheaper to pay for a pay lake then it is for the gas to get up to the lower O or PVR.
just my two cents
Yourlamo
09-22-2012, 11:25 AM
If you can't wait !! Go to jenks lake!! Best place right now for trout!! I have 20 trout in my freezer ;)
Surfnsnowboard3
09-22-2012, 11:28 AM
well that is a good point but perhaps like me many of the veteran anglers know how to catch fish and limit or come close to a limit most of the time.
and for us that are stuck down here in the city it is MUCH MUCH MUCH MUCH cheaper to pay for a pay lake then it is for the gas to get up to the lower O or PVR.
just my two cents
I agree with Thatfool. And everybody pays for entertainment nowadays whether it be the movies, amusement park, etc. I don't see it as wasting money in any way. Going out there and fishing in a tube is well worth the price of admission in my eyes. I understand your point IF you live close to your places, BUT most of us don't so we have to go to a pay lake.
fishfnatic
09-22-2012, 01:08 PM
#1 Irvine Lake, #2 Glen Helen. That is where I spent almost of all last year with really good results so why mess with with a good thing. I got to get back into shape tubing Irvine can be unforgiving. Come on trout season!!
Marley
09-22-2012, 04:41 PM
I agree with Thatfool. And everybody pays for entertainment nowadays whether it be the movies, amusement park, etc. I don't see it as wasting money in any way. Going out there and fishing in a tube is well worth the price of admission in my eyes. I understand your point IF you live close to your places, BUT most of us don't so we have to go to a pay lake.
Well said. I think we all enjoy fishing or we wouldn't do it. If I lived in Bishop or (someday, I hope) Big Pine, I wouldn't need to travel far to fish. Well, maybe a long drive now and then for tuna. But we fish our home waters the most, travel when we can. For many of us, even us "vets," those are pay lakes. Some of us even enjoy a day at a real casino now and then.
Where will I fish for trout? There's four or five pretty good choices within half an hour's drive from my driveway in The OC, even a really nice one up the freeway from my office in Ontario. I plan to hit them all!
Skyler
09-22-2012, 09:31 PM
I'll be "fishing" for deer in the SBNF. Trout season is over, guys. Didn't you get the memo? All the streams will be frozen soon, he he he.
etucker1959
09-22-2012, 09:51 PM
I'll be "fishing" for deer in the SBNF. Trout season is over, guys. Didn't you get the memo? All the streams will be frozen soon, he he he.
Are you going to practice shoot and release. he he he
Marley
09-23-2012, 07:54 PM
I'll be "fishing" for deer in the SBNF. Trout season is over, guys. Didn't you get the memo? All the streams will be frozen soon, he he he.
Some nice bucks out there. What's your biggest?
Poxy Boggards
09-23-2012, 08:43 PM
Man, it really needs to start cooling off or were not going to get any early season trouting at Corona.
I really should have added some more lakes to the list. I also plan to visit Jess Ranch at some point before the season gets into full swing down here.
Troutman65
09-23-2012, 09:19 PM
Your right Wess about the cooling off . It's just been way to hot . I plan of going to Corona , Anaheim Lake , LNL , Irvine.
phishin phool
09-23-2012, 09:25 PM
Corona has been my home water for many years and I usually hit it 3-4 times a month during trout season but with the price increases I will be splitting time with the Vine this season. And yeah, because of this hot weather they probably wont be stocking Corona till mid November.......bummer. Anaheim will probably be stocked first.
JAG107
09-23-2012, 10:01 PM
oh I'd bet they'll be "pre stocking" corona here in about 3 weeks or so. I can't remember the last time they didn't start trout stocking til november. I'm more worried about the water being cool enough for the Vine's November 2nd opener.
Poxy Boggards
09-23-2012, 10:55 PM
I'd say that the early season is pretty much toast if we don't start seeing much colder temps at night.
Corona has been my go to lake for the several seasons and still holds a special place in my heart, but the fishing has not been as good over the past couple of winters. It's just not the same as it used to be. Things change.
I plan to mix it up this season, but with the new yak you can bet I'll be hitting up Irvine now that I can cover a whole lot more water ;)
Leejahd
09-23-2012, 11:33 PM
It has been getting a bit cooler at night but it's not cold enough yet!
First lake i would go to would be irvine around the last two weeks of october that deep waters help! hope to find some holder overs willing to play:Cool:
the killa fish taco
09-24-2012, 09:43 AM
I'll be fishing Irvine and LNL this year.
Mojave River Angler
09-24-2012, 10:49 AM
Honestly, I'm from SoCal and I wouldn't think of fishing any of the bodies of water mentioned in the poll. Am I missing something? Seems like a partial list and several of the larger bodies aren't even listed.
MRA
5150fishn
09-24-2012, 11:38 AM
Honestly, I'm from SoCal and I wouldn't think of fishing any of the bodies of water mentioned in the poll. Am I missing something? Seems like a partial list and several of the larger bodies aren't even listed.
MRA
If you don't like the options mentioned then tell us which options you like. I'm sure we all would like to know your honey hole lake(s).
Poxy Boggards
09-24-2012, 01:58 PM
Honestly, I'm from SoCal and I wouldn't think of fishing any of the bodies of water mentioned in the poll. Am I missing something? Seems like a partial list and several of the larger bodies aren't even listed.
MRA
That was my bad. I should have put more choices in the poll. But by all means, please tell us where you plan to fish for trout this upcoming season.
Poxy Boggards
09-25-2012, 02:38 PM
Any more takers? Where you planning to fish for trout? If not on the list, then just tell us where and why.
fishinarteest
09-25-2012, 10:20 PM
I'll be fishing brite lake in tehachapi.
DC5fishR
09-25-2012, 11:23 PM
I'll probably be fishing LNL, SARL, Corona, and maybe Prado this year. Last year caught my pb at LNL. :Cool: I would fish Irvine more, but every time I've only fished from a boat there, don't really know if it's much of shore fishing lake.
ben0606
09-26-2012, 08:43 AM
I start every year at the irvine opener, then off to corona cause the 91 freeway sucks but I'll be doing irvine more this year. I want to pay a visit to lake Dixon, can't take my own boat as rentals only but man do I miss that little lake. I was smashing tail walkers like bass it was insane. I'll even roll up to hemet lake a time or two and most importantly I will be taking my daughter to defend her title at little lake for the smallest fish derby........ She's 4 and loving fishing so I know she will limit out fast there. She won a nice prize at a derby with a .04 lb trout. Liked silverwood last year too.
So many lakes I guess I'm a lakewhore, I just get around and cant commit to just one.
Mojave River Angler
09-26-2012, 03:30 PM
I suppose I'll spend most of my time at Big Bear Lake and Lake Isabella. Big Bear is ok when the traffic is low. Isabella is large enough that I've never seen "traffic" there...even during the derby...unless you choose to hang out in certain areas. But with a lake that large there is always somewhere else. I'll spend some of my time in a kayak, and some in a power boat at both lakes. I might go to silverwood if I want to have a nice day on the water and PRETEND I'm fishing. And one of these days I'll get around to fishing for stripers...and that won't be at either of those lakes...so not sure where for that.
Poxy Boggards
09-28-2012, 10:41 PM
I have never been to Hemet lake, but I've seen some pictures. I want to try that place out at some point.
I want to give Big Bear a try on the Kayak at some point. Probably a week or two after troutfest.
Also have to make a run out to Jess Ranch.
paintsn
09-30-2012, 10:24 AM
If its the opening for trout for the above, I prefer the Sierras, for there is nothing in So Cal that could compare to it. but where to fish the most.. id say BBL and lakes around it, since to me they are the next best places that reminds me of the SIERRAS!
smokinflies
09-30-2012, 02:25 PM
be hitting the the loop before the season ends and then it's winter training at the SBCo lakes.
... The Lower O and PVR will do just fine - no pay lake will ever come close. EVER...
X2.
eastern sierra trout give good fights compared to those overstuffed pay lake trout.
Perris Bluegill Chaser
09-30-2012, 02:29 PM
Don't look like any trout until November....Its Hot!
JAG107
09-30-2012, 08:07 PM
Poxy, much nicer holdovers at BBL than Hemet. Unless you really need to fish a smaller lake without jet skis and wakeboarders, IMO the BBL fish are worth it.
If you can't wait !! Go to jenks lake!! Best place right now for trout!! I have 20 trout in my freezer ;)
Oops, the possession limit in So Cal is five. What the hey...
Oops, the possession limit in So Cal is five. What the hey...
For most waters anyway (BBL tributaries are 10 in possession 5 per day), don't think Jenks is considered a tributary of BBL. But even with that he's got 2x's the limit, oops!
Poxy Boggards
10-04-2012, 12:24 AM
Poxy, much nicer holdovers at BBL than Hemet. Unless you really need to fish a smaller lake without jet skis and wakeboarders, IMO the BBL fish are worth it.
I've got to get up there soon, Troutfest is this weekend at BBL, wish I could fish it...
I've got to get up there soon, Troutfest is this weekend at BBL, wish I could fish it...
Go the weekend after the tournaments, the fish never seem to acclimate the week of the tournaments at BBL but a week or 2 following at BBL is normally real good! Also the big ones tend to hug the shoreline for a while luckily it's not like the pay to fish lakes where the snaggers can pick um off too much in the way of weedbeds.
stocker
10-04-2012, 09:01 PM
The Bear (can't wait) and Silverwood to a lesser extent, that is until Nov 1st when I move back up to Idaho.
Perris Bluegill Chaser
10-09-2012, 12:16 PM
At BPS getting ready
http://i1181.photobucket.com/albums/x437/hairbydavid1965/IMAG0417.jpg
fishinone
10-09-2012, 01:00 PM
I picked up a Hobie Revolution 13. It's better for the troll since it has the mirage drive, and leaves your hands free. I'll be posting up some reports once the season gets underway. If you pick up a yak we should totally hit up the Vine together, but knowing you, you'll have a boat before the season even starts ;)
I've got a Hobie Outback that I use for trolling for trout. That Mirage Drive is perfect for trolling for trout.
Poxy Boggards
10-09-2012, 05:12 PM
I've got a Hobie Outback that I use for trolling for trout. That Mirage Drive is perfect for trolling for trout.
I can't wait to give it a try, what types of lures have you had the best luck with? I would guess something that suspends or floats would be the best bet incase you stop peddeling.
mountain lakes, glen helen (all san bernardino county lakes ) rancho jurupa (for quanity caught 100 fish ther one day ) corona, jess ranch green valley lake (march april) hesperia sarl and anahiem i wont go near. but irvine im gonna take a crack at this year do some trolling and laguna niguel float tube opener fer sure gonna catch a few double digits this year i can feel it
I can't wait to give it a try, what types of lures have you had the best luck with? I would guess something that suspends or floats would be the best bet incase you stop peddeling.
AC plugs from my kayak.
Oops this is a trout thread.
For most waters anyway (BBL tributaries are 10 in possession 5 per day), don't think Jenks is considered a tributary of BBL. But even with that he's got 2x's the limit, oops!
The BBL tribs are the lone exception (besides special regs waters like Bear Creek and Deep Creek). The tribs are all the creeks that feed into BBL. This is a common mistake in So Cal. Most are not aware of the regs for the area. I could never understand why the BBL tribs are exempt from the general regs.
The BBL tribs are the lone exception (besides special regs waters like Bear Creek and Deep Creek). The tribs are all the creeks that feed into BBL. This is a common mistake in So Cal. Most are not aware of the regs for the area. I could never understand why the BBL tribs are exempt from the general regs.
I agree! It's the one reg I always point out to the DFG as making absolutely no sense at all. The DFG guys don't even know about it and will claim that all the southern areas are 5 total no 10 in possession, I love to bring that one up just to see the confusion on their faces!
Poxy Boggards
10-11-2012, 03:27 PM
Finally some cooler weather! Maybe now the lakes will start to cool down.
JAG107
10-11-2012, 06:46 PM
I wonder how much Irvine and Corona has cooled off in the past 2 days, 80 degree water simply will not cut it for an "opener".
I wonder how much Irvine and Corona has cooled off in the past 2 days, 80 degree water simply will not cut it for an "opener".
90 degree+ weather next week looks like for most of the week. Not looking good 2 days of cooler water like you say is not going to be a big enough dent.
But Hesperia Lake was supposedly stocked yesterday with a large amount of trout and another stocking next week. I haven't been able to get down there to confirm yet maybe I'll take a look today and update later.
hows hesperia lookin this year has the water cleared up a lil yet