Irvine Lake ??

[johnnyraptor]

Any news if Irvine lake is stocking or if it's open?


Thanks in advanced.

[JAG107]

I don't know myself. Best way to find out is to call the lake and ask, the roads are usually wiped out after a big storm, so you may have to hike wayyyy in. I haven't heard squat about stocks in a long time. I don't think they're stocking weekly anymore, unless someone can contest that?

[Limit Time]

Any news if Irvine lake is stocking or if it's open?


Thanks in advanced.

No more stockings. They are closing down. Unlimited trout and catfish bounties. Last stocking was Thanksgiving. You are going after holdovers now. It will be tough.

[DarkShadow]

No more stockings....It will be tough.

Wait, you mean to tell me I'm supposed to fish for fish that haven't been recently stocked?!?

[Limit Time]

Wait, you mean to tell me I'm supposed to fish for fish that haven't been recently stocked?!?

Yeah, go out there and give me your report. It is more like fish for fish that aren't there @ $24.00 a pop. You must be one hell of a fisherman.

[Hitts0n]

Yeah, go out there and give me your report. It is more like fish for fish that aren't there @ $24.00 a pop. You must be one hell of a fisherman.

Then I must be that dam good! I get average of 3 trout and 6 catfish every trip I go. And I caught a big wiper about 3 weeks ago. Just gotta do some real fishing
instead of fish finders and stocked fish.

Good luck !

[DarkShadow]

Yeah, go out there and give me your report. It is more like fish for fish that aren't there @ $24.00 a pop. You must be one hell of a fisherman.

Judging from your screenname, Limits is what you look for. Why not visit 99 Ranch? You'll get trout for the pound in lower margins that it takes to get into Irvine.

I chase largemouth at Irvine. Don't know the last time they stocked those, but I remember the last time I visited, it was pretty wide open. I must be one hell of a fisherman.

Soooo...i take it you're one of those that chases the hatchery truck, eh?

Here's some sage advice: Try catching trout with tails. It'll change your world, and most likely place you into some nicer lookin spots than good ole Santiago Canyon.

[Limit Time]

Any news if Irvine lake is stocking or if it's open?


Thanks in advanced.

Its up to you Johnyraptor whose words you want to follow. These other guys are looking for a pissing match. If you believe there is good fishing there try it...but if it is action you are looking for I would pass. I am just a novice compared to Hitts On and Dark Shadow so you might ask them to guide you. I don't stand a chance against those pros. Obviously, they get a little sensitive if you tell the truth about Irvine but they have vested interests with those people, having sponsored tournaments and fund raisers over the years. The reality is Irvine is closing and shutting down and the crowds there are backing up my information. No fish = No fishermen. I guess you could still target bass and catch fish but for me it is trout season. For now, I will go to 99 ranch -no fishing license required and fees are reasonable.