Nothing better than a day on the lake

[Dr. Love]

The weather report indicated Tuesday would be the best day this week for a fishing trip so we headed to Navajo Canyon. The weather report was spot-on with very little wind and nice temps. Fishing however was only so-so. We caught 7 stripers trolling jointed rapalas and spro jigs. The fish were all caught in 40-60 fow on a 300 yard stretch just down lake from the big sand beach/dune. We spent a quite a bit of time spooning the same water with zero success.

 

[svivian]

Thank you for the report, much appreciated!

 

[Meatwagon]

Thanks for sharing, were they healthy?

 

[Dr. Love]

Thanks for sharing, were they healthy?

The fish were all healthy, for about 30 seconds

 

[dmhighflyer]

Interesting. We were there last year on 3/18 - 3/20 and we found stripers between 30-40 feet schooled up, down to 60ft. We used Anchovies and caught one after another. The water temperature was the same 47-53, what has changed this year? Water level, shad? Wouldn’t think it would change the fishing that much. We’re fishing the south end next weekend, hope it picks up.

 

[wayne gustaveson]

Add in Full Moon and lower water levels. I expect better fishing success in the next week as the full moon declines.

 

[Rainbowbridge]

Interesting. We were there last year on 3/18 - 3/20 and we found strippers between 30-40 feet schooled up, down to 60ft. We used Anchovies and caught one after another. The water temperature was the same 47-53, what has changed this year? Water level, shad? Wouldn’t think it would change the fishing that much. We’re fishing the south end next weekend, hope it picks up. View attachment 17516

Those smiling faces on the kids (not the stripies) make it all worthwhile!! We never forget this...even after 60+ years......

Methinks there's a special place in heaven for Dad's who take their kids fishing.......