Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

My BFF, Christy, and I finally made it up to Pyramid Lake for MLK weekend. I figured, since it is a 3 day weekend and the weather and road conditions were great, we bought our Indian Reservation permits for camping and fishing for the weekend and headed up early Saturday morning 1/15/2022. We arrived at noon, set up our 27' Jayco Travel Trailer, set up our kayaks and fishing gear and hit the water around 2pm. We fished until about 5pm, because it was getting dark and cold quick. Highs were in the low 40's and lows were in the high 30's, but when your adrenaline is going while fishing, you don't feel the cold, so we were fine :-) We caught and released about 20 fish and kept one each over 24". Fishing regulations allow you to keep 1 fish between 17" to 20" and 1 over 24" or 2 between 17" to 20". No fish under 17" may be kept. It was barbless hooks only as well. We caught and released fish by trolling various lures, including spoons, Mag Lips, Wiggle Warts and Tadpolly's. Most of our fish were 23 1/2" range. The largest for the weekend was 34"!!! almost 3' in length. Good times, good grub good company and good weather. Who could ask for more!!! Until next time!

My friend, Benny C and his big fish!


I caught quite a few around 26" and 27" :-)


Our home away from home for MLK weekend :-)


First thing in the morning, frost on our kayaks :-) Ain't no thang!


Saturday dinner - NY Strip Steak, cooked on my Santa Maria grill over the flames with Jalapeno rice. Mmmm


One of my many fish :-)


My BFF, Christy, getting in on the action. She caught the smallest fish of the weekend at 22"


Benny and his sister with their keepers for the day :-)


SO FUN catching these big Lahontan Cutthroats at Pyramid Lake!!!


I cooked up some Huli Huli Chicken for lunch with foil wrapped fish as well :-)

Fredfish Loc: Prospect CT.

Sounds like a great trip Ed. Awesome fish, play by play, and pictures. Thanks for taking us along.

fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

What an absolutely splendid adventure! Great catching, good company, delicious meals and a fun camping experience! You guys get the perseverance award for braving those chilly temps! Terrific photo spread and story!

Can't help but notice the intriguing "stringers" you are using. Can you advise on just exactly what those are?

Jarheadfishnfool Loc: Woodlake/Tulare ,Ca.

Great Catch El d !! Beautiful photos, big fish , wonderful looking food , what more could a man ask for ?! Thanks for sharing and the pics!!

Jeremy Loc: America

Living it up. 👍🏻

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

Thanks, FredFish! Any time :-)

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

Thanks fishyaker! These are normally used for divers who spear fish, but they are also popular with the salt water kayak anglers.
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Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

Any time I go fishing, I like to share my adventure with tips for the location and fish I caught, Jarheadfishnfool! :-)

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

Thanks, Jeremy :-)

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Wow Ed, another great adventure for y'all. Congrats on hangin in there with those kinda temps. That's just a little too chilly for me to enjoy it for very long.
What were y'all usin to catch em on?

Jeremy Loc: America

I think he said FROZEN 🥶 Bait Saw🥶

Jeremy Loc: America

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fishyaker Loc: NW Michigan (Lower Peninsula)

Thank you...great idea for handling large fish!

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

Thanks, Steve! When the fish are biting and the adrenaline is going, you don't feel the cold :-)
We caught them on 3.5 Mag Lips, Wiggle Warts and Heddon Tadpolly's, trolling near the shoreline in 7' to 13' of water.

Elefantdude Loc: Oxnard, CA

LOL!