Youngest son and I launched at Clear Lake Oaks. We headed towards the North but turned back because the rollers were to big and far apart. Went into the South arm and found the water temp at 58.8 (same in Rattlesnake arm) so we kept going to the shallow south end. Water temp between 61 and 62. My son caught a limit and I caught 4. Best 5 weighed 18.25. About 5pm we decided to try to get to the North end. We did and found water temp between 64 and 65. We found schools of bass and many double digit in a feeding frenzy trying to beef up for the spawn. One of the most awesome things I've ever seen. I burned an LV over the top of new grass growth and hooked a monster that shook the bait after 15 seconds of intensity. Next my son caught 2.25 lb crappie and as the son was setting he hooked into the big one with his chatterbait. The fight was long and intense but my net job was perfection. 11.5 lbs of Clear Lake catfish. Poor kid. He really thought he had his double digit bass. Overall the fishing was fantastic and the best fishing is still to come. Oh yes, for the bass I had big fish at 4lbs 13 oz
Nice day guys! Thanks for sharing!
I had an 11#+ catfish do a perfect walleye imitation one night while fishing with some buddies. It was thrilling until I saw the whiskers in the reflection of the moon on the water 🤦🏼♂️
That's a great day Steve, wow that crappie is huge
Nice pics & thanks.
At least the catty got the blood pumpin 😂
flyguy
Loc: Lake Onalaska, Sunfish Capitol of the World!
NoCal Steve wrote:
Youngest son and I launched at Clear Lake Oaks. We headed towards the North but turned back because the rollers were to big and far apart. Went into the South arm and found the water temp at 58.8 (same in Rattlesnake arm) so we kept going to the shallow south end. Water temp between 61 and 62. My son caught a limit and I caught 4. Best 5 weighed 18.25. About 5pm we decided to try to get to the North end. We did and found water temp between 64 and 65. We found schools of bass and many double digit in a feeding frenzy trying to beef up for the spawn. One of the most awesome things I've ever seen. I burned an LV over the top of new grass growth and hooked a monster that shook the bait after 15 seconds of intensity. Next my son caught 2.25 lb crappie and as the son was setting he hooked into the big one with his chatterbait. The fight was long and intense but my net job was perfection. 11.5 lbs of Clear Lake catfish. Poor kid. He really thought he had his double digit bass. Overall the fishing was fantastic and the best fishing is still to come. Oh yes, for the bass I had big fish at 4lbs 13 oz
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A good day for sure, Steve, thanks for sharing.
NoCal Steve wrote:
Youngest son and I launched at Clear Lake Oaks. We headed towards the North but turned back because the rollers were to big and far apart. Went into the South arm and found the water temp at 58.8 (same in Rattlesnake arm) so we kept going to the shallow south end. Water temp between 61 and 62. My son caught a limit and I caught 4. Best 5 weighed 18.25. About 5pm we decided to try to get to the North end. We did and found water temp between 64 and 65. We found schools of bass and many double digit in a feeding frenzy trying to beef up for the spawn. One of the most awesome things I've ever seen. I burned an LV over the top of new grass growth and hooked a monster that shook the bait after 15 seconds of intensity. Next my son caught 2.25 lb crappie and as the son was setting he hooked into the big one with his chatterbait. The fight was long and intense but my net job was perfection. 11.5 lbs of Clear Lake catfish. Poor kid. He really thought he had his double digit bass. Overall the fishing was fantastic and the best fishing is still to come. Oh yes, for the bass I had big fish at 4lbs 13 oz
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Awesome day guys! It sounds like prespawn is on out there. Sorry you didn't hit any DD bass Steve, but it's only a matter of time. It looks like Clearlake is the place to be right now. It's on the bucket list my friend! Keep up the good work,and keep us informed. Thanks for the report and pictures.
NoCal Steve wrote:
Youngest son and I launched at Clear Lake Oaks. We headed towards the North but turned back because the rollers were to big and far apart. Went into the South arm and found the water temp at 58.8 (same in Rattlesnake arm) so we kept going to the shallow south end. Water temp between 61 and 62. My son caught a limit and I caught 4. Best 5 weighed 18.25. About 5pm we decided to try to get to the North end. We did and found water temp between 64 and 65. We found schools of bass and many double digit in a feeding frenzy trying to beef up for the spawn. One of the most awesome things I've ever seen. I burned an LV over the top of new grass growth and hooked a monster that shook the bait after 15 seconds of intensity. Next my son caught 2.25 lb crappie and as the son was setting he hooked into the big one with his chatterbait. The fight was long and intense but my net job was perfection. 11.5 lbs of Clear Lake catfish. Poor kid. He really thought he had his double digit bass. Overall the fishing was fantastic and the best fishing is still to come. Oh yes, for the bass I had big fish at 4lbs 13 oz
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Sound like a great day of catching!! Congrats to you and your son. Looking forward to fishing clear lake in a few weeks. NorCal Steve hope your son gets the big one he’s looking for, great story! Thanks for the photos! Good luck and be safe!!
NoCal Steve wrote:
Youngest son and I launched at Clear Lake Oaks. We headed towards the North but turned back because the rollers were to big and far apart. Went into the South arm and found the water temp at 58.8 (same in Rattlesnake arm) so we kept going to the shallow south end. Water temp between 61 and 62. My son caught a limit and I caught 4. Best 5 weighed 18.25. About 5pm we decided to try to get to the North end. We did and found water temp between 64 and 65. We found schools of bass and many double digit in a feeding frenzy trying to beef up for the spawn. One of the most awesome things I've ever seen. I burned an LV over the top of new grass growth and hooked a monster that shook the bait after 15 seconds of intensity. Next my son caught 2.25 lb crappie and as the son was setting he hooked into the big one with his chatterbait. The fight was long and intense but my net job was perfection. 11.5 lbs of Clear Lake catfish. Poor kid. He really thought he had his double digit bass. Overall the fishing was fantastic and the best fishing is still to come. Oh yes, for the bass I had big fish at 4lbs 13 oz
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What a great day of Catching Steve. Grats to you and your son. We are all very jealous
NoCal Steve wrote:
Youngest son and I launched at Clear Lake Oaks. We headed towards the North but turned back because the rollers were to big and far apart. Went into the South arm and found the water temp at 58.8 (same in Rattlesnake arm) so we kept going to the shallow south end. Water temp between 61 and 62. My son caught a limit and I caught 4. Best 5 weighed 18.25. About 5pm we decided to try to get to the North end. We did and found water temp between 64 and 65. We found schools of bass and many double digit in a feeding frenzy trying to beef up for the spawn. One of the most awesome things I've ever seen. I burned an LV over the top of new grass growth and hooked a monster that shook the bait after 15 seconds of intensity. Next my son caught 2.25 lb crappie and as the son was setting he hooked into the big one with his chatterbait. The fight was long and intense but my net job was perfection. 11.5 lbs of Clear Lake catfish. Poor kid. He really thought he had his double digit bass. Overall the fishing was fantastic and the best fishing is still to come. Oh yes, for the bass I had big fish at 4lbs 13 oz
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Way to go Steve&Son !! Thanks for the narrative , wish I could go,, (anniversary) Beautiful Fish , Nice Crappie(my favorite) and Big Cat !!Thanks for sharing your day with us,,,,👍🤙
Huntm22
Loc: Northern Utah. - West Haven
Wow great day and thanks for sharing the pics.
Congratulations that’s a very good day
NoCal Steve wrote:
Youngest son and I launched at Clear Lake Oaks. We headed towards the North but turned back because the rollers were to big and far apart. Went into the South arm and found the water temp at 58.8 (same in Rattlesnake arm) so we kept going to the shallow south end. Water temp between 61 and 62. My son caught a limit and I caught 4. Best 5 weighed 18.25. About 5pm we decided to try to get to the North end. We did and found water temp between 64 and 65. We found schools of bass and many double digit in a feeding frenzy trying to beef up for the spawn. One of the most awesome things I've ever seen. I burned an LV over the top of new grass growth and hooked a monster that shook the bait after 15 seconds of intensity. Next my son caught 2.25 lb crappie and as the son was setting he hooked into the big one with his chatterbait. The fight was long and intense but my net job was perfection. 11.5 lbs of Clear Lake catfish. Poor kid. He really thought he had his double digit bass. Overall the fishing was fantastic and the best fishing is still to come. Oh yes, for the bass I had big fish at 4lbs 13 oz
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Great read Steve. Those are some really nice Bass and that Crappie is huge. Congrats on the big fish win.
Hack 🇺🇸🍺🍺
Thanks for the pic and info. Hope to be heading up there soon. Take care and ENJOY!
NoCal Steve wrote:
Youngest son and I launched at Clear Lake Oaks. We headed towards the North but turned back because the rollers were to big and far apart. Went into the South arm and found the water temp at 58.8 (same in Rattlesnake arm) so we kept going to the shallow south end. Water temp between 61 and 62. My son caught a limit and I caught 4. Best 5 weighed 18.25. About 5pm we decided to try to get to the North end. We did and found water temp between 64 and 65. We found schools of bass and many double digit in a feeding frenzy trying to beef up for the spawn. One of the most awesome things I've ever seen. I burned an LV over the top of new grass growth and hooked a monster that shook the bait after 15 seconds of intensity. Next my son caught 2.25 lb crappie and as the son was setting he hooked into the big one with his chatterbait. The fight was long and intense but my net job was perfection. 11.5 lbs of Clear Lake catfish. Poor kid. He really thought he had his double digit bass. Overall the fishing was fantastic and the best fishing is still to come. Oh yes, for the bass I had big fish at 4lbs 13 oz
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Great story and pics Steve, hope we do as well in a few weeks!
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