Catch Report

[Stan Wright]

Not bad at all....




Water is around the 68 foot level... but the fish are there and biting.

[Ahnkochee]

Flossie was a flop as far as water level effect.

[Pegasus]

But now they are ready for the next one......How was the catching ????

[roadwarriorsvt]

Looks like low tide........

[SeaEagleKayaker]

What happens to fishing when the level goes up & down?

[Stan Wright]

When the lake level is way down, the little baitfish have no grass to hide in... So we look for very shallow water where they are safe from cruising peacock bass. Usually on gentle sloping points.

When the waters high and the grass is flooded the small fish and baitfish have lots of hiding places, so the location of the peacocks is not as predictable. On the other hand, they tend to be in certain coves and around wood... brush and downed trees.

I read that in the Amazon, the spawning of peacock bass goes along with the wet and dry season (high and low water) That's been proven out in South FL. where the water level in the canals is regulated. With the crazy weather we've had here in Hawaii this year... up and down, up and down,... there has been lots of spawning. That's probably good for the fish, but makes it hard on the fishermen.

[Pegasus]

Hit the lake for a few hours this afternoon. Picked up a couple decent tucs in the trees on live bait. Caught 4 of the biggest bluegills I have ever seen. Hand -size plus ! Where did these guys come from ? Tried BBP for a while , but nothing happening in the middle of the day I guess. Did not see a lot of fish. The lake is starting to show some interesting and dangerous points. Try and remember these for later when the water comes back up ! Had a trailer tire rip to shreds on the way back from the lake last weekend on the freeway. AAA says a trailer is an RV and not covered by roadside repairs. Had to pay out of pocket for a towtruck with air for my spare and a tall enough jack......live and learn.
Spectrum Trailers in Waipahu was the only place I could find tires my size..... $$$$$$$$ ( They said Hi Stan ) But they passed the test today ! Beautiful and HOT day on the lake.

[Alon]

very nice pics...