BIG TROUT STILL ON THE CHEW
The biggest trout in California are consistently caught at Santa Ana River Lakes. Joseph Hernandez of Placentia landed a 13 pound rainbow using chartreuse PowerBait fishing at Levitz corner. Isiah Cortez of Bellflower caught a 12 pound 8 ounce trout using a yellow LGE Customs Moco fishing near the Boat Dock. Russ Car of Canyon Lake caught a 12 pound 5 ounce trout, which landed him 1st place in the Big Okuma Lightning Trout Tournament on Saturday. Russ took home $1720 in cash and a $500 Okuma gift certificate. He was throwing a white jig near the boat launch ramp. Steve Tran of Rolland Heights landed 3 trout totaling 22 pounds 12 ounces, his largest came in at 12 pounds. Steve was fishing with rainbow PowerBait in Chris’ Pond. Ronnie Jaime of Placentia caught a 12 pound trout using a white mouse tail fishing in Johnny’s corner.
During trout season we will have 24 hour fishing sessions once a month on the weekend closest to the full moon. Check www.fishinglakes.com for overnight fishing/camping dates & other upcoming events.