Santa Margarita Lake
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Santa Margarita Lake Overview
Top Techniques Reported for Largemouth Bass + Spring
- Hard Jerkbaits2
- Drop Shot1
- Soft Body Swimbaits (Small/Medium)1
- Wacky Rigs1
Largemouth Bass5 Reports
Crappie1 Report
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Fishing Reports
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Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
Laydowns
Water Temperature
58°
Species
Largemouth Bass
Season
Spring (Post-Spawn)
Technique
Wacky Rigs
Structure
Flooded Brush
Water Temperature
62°
Senko caught in the back of a cove where fresh water was coming in, Keitechs used around rocky points. Caught 8 that day.
Species
Crappie
Season
Spring (Pre-Spawn)
Technique
Soft Swimbaits (Sm/Md)
Structure
River Channels
Forage
Shad
Water Temperature
53°
Fish were most active in the afternoon. Caught a 1 lb 12 oz and a 1 lb 5 oz crappie on this setup.
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