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HOURS: Monday - Friday 8:00 AM - 3 PM (depending on conditions) Saturday & Sunday 7:00AM to 4:30 PM WE HAVE THE BAITS !!
WATERCRAFT RESERVATIONS NOW BEING TAKEN: Given how crazy busy it was last Summer it is never too early to make a boat reservations. Holidays and weekends are already filling up. Call 719-748-0317
CPW Winter stocking program at the North Shore boat ramp has dumped lots of fish this Season. Take the kids almost a guarantee catch behind Marina.
ICE FISHING PIC CONTEST: Send us your ice pics for a chance to win $50.00 in store credit and a chance at $100.00 Grand Prize. To get the $100 you have to be selected for at least one Weekly Fishing Report. There will be $50.00 winners for each month Dec, Jan, Feb and March. Send pics to Larry@11milemarina.com.. WINNER FOR MARCH CORI JOHNS
BOARS HEAD: BUY ANY BOARS HEAD PRODUCT GET ONE OF EQUAL OR LESSER VALUE FREE!!
STRIKEMASTER New 10 Lithium Power Auger. We have 1 left. Season is almost over but if you were thinking about getting an electric auger…it’s a good thought. We can’t imagine the gas auger surviving much longer.
ICE SKATING: WE HAVE AND MAINTAIN A NICE AREA IF YOU CARE TO SKATE AT YOUR OWN RISK STATE PARK PASS REQUIRED
CURRENT CONDITIONS: Although the weather has been difficult our snow totals were no big deal here. Maybe a foot. All roads are clear and dry. All fishing access areas are open. Ice is thick and hard with night time single digit temps and some new snow insulation this ice can be here for awhile. With no pressure ridges to bust open it should be an interesting ice off. The earliest we have ever seen is March 15 and the latest is May 10. Some time in April is common either early or late. It does not look to be early based on current conditions. Ice off shore fishing is some of the best but for now we are hard water angling which the best is also yet to come.
THE COVID THE PARK THE MARINA UPDATE: We are a licensed grocery store and operate as an essential business with all required protocols in place. PARK COUNTY GOES TO BLUE . In door dining up to 50% capacity.
ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA
ICE THICKNESS: 24 to 27 It is hard ice. Sharp blades and its still work.
WATER FLOW: 53.3 CFS IN 56 CFS OUT
WATER DOGS: Maybe two dozen left. They will be gone this weekend.
SUPPORT THE REPORT: Many thanks to all of you that support our store and business. We love you. Many Many Thanks! We are here for you with a great selection of what works and up to the minute fishing information. AS they say it doesn’t get any fresher than that!
MARINA STORE AND LAKE SPECIALISTS: Camping, Fishing Equipment, Flies, Lures, Bait, Clothing, Food, Snacks, Drinks, Ice Cream and official purveyors of Boars Head brand products. Stop in and find out how we can help you catch. Get a topo map. They say information is gold. It's also critical to catching fish on the ice. The maps have GPS coordinates on them so you just can't miss. We want you to be successful here at the Mile. Get a map we will MARK IT UP with the hot spots. WE ARE HERE FISHING EVERYDAY AND CAN PUT YOU ON THE FISH THE OTHERS ONLY TELL YOU TO GO TO ELEVEN MILE
PIC # 1: Why Eleven Mile is World Famous! pic courtesy M. Gonzales
PIC # 2: And on another day in a different spot the fish that makes you come back year after year after year to the Mile. pic courtesy M. Gonzales
TROUT: GOOD: For those that give up on ice fishing this time of year they are missing the Seasonal opportunity for big fish during late ice. Late ice is now until you can’t get on. The bigger fish tend to be in shallow water searching for areas to make spawn beds. Five feet of water or less can produce trophy fish. It is the most difficult some times to only be in 3 feet of water. Look to sandy or rocky bottoms. Black Marabou jigs get hot not that they ever get cold. Or just lay bait on the bottom watch and wait. You will need to stick your rig down the hole while you hold on trying to prevent your line from dragging on the ice edge as the monster makes the run. It is a challenge the lighter line you use. Spawn sacks are great but in places like North Shore Marina the stockers can cause havoc with your sacks and destroy them before the big one comes along. Night Crawlers also do well in late ice not that they ever do poorly.
We like our 11 Mile Krystal Lazers and tiny Tots. You can almost always catch a fish on one of them. It just depends on the color de jour. Orange has been coming on lately as well as greens both dark and light. If the won’t hit your jig drop down to just the bait.
KOKANEE SALMON: FAIR TO GOOD: The same pattern continues. Some experienced anglers have reported limits. Catching Kokanee takes knowledge and experience. If you know this lake and how to catch salmon you should be successful. Reports from the channel out from Deer Island are good with consistent opportunities. You can catch big ones or small ones out of the same grouping. Duck Island has not been as productive but North Shore out from the Marina has. We just have been working out from the Marina and always seem to get at least one and sometimes we score. Stop in and we will show you on the map where to try. Electronics a must to be successful. Make yourself a jigging machine. We have caught fish on Kastmaster, Krocodile, Buck Shot Rattle and Swedish Pimple. No tip of bait no fish. Make sure you always have an offering. Kokanee Specific Guide Trips available, probably at least two to three weeks left.
NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR: This is also the time that shallow water is your friend. We have seen very very large fish in five feet right behind the marina. They have looked but not hit of late. These fish are so large that smart stockers if there is such a thing travel along with the giant Northerns swimming along the back of the tail like small fish follow whales. Probably safest place to be…guess there are smart stockers. They have shown interest in a variety of baits but have been hesitent to take. They have swiped at the dogs. Try Bucktail Kastmaster with sucker meat or night crawler. Always have a rig with dog in or ready to drop. At least set one tip up.
SPECIAL NOTE: 11 Mile Marina is located at the North Shore in Eleven Mile State Park, Lake George Colorado. A CPW Park Pass is required on all vehicles entering the Park. Any fees for Guide/Outfitter/Rental services do not include Park fees, CO fishing license or gratuities.
The WEEKLY FISHING REPORT is produced by fishermen for fishermen. We try to get it done every Thursday but some times fishing or life gets in the way. So if its not there on Thursday morning it will show up by Friday. We appreciate all the support and acknowledge that many of you won't miss a week but every now and then we might. Be Safe. Fish On!
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This Fishing Report was submitted on 3/18/2021 1:40:16 PM by Seamus and last updated on 3/21/2021 9:07:00 PM.
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