Late Catching Report - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

roby · 01-02-2011, 09:49 PM

With all the murky and dirty water I decided to try a new place to fish with my 5 year old son and father in law (12/31/10). I don't plan to post any future reports on this place (since it's not kayak related and it's just trout), but really just wanted to inform some parents of a family friendly place to fish. It may be too far for the OC and San Diego peeps.

We arrived at Jess Ranch Lakes (www.jessranchlakesnews.com) at 7am to very cold weather. We caught our limit by 10:30am with our the biggest trout being a 3lber. The fish were caught using the usual bait and wait offerings. The water is quite clear and the fishing/catching is great.

Jess Ranch is a hatchery so they stock the lakes with trout every week - all year long. The staff is pleasant and even though it was crowded the day we went, I hear it doesn't get too much pressure.

There are some quirks about the lake so if you plan to go read the regulations. Like I said above, I think it's a nice place to take the family or have your kid practice jig fishing.

* If the report is not appropriate please feel free to delete.

taggermike · 01-03-2011, 07:22 AM

Thanks for posting and showing the shot of the fillet. The meat from most stocker trout is white and not tastey if you know what trout is supposed to taste like. That fillet looks pretty good. was it? Mike

yakrider · 01-03-2011, 07:26 AM

I don't know all the rules about posting reports...
but I say...
any report is good report with trout like that!
yummage!

thank you for the information!

tagyak · 01-03-2011, 07:37 AM

thanks for the report. been looking for a place to take me son to. this looks like a great place for him to break in his Batman pole.

StinkyMatt · 01-03-2011, 10:41 AM

Post away Roby. This is a site for fishermen. They like fish. Your son must have been a HERO that day. Could imagine his smiles. Way to go.

kareem korn · 01-03-2011, 11:03 AM

I appreciate the report kayak or not. I need all the friendly lakes I can get. My dad is 95 and uses a walker. I'm going to take him to the santa anna river lakes this week. But, that lake looks easier to access for him.

steveooo · 01-03-2011, 08:18 PM

That one big trout looks like it could crap that little one. Pink meat, time with the family, fishing = good fun!

gilrockit · 01-04-2011, 06:53 PM

I live down the street from the ranch,The Bass fishing is off the hook in the spring and summer. Also it's a place I take my kids when the bluegill are out, They can be up to a pound. Also they have a no skunk policy which you can get a fish from the hatchery if you're having that kind of day. Also you can catch and release (ALL) but trout. If you get a big Catfish your can trade it for free passes. Been fishing their since 95

StinkyMatt · 01-04-2011, 07:59 PM

Guess where Daddy is taking his little one next. He wants to try the "sit in a chair" fishing.

Thanks for the info guys.

ericko · 01-04-2011, 08:48 PM

Very cool roby i have the 14th threw 17th off and might take my pricess up with her pink barbie pole....any size fish will be her first and with that will come a HUGE smile on my face

tagyak · 01-05-2011, 06:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by ericko

Very cool roby i have the 14th threw 17th off and might take my pricess up with her pink barbie pole....any size fish will be her first and with that will come a HUGE smile on my face

damn erick, i was getting excited when read your post about fishing with your daughter. then i looked at the date and realized that we're going to be in s.d. that weekend.
lets go up there the following weekend, perhaps with stinky and brian. i'll bring one of my brats with me too.

StinkyMatt · 01-05-2011, 10:10 AM

I think I got that monday off. I'm going...even if Tim flakes out again!

Quote:

Originally Posted by tagyak

damn erick, i was getting excited when read your post about fishing with your daughter. then i looked at the date and realized that we're going to be in s.d. that weekend.
lets go up there the following weekend, perhaps with stinky and brian. i'll bring one of my brats with me too.

01-02-2011, 09:49 PM	#1
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Late Catching Report With all the murky and dirty water I decided to try a new place to fish with my 5 year old son and father in law (12/31/10). I don't plan to post any future reports on this place (since it's not kayak related and it's just trout), but really just wanted to inform some parents of a family friendly place to fish. It may be too far for the OC and San Diego peeps. We arrived at Jess Ranch Lakes (www.jessranchlakesnews.com) at 7am to very cold weather. We caught our limit by 10:30am with our the biggest trout being a 3lber. The fish were caught using the usual bait and wait offerings. The water is quite clear and the fishing/catching is great. Jess Ranch is a hatchery so they stock the lakes with trout every week - all year long. The staff is pleasant and even though it was crowded the day we went, I hear it doesn't get too much pressure. There are some quirks about the lake so if you plan to go read the regulations. Like I said above, I think it's a nice place to take the family or have your kid practice jig fishing. * If the report is not appropriate please feel free to delete.

01-03-2011, 07:22 AM	#2
taggermike Senior Member Join Date: May 2007 Location: Chula Vista Posts: 1,589	Thanks for posting and showing the shot of the fillet. The meat from most stocker trout is white and not tastey if you know what trout is supposed to taste like. That fillet looks pretty good. was it? Mike

01-03-2011, 07:26 AM	#3
yakrider Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2008 Posts: 611	I don't know all the rules about posting reports... but I say... any report is good report with trout like that! yummage! thank you for the information!

01-03-2011, 07:37 AM	#4
tagyak Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Alhambra Posts: 506	thanks for the report. been looking for a place to take me son to. this looks like a great place for him to break in his Batman pole.

01-03-2011, 10:41 AM	#5
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Post away Roby. This is a site for fishermen. They like fish. Your son must have been a HERO that day. Could imagine his smiles. Way to go.

01-03-2011, 11:03 AM	#6
kareem korn Senior Member Join Date: May 2006 Location: C-bad Posts: 431	I appreciate the report kayak or not. I need all the friendly lakes I can get. My dad is 95 and uses a walker. I'm going to take him to the santa anna river lakes this week. But, that lake looks easier to access for him.

01-03-2011, 08:18 PM	#7
steveooo Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2005 Posts: 1,921	That one big trout looks like it could crap that little one. Pink meat, time with the family, fishing = good fun!

01-04-2011, 06:53 PM	#8
gilrockit Gilrockit Join Date: Oct 2007 Location: Hesperia, Ca Posts: 46	I live down the street from the ranch,The Bass fishing is off the hook in the spring and summer. Also it's a place I take my kids when the bluegill are out, They can be up to a pound. Also they have a no skunk policy which you can get a fish from the hatchery if you're having that kind of day. Also you can catch and release (ALL) but trout. If you get a big Catfish your can trade it for free passes. Been fishing their since 95

01-04-2011, 07:59 PM	#9
StinkyMatt Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2010 Location: Under a bridge Posts: 2,169	Guess where Daddy is taking his little one next. He wants to try the "sit in a chair" fishing. Thanks for the info guys.

01-04-2011, 08:48 PM	#10
ericko Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2008 Location: Huntington beach Posts: 594	Very cool roby i have the 14th threw 17th off and might take my pricess up with her pink barbie pole....any size fish will be her first and with that will come a HUGE smile on my face