Silver lake...last trip of the season - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

(a D u B) · 09-10-2019, 12:30 PM

Do you feel it would be too chilly in late September or October to go up to there?

blitzburgh · 09-10-2019, 12:59 PM

This is awesome Jim! I can't wait to get back up there!

Hunters Pa · 09-10-2019, 01:20 PM

Great report and awesome pics as always Jim

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Originally Posted by (a D u B)

Do you feel it would be too chilly in late September or October to go up to there?

I have been up there in October and launched my kayak in 27 degrees. Plan for the cold and you will be fine

Iceman · 09-10-2019, 03:02 PM

Jim thank you for all your generosity and hospitality! Love going to that lake! I did not get to fish nearly enough this trip!..........next year!

Iceman · 09-10-2019, 03:03 PM

I'd love to go up in a few weeks for all that Fall color........but ya expect ice in the coffee cups.

there are some nights dipping into the 20s in the forecast right now.

https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l...33cf946473cb67

roby · 09-10-2019, 05:38 PM

Great trip with the fellas in the beautiful Sierras. Jim, thanks for your hospitality and holding a campsite for us. You came through for us big time. Even if you have been in the Sierras for years, you gotta experience camping with Salazar. The man has his gear dialed-in.

The weather was awesome when we were at Silver Lake. Overall, the fishing was consistent for me very early in the morning (I got up at 530 every morning to troll). I usually fish mice tails when I'm up in the Sierras and recently started using mini-jigs and having some success. This trip, however, I focused on just using the downrigger and I was happy with the set-up and hook-ups I was getting. Majority of my bites came before the sun came up on a Thomas Buoyant. I also got them on a gold colored Phoebe on leadcore. Most of the fish I caught were small brownies.

* Hey Jim, you forgot the double fried tater-tots.

** On a side note - below is a true story of an event that happened at Silver Lake.

Ericko: Hey Salazar! I was responsible for making cheeseburgers this trip. You want me to grill up a burger for you.

Salazar: Nah! I'm good. On second thought, just hold the meat. I'll take the buns and ALL the fixings that go with the cheeseburger. I'll just make my own sandwich.

Ericko: Ok Salazar (Ericko hands him the two buns and a slice of cheese. Ericko then proceeds to grill all the burgers at low heat on his camp chef).

THE END

YellowYaket · 09-11-2019, 02:29 PM

Thanks for the report Jim. It sounds like you had a fantastic trip. I just pulled into Silver Lake Campground and plan to stay through the weekend. If you have any recommendations beyond what you included in your report, please let me know!

Saba Slayer · 09-12-2019, 06:16 AM

The water temp in the lake is dropping like a rock...Is the fishing getting any better...?

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Originally Posted by YellowYaket

Thanks for the report Jim. It sounds like you had a fantastic trip. I just pulled into Silver Lake Campground and plan to stay through the weekend. If you have any recommendations beyond what you included in your report, please let me know!

09-10-2019, 12:59 PM	#2
blitzburgh Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2009 Location: Menifee Posts: 2,509	This is awesome Jim! I can't wait to get back up there! __________________ ”The beauty of the Second Amendment is that it will not be needed until they try to take it.” ~Thomas Jefferson.........maybe

09-10-2019, 03:02 PM	#4
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	Jim thank you for all your generosity and hospitality! Love going to that lake! I did not get to fish nearly enough this trip!..........next year! __________________

09-10-2019, 03:03 PM	#5
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,943	I'd love to go up in a few weeks for all that Fall color........but ya expect ice in the coffee cups. there are some nights dipping into the 20s in the forecast right now. https://weather.com/weather/tenday/l...33cf946473cb67 __________________

09-11-2019, 02:29 PM	#7
YellowYaket Member Join Date: Sep 2018 Location: Orange County, CA Posts: 43	Eastern Sierras Thanks for the report Jim. It sounds like you had a fantastic trip. I just pulled into Silver Lake Campground and plan to stay through the weekend. If you have any recommendations beyond what you included in your report, please let me know!

09-10-2019, 12:30 PM	#1
(a D u B) Junior Join Date: Apr 2016 Location: Pacific Beach Posts: 29	Do you feel it would be too chilly in late September or October to go up to there?

09-10-2019, 05:38 PM	#6
roby CEO of Team Roby Join Date: Sep 2010 Posts: 905	Great trip with the fellas in the beautiful Sierras. Jim, thanks for your hospitality and holding a campsite for us. You came through for us big time. Even if you have been in the Sierras for years, you gotta experience camping with Salazar. The man has his gear dialed-in. The weather was awesome when we were at Silver Lake. Overall, the fishing was consistent for me very early in the morning (I got up at 530 every morning to troll). I usually fish mice tails when I'm up in the Sierras and recently started using mini-jigs and having some success. This trip, however, I focused on just using the downrigger and I was happy with the set-up and hook-ups I was getting. Majority of my bites came before the sun came up on a Thomas Buoyant. I also got them on a gold colored Phoebe on leadcore. Most of the fish I caught were small brownies. * Hey Jim, you forgot the double fried tater-tots. ** On a side note - below is a true story of an event that happened at Silver Lake. Ericko: Hey Salazar! I was responsible for making cheeseburgers this trip. You want me to grill up a burger for you. Salazar: Nah! I'm good. On second thought, just hold the meat. I'll take the buns and ALL the fixings that go with the cheeseburger. I'll just make my own sandwich. Ericko: Ok Salazar (Ericko hands him the two buns and a slice of cheese. Ericko then proceeds to grill all the burgers at low heat on his camp chef). THE END