Lake Silverwood - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

the dude · 08-06-2012, 07:48 AM

I'm camping there with my family this weekend for the first time...I'd appreciate any info on what works best for the stripers. Is the launch free for kayaks? Thanks.

Matar · 08-06-2012, 07:56 AM

There is a hand lanuching beach there just ask the rangers. This is a party place and when we stayed there people were playing there music and getting out of hand intil 3am and then people were preping there boats and runnign them in camp at 5am. The rangers are no help, the gang bangers ran the place.

danjor · 08-06-2012, 08:33 AM

I have done my fair share of fishing at silverwood. Last time i was there was july 5th. The sting algae made bass fishing all but impossible that day, never seen the algae that bad. Still managed 2 short lmb
Launching is free for kayaks just normal fee to get in. For strippers troll a large trout swimbait slowly. Dam, cleghorn and the spillway are the stripe kinda hangout spots. Just be prepared for a big one. I have had them break 20lbs floro leaders on the inital strike. If you have any other question pm me.

Deefeesha · 08-06-2012, 08:39 AM

It's decent there. Watchout for PBers, they drive like asses and real close for comfort.

Make sure your kayak is dried, the Rangers will ask.

Don't speed, Rangers do issue DUI's there.

Drift dines or chovies by the inlet and spillway. And big swimbaits. Certain coves have been producing.

the dude · 08-06-2012, 08:00 PM

thanks guys!

YakMedic · 08-06-2012, 08:22 PM

It's a good lake but can be a zoo on a summer weekend, keep your head on a swivel and pay close attention to jet skiers

For stripers I bring my calico bass set up, spooled with 30lb spectra and fling the hell out of some swimbaits, waxwings, any big lure you have basically. For trolling I will put on a rat-l-trap or rapala.

For a bait rod, I fish 12-17lb line and let it drift while I work a lure.

Silverwood held the state record on Striped bass for quite a few years and there are still some bigguns in the lake. The bite has been intermittent lately but can blow up any time the weather is hot.

Bring an outfit for panfish too, last week I paddled into an early morning crappie boil, it was crazy to see.

Jonesyak · 08-06-2012, 09:30 PM

I have been fishing silverwood for 6 years now.

I park at pilot rock do the 2 mile hike into miller canyon =)

When trout are running, that area where the fresh water is spilling off the hills produces best.

They built a new a metal dock and swim area in miller canyon, little bluegill and (i think croppies?) hang out here and bite little rubber jigs.

Cat fish bite in the summer (year round is rumor); once again miller canyon is extremely productive. – Saw a 12 lb kitty caught on frozen chovies last week -

Silverwood is known for its stripper, anyone that debuts there size can stop by my hardware store in SB.... 36lbs>>

The spillway is known to have fish; however it is illegal to fish inside the fence. And the biggest strippers have been caught near the damn. All the fish I know of were caught on live bait, however it is illegal to fish with live bait in CA, so don’t get caught!

danjor · 08-07-2012, 04:00 AM

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Originally Posted by Jonesyak

I have been fishing silverwood for 6 years now.

I park at pilot rock do the 2 mile hike into miller canyon =)

When trout are running, that area where the fresh water is spilling off the hills produces best.

They built a new a metal dock and swim area in miller canyon, little bluegill and (i think croppies?) hang out here and bite little rubber jigs.

Cat fish bite in the summer (year round is rumor); once again miller canyon is extremely productive. – Saw a 12 lb kitty caught on frozen chovies last week -

Silverwood is known for its stripper, anyone that debuts there size can stop by my hardware store in SB.... 36lbs>>

The spillway is known to have fish; however it is illegal to fish inside the fence. And the biggest strippers have been caught near the damn. All the fish I know of were caught on live bait, however it is illegal to fish with live bait in CA, so don’t get caught!

Correction everywhere except colorado river.
and the live bait prob is why silverwood is home to some of the biggest goldfish i have ever seen or heard of. 2 years ago i hooked and released a 21 inch goldfish in 2 feet of water with a nightcrawler. Yea a goldfish not a carp. Ever since i take time out to paddle the shallows and count them. Norm see 1-4 per trip in the reeds swiming if you know where to look.

08-06-2012, 07:48 AM	#1
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	Lake Silverwood I'm camping there with my family this weekend for the first time...I'd appreciate any info on what works best for the stripers. Is the launch free for kayaks? Thanks. __________________ The dude abides.

08-06-2012, 08:00 PM	#5
the dude Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2007 Location: Valley Center Posts: 271	thanks guys! __________________ The dude abides.

08-06-2012, 09:30 PM	#7
Jonesyak Member Join Date: Dec 2011 Posts: 45	I have been fishing silverwood for 6 years now. I park at pilot rock do the 2 mile hike into miller canyon =) When trout are running, that area where the fresh water is spilling off the hills produces best. They built a new a metal dock and swim area in miller canyon, little bluegill and (i think croppies?) hang out here and bite little rubber jigs. Cat fish bite in the summer (year round is rumor); once again miller canyon is extremely productive. – Saw a 12 lb kitty caught on frozen chovies last week - Silverwood is known for its stripper, anyone that debuts there size can stop by my hardware store in SB.... 36lbs>> The spillway is known to have fish; however it is illegal to fish inside the fence. And the biggest strippers have been caught near the damn. All the fish I know of were caught on live bait, however it is illegal to fish with live bait in CA, so don’t get caught! __________________

08-06-2012, 07:56 AM	#2
Matar I am just me. Join Date: Jul 2011 Location: Lake Forest Posts: 135	There is a hand lanuching beach there just ask the rangers. This is a party place and when we stayed there people were playing there music and getting out of hand intil 3am and then people were preping there boats and runnign them in camp at 5am. The rangers are no help, the gang bangers ran the place.

08-06-2012, 08:33 AM	#3
danjor Senior Member Join Date: Apr 2011 Location: Riverside CA Posts: 673	I have done my fair share of fishing at silverwood. Last time i was there was july 5th. The sting algae made bass fishing all but impossible that day, never seen the algae that bad. Still managed 2 short lmb Launching is free for kayaks just normal fee to get in. For strippers troll a large trout swimbait slowly. Dam, cleghorn and the spillway are the stripe kinda hangout spots. Just be prepared for a big one. I have had them break 20lbs floro leaders on the inital strike. If you have any other question pm me.

08-06-2012, 08:39 AM	#4
Deefeesha Senior Member Join Date: May 2011 Location: I.E. Posts: 179	It's decent there. Watchout for PBers, they drive like asses and real close for comfort. Make sure your kayak is dried, the Rangers will ask. Don't speed, Rangers do issue DUI's there. Drift dines or chovies by the inlet and spillway. And big swimbaits. Certain coves have been producing.

08-06-2012, 08:22 PM	#6
YakMedic Senior Member Join Date: Feb 2011 Location: Wrightwood Posts: 623	It's a good lake but can be a zoo on a summer weekend, keep your head on a swivel and pay close attention to jet skiers For stripers I bring my calico bass set up, spooled with 30lb spectra and fling the hell out of some swimbaits, waxwings, any big lure you have basically. For trolling I will put on a rat-l-trap or rapala. For a bait rod, I fish 12-17lb line and let it drift while I work a lure. Silverwood held the state record on Striped bass for quite a few years and there are still some bigguns in the lake. The bite has been intermittent lately but can blow up any time the weather is hot. Bring an outfit for panfish too, last week I paddled into an early morning crappie boil, it was crazy to see.