Early December fishing at Santa Margarita Lake

As we enter December and the water cools, so does the bite. Regardless, we are still catching! Come along and see what we pull from the 55 degree water at Santa Margarita Lake.
Mikey Ballz Short on repurposing swimbaits with no tail: • Got a JUNK Swimbait TR...

[@nancyh9049]

Love the descriptions of what you are using along the way.

[@paulvanderheyden7373]

Appreciate the update and congrats on that nice spotted bass.

[@noahisthesmartest2854]

just curious but why can't you stay out past 5?

[@mjhoss]

Good question!
Park rules are that all boats must be off the water by the stated time marked on the boards next to the ramp. Typically it aligns with 15-30 minutes after sunset. Currently, that time is 5 pm. The park closes 30 minutes after that.