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July 23rd Main Lake Water Temp. Lower Upper 70s
The Lake elevation is 3780.50 Storage is 152,700 acre ft.
The Main Lake is clear.
The bite is holding up fairly well considering that it is nearly the end of July and we are in what is often called "The Dog Days of Summer".
Walleye are starting to school on main lake points. They are still pretty deep, 25 to 35 feet, but it looks like they are feeding. There were limits caught over the weekend by pulling 'Crawler Harnesses baited with Nightcrawlers. Berkley Gulp Minnows on a Jig also was a productive way to approach the deeper 'Eyes.
White Bass are now suspending in 30 to 35 feet of water. They are starting to move into the mouths of the larger coves. When they start this pattern vertical jigging is the best way to approach them.
Smallmouth are fair to good. They have moved a little deeper on main lake points. If there is deep cover on the point it seems to hold the better fish. Drop Shot, Carolina Rigs, and Football Jigs are all techniques to target these deeper Smallies. Largemouth seem to be pretty slow right now.
Hereford Bass Club will be hosting an open tournament this coming Sunday, July 28th, from 5:00 AM to 1:00 PM. You can enter early here at Ruf-Nec Tackle early or the morning of the tournament at the Marina parking lot.
Crappie are slow.
Catfish are fair to good. Chicken Liver and Nightcrawlers are working well for those that are fishing fom the shore.
Bluegill are good on small jigs and 'Crawlers.
Crappie are slow.
The Ute Lake Outdoor Day is this coming Saturday, July 27th. You can get more information at the N M State Parks Office.
Summer Store Hours
Sunday 7:00 AM-4:00 PM
Monday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Tuesday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Wednesday 12:00 PM-6:00 PM
Thursday 7:00 AM-6:00 PM
Friday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Saturday 7:00 AM-7:00 PM
Until Next Week,
TIGHT LINES, GOOD FISHING, AND "MAKE 'EM BITE"!
Ben
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