Lake Barrett May 10th - Kayak Fishing Adventures on Big Water’s Edge

Iceman · 05-12-2014, 08:48 AM

Originally I tried to purchase reservations when they went on sale and failed. I had my laptop and cell phone trying to get through when they opened up for sale back in April. I had posted up here and SDFish that I would purchase any reservations that could not make their dates. Got a e mail last week that a friend of Dave K had a full 4 person reservation for Saturday and Paypaled him the $97 to cover the reservations and Ticketmaster fees. I had duck hunted Barrett years back but for one reason or another this was my fist time fishing here.

Started calling people to see who was willing and able and ended up with Ron, Jarrod and Steve coming with me. We met up at the Japatul Valley Road east of Alpine and headed 12 miles down the road to the lake at 4:15. Got there and was surprised that they had let everyone in already. We were at the lake before 5 and there were already people on the lake. Lots of tubes, several kayaks and the boats they rent. We got ready and were paddling out in gray light. Along the way to Pine Arm and bass were already pushing up shad into the sticks along shore.The word was spinnerbaits were working really well and I was stoked, love throwing the blade in fresh and salt. Threw the blade and got a 2 pounder to stick on the second cast. This ended up being my smallest fish of the day.

We threw topwater, poppers and the blade right into and along the sticks that line most of the shoreline. Bass were boiling and pushing the shad right into the sticks.

Second fish wrapped me up and took my blade with him. Retied and another one wrapped me up and popped off. Then had one run in the right direction. Best fish of the day for me.

Things slowed down quickly after that first hour of light flurry. We picked away at fish. I had another really good one at noon that popped off as I lifted him and another one around 5pm that jumped and shook the hook. We stayed until closing and made the long drive home. Really fun day, glad to finally fish these fabled waters. Hope to go back and get my topwater fish next time

This was my second biggest fish, it had boiled a foot off shore. I threw right on it, like I hit it in the head Stoked

momo fish · 05-12-2014, 09:24 AM

Wow. Adding this to list of places to visit this year. Thanks!

Mike scales · 05-12-2014, 09:26 AM

Nice job Iceman! I was there that day too. Great weather (not too hot)and great fishing! Caught my best bass there, just little over 10lbs. Great place to test out fly fishing equipment too! Already looking to get more tickets! Lol

Cheers!

rogersmith · 05-12-2014, 09:53 AM

great report and pics Andy

Pocoloco · 05-12-2014, 10:54 AM

was there on opener and was into the shad bite for 3 hours straight.WFO on 3-5 pounders. looked like fun.

Amish Ed · 05-12-2014, 10:57 AM

Thanks for the report Andy. Looks like you guys had a blast.

Iceman · 05-12-2014, 11:16 AM

............and the cigar of choice that morning

kauaiboy04 · 05-12-2014, 11:46 AM

nice going man! barret looks like a lot fun!

Iceman · 04-18-2015, 04:03 AM

Bump! check out the changes for kayaks/tubes this year. Snagged 2 spots!

bmercury · 04-18-2015, 07:19 PM

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Originally Posted by Iceman

Bump! check out the changes for kayaks/tubes this year. Snagged 2 spots!

What are they changes? I looked on the city's site and could not determine other than that shore/float tube fishing is $20 I do not remember what I paid to float tube fish there years ago. Would love to take the kayak sometime.

Pocoloco · 04-22-2015, 09:20 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Iceman

Bump! check out the changes for kayaks/tubes this year. Snagged 2 spots!

thanks for the heads up. Gonna go opener weekend.

05-12-2014, 08:48 AM	#1
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Lake Barrett May 10th Originally I tried to purchase reservations when they went on sale and failed. I had my laptop and cell phone trying to get through when they opened up for sale back in April. I had posted up here and SDFish that I would purchase any reservations that could not make their dates. Got a e mail last week that a friend of Dave K had a full 4 person reservation for Saturday and Paypaled him the $97 to cover the reservations and Ticketmaster fees. I had duck hunted Barrett years back but for one reason or another this was my fist time fishing here. Started calling people to see who was willing and able and ended up with Ron, Jarrod and Steve coming with me. We met up at the Japatul Valley Road east of Alpine and headed 12 miles down the road to the lake at 4:15. Got there and was surprised that they had let everyone in already. We were at the lake before 5 and there were already people on the lake. Lots of tubes, several kayaks and the boats they rent. We got ready and were paddling out in gray light. Along the way to Pine Arm and bass were already pushing up shad into the sticks along shore.The word was spinnerbaits were working really well and I was stoked, love throwing the blade in fresh and salt. Threw the blade and got a 2 pounder to stick on the second cast. This ended up being my smallest fish of the day. We threw topwater, poppers and the blade right into and along the sticks that line most of the shoreline. Bass were boiling and pushing the shad right into the sticks. Second fish wrapped me up and took my blade with him. Retied and another one wrapped me up and popped off. Then had one run in the right direction. Best fish of the day for me. Things slowed down quickly after that first hour of light flurry. We picked away at fish. I had another really good one at noon that popped off as I lifted him and another one around 5pm that jumped and shook the hook. We stayed until closing and made the long drive home. Really fun day, glad to finally fish these fabled waters. Hope to go back and get my topwater fish next time This was my second biggest fish, it had boiled a foot off shore. I threw right on it, like I hit it in the head Stoked __________________ Last edited by Iceman; 05-12-2014 at 09:10 AM.

05-12-2014, 10:57 AM	#6
Amish Ed Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Grants Pass, OR Posts: 1,906	Thanks for the report Andy. Looks like you guys had a blast. __________________ Amish Ed You can't catch it again if it's dead!

05-12-2014, 11:16 AM	#7
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	............and the cigar of choice that morning __________________

05-12-2014, 11:46 AM	#8
kauaiboy04 Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Sandy Eggo Posts: 215	nice going man! barret looks like a lot fun! __________________ http://socalkayak.blogspot.com

04-18-2015, 04:03 AM	#9
Iceman Administrator Join Date: Mar 2005 Location: 1-2 miles off the point Posts: 6,948	Bump! check out the changes for kayaks/tubes this year. Snagged 2 spots! __________________

05-12-2014, 09:24 AM	#2
momo fish Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2013 Location: Camarillo Posts: 1,491	Wow. Adding this to list of places to visit this year. Thanks!

05-12-2014, 09:26 AM	#3
Mike scales Senior Member Join Date: Jun 2013 Location: Carlsbad Posts: 327	Nice job Iceman! I was there that day too. Great weather (not too hot)and great fishing! Caught my best bass there, just little over 10lbs. Great place to test out fly fishing equipment too! Already looking to get more tickets! Lol Cheers!

05-12-2014, 09:53 AM	#4
rogersmith Senior Member Join Date: Sep 2008 Posts: 465	great report and pics Andy

05-12-2014, 10:54 AM	#5
Pocoloco Senior Member Join Date: Mar 2011 Location: el cajon Posts: 239	was there on opener and was into the shad bite for 3 hours straight.WFO on 3-5 pounders. looked like fun.