Upcoming Fishing Outings

August Surf Fishout
Fishmaster: Sam Bishop - 476-6451

Saturday, August 7 at 5:50 AM (sunrise is at 5:55), we'll meet at Rio del Mar Beach. A minus 0.7 low tide occurs at about 4 AM.
Take Rio del Mar Blvd. off Highway One all the way until it drops down to the flats, then make a U turn left onto Beach Drive. Follow it to the State Park. There is parking outside, the official parking lot, which will not open until almost 8 AM.
Hard to say what the conditions will be then, but this morning (July 25), the tide conditions were similar; I found a lonely rip tide and got six in an hour.
Everyone is welcome. We will eagerly assist those who are new at the game. For information about what to bring, and what surf fishing is all about, click on the green-colored link at the bottom of the table of contents, in the left frame.

This will be a four-day fishout. We will be camping on the Medieros side. I will be at the lake on Thursday, September 9th, at about 12:00 noon. You can contact me on my cell phone, number is (831-713-6835, if you get lost or can't find the campsite. See the map.

Driving directions to boat launch area:
Take Hwy 152 to the O'Neill Forebay and look for the San Luis Creek Recreational Area entrance which is marked by a sign on Hwy 152 as you descend down the hill that is near the face of the dam. The turn-off will be towards the bottom of the descent.
Driving Directions to camp grounds on Medeiros side:
Take Hwy 152 and continue past the boat launch entrance to the Hwy 33 exit Take that exit and head north(turn left). Continue about 1/3 mile north on Hwy 33 to the Medeiros Recreation Area where you will turn left. Continue through the entrance past the kiosk until you get to a T-intersection, turn left and drive up the shoreline, keeping the lake to the right of you. We will camp along the lake (Hwy 152 should be on your left), near the big power line towers. Camping/parking fees are paid at the entrance self-pay station. Note that two vehicles can "share" a "site" (there aren't any sites per se, but you can list a second vehicle on your camping fee slip). Make your own arrangements to pair up with another camper to split the cost.
Gear:
5-7 wt rods, sinking lines (type IV thru VI, Rio striper lines, T-140, or leadcore will all work), floating lines.
Flies - Topwater: bass poppers, gurglers, and crease flies -- all especially in white, yellow or silver.
Underwater: Clousers, whistlers and deceivers, also in white/yellow, flashy white, white/chartreuse, blue/white, grey/white n'pretty much whatever you have. These should be 1-1/2 to 3 inches long or longer.
Other Gear: Float tube, pontoon boat or pram. Be safe - BRING A PFD!(personal floatation device- a life vest) Don't forget hat, sunscreen, sunglasses/eye protection.