11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 11.28.24

November 28, 2024 by lawrence falk

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ICE UPDATE:11.30.24 ICE ON!! LAKE LOOKS TO BE 100% CAPPED. There may be small pockets of water here or there. Ice at Cross Creek is 4” EXTREME CAUTION ADVISED

HOURS: DECEMBER SATURDAY AND SUNDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM EVERYDAY FROM DECEMBER 26-31 8:00AM - 4:00PM MAY CHANGE SAT AND SUN TO OPEN AT 7:00AM IF WE CAN STAFF

HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2025 EAGLE CLAW COLORADO CLASSIC ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT SERIES Check out the CONTEST PAGE for 2025 rules and other info. SIGN UP NOW. Click BOOK NOW box follow prompts “register here”. Please read carefully when you sign up for all three, it is just one entry per team of two. elevenmile@hotmail.com with any questions or problems signing up. You can also sign up in the Marina store and save the fee charged by Peek Travel our backend reservation/contest system if you wish. Last year all three events sold out in the first week of January. We have always been at a 150 team limit and are able to increase to 160 this year. You do not have to be in all three. But if you choose to be in just one or two as many have done in the past it would be wise to sign up sooner rather than later. You must be in all three to qualify for the Final Grand Prize and Toyota Tacoma.

NEW ONLINE STORE: We are very excited about our NEW ONLINE STORE. We are not trying to compete with the online giants. We are looking to primarily provide certain products and services only we have. Like curbside pick up at the lake. Like exclusive products only available from us. So if you want to pre purchase items and hit the ice without wasting anytime. Give it a try. Same service will be available during boating season. DIGITAL GIFTS CARDS: New digital gift cards are now available on our NEW ONLINE STORE. BLACK FRIDAY through CYBER MONDAY SALE Buy any gift card in any amount and get 15% off face value. $100 for $85.00 etc. May be used for Rental Boats but not Guided services. BLACK FRIDAY through CYBER MONDAY SALE: Buy a 4 hour Pontoon or 4 hour Lund rental at 2024 rate and get one additional hour free ($65.00 Value) ($35.00 Value) Buy a gift card to buy a 4 hour boat rental (15% off just by using card) Total savings with free hour $113.75/Pontoon $50.00/Lund through Monday ONLY! KRYSTAL LAZERS AND TINY TOTS AVAILABLE AT ONLINE STORE NOW. You can only get these ice jigs through us because we make them and have for over 20 years. We do not sell them wholesale to other retail outlets! Over time we have proven our patterns to consistently catch fish here and apparently at many other lakes. See all the patterns online NOW. Most effective when tipped with a meal worm, wax worm or Gulp Maggot. CLICK THE ONLINE STORE LINK AT TOP OF PAGE and away you go. Besides the ice jigs and exclusive Berkley products you can also shop Marina logo items like apparel, hats, mugs and anything in store.

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CURRENT CONDITIONS: It was -11 this morning. Ice forming on West end but lots of water still. Lake is ready to freeze and had substantial ice last Saturday but wind blew it all away. Won’t be long any day maybe any minute stay tuned. Regular updates to be posted. Some new snow Tuesday on top of what was left from that week of Winter. Roads are clear and dry. Parking lots plowed clear and dry. Some campground areas are closed for the season. Most fishing access areas open. Early ice calls for EXTREME caution. Not a good plan to go alone on very early ice.

PARK OPEN 24/7/365

WATER TEMP: brrrrr

WATER FLOW: 109 CFS IN 130 CFS OUT

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SUPPORT THE REPORT: Shout out to MATTHEW RALSTON for his recent “support the report” contribution. We are not aware of any other weekly fishing report on any other body of water in Colorado. Why? takes quite a bit of effort. If you like and appreciate the report no better time than the holidays to say thanks for the effort. We have been thinking of going subscription but prefer to keep it free for now with your help along the way. You can also support the report by patronizing our wonderful lakeside store as many of you have done. THANK YOU11 And now the NEW ONLINE STORE. One thing is for sure running a small business has gotten more challenging the last few years. BTW on your next visit with any purchase $5.00 or more mention you love the report and get a free Krystal Lazer or Tiny Tot ice jig as a thank you.

MARINA STORE AND LAKE SPECIALISTS: Camping, Fishing Equipment, Flies, Lures, Bait, Clothing, Food, Snacks, Drinks, Ice Cream and official purveyors of Boars Head brand products. Stop in and find out how we can help you catch. Get a topo map. They say information is gold. It's also critical to catching fish on the ice. The maps have GPS coordinates on them so you just can't miss. We want you to be successful here at the Mile. Get a map we will MARK IT UP with the hot spots. WE ARE HERE FISHING EVERYDAY AND CAN PUT YOU ON THE FISH. Spinney Maps are officially unavailable and no longer in production. You can probably find them other places but we are out. Plenty of Eleven Mile in stock get yours with all the hot spots marked up today. Information is gold for catching

PIC # 1: Shoreline catching was good for many this Fall. Larry lands this great Brown at sundown soon after the week of Winter a couple weeks ago. Black Marabou 1/4oz. Caught and released.

PIC # 2: Nice Cuttbow at sundown just a day before the Brown above. Black Marabou 1/4oz again. Caught and released.

PIC # 3: EXCLUSIVE: GULP ALIVE FLAMINGO. We use Gulp Maggots in pink, natural or chartreuse a lot on the ice in place of a meal or wax worm particularly for Salmon. This new Gulp Alive product is available in Colorado exclusively only through 11 Mile Marina. These pink maggots are in the “Alive” juice and are garlic scented. Can’t wait to try them we know they will be hot! You won’t find them at Scheels, Bass Pro, Cabela’s, Sportsmen’s Warehouse, Walmart. For real! You might find them online but probably only at our NEW ONLINE STORE.

PIC # 4: EXCLUSIVE: Power Bait scents/colors Strawberry Limeade and Pink Flamingo both garlic scented are also currently exclusively available only at 11 Mile Marina. We had these exclusive products this Summer and sold out because they were very productive. Just received Strawberry Limeade in stock. Waiting on Pink Flamingo. Also available at our NEW ONLINE STORE. Many anglers use Power Bait through the ice. In fact a couple of teams in last years contest caught big money fish on Power Bait.

PIC # 5: Sundown on what is very soon to be the last open water.

PIC # 6: Thanksgiving morning looking down on the lake

KOKANEE SALMON: NO REPORT

NORTHERN PIKE: NO REPORT

SPECIAL NOTE: 11 Mile Marina is located at the North Shore in Eleven Mile State Park, Lake George Colorado. A CPW Park Pass is required on all vehicles entering the Park. Any fees for Guide/Outfitter/Rental services do not include Park fees, CO fishing license or gratuities.

The WEEKLY FISHING REPORT is produced by fishermen for fishermen. We try to get it done every Thursday but some times fishing or life gets in the way. So if its not there on Thursday morning it will show up by Friday. We appreciate all the support and acknowledge that many of you won't miss a week but every now and then we might. CLICK SUPPORT THE REPORT TO HELP OUT Be Safe. Fish On!

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 10.31.24

November 19, 2024 by lawrence falk

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Sign up available now. Click “BOOK NOW” a little confusing but still working on it. It will refer to as rental but you can clearly see “Register Now” for contest. Team Event team of two only ONE entry is needed per team. questions elevenmile@hotmail.com Next fishing report 11.28.24 THANKS

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

NO REGULAR HOURS IN NOVEMBER NO WEEKLY FISHING REPORT UNTIL NOVEMBER 28 IT WAS A GREAT SEASON HERE FOR US. THANK YOU TO ALL THE GREAT FOLKS THAT MADE FOR A SUPER SUMMER

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING

2025 EAGLE CLAW COLORADO CLASSIC ICE FISHING TOURNAMENT SERIES Have been getting lots of inquiries THANK YOU!! Dates are January 11, Feb 8, March 8 we should have sign up on line ready by MID NOVEMBER.

CURRENT CONDITIONS: No Snow here. Some colder weather BUT IT’S THAT TIME OF YEAR. Park has electric sites open behind Park Office. Stage 1 Fire Ban has been in effect. Weekly Fishing Report to return November 28.

PARK OPEN 24/7/365

LAKE CLOSES TO BOATING: TODAY OCTOBER 31 HALF HOUR AFTER SUNDOWN OPEN FOR CATCHING FROM SHORE 24/7/365

SPINNEY CLOSED TO BOATING FOR SEASON

WATER TEMP: 47

WATER FLOW: CFS 149 IN 98.3 CFS OUT

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ONLINE STORE COMING SOON: Look for our new online store to be up no later than Thanksgiving. You will be able to do curbside pickup this Winter if you choose. The Krystal Lazers and Tiny Tot ice fishing jigs that we produce will be available for shipping.

PIC # 1: Came into Marina for suggestions. Try Arnies Chartreuse Dyamac on the troll. One of many.

PIC # 2: Working a canoe Cross Creek to Suckers Cove. Pic courtesy M. Nolte

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TROUT:GOOD: Last day of boating is today but the last day of fishing is never here. And the last day of catching does not exist. Plenty of shore action to be had. Bait, flies, lures from shore all do well. Look to North Shore as a good bet as well as spots on the southside of the lake like Rocking Chair and Witchers Cove. November sees big spawning Brown Trout move up river. Cutthroats and Cuttbows spawn in the Fall and tend to be in coves around the lake.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: No good reports beyond fish moving up river. Lots of red in the the river to be sure. Some fun to be had.

NORTHERN PIKE: GOOD: Lots of great fish still being caught. Now is the time. Bites vary through out the day but late morning through most of the day have seen moments of greatness. You might even get an early morning one. We like North Shore, Howbert, Witchers Cove and East Bay. Sticks, spoons, streamer flies and time usually pay off from shore too! As the water cools the shallows see more bigger fish. You can catch big ones in 3 feet of water in windy conditions.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 10.31.24

October 31, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

NO REGULAR HOURS IN NOVEMBER NO WEEKLY FISHING REPORT UNTIL NOVEMBER 28 IT WAS A GREAT SEASON HERE FOR US. THANK YOU TO ALL THE GREAT FOLKS THAT MADE FOR A SUPER SUMMER

HAVE A HAPPY THANKSGIVING

PARK OPEN 24/7/365

LAKE CLOSES TO BOATING: TODAY OCTOBER 31 HALF HOUR AFTER SUNDOWN OPEN FOR CATCHING FROM SHORE 24/7/365

SPINNEY CLOSED TO BOATING FOR SEASON

WATER TEMP: 47

WATER FLOW: CFS 149 IN 98.3 CFS OUT

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

PIC # 1: Came into Marina for suggestions. Try Arnies Chartreuse Dyamac on the troll. One of many.

PIC # 2: Working a canoe Cross Creek to Suckers Cove. Pic courtesy M. Nolte

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: No good reports beyond fish moving up river. Lots of red in the the river to be sure. Some fun to be had.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 10.24.24

October 24, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

OFF SEASON HOURS: SATURDAY 08.00 - 6:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM -4:00PM MONDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00PM CLOSED TUESDAY -WED- THURSDAY UNLESS WE ARE HERE.

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Beautiful Fall weather is back after last weekends brief interruption. It wasn’t all that bad with Saturday seeing much needed moisture but it really was minimal. Park County Stage 1 Burn Ban in effect until 6:00PM Thursday. Check Parkco.us for latest updates. Fires allowed in Park firepits under Stage 1. Some campsites have been closed. Most Park facilities are closed. Call 719-748-3401 for Park office and updated information. This weekends weather report looks great. Maybe one last trip up is not such a bad idea.

PARK OPEN 24/7/365

LAKE CLOSES TO BOATING: OCTOBER 31 HALF HOUR AFTER SUNDOWN

SPINNEY CLOSED TO BOATING FOR SEASON

WATER TEMP: 53

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 134 IN 105 CFS OUT

BOAT RENTAL: Still available reservations highly recommended. Less equipment available as we winterize and wrap it up. The weekend of Oct 26-27 will be our last boat rentals

USED YAMAHA 15 HP LONG SHAFT OUTBOARD MOTOR FOR SALE: Good condition $499.00

THE PARK IN OFF SEASON AND WINTER: Eleven Mile is a wonderful place to visit in the Fall and Winter. The Summer crowds become a memory and serenity sets in. The scenery and wildlife are most enjoyable and the fishing and catching are great. This October is starting off with spectacular weather and some pretty darn good catches.

Ice normally tends to arrive in coves and on the West end first. We generally don’t see much until mid to late November. It is rare to ice fish on Thanksgiving but it has happened. Look to early December if we are lucky. Last year saw Eleven Mile with pretty good ice compared to most places. We are getting our ice fishing offerings on the store floor. Stop in for a pre ice fishing chat. We have our Ice Lazers and Tiny Tots on display now. Only available at the Marina since we make them ourselves.

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PIC # 1: It’s not who you know it’s Julio with a big Northern!!

PIC # 2: Colorado Springs chapter Vets group 501C3 “Fishing for the Mission” out with 11 Mile Marina guide trip score this 7.25lb Cutthbow

PIC # 3: A great 27” 8.25lb Cuttbow caught on Taz Devil

SEND US YOUR PICS: Thank you for sending pics of your success here. Sometimes they end up in junk file and we lose them, sometimes they are in a format that is not supported by website backend. If you don’t get a thank you acknowledgement email that means we didn’t get it. Try again THANKS!!
TROUT:GOOD: The bite is has been a little sporadic. A fair number of anglers are catching big fish. Mostly Cuttbows ranging 16” to 27”. Shore fishing has been productive through out the day with sunrise, mid morning and late afternoon good bets. Bait or lures your call both have done well. Boaters on the troll have done well long lining Taz Devils in a variety of different patterns. Look to # 55 Pink Panther and Y82 Canberra Killer as producers but trying different colors always surprises. Rapala’s have also done well.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: No good reports beyond fish moving up river. Lots of red in the the river to be sure. Some fun to be had.

NORTHERN PIKE: VERY GOOD: Lots of great fish still being caught. Now is the time. Bites vary through out the day but late morning through most of the day have seen moments of greatness. You might even get an early morning one. No need to run West they are biting all over the lake. We like Howbert, Witchers Cove and East Bay. Sticks, spoons, streamer flies and tube jig have all produced. You might want to give the Rapala X-Rap a try in the Clown pattern size 8, 10 or 12. This is Eleven Mile Fall fantastic catching. One more trip?

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 10.17.24

October 16, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

OFF SEASON HOURS: SATURDAY 08.00 - 6:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM -4:00PM MONDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00PM CLOSED TUESDAY -WED- THURSDAY UNLESS WE ARE HERE.

WEBSITE WOAHS: Sorry but we have been off line a few days. Working on a new site but were not ready apparently and have had all kinds of tech issues. Looking forward to a new Square site that will have our entire inventory available online with an eye toward “curbside” pick up this Winter. Order you meal worms, Lazers and whatever and have them waiting for you so you can hit the ice. Not so sure all the glitches are fixed still working on things. Thanks for your support.

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Fantastic Fall weather continues and the bite is heating up as the water temp cools. Lake is open to boating until October 31. Water level down just a little and water clarity an issue on the West end lots of crud but not the East. Both ramps at North Shore open. Witchers Cove closed for the season. Weather forecasting colder temps but no real snow accumulation expected. We’ll see but colder weather and a little snow good for hunting and fishing. With Spinney closed and great weather the Park saw a one boat in one boat out policy in place for almost two hours on Saturday. That’s pretty unheard of for past Octobers.

SPINNEY CLOSED TO BOATING FOR SEASON

WATER TEMP: 55

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 53.1 IN 93.7 CFS OUT

BOAT RENTAL: Still available reservations highly recommended. Less equipment available as we winterize and wrap it up. The weekend of Oct 26-27 will be our last boat rentals

RENTAL BOAT FOR SALE: We have one used 2014 16’ Lund Adventure Series boat and 15HP Yamaha motor available to purchase. Does not include trailer $1499.00 obo. These 16’ Lunds are great fishing boats for this lake. Call 719-748-0317 for additional info or appointment

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PIC # 1: Gunker of the night. pic courtesy I.Torres

PIC # 2: Dreyson was on fire catching the two great fish. pic courtesy D. Depetro

PIC # 3: The big ones are biting too! 18.5lbs Trophy time

PIC # 4: A lucky night for those at the right spot at the right time as a solar storm brought the Northern Lights to Colorado. This was from Witchers Cove. pic courtesy C. Craveiro

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: No good reports beyond fish moving up river.

NORTHERN PIKE: VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT: Lots of great fish being caught. Bite times vary but late morning through most of the day have seen moments of greatness. You might even get an early morning one. No need to run West they are biting all over the lake. We like Howbert, Witchers Cove and East Bay. Sticks, spoons, streamer flies and tube jig have all produced. You might want to give the Rapala X-Rap a try in the Clown pattern size 8, 10 or 12.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 10.10.24

October 09, 2024 by lawrence falk

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OFF SEASON HOURS: SATURDAY 08.00 - 6:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM -4:00PM MONDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00PM CLOSED TUESDAY -WED- THURSDAY UNLESS WE ARE HERE.

SPINNEY CLOSED TO BOATING FOR SEASON: CPW closed the boat ramps at Spinney officially for the season 1/2 hour after sundown on Tuesday October 8 due to low water levels. Same thing happened last year and although more notice may have been nice they can’t predict how flows go and draw downs happen. Hand carry only through October 31. Plenty of shoreline calling your name.

WATER TEMP: 55

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 53.1 IN 93.7 CFS OUT

BOAT RENTAL: Still available reservations highly recommended. Less equipment available as we winterize and wrap.

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

PIC # 1: A traditional father/son Eleven Mile October fishing trip for the last ten years. They normally get a Lund for three full days but this year they decided it would be a good idea to get a Pontoon on the last day and take the ladies. It was a great move. We call this pic The Lancaster Lunkers!

PIC # 2: There has been a lot of lamenting anglers complaining that Spinney has been slow. Guess you should have been there on the closing day. The kind of fish they were catching.

PIC # 3: Meanwhile back at the Mile!!!

PIC # 4: Sundowner. Black Marabou jig.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: No good reports beyond fish moving up river.

NORTHERN PIKE:GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Strong bite continues and improves. Lots of medium size 28 to 31 inches. Bigger ones on the prowl and starting to attack. Big Sticks, and spoons doing well. Work 6 to 18 feet Rocky Flats, Stoll Mountain, Howbert Point and Witchers Cove. Many areas around the lake are seeing great Pike action and you don’t need a boat. Good numbers being caught from shore too. Lots of baits of different baits are working.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 10.03.24

October 03, 2024 by lawrence falk

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OFF SEASON HOURS: SATURDAY 08.00 - 6:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM -4:00PM MONDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00PM CLOSED TUESDAY -WED- THURSDAY UNLESS WE ARE HERE.

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Fall weather couldn’t be better. Colors still strong but slightly past peak with bear trees here and there as to be expected. It has not been terribly cold at night with low 30’s certainly not what we consider cold and highs have been in high 70’s low 80’s. Park has turned off the water at pumps. Campsites are open. Witchers Cove boat ramp is closed for the season.

WATER TEMP: 57/58

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 169 IN 108 CFS OUT

BOAT RENTAL: Still available reservations highly recommended. Less equipment available as we winterize and wrap.

WATER CLARITY: The west end is improving although there are plenty of weeds floating around. Points East are good.

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PIC # 1: Susan gets her trophy on a Marina guide trip

PIC # 2: His personal best here at Eleven Mile

PIC # 3: And fishing from shore has been pretty hot! This was October 2. Pic courtesy D. Martin

SEND US YOUR PICS: Thank you for sending pics of your success here. Sometimes they end up in junk file and we lose them, sometimes they are in a format that is not supported by website backend. If you don’t get a thank you acknowledgement email that means we didn’t get it. Try again THANKS!!
TROUT:GOOD: The bite has been picking up from boat and shore. Lots of great fish being landed. Mostly Cuttbows ranging 15 to 24 inches. As Fall sets in the bite can be anytime. Early and mid mornings have been good. There has also been a pretty strong afternoon bite. Lots of baits are working but colors and patterns vary sometimes daily. Trollers see activity on green rainbow cowbells, lead core with Tas Devils, downriggers with Rapalas and Macks or Kastmaster presentations. Drifting bait for those so inclined has seen some big ones on nightcrawlers/mallows and power baits. Shore anglers doing equally as well with Sunrise and Sunset the best.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: No good reports beyond fish moving up river.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 09.26.24

September 25, 2024 by lawrence falk

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OFF SEASON HOURS: SATURDAY 08.00 - 6:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM -5:00PM MONDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00PM CLOSED TUESDAY -WED- THURSDAY UNLESS WE ARE HERE.

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Fall foliage is in high gear and colors abound. Looks like peak weekend. Park Visitor Center showers, bathrooms and laundry closed for the season. Witchers Cove boat ramp is closed for the season. North Shore boat ramps open half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset. Most campsites are open. All electric sites open. Morning temps in the 30’s daytime 70’s and up. Weekend weather report looks great.

WATER TEMP: 57

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 104 IN 103 CFS OUT

BOAT RENTAL: still available reservations highly recommended.

WATER CLARITY: It’s a mixed bag. The West end is pretty bad. Lots of crud in the water. But it seems to be concentrated there with the rest of the lake seeing better conditions.

FALL/WINTER SEASONS: As Fall officially begins on Sunday the 22nd and the countdown begins for ice fishing, anticipation grows for the next phase of catching here at Eleven Mile. We love Fall. The colors, the mild days, crisp nights, no crowds and the catching. As the water temp drops the fish move into better eat now before it gets cold mode. People talk about the lake “turning over” and indeed there is time when the water towards the surface gets cold and the water below is still fairly warm. Then it inverts and organic crud from the bottom rises to the top. Prior to that the catching is typically very good. That generally is now until the middle of October. Conditions vary of course based on what Mother Nature decides to do. If a trophy fish is on your bucket list, now is the time to put in some casts.

Ice normally tends to arrive in coves and on the West end first. We generally don’t see much until mid November. It is rare to ice fish on Thanksgiving but it has happened. Look to early December if we are lucky. We are already getting our ice fishing offerings on the store floor. Stop in for a pre ice fishing chat. We have our Ice Lazers and Tiny Tots on display now. Only available at the Marina since we make them ourselves.

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PIC # 1: It’s one thing to catch a 37” 16.59lbs Northern Pike its quite another to catch it out of a canoe. It takes a team. Big Rapala lots of patience and skill.

PIC # 2: Many happy anglers scoring Pike like this.

PIC # 3: Deer on Goose Island

SEND US YOUR PICS: Thank you for sending pics of your success here. Sometimes they end up in junk file and we lose them, sometimes they are in a format that is not supported by website backend. If you don’t get a thank you acknowledgement email that means we didn’t get it. Try again THANKS!!
TROUT:FAIR TO GOOD: Its still hit and miss. A bad bite day followed by a stellar day. Mostly Cuttbows ranging from 16” to 23”. Trolling is also hit and miss. The trick is changing up. One day something is hot and the next day it is not. Same with tube jigs. One day white is hot and the next it gets skunked. Changing up can’t be stressed enough. And when all else fails break out the nightcrawlers or Power Bait/Fire Bait. Afternoon has seen surprising good luck. Wind is better for the bite than calm.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: No news is bad news. Try if you like always worth a shot but much effort little benefit.

NORTHERN PIKE: VERY GOOD: Strong bite continues. Lots of medium size 28 to 31 inches. Bigger ones on the prowl and starting to attack. Big Sticks, and spoons doing well. Work 6 to 18 feet Rocky Flats, Stoll Mountain, Howbert Point and Witchers Cove. Many areas around the lake are seeing great Pike action and you don’t need a boat. Good numbers being caught from shore too. Lots of baits of different baits are working.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 08.19.24

September 19, 2024 by lawrence falk

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OFF SEASON HOURS: SATURDAY 08.00 - 6:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM -5:00PM MONDAY 8:00AM - 4:00PM FRIDAY 8:00 - 5:00PM CLOSED TUESDAY -THURSDAY UNLESS WE ARE HERE.

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Fall foliage is in high gear and colors abound. Park Visitor Center showers, bathrooms and laundry closed for the season. Witchers Cove boat ramp is closed for the season. North Shore boat ramps open half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset. Most campsites are open. All electric sites open. We pulled our slip docks out on Monday for the season.

USED EQUIPMENT: Yamaha 15hp good condition. $699.00 obo call 719-748-0317

WATER TEMP: 61

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 107 IN 108 CFS OUT

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PIC # 1: Great day on the lake.

PIC # 2: A successful Marina Guide trip

PIC # 3: Moonset Tuesday 5:00AM

SEND US YOUR PICS: Thank you for sending pics of your success here. Sometimes they end up in junk file and we lose them, sometimes they are in a format that is not supported by website backend. If you don’t get a thank you acknowledgement email that means we didn’t get it. Try again THANKS!!
TROUT:FAIR TO GOOD: The full moon cycle messes with bite times. Many anglers experienced frustration as the bite was elusive a couple of days this week. Some anglers came in expressing frustration with the skunk paying them a visit for the first time this season. You have a tackle box for a reason. Although you may tend to use the same five lures frequently sometimes you need to work the box. When nothing was working the Mack’s Imperial spoon in red worked on a lead core hitting the jackpot with fish after fish. Night anglers doing well as temps fall. Shore anglers seeing success on Power Bait or nightcrawlers. Fall arrives with sporadic action from hot to cold. Trophy action is now.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: No news is bad news. Try if you like always worth a shot but much effort little benefit.

NORTHERN PIKE: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Strong bite continues. Lots of medium size 28 to 31 inches. Bigger ones on the prowl and starting to attack. Big Sticks, and spoons doing well. Work 6 to 18 feet Rocky Flats, Stoll Mountain, Howbert Point and Witchers Cove.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 08.12.24

September 12, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

OFF SEASON HOURS: SATURDAY 08.07 7:00AM - 7:00PM SUNDAY 08.08 8:00AM -5:00PM MONDAY AND FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM TUESDAY - THURSDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM BASED ON STAFF AVAILABILITY

BEGINNING 08.16 SATURDAY 8:00AM TO 5:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM

MONDAY AND FRIDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM CLOSED TUESDAY- THURSDAY unless we are here

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Call 719-748-3401 For Park office hours and campsite services. Water will be turned off soon and they normally start closing certain campsites. Water clarity poor. Lots of algae and weeds floating around. No significant Aspen gold appearing yet some minor tingeing. Weather is moving into Fall but it has been hot during the day and brisk in the mornings. NO FIRE BAN

USED EQUIPMENT: Yamaha 15hp good condition. $699.00 obo

FISHING HAS NO BOUNDARIES PUEBLO STATE PARK SATURDAY 14TH

WATER TEMP: 62

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 125 IN 176 CFS OUT

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

PIC # 1: The “wee” Dick Nite White/Chartreuse on downrigger 35 feet down in 40 feet of water

PIC # 2: Marina staffer April catches this great fish off our rental dock 4:30pm on a tube jig.

PIC # 3: They patronize the Marina frequently and get the hot spots.

PIC # 4: Pike bite on tubes too. Lots of nice ones like this being landed.

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TROUT: GOOD: Fall action is just starting. Lots of nice fish being landed shore and boat. Tube jigs getting big fish. Trolling has been productive early morning and slower in afternoon. Shore action sporadic through out the day. Night crawlers on the bottom have done well for those so inclined. Power Bait also hitting on the night fishing. Tube jigs from shore or boat are catching the bigger ones. Stop in for the latest report

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: No news is bad news. Try if you like always worth a shot but much effort little benefit.

NORTHERN PIKE: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Bite is strong. Lots of medium size 28 to 31 inches. Bigger ones on the prowl and starting to attack. Big Sticks, and spoons doing well. Work 6 to 18 feet Rocky Flats, Stoll Mountain, Howbert Point and Witchers Cove.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 08.05.24

September 05, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

OFF SEASON HOURS: SATURDAY 08.07 7:00AM - 7:00PM SUNDAY 08.08 8:00AM -5:00PM MONDAY AND FRIDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM TUESDAY - THURSDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM BASED ON STAFF AVAILABILITY

BEGINNING 08.16 SATURDAY 8:00AM TO 5:00PM SUNDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM

MONDAY AND FRIDAY 8:00AM TO 4:00PM CLOSED TUESDAY- THURSDAY unless we are here

FISHING HAS NO BOUNDARIES CRAWFISH BOIL SATURDAY AUGUST 31 A HUGE SUCCESS THANK YOU TO ALL IN ATTENDANCE.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION: Don’t even want to talk about it. At least the pot holes are gone. But a new dirt road made with mag-chloride will last how long?

WATER TEMP: 64

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 125 IN 176 CFS OUT

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

PIC # 1 Visiting from Tucson caught his biggest fish ever Tuesday sundown. A family catching event. Lots of cheering.

PIC # 2: Talk about a family affair!! Everyone had catching action this past weekend and boy was it fun. pic courtesy C. Long

PIC # 3: Reported at 26” also caught this past weekend, his biggest one to date. pic courtesy K. Miller

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TROUT: GOOD: Lots of good catching over the holiday weekend. The bite has been a little slow of late but timing is everything it appears. Hot and heavy bites occur than just like that its off. Trolling has been productive early morning and slow in afternoon. Shore action sporadic through out the day. Night crawlers on the bottom have done well for those so inclined. Power Bait also hitting on the night fishing. Tube jigs from shore or boat are catching the bigger ones. Stop in for the latest report

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: No news is bad news. Try if you like always worth a shot but much effort little benefit.

NORTHERN PIKE: GOOD: Good bite continues and getting better. Lots of medium size 28 to 31 inches. Bigger ones on the prowl and starting to attack. Big Sticks, and spoons doing well. Work 6 to 18 feet Rocky Flats, Stoll Mountain, Howbert Point and Witchers Cove.

CRAWFISH: VERY GOOD: Should be good through most of September.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 08.29.24

August 29, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 8:00AM TO 5:00PM FRIDAY 6:00PM SATURDAY 7:00AM TO 7:00PM SUNDAY 7:00AM TO 6:00PM

WE WILL BE OPEN 7:00AM - 7:00PM ON SUNDAY LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SEPTEMBER 1

CURRENT CONDITIONS: All campsites and fishing access areas are open. Park office is closed on Wednesdays due to staff shortage. Some algae bloom. Weather has been Rocky Mountain wonderful. Some days weeds are worse than others. Beautiful mornings and days with regular late afternoon showers. Greenery prevails. NO FIRE BAN.

FISHING HAS NO BOUNDARIES CRAWFISH BOIL SATURDAY AUGUST 31 More than just a boil this weekend. Help us celebrate 30 years in business. FHNB will have BBQ with hot dogs, brats, hamburgers and pulled pork. Help us raise money for this very worthy organization that takes disabled kids fish. All welcomed.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION: If you are coming in for the Holiday you will have a much more pleasant ride. Not completely done but almost.

WATER TEMP: 64

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 219 IN 170 CFS OUT

11 MILE SPORTS, INC. 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SEASON. It’s time to celebrate and bite some heads and suck some tails as they say in New Orleans. Eleven Mile crawfish are not your average “mud bugs” as they are sometimes referred to. To be sure they are bottom feeders and eat whatever, they live in some seriously high altitude clean water. Not to brag but we have some New Orleans roots and 40 years of crawfish boiling experience here at the lake. With celebration in mind come see us on Saturdays in August about Noon to 2:00PM for an Eleven Mile Boil!! with all the fixins. Free and open to all while they last, one plate per person.

FISHING HAS NO BOUNDARIES: In the 30 years here we helped start the FHNB Colorado Springs chapter by donating the use of two Pontoons for their new program of taking disabled kids fishing. 11 Mile Marina hosted the event which grew to over 40 boats and outgrew the Eleven Mile State Park infrastructure a few years ago. Their annual event is now held at Pueblo State Park in September. The FHNB crew will be here on August 31 hosting the last crawfish boil with BBQ as a fundraiser for a very great organization. Live music with our old and dear friend Oakley who played at many a Pike tournament events which were an annual fundraiser for FHNB. Festivities start at Noon. Come one come all!

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

PIC # 1 His biggest Pike ever. Caught on a big stick Rapala.

PIC # 2: Marina Guide Owen sundown action. Took him 20 minutes to score these two. Tube jig.

PIC # 3: Sundown at Corral Cove. Tube Jig

PIC # 4: Late afternoon right behind the Marina breakwater. Tub jig

PIC # 5: Saturday boil another big hit for those that like to suck the heads and bite the tails.

PIC # 6: Big pot of deliciousness.

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TROUT: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Best August we have seen. Trolling has been hit and miss with a couple days of very disappointed anglers. Next day they are doing great. As the Trout pics show we are killing it on tube jigs. 20 feet of water to the shoreline. Not just sundown. Bites have been sporadic through out the day but every one of those hogs are pack filled with crawfish, some still moving about. Other methods still doing well and many folks are doing great with Power Bait. Stop in for the up to the minute hot ticket.

KOKANEE SALMON: FAIR TO VERY POOR: A few being caught here and there. Try the Macks Wiggle Hootchie tipped with a Gulp maggot or corn ( just in) on back of a Dodger or Pop Gear. 15 to 40 feet out from North Shore in 50 to 60 feet of water.

NORTHERN PIKE: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Good bite continues and getting better. Lots of medium size 28 to 31 inches. Bigger ones on the prowl and starting to attack. Big Sticks, and spoons doing well. Work 6 to 18 feet Rocky Flats, Stoll Mountain, Howbert Point and Witchers Cove.

CRAWFISH: VERY GOOD: Most if not all big fish are just packed with crayfish. This is prime time season. Set traps at night with appropriate bait see full trap in morning. We have some great Pro Mar crab traps that we use and work really well. They hold a large number of the critters maximizing your night. Come taste our version of the most delicious crawfish in Colorado. See you Saturday.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 08.22.24

August 22, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

HOURS: MONDAY THRU THURSDAY 8:00AM TO 5:00PM FRIDAY 6:00PM SATURDAY 7:00AM TO 7:00PM SUNDAY 7:00AM TO 6:00PM

WE WILL BE OPEN 7:00AM - 7:00PM ON SUNDAY LABOR DAY HOLIDAY SEPTEMBER 1

CURRENT CONDITIONS: All campsites and fishing access areas are open. Park office is closed on Wednesdays due to staff shortage. Some algae bloom. Weather has been Rocky Mountain wonderful. Beautiful mornings and days with regular late afternoon showers. Greenery prevails. NO FIRE BAN.

CRAWFISH BOIL SATURDAY AUGUST 24 STARTS AT 1:30PM 1:30PM 1:30PM

ROAD CONSTRUCTION: Looks to be about 2/3 done. Although its being turned into a glorified dirt road, it is significantly better than the trailer destroying, alignment problem producing and generally destructive to your vehicle pot hole infested excuse for a road. It’s about time!!

WATER TEMP: 65

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 282 IN 228 CFS OUT

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

PIC # 1 Catching memories at Eleven Mile. Rented a boat scored a big memory!

PIC # 2: Marina staffer, Alex, hits big with the tube. 7.25lb

PIC # 3: August continues to kick out the big ones to those that put in the time.

PIC # 4: Just minutes before boats had to be off the lake Larry pitches a tube just outside the breakwater and scores. Thirty years and it just keeps getting better. Very Thankful.

PIC # 5: Saturday boil another big hit for those that like to suck the heads and bite the tails.

PIC # 6: Spectacular sunrise the other morning but check this one out sent by friends in Westcliffe. COLORFUL COLORADO. We are so appreciative to be able to live here.

TROUT: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Traditionally August can be a tough month. You know, the dog days of Summer. Weeds, poor water clarity, hot etc etc. This is looking to be one of the best Augusts we have ever seen. Lots of big fish being caught. Tube jigs seem to be the best attack but plenty of big ones on the troll, fly and bait. Times vary and the Full Moon effect was in play. Night fishing was hot with 10:45PM to 2:00AM being just great. Fish in pic # 2 was caught in dead stick calm and hot conditions in the afternoon. Go figure. As usual colors vary from day to day. We like to scent our tube jigs here. Illegal at Spinney. Stop in for latest info.

KOKANEE SALMON: FAIR TO POOR: A few being caught here and there. Try the Macks Wiggle Hootchie tipped with a Gulp maggot or corn ( just in) on back of a Dodger or Pop Gear. 15 to 40 feet out from North Shore in 50 to 60 feet of water.

NORTHERN PIKE: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Good bite continues and getting better. Lots of medium size 28 to 31 inches. Bigger ones on the prowl but elusive. Try Spinner baits big Sticks and tube jigs. Rapala Husky Jerks always a good bet. Bite times vary and surprise you when you least expect it.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 07.25.24

July 25, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

HOURS; MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:00AM TO 5:00PM SATURDAY 7:00AM TO 7:00PM SUNDAY 7:00AM TO 6:00PM

CURRENT CONDITIONS: All campsites and fishing access areas are open. Park office is closed on Wednesdays due to staff shortage. Weeds aren’t any worse but still a trolling issue, Have seen spotty rain and occasional hail with weather cells moving quickly through. NO FIRE BAN. Air quality smoke has been bad but improving. As you may have heard many parts of Colorado are effectedJet Stream related from Canada.

ROAD CONSTRUCTION: They have made it to Stoll. No work done on weekend.

WATER TEMP: 63

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: CFS 132 IN 268 CFS OUT

11 MILE SPORTS, INC. 30 YEAR ANNIVERSARY SEASON. It’s time to celebrate and bite some heads and suck some tails as they say in New Orleans. Eleven Mile crawfish are not your average “mud bugs” as they are sometimes referred to. To be sure they are bottom feeders and eat whatever, they live in some seriously high altitude clean water. Not to brag but we have some New Orleans roots and 40 years of crawfish boiling here at the lake. With celebration in mind come see us on Saturdays in August about Noon to 2:00PM for an Eleven Mile Boil!! with all the fixins. Free and open to all while they last.

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

THE BIG GREEN BOX SALE: Check out our green boxes of clearance/sales items. Marked $1, $2, $3, $5 for the items in the box. thru July.

PIC # 1 11 Mile Marina staffer, April, catches this nice one on her fishin/catchin break.

PIC # 2: Garlic Power Bait!! South side. Pic courtesy Bill K.

PIC # 3: Catching memories. An Arlington family affair.

PIC # 4: Larry pop’s some tubes at sundown and tags a couple nice ones with a greatly appreciated net by a good friend.

PIC # 5: Crawfish boil Eleven Mile style every Saturday in August.

PIC # 6: The new garlic. Almost exclusively at 11 Mile Marina. Not sure where else you can find it. Let us know if you do.
TROUT: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Last week had to be one of the best of the Summer for many anglers. Shore or boat the fish were biting. Cuttbows, Cutthroats and Browns all making an appearance. Smiles were all over the lake. Bait, lure or fly it was like Springtime in July. Hard to say what was the most effective bait. From shore it would have to be Power Bait with garlic. We have the latest Power Bait garlic offerings. From boat lots of different baits were producing stop in to find out the latest hot bait. It changes almost daily sometimes.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: Most anglers striking out. Every now and then a four year old has been turning up. Same old same old here. Not saying you can’t catch one but not happening like we want.

NORTHERN PIKE: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: The bite was on for sure last week. Tubes, spoons, stick and who would have thunk it…Garlic Power Bait. April got hers on an undisclosed color of tube jig. Maybe she’ll tell you if you stop in and ask nicely. A variety of times with nothing specific. Can’t catch em if you don’t go.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 05.17.24

May 17, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

HOURS; MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:00AM TO 5:00PM SATURDAY 7:00AM TO 7:00PM SUNDAY 7:00AM TO 5:00PM

CRRENT CONDITIONS: All campsites and fishing access areas are open. We have seen a stretch of wind and nasty weather. We are just trying to get ready but the weather has stalled our progress. The lake was open to boating for three days before a boat made it out

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: 114 CFS IN 101 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 51

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

NOW HIRING: Looking for seasonal help great pay lots of fun. Call or come visit.

“Good morning, I'm not sure if this is the correct platform but here goes anyway. I'm an lifelong Colorado resident, very avid fisherman, both trolling and bank fishing mainly in the south park area.The fishing report you put out is so far and away above and beyond anything that I've seen put there is truly amazing. I just wanted to send you a shout out and let you know how appreciative people are.

Thank you very much!!!

Rob Purkey “ THANK YOU ROB. CLICK SUPPORT THE REPORT IF YOU FEEL THE SAME

MARINA STORE AND LAKE SPECIALISTS: Camping, Fishing Equipment, Flies, Lures, Bait, Clothing, Food, Snacks, Drinks, Ice Cream and official purveyors of Boars Head brand products. Stop in and find out how we can help you catch. Get a topo map. They say information is gold. It's also critical to catching fish on the ice. The maps have GPS coordinates on them so you just can't miss. We want you to be successful here at the Mile. Get a map we will MARK IT UP with the hot spots. WE ARE HERE FISHING EVERYDAY AND CAN PUT YOU ON THE FISH. We have a GREAT Ice Fishing selection of gear and baits.

SALE SALE SALE MEMORIAL HOLIDAY WEEKEND CLEARANCE SALE: Between covid supply chain issues and general retail challenges over the last few years we have too much of this and not enough that. To take care of the “too much of this” problem we will have a great bin sale. Boxes/bins will be filled with misc, stuff. Tackle and beyond. Each box will be marked $1.00 to $10.00. Whatever is in each box is the priced marked on box. Lots of hot deals. Stuff like selected Luhr Jensen Needlefish $2.00 selected Tas Devils $3.00 Fishing Vests $10.00 Gloves $5.00 and much more!

PIC # 1: Nice Brown!! pic courtesy A. Johnson

PIC # 2: North Shore. pic courtesy A. Johnson
TROUT: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Some boaters are dong great most aren’t. Water is still pretty cold. The pop gear crawler crowd are seeing decent catching. Shore angling is still hot. We have had lots of snow the last few weeks. The ground is wet and pumping out worms. They have been washed into the lake so Night crawlers are working really good. Power Bait also a big hit for shore anglers in Garlic, Salmon Peach and Lemon Twist. Tube jigs and flies still catching well in shallow water.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR

NORTHERN PIKE: POOR: As many hours as we have put in on shore we can report that none of us have caught one. It’s all about water temp and for them its still a little too cold we think.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 05.02.24

May 02, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

CURRENT MAY HOURS: SAT & SUN 8:00AM to 5:00PM M-F if we’re here

STARTING MAY 15 MONDAY THRU FRIDAY 8:00AM TO 5:00PM SATURDAY 7:00AM TO 7:00PM SUNDAY 7:00AM TO 5:00PM

CURRENT CONDITIONS: ICE OFF As far as we know the ice is all gone. It has been cold in the morning. 23 degrees today but it warms up quick with the sunrise.

ELEVEN MILE: Opens to boating Monday May 6

BOAT RENTAL: May 6 is a late start. We may have limited boat rental available by May 11 but we may not. Lots to get done to get going. On Line rental is working. If you can’t rent a boat its because we have not given the OK for those dates. We do have reservations beginning May 18.

SPINNEY MTN: OPEN FOR SEASON

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: 114 CFS IN 101 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 40

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

NOW HIRING: Looking for seasonal help great pay lots of fun. Call or come visit.

CANOE FOR SALE: MAD RIVER ADVENTURE 16 Great Condition, three seats lots of nice features. Stern design for small trolling motors. It’s a $1,200 boat new. SALE NOW $495.00

MARINA STORE AND LAKE SPECIALISTS: Camping, Fishing Equipment, Flies, Lures, Bait, Clothing, Food, Snacks, Drinks, Ice Cream and official purveyors of Boars Head brand products. Stop in and find out how we can help you catch. Get a topo map. They say information is gold. It's also critical to catching fish on the ice. The maps have GPS coordinates on them so you just can't miss. We want you to be successful here at the Mile. Get a map we will MARK IT UP with the hot spots. WE ARE HERE FISHING EVERYDAY AND CAN PUT YOU ON THE FISH. We have a GREAT Ice Fishing selection of gear and baits.

TROPHY SEASON HOT BAITS: This is truly one of our favorite times of the year. Crappy weather, no crowds and lots of BIG fish. The thing about this time of year is almost all baits will work at some point in time. From sunup to sundown the bite varies. From flies to Power Bait and everything in between. If your aren’t catching you are switching up. For those that limit themselves to one method there will be down times. If you are a multi functional angler you should be prepared to do it all. No one bait is better than others when the fish decide, not the angler. Of course the fly folk would never use Power Bait and the Power Bait folk don’t think to highly of the fly folk anyway. But my Grandfather could and would fish with whatever the fish were biting on from Hendon Zara Spooks, streamer flies or nymphs to the good old night crawler. Lets not forget the mallow. So if you want big fish the big fish don’t care about your preference but getting a line in the lake is priority number one. Now we might be slightly prejudice but Eleven Mile is absolutely one of the best lakes in Colorado if not the Western United States. Not a joke lol and now is prime time.

Pautske products like their Salmon and Trout Eggs do really well. We have in stock the Pautske Spawn Sac Tyer which is a little contraption that makes it easy peasy to tie your own perfect spawn sacs. Just wing those out, fish off the bottom and batta bing batta boom…big fish! Come on in and we will show you how.

Lots of flies work great this time of year. Black is a popular color like a Wolly Bugger or Leach Pattern . But just like the rest the fish will change it up. At sundown you will see an incredible hatch of the tiniest bugs as it gets dark and the shoreline bubbles with fish. Trico’s work great if your eyes can tie them on. You don’t have to pitch a fly rod to use a fly but don’t tell those dream streamers that they will scoff at you. Fly and a three foot leader to water bubble works just fine and sometimes even better. We have Bungee Bubbles which are hard to find. Come on in and we will show you how.

Lots of hardware works, particularly when it gets windy. Although it never gets windy here as you all know. But when it does the Kastmaster shines. Other spoons like the Thomas Bouyant, Super Duper and Krocodile get hot. Come on in and we will show you the ones we are using.

Lots of jigs work particularly tubes and marabous. A technique is required that only comes with practice. The tubes come in a hundred different colors. We only stock the ones we catch fish on. Come on in and we will show you the jig de jour.

PIC # 1: This happy angler, one of the very few who came out this past snowy Saturday and scored with some great catching. He caught this one somewhere in the lake on a an undisclosed flavor of a popular floating bait. lol It was snowing.

PIC # 2: “My son Archer caught these master angler cut bows Sunday outside the marina after talking to you. Caught both on a fly pattern he made up. Not even a sniff on bait.” Guess it pays to come in and talk to us for the latest before hitting the lake! Pic courtesy J. Butero

PIC # 3 Another happy Marina customer.

TROUT: VERY GOOD: Ice off action is in high gear. Lots of catching . This time of year lots of baits work. Flies, lures and bait all produce. Flies like Wooly Buggers, Nymphs, Leach and egg patterns all do well. Tube and marabou jigs along with Jointed Rapala are popular with the fish. And a worm or Power Bait is sure to connect. The bite has been through out the day. There are hot times with lulls but the fish are cruising the shallows.to be sure. Sundown always good. We should see this bite for another week or two depending on water temp.

KOKANEE SALMON: NO REPORT

NORTHERN PIKE: POOR: As many hours as we have put in on shore we can report that none of us have caught one. It’s all about water temp and for them its still a little too cold we think.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 04.25.24

April 25, 2024 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

APRIL HOURS: SAT & SUN 8:00AM to 4:00PM M-F if we’re here

CURRENT CONDITIONS: ICE OFF The lake is almost ice free boating opening not yet set. All campsites are open. Float tubes and hand carry canoes, kayaks allowed on water. All shore line areas are fishable. Park County road repair has not yet begun. Suppose it’s one of those believe it when we see it.

SPINNEY MTN: OPENING SUNDAY APRIL 28 TO BOATS AND SHORE FISHING 1/2 BEFORE SUNRISE

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: 128 CFS IN 135 CFS OUT

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

NOW HIRING: Looking for seasonal help great pay lots of fun. Call or come visit.

CANOE FOR SALE: MAD RIVER ADVENTURE 16 Great Condition, three seats lots of nice features. Stern design for small trolling motors. It’s a $1,200 boat new. SALE NOW $495.00

MARINA STORE AND LAKE SPECIALISTS: Camping, Fishing Equipment, Flies, Lures, Bait, Clothing, Food, Snacks, Drinks, Ice Cream and official purveyors of Boars Head brand products. Stop in and find out how we can help you catch. Get a topo map. They say information is gold. It's also critical to catching fish on the ice. The maps have GPS coordinates on them so you just can't miss. We want you to be successful here at the Mile. Get a map we will MARK IT UP with the hot spots. WE ARE HERE FISHING EVERYDAY AND CAN PUT YOU ON THE FISH. We have a GREAT Ice Fishing selection of gear and baits.

PIC # 1: Sunset Moon Rise Big Fish!

PIC # 2: Sunset Moon Rise Big Fish!!

TROUT: VERY GOOD: Ice off action is in high gear. Lots of catching as the ice recedes. This time of year lots of baits work. Flies, lures and bait all produce. Flies like Wooly Buggers, Nymphs, Leach and egg patterns all do well. Tube and marabou jigs along with Jointed Rapala are popular with the fish. And a worm or Power Bait is sure to connect. The bite has been through out the day. There are hot times with lulls but the fish are cruising the shallows.to be sure. Sundown always good.

KOKANEE SALMON: NO REPORT

NORTHERN PIKE: NO REPORT

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 10.05.23.

October 05, 2023 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

OFF SEASON/FALL HOURS: SATURDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

SUNDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 8:00AM 4:30PM

CURRENT CONDITIONS: It has been really nice of late. Crisp mornings mild days beautiful colors. The fish catching is pretty darn good too! Not all Park services are available. Water and showers closed. Witchers Cove boat ramp closed for season. Currently all campsites are open.

LAKE OPEN TO BOATING: Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset.

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: 57.2 CFS IN 48.4 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 58

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

OCTOBER BOAT RENTAL: We will have some boats available but fewer and fewer as the month rolls on. Reservations can be made by calling us at 719-748-0317. Sat and Sundays available for at least the first two weekends. Weekdays depending on staff availability.

PIC # 1: Ira gets his biggest Pike ever at 18lbs. Pitched for three hours with one hit. Got this one on the last cast.

PIC # 2: A fair number of nice ones like these being landed.

TROUT: GOOD: Fall action just getting rolling. Lots of nice fish being caught, shore or boat. Many baits working well. Trollers scoring on Tas Devils, Needlefish, Mack’s Imperial, Arnie’s pop gear/crawler. Flies they like such as black Woolly Bugger, egg patterns and gold bead nymphs working well Shore anglers love the garlic. Scented products do work and not just bait. We like Pautzke Fire Gell especially on our tube jigs. But you can use it on most any lure or bait. It comes in a variety of scents ie Garlic, Crawfish, Anise, Trout and others. We won’t put it on a Marabou as it’s stickiness effects the bou lol. Scent products are illegal at Spinney but not Eleven Mile. Hmmm maybe they really do work to the anglers advantage. Gold Medal Waters are regulated to give the fish an advantage. Nothing wrong with that.

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KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: You might find some four year olds moving up to the river/ Snagging is no longer allowed at Eleven Mile.

NORTHERN PIKE: VERY GOOD: Action continues in sporadic but strong bites. Lots of anglers head West but there are many big fish all around the lake. West may be best for numbers East may be best for size. You won’t know unless you try. Spoons, sticks, spinner baits and jigs all seem to work at some point. The fish in pic was caught in the North Shore Marina area at sundown.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 09.28.23

September 28, 2023 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

OFF SEASON/FALL HOURS: SATURDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

SUNDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 8:00AM 4:30PM

USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE: 16’ Mad River Adventure Canoe. Square stern for trolling motor. Three seats lots of nice features. Great condition like new. $699.00 includes two paddles a two PFD’s

Yamaha 15HP Four Stroke 2014 good condition. $499.00

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Fall is kicking in with water clarity greatly improved. Algae gone weeds dissipating. Aspen colors around the lake slowly arriving. Weather has been great mornings in low 30’s high 20’s daytime cruising in the 70’s. Park showers closed for season. Witchers Cove boat ramp closed for the season.

LAKE OPEN TO BOATING: Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: 148 CFS IN 142 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 59

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

PIC # 1: Great day on the lake. Pic courtesy David D.

PIC # 2: Starting to see more Browns as Fall kicks in.

TROUT: GOOD: Fall action sees more Browns being landed. Bite times are sporadic Trolling, casting or drifting bait produces but not necessarily on the same day Baits can vary throughout the day. Action for big fish should get better and better into October.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: You might find some four year olds moving up to the river/ Snagging is no longer allowed at Eleven Mile.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 09.14.24

September 14, 2023 by lawrence falk

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“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

OFF SEASON/FALL HOURS: SATURDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

SUNDAY 8:00AM - 5:00PM MONDAY, THURSDAY, FRIDAY 8:00AM 4:30PM

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Some moisture over the week but not that much. Aspens are just showing signs of Fall. Mostly green no fire bans. Park showers and laundry are closed for the season. Witchers Cove boat ramp closed for season. Water still on in Park. Lots of water foul and birds moving South and stopping by for a short visit. Don’t miss out on the Fall catching action and spectacular scenery. Slips out after this weekend.

LAKE OPEN TO BOATING: Half hour before sunrise to half hour after sunset

LAKE OPEN TO CATCHING: 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: 149 CFS IN 123 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 64

ELEVEN MILE STATE PARK IS LOCATED IN THE SOUTH PARK NATIONAL HERITAGE AREA

OFF SEASON: Labor Day marks the end of the busy Summer season here at the Park. Things slow down during the week but weekends remain very busy through October. The water will quickly clear as night time temps drop and Fall catching will bring lots of great memories. As Fall progresses we will have fewer boats in the water and fewer staff to service those we have, make reservations soon if you plan on coming out. Walk ups are sometimes impossible to do because we don’t have the staff on site so reservations highly advised.

PIC # 1: Spinney keeps pumping out the big Pike. Pic courtesy Kyle M.

PIC # 2: Pike action from shore. 11 Mile Marina Guide Owen pitching Kastmasters.

PIC # 3: Followed by Trout action out of the boat the next day pitching tubes.

PIC # 4: Right out our backdoor. Pic courtesy Dillion C.

PIC # 5: The one that got away. Pic courtesy Greg A.

TROUT: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: If you get on the right color pattern action is hot. Although your standard colors like pink and green are go to colors sometimes they don’t work so go through the tackle box. Lots of baits and methods working. In the Fall season you don’t need a boat to catch fish as shore action picks up. Kastmasters doing well in general. Stop in for the latest info.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR TO POORER:

NORTHERN PIKE: VERY GOOD TO EXCELLENT: Pike action at Spinney and here continues to be strong. Timing is important and bite times vary. To be sure opportunities are there for really big fish. Lots of baits are working. When they are this aggressive a steel leader may be appropriate. Stop in for the latest update.

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