11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 09.26.24

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

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.

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

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.

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

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: 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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments, PICS or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 08.19.24

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING

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

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.

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

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: 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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments, PICS or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 08.12.24

“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

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: 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.

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: 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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments, PICS or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019 - 2024 11 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 08.05.24

“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

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

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 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

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: 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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments, PICS or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019 - 2024 11 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 08.29.24

“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

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 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.

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 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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments, PICS or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019 - 2024 11 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 08.22.24

“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

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

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 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.

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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments, PICS or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 07.25.24

“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

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

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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments, PICS or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 05.17.24

“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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 05.02.24

“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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019 - 2024 11 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 04.25.24

“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.

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: 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

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019 - 2024 11 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 10.05.23.

“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

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

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.

Stop in for the latest report.

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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019-2023 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 09.28.23

“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

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

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: 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.

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 aits and jigs all seem to work at some point.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 09.14.24

“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

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

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.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019-2023 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 07.20.23

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

CURRENT HOURS: SATURDAY 7:00AM - 7:00PM

SUNDAY 7:00AM - 6:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

NOTE: If you call to make a reservation for guide services or other needs and leave a message and we don’t call you back its because your number dropped off in a dropped call. Try again THANKS

EMPLOYMENT: Like every other business always looking for that right person that needs a job. Call for appt.

SORRY WE NO LONGER RENT CANOES, KAYAKS OR SUPS

CURRENT CONDITIONS: A few nighttime thunder storms keeping things green. Weed growth on the lake accelerating. Some pelicans are getting aggressive, following boats and swooping in to steal fish on your line. Our best guess is people are feeding the birds from their boats while cleaning fish on the lake. We have seen this happen as large crowds of pelicans and seagulls swarm around the boat of the offending party. Now they are associating boats with a meal.even if they have to grab it from your line. Please don’t feed the wildlife.

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

USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Canoes, Kayaks and SUPS from our rental fleet. Variety of styles and prices to choose from. We have sold about half of what we want to sell. Come check them out Old Towns and Mad River 15hp Yamaha four stroke long shaft motor. Good condition $999.00 OBO

WATER FLOW: 93.2 CFS IN 103.2 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 65

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

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.

PIC # 1: Great day on the lake! pic courtesy d.isham

PIC # 2: Andrew, Conner and Uncle Doug have a great time with Larry/11Mile Marina.

TROUT: GOOD: Boaters are seeing good action around the lake. Lead core trolling rigs are hot. Come in and lets us show you our selection ready to fish. Bite times vary and each day may take an adjustment. Rapala’s still doing well. They are usually a strong Spring bait but they continue to catch nice fish. Kastmasters with reflecting tape gold, chrome or red have performed well. Sundown into dark best from shore. Lots of baits effective. Many like night crawler and tiny white mallow.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: Not even seeing one of two here or there. Mostly opportunities lost as when you do get one on they don’t quit fighting and always seem to get off. Pink and Chartreuse are good colors. Tas Devils, Kokanee Kustoms, Macks wedding rings and pink Needlefish are good bets that catch Trout while your hoping for a salmon.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR TO GOOD: Starting to see more fish being landed mostly smaller but a few decent ones here and there. Try trolling big sticks in 15 feet of water. Also big white or chartreuse tube jigs. Bill’s Spinner Baits in black/blue and brown/orange doing well only available here or Valley Country Tackle. Spinney reports still seeing bigger fish being caught.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019-2023 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 07.13.23

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

CURRENT HOURS: SATURDAY 7:00AM - 7:00PM

SUNDAY 7:00AM - 6:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

NOTE: If you call to make a reservation for guide services or other needs and leave a message and we don’t call you back its because your number dropped off in a dropped call. Try again THANKS

EMPLOYMENT: Seeking Summer season help. Need a job? We need you! Great OPPORTUNITY to make great money short term. Retail and other duties available Many staff members in the past have made up to $40/hr with hourly and gratuities. All boat renters pay gratuities which are evenly divided among dock and store staff. Hourly based on experience and abilities. DOES ANYONE NEED A GOOD PAYING JOB Call for appointment 719-748-0317

SORRY WE NO LONGER RENT CANOES, KAYAKS OR SUPS

CURRENT CONDITIONS: The water temp rose quickly and just like that weeds are a problem if you like to troll. Large islands of weeds with some submerged floating below the surface makes for troublesome times. Things still green no fire ban

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

USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Canoes, Kayaks and SUPS from our rental fleet. Variety of styles and prices to choose from. We have sold about half of what we want to sell. Come check them out Old Towns and Mad River 15hp Yamaha four stroke long shaft motor. Good condition $999.00 OBO

WATER FLOW: 47.5 CFS IN 63 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 65

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

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.

PIC # 1: Eric doubles up with another nice Pike out of Spinney and he reports it was caught on a brown and orange Bill’s Spinner Bait that he picked up at the Marina store. Pic courtesy Eric B.

PIC # 2: Keanan catches the big one. Pic courtesy Kim Z.

TROUT: GOOD: Jigging is coming on as the fish are filling up with crawdads. Shore anglers doing well on a variety of baits. Stop in for the most up to date information on what where and how. Lead core trolling rigs are hot. Come in and lets us show you our ready to fish rigs starting at $129.00

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: Although we see a a few here and there they just are not happening. Mostly opportunities lost as when you do get one on they don’t quit fighting and always seem to get off. Pink and Chartreuse are good colors. Tas Devils, Kokanee Kustoms, Macks wedding rings and pink Needlefish are good bets that catch Trout while your hoping for a salmon.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR: Starting to see lots more fish being landed mostly smaller but a few decent ones here and there. Try trolling big sticks in 15 feet of water. Also big white or chartreuse tube jigs. Bill’s Spinner Baits doing well only available here or Valley Country Tackle.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019-2023 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 06.30.23

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

CURRENT HOURS: SATURDAY 7:00AM - 7:00PM

SUNDAY 7:00AM - 6:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

HAPPY 4TH OF JULY

NOTE: If you call to make a reservation for guide services or other needs and leave a message and we don’t call you back its because your number dropped off in a dropped call. Try again THANKS

EMPLOYMENT: Seeking Summer season help. Need a job? We need you! Great OPPORTUNITY to make great money short term. Retail and other duties available Many staff members in the past have made up to $40/hr with hourly and gratuities. All boat renters pay gratuities which are evenly divided among dock and store staff. Hourly based on experience and abilities. DOES ANYONE NEED A GOOD PAYING JOB Call for appointment 719-748-0317

SORRY WE NO LONGER RENT CANOES, KAYAKS OR SUPS

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Summer is trying to arrive. It’s been dryer and warmer. No fire bans with lots of green and mountain flowers. Water level high. They say the Season kicks off with Memorial Weekend. By 4th of July it is full on super busy in the high country. Lots of patience is in order as all businesses are short staffed with huge volumes of people. Weather looks to be great this weekend.

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

USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Canoes, Kayaks and SUPS from our rental fleet. Variety of styles and prices to choose from. We have sold about half of what we want to sell. Come check them out Old Towns and Mad River 15hp Yamaha four stroke long shaft motor. Good condition $999.00 OBO

WATER FLOW: 93.2 CFS IN 102.3 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 60

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

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.

PIC # 1: Great Blue Heron with new family. Pic courtesy J. Johnston/L.Falk

PIC # 2: Pelican with newborn. Pic courtesy J.Johnston/L.Falk

PIC # 3: Team event 21 incher. Pic courtesy D. Thorpe

TROUT:VERY GOOD::The hot Trout action continues. Lots of fish caught on many different baits and methods. Trolling has been very productive. Tas Devils, Rapala’s, Kastmasters. Mack’s wedding rings and everything in between. Some catch bigger fish than others. Deeper tends to score bigger fish. Bite times vary but we are catching them very consistently throughout the day.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: Pretty much the same report. There are anglers catching one here one there. Mostly from North Shore to points East around Duck Island and Deer Island. Most are using Dodgers and Sling Blades with a variety of offereings like Mack’s Wedding Rings, Wiggle Hoochies and Squids tipped with corn or Gulp Maggot. Look to Kokanee Kustoms and Pro Troll Kokanee Killer. We have had some opportunities but lost them at the boat on Macks Imperial spoon in red trolled clean all by itself on a lead core out five colors. No blades no corn no maggots.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR: Action is picking up ever so slightly. Smaller fish the order of the day with large ones seen prowling the shallows. Big sticks, large spoon and large tube jigs are a good bet. They like fire tiger color patterns.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019-2022 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 06.15.23

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

CURRENT HOURS: SATURDAY 7:00AM - 7:00PM

SUNDAY 7:00AM - 6:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

NOTE: If you call to make a reservation for guide services or other needs and leave a message and we don’t call you back its because your number dropped off in a dropped call. Try again THANKS

EMPLOYMENT: Seeking Summer season help. Need a job? We need you! Great OPPORTUNITY to make great money short term. Retail and other duties available Many staff members in the past have made up to $40/hr with hourly and gratuities. All boat renters pay gratuities which are evenly divided among dock and store staff. Hourly based on experience and abilities. DOES ANYONE NEED A GOOD PAYING JOB Call for appointment 719-748-0317

SORRY WE NO LONGER RENT CANOES, KAYAKS OR SUPS

CURRENT CONDITIONS: It’s been cool with a fair amount of moisture. Down to 32 degrees one night.But it is green with no fire bans. All Park facilities are open. It really has been perfect catching weather. Partly cloudy and sunny. Trout bite has been awesome

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

USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Canoes, Kayaks and SUPS from our rental fleet. Variety of styles and prices to choose from. We have sold about half of what we want to sell. Come check them out Old Towns and Mad River 15hp Yamaha four stroke long shaft motor. Good condition $999.00 OBO

WATER FLOW: 93.2 CFS IN 53.4 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 56

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

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.

PIC # 1: Marina Guide trip with great catching! It was good right before a storm moved in, took a small break and then it was really great after. Actually hit the water while it was still lightly raining and caught the fish in the pic in less than 45 minutes.

PIC # 2: Another Marina Guide trip with a Kokanee in the mix. They released at least five fish over 18 inches. Kept a couple under 16 and released the rest. We caught fish non stop for four hours.

PIC # 3: An early Fathers Day treat for these two going catching with Larry

PIC # 4: A decent number of Browns like this one being caught this Spring. This likely indicates a successful spawn a few years ago. Browns have not been stocked at Eleven Mile in many many years so the ones you catch here are truly “Eleven Mile” Browns! This one was released.

PIC # 5: Salmon Man. pic courtesy ctKohne

TROUT:EXCELLENT:: Lots of big fish being caught at least by our Guides. If you wanted a great catching experience now would be the time to book a trip. Some June dates still available The bite is on and we are really doing extremely well. Everyday is different but all of our trips have scored big fish in the last two weeks. Conditions seem to be in a holding pattern with cool nights and mild to cool days keeping the bite strong. Lots of baits doing well stop in for the latest info on what bait is hot!

KOKANEE SALMON:FAIR TO POOR: Pretty much the same report. There are anglers catching one here one there. Mostly from North Shore to points East around Duck Island and Deer Island. Most are using Dodgers and Sling Blades with a variety of offereings like Mack’s Wedding Rings, Wiggle Hoochies and Squids tipped with corn or Gulp Maggot. Look to Kokanee Kustoms and Pro Troll Kokanee Killer. We have had some opportunities but lost them at the boat on Macks Imperial spoon in red trolled clean all by itself on a lead core out five colors. No blades no corn no maggots.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR TO POOR: The water is still a might chilly and we hope when it gets into the upper 50’s we will see action improve. But for the most part it has been challenging with smaller fish hitting and bigger ones playing it safe. Try big Rapala’s specially the F18 in Pike Pattern trolled in 15 feet of water.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019-2022 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 06.08.23

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

CURRENT HOURS: SATURDAY 7:00AM - 7:00PM

SUNDAY 7:00AM - 6:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

NOTE: If you call to make a reservation for guide services or other needs and leave a message and we don’t call you back its because your number dropped off in a dropped call. Try again THANKS

EMPLOYMENT: Seeking Summer season help. Need a job? We need you! Great OPPORTUNITY to make great money short term. Retail and other duties available Many staff members in the past have made up to $40/hr with hourly and gratuities. All boat renters pay gratuities which are evenly divided among dock and store staff. Hourly based on experience and abilities. DOES ANYONE NEED A GOOD PAYING JOB Call for appointment 719-748-0317

SORRY WE NO LONGER RENT CANOES, KAYAKS OR SUPS

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Nice and green NO fire bans. All Park facilities are open. Although the hatch has been on it has been unusually cool and wet and keeping them down. Last weekend saw a another weather report with rain in it that kept the crowds at bay but they missed out as usual since it barely sprinkled and the catching was awesome. People try to cancel a boat rental the day before a reservation based on a weather report and we tell them you can cancel four days before for no reason full refund less $25 cancel fee but cancel on a weather report day before no refund. If we do not put you out because of weather we will give you 100% money back. Everyone that showed up this past weekend got on the water and got in all of their time. The weather was absolutely perfect.

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

USED EQUIPMENT FOR SALE Canoes, Kayaks and SUPS from our rental fleet. Variety of styles and prices to choose from. We have sold about half of what we want to sell. Come check them out Old Towns and Mad River 15hp Yamaha four stroke long shaft motor. Good condition $999.00 OBO

WATER FLOW: 38.5 CFS IN 49.5 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 55

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

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.

PIC # 1: It’s about the catching!

PIC # 2: Five pounder Witchers Cove from shore…Power Bait pic courtesy E. Vigil

PIC # 3: It’s about the catching and memories !!

PIC # 4: They have been doing a Father/Son annual Eleven Mile fishing trip every year for 17 years out of a Marina rental and certainly know how to catch them here

PIC # 5: Big Salmon on Macks Wiggle Hootchie

TROUT: GOOD TO VERY GOOD:: Lots of fish being caught. People are complaining that they caught 25, 35, 45 fish but all the same size. Many fish from Winter stocking are running 12 to 14 inches but are chunky and spunky making for a fun time. It’s a numbers game keep at it and catch a big one. If you are boating and have a down rigger the bigger fish seem to have moved to deeper water. We have been trolling and working our down riggers five to ten feet off the bottom in 35 to 55 feet of water with a variety of offerings with jointed Rapala’s doing the best. Most of the fish we catch trolling deeper are substantially bigger then the stockers, ranging 18” to 21”. If you are working lead core you should be at least five colors out in deeper water. Lots of different baits are working but some clearly catch bigger fish then others. Guess that’s why we have tackle boxes. Shore anglers can do well like the young angler above in Pic #2 on Power Bait, Night Crawlers and Marshmallows. Kastmasters do well from shore as well as jigs and flies.

KOKANEE SALMON:FAIR TO POOR: There are still folks catching one here one there. Mostly from North Shore to points East around Duck Island and Deer Island. Most are using Dodgers and Sling Blades with a variety of offereings like Mack’s Wedding Rings, Wiggle Hoochies and Squids tipped with corn or Gulp Maggot. Look to Kokanee Kustoms and Pro Troll Kokanee Killer. We have had some opportunities but lost them at the boat on Macks Imperial spoon in red trolled clean all by itself on a lead core out five colors. No blades no corn no maggots.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR TO POOR: The water is still a might chilly and we hope when it gets into the upper 50’s we will see action improve. But for the most part it has been challenging with smaller fish hitting and bigger ones playing it safe. Try big Rapala’s specially the F18 in Pike Pattern trolled in 15 feet of water.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019-2022 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks

11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 06.01.23

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY WEEKEND

CURRENT HOURS: SATURDAY/SUNDAY 7:00AM - 7:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

NOTE: If you call to make a reservation for guide services or other needs and leave a message and we don’t call you back its because your number dropped off in a dropped call. Try again THANKS

EMPLOYMENT: Seeking Summer season help. Need a job? We need you! Great OPPORTUNITY to make great money short term. Retail and other duties available Many staff members in the past have made up to $40/hr with hourly and gratuities. All boat renters pay gratuities which are evenly divided among dock and store staff. Hourly based on experience and abilities. Call for appointment 719-748-0317

SORRY WE NO LONGER RENTA CANOES, KAYAKS OR SUPS

USED CANOES, KAYAKS, SUP’s FOR SALE: We are out of the Paddle Sports equipment rental biz. We are no longer renting this equipment. Old Towns, Mad River and Crescent. Many are recent acquisitions and like new. Come by and shop around.

15HP USED YAMAHA FOUR STROKE IN GOOD MAINTAINED CONDITION $1,000 OR BO

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Nice and green NO fire bans. It’s been pretty much nice in the mornings and an occasional shower in the afternoon. The massive annual chronomite hatch is on. The bite may slow up a bit during this period. Current weather patterns may keep them at bay but it usually lasts about 10 days started last weekend.

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

WATER FLOW: 38.5 CFS IN 49.6 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 55

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

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.

PIC # 1: The brothers did great including a big salmon off an 11 Mile Marina pontoon.

PIC # 2: Colby reported hot and heavy action from 9 to Noon on the 26th with lots of fish in this class. Caught on lead core with cowbells and crawler harness. Pic courtesy Colby F.

PIC # 3: The Drew pic!. Courtesy Drew

TROUT: GOOD: Anglers in boats are seeing very good results trolling, pitching, working flies and drifting bait. As the water warms activity will continue to improve. Rapala’s are an early Spring bait and are always good here and are yielding big fish. We like the jointed ones but many patterns are effective Trolling has really picked up with many offerings doing well. Rainbow Pop Gear trailing with a crawler. Tequila Sunrise #5 and Pink Panther #55 in 13 gram on a lead core rig doing great. Arnies Dynamac Trolling Spoon in red, orange or chartreuse depending on the time of the day. Lead core presentations have done really well. Stop in we will show you what we mean. Rapala’s doing really well worked on a down rigger in deeper water.

KOKANEE SALMON:FAIR: Anglers hunting salmon are starting to see improved action although still far from what we look forward to.. Fish like the big one in pic above have been caught by others but generally just one or two and stories of the ones that got away. Look to deeper water with fish suspended 25 to 40 feet down. Sling Blades and Dodgers on lead core trailed by a variety of Macks offerings as well as Kokanee Kustoms tipped with one kernal of corn or Berkley Maggots. Also the Pro Troll Kokanee Killer in pink or red have also seen some action. Those big ones fight like no other and lots of fun.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR:: Staring to see some fish. The fish we have caught have been small. Action is improving still looking for warmer water.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

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11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 05.25.23

“ITS ABOUT THE CATCHING”

HAVE A GREAT HOLIDAY WEEKEND

CURRENT HOURS: SATURDAY/SUNDAY 7:00AM - 7:00PM MONDAY - FRIDAY 8:00AM - 6:00PM

NOTE: If you call to make a reservation for guide services or other needs and leave a message and we don’t call you back its because your number dropped off in a dropped call. Try again THANKS

EMPLOYMENT: Seeking Summer season help. Need a job? We need you! Great OPPORTUNITY to make great money short term. Retail and other duties available Many staff members in the past have made up to $40/hr with hourly and gratuities. All boat renters pay gratuities which are evenly divided among dock and store staff. Hourly based on experience and abilities. Call for appointment 719-748-0317

SORRY WE NO LONGER RENTA CANOES, KAYAKS OR SUPS

USED CANOES, KAYAKS, SUP’s FOR SALE: We are out of the Paddle Sports equipment rental biz. We are no longer renting this equipment. Old Towns, Mad River and Crescent. Many are recent acquisitions and like new. Come by and shop around.

15HP USED YAMAHA FOUR STROKE IN GOOD MAINTAINED CONDITION $1,000 OR BO

CURRENT CONDITIONS: Nice and green NO fire bans. It’s been pretty much nice in the mornings and an occasional shower in the afternoon. They don’t last long and fishing has been good on both sides of the showers. Right before and right after.

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

SPINNEY OPENS FRIDAY MAY 26, 5:10am AT 65% OF CAPACITY

WATER FLOW: 54.7 CFS IN 96.8 CFS OUT

WATER TEMP: 54

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

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.

PIC # 1: Holy Moly. Donovan J. reported catching this trophy on May 21 at 11:00AM trolling a Rapala off the point in the North Shore Marina area. He said it was 30” weighing 18.3 lbs. WOW

PIC # 2: The Big Brown

PIC # 3: Spiritual Eleven Mile

TROUT: GOOD TO VERY GOOD: Anglers in boats are staring to see very good results trolling, pitching, working flies and drifting bait. As the water warms activity will continue to improve. Rapala’s are an early Spring bait and are always good here and are yielding big fish. We like the jointed ones but many patterns are effective Trolling has really picked up with many offerings doing well. Rainbow Pop Gear trailing with a crawler. Tequila Sunrise #5 and Pink Panther #55 in 13 gram on a lead core rig doing great. Arnies Dynamac Trolling Spoon in red, orange or chartreuse depending on the time of the day. Lead core presentations have done really well. Stop in we will show you what we mean. Rapala’s doing really well worked on a down rigger in deeper water.

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: One here one there and lucky if you land them. They are fighters when they get big.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR:: Staring to see some fish. Little success but improving with warmer water.

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!

Please direct any questions, comments or inquiries to elevenmile@hotmail.com

Reservations and payments taken over the phone and purchases on line via credit card are secure.

Copyright 2019-2022 Mile Sports, Inc. All rights reserved. No part of this report maybe printed or reproduced either in whole or in part without written permission. Thanks