11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 12.19.24

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

NEW ONLINE STORE SHOP NOW

HOURS: EVERYDAY DECEMBER 20 - JANUARY 13 8:00 - 4:00PM SATURDAYS 7:30AM - 4:00PM CLOSED CHRISTMAS DEC 25

HAPPY HOLIDAYS

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

NEW ONLINE STORE: We are very excited about our NEW ONLINE STORE. We are not trying to compete with the online giants. We are looking to primarily provide certain products and services only we have. Like curbside pick up at the lake. Like exclusive products only available from us. So if you want to pre purchase any items from our store and hit the ice without delay, give it a try. Same service will be available during boating season. CURBSIDE PICKUP NOW AVAILABLE ACCEPT ON JANUARY 11

LETS GO CATCHING: Reservations now being taken for ice fishing Guide trips. Click the “RENTALS AND GUIDE” link top of page for details. We have been guiding on the ice since 1994. Experience counts. There are not tons of ice guides out there but there are some and most offer trips in the 6 to 8 hour range since they have to travel to get here and need to make it worth their wild. We are here at the lake and have found that if we can’t do it in 4 we can’t do it. Most of our Winter clients are first timers or still learning with a few making us an annual trip and some looking to learn more about Eleven Mile. Four hours on the ice is just about right for most people. We offer the ability to add time if the action is hot and heavy and you want to stay longer. call 719-748-0317 for your trip now.

ICE SKATING RINK: We have been maintaining an ice skating rink (with hockey nets) for the last few years and intend to have one this year again. Hoping to be ready by December 28

LARRY’S ICE FISHING LIST: Made up a few copies of a very comprehensive list of equipment you should have when going hardwater angling. Stop in for a free copy. You should always go prepared and a checklist makes that more likely.

TIME TO GO HARDWATER ANGLING

CURRENT CONDITIONS: ICE ON!!! Got a couple of days above 30 for the first time in a month still cold at night. Roads clear some icy spots. Fishing access areas plowed and clear. Some snow on the lake left over from last weeks storm. Ice thickness running 4 to 9 inches depending on area. Watch out for off color spots indicating bad ice. We wear cleats, snow or not its a traction thing.

PARK OPEN 24/7/365

WATER TEMP: brrrrr

WATER FLOW: 144 CFS IN 135 CFS OUT

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

SUPPORT THE REPORT: CLICK THE BOX ABOVE NOW AND SUPPORT THE REPORT. A big thank you to those supporting the report the last two weeks by patronizing our store. Christmas and Hanukah gifts galore and for the first time in the last few years we have early ice and store is ready for you. FREE HOT CHOCOLATE TO ALL KIDS THIS WEEKEND. THE PERFECT STOCKING STUFFER GULP FALMINGO MAGGOTS AND STRAWBERRY LIMEADE POWERBAIT WHILE SUPPLIES LAST

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: Here is a great Brown 24” just over 5lbs caught in 12 feet of water on a Kastmaster. Which Kastmaster there are so many to choose from? Stop in to find out.

PIC # 2: “Here’s a PB caught on 12/14 in about 12’ of water.  22” and 4.02 lbs.  I picked up some white paddle bugs at the marina and the staff was very helpful as always.  Thanks for having all the right stuff available for another great trip to the reservoir!” PIC and report courtesy Chris L. Thanks for the good word Chris!

PIC # 3: EXCLUSIVE: You will not be able to find these pink “FLAMINGO” maggots anywhere in Colorado accept at 11 Mile Marina. We heard from our Distributor Discount Tackle in Denver just got a few jars. Sure to be a hot ice fishing bait. Also Strawberry Limeade with Garlic scent Power Bait exclusively at the Marina and our online store.

PIC # 4: Kastmasters front and center at our store. We stock a full offering including new exclusive patterns, Kastmaster slim, Tungsten DR, Rattlemaster and more. Year after year this Acme product has produced lots of fish here at the Mile. We also feature lots of other ice fishing tackle and products. It’s beginning to look a lot like Christmas…stop and shop. Thanks

PIC # 5: Fishing for Pike with tip up and sucker just behind Marina and got this chunky Trout. Pic courtesy Virgil A.

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!! Send in those ice pics. If we use it stop in for a free Krystal Lazer ice jig.

TROUT: VERY GOOD: Action has been hot and heavy at points west but fish being caught all around the lake. Browns making a great showing and usually around early ice post Fall spawn. Lots of Cuttbows 17” to 19”. For fun kids stocker action North Shore Marina is happening now as the Winter stocking is in full swing. big fish on the prowl chasing them. Lots of baits working. We like the Masters, tube jigs in general, Sierra Slammers specifically, Paddle Bugs, Krystal Lazers and Tiny Tots. WE HAVE THE BAITS!!!

KOKANEE SALMON: POOR: Initial reports are groups fish appearing on electronics no bites. But only a few have tried. East end in deep water. Watch your screen fill up with frustration. Hopefully they turn on soon.

NORTHERN PIKE: FAIR: Mostly smaller fish but it’s early. Waterdogs and Suckers now in stock.

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