11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 02.22.25

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LOST AND FOUND: We have a very nice Cabela’s backpack full of tackle that was turned into us. Call to claim 719-748-0317

MARINA MARCH MADNESS: MARCH 8 The finale of the Colorado Classic. All fishing done at the North Shore area. A very large area. For CC participants there are hundreds of points to be won so don’t be discouraged if you don’t have any yet. In the past we have seen teams go from zero points to winning the final grand prize. It’s Madness!!! If you are not a CC participant this event is just plain FUN!!. Thousands of dollars in PRIZES Last contest saw 84 Teams signed up for al three events this has now increased to 94 teams of which all are eligible to win the Toyota Tacoma. SIGN UP NOW don’t miss out. This is a super fun event. Giving away Strike Master Augers, Eagle Claw Shelters, Vexilars and much much more

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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.

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.

JIGGING MACHINE AVAILABLE: $149.00 We have built few jigging machines for salmon fishing. After years of trying this that and the other thing we came up with a pretty good design and put a few together for ourselves and have a few extra. Call 719-748-0317 or stop in. Won’t last long!

WATERCRAFT RENTAL FOR SUMMER SEASON NOW OPEN: Click BOOK NOW box for 2025 summer season Pontoon and boat rentals currently available at 2024 rates. We know some of you are already planning ahead and we turned on the system for reservations.

SEASONAL SLIP AVAILABLE: We have two seasonal slips available. We have had some inquiries but the phone numbers fell off on message so if we didn’t call you back please try again. Season runs from June 15 to Sept 15 $1,500.00 email Larry at elevenmile@hotmail.com or call 719-748-0317 ask for Larry Thanks

TIME TO GO HARDWATER ANGLING

CURRENT CONDITIONS: ICE ON!!! Last week saw some really warm and windy conditions. Water started appearing at North Shore behind the Marina and from the boat dock to the skate rink was mostly open water for about 10 feet. This week saw a mostly unpredicted snow storm with almost one new foot of snow here ar the lake. We also saw some very nice cold temps with -20 showing it’s face this morning. All of the water refroze with some snow covering. If we can get a few more days of cold temps we should be fine for March Madness contest. Next week calls for warmer temps but time will tell. For now all systems go for contest at North Shore. If there is safe access somewhere along the shoreline the ice is still 15 plus inches almost 20 in spots. Caution advised anywhere you go.

ICE THICKNESS: 15 to 20 inches

PARK OPEN 24/7/365

WATER FLOW: 84 CFS IN 116 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: Hello, I've been fishing at 11 mile for several years. This is my biggest trout ever! I caught this earlier today on a deadstick with a small pink jig. Thanks for all the tips and keeping up with the fishing reports! -Wally pic courtesy Wally K
PIC # 2: 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. We ran out last Saturday waiting on delivery now.

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: GOOD: Action remains consistent. Dead stick small jigs seem to be the most productive. We are still seeing many big Trout in deeper water. The hike with fresh snow is a bit difficult. It should get easier as the days pass.

KOKANEE SALMON:FAIR TO GOOD: Usually you can catch a couple but if you are at the right place at the right time limits can be had. Blue/Silver 3/8 Kastmaster was hot this past week. Use big spoons get it down fast when fish are in. 25 to 45 feet seems to be the dept they like in 60 feet of water. They are moving around for sure.

NORTHERN PIKE:FAIR TO GOOD: 8 to 10 feet of water still seems to be the sweet spot. Water dogs still seem to be their favorite but finding the bite time of the day is the trick. Finding the fish has not been the issue. Patience and presentation are the key. Big white tubes with a piece of sucker meat brings them in but boy they sure do like to look more than they like to eat sometimes. Stop in we will point out some spots on the map you might want to try.

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

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

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