11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 02.27.25

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CONDITIONS UPDATE: 03.04.25 Windy today for the first time in a while. Open water growing on west end approaching Cross Creek. Lots of accessible ice all around the lake some shoreline areas are showing water on edges. North Shore Marina access is only at the boat ramps. Ice is still 10 to 15 inches in most places. The contest will be held without a doubt. The decision on North Shore location depends on the next 48 hours. Colder temps on the way. Next update on Thursday Weekly Fishing Report.

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

CONDITIONS REPORT: ICE THICKNESS running 12 to 16 inches in most places. We are not aware of any fishable open water. Cross Creek will more than likely be first and there is some water appearing where the river comes in. We are ice fishing as late season is generally very productive. We are seeing shoreline issues here and there. The North Shore here at the Marina is bad along the rip rap rock shoreline as the sun heats the rocks. Ice access is currently no issue at the small boat cove and main boat ramp. Around the lake most shoreline areas remain pretty solid particularly Witchers Cove and Coyote Ridge. Remember last year when we thought it was over in early March and then Winter came back with a vengeance until May. It’s still too early to know where we will be at for the contest. But the contest will be held as long as there is access around the lake. In years past we have had this issue from time to time and adjust accordingly. Some years we allowed fishing anywhere because the North Shore was not accessible. Looking at the weather forecast it sees some warm this weekend and another cold trend early next week. It was a much cooler day yesterday. As far as this weekend is concerned you should have no issues accessing the ice. As always caution is advised. We were out yesterday and had great fun on solid ice.

MARINA MARCH MADNESS IN STORE SALE: In ice fishing, retail is always a challenge trying to order not knowing how the season will progress. We always seem to have too much of one thing and not enough of another. Case in point, the really nice Eagle Claw rod case was in short supply this year. They didn't make enough to meet demand. We ordered 12 and got 2 which lasted one weekend. We are giving one away at the March Madness contest. Need to make room as Summer stock is rolling in. We will be having an in store special SALE on ALL ice fishing equipment this weekend and on contest weekend. 25% OFF Example: Beaver Dam Tip ups and tip up bags 25% off, nine available. Eagle Claw/Shappell Jet Sleds 25% OFF, only 7 available. Vexilar FLX-12 Ice Pro reg $439.99 @ 25% OFF only 1 available $332.99. Vexilar FL-8 SE Genz Pack reg $329.99 @ 25% OFF only one available $248.99. All other ice fishing tackle, equipment, shelters and selected lures like Swedish Pimple 50% off while supply lasts. Combo rigs including St. Croix 50% off. Many other 50% off hot deals. That’s how you deal with inflation looking for overstock sales where ever they may be. Stop in and check it out. One Striker Master Lithium 40V 8” Auger NOT ON SALE. The word from StrikeMaster is they have discontinued making that model. They have not disclosed the replacement model yet but it looks like they will be 24V in general. This specific model is already hard to find. Just this one available, if it doesn’t sell we’ll be happy to keep it ourselves because they are an excellent piece of equipment. USED EQUIPMENT: Usually we sell off our rental like new ice augers each year along with shelters and some Vexilars. Because Strike Master is discontinuing their 40V Lithium ice auger and we don’t know what is coming out next year and because we like them so much we will not be selling off any. Same goes for shelters. We use Shappell DX3000 which have also been discontinued and we like them enough to keep them.

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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, Four Hour Pontoon Rentals and much much more

CONTEST VOLUNTEERS: If you have an interest in having some March Madness fun and helping out email elevenmile@hotmail.com.

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

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 one seasonal slip available. 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

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WATER FLOW: 92.7 CFS IN 113 CFS OUT

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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: Plenty of ice! PIC # 2: Nice fish like this hitting. pic courtesy Dave R. PIC # 3: Caught at Noon 02.27.25 White tube jig.
PIC # 4: 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: FAIR TO GOOD: A mixed bag with stockers and a few 18 to 20 inchers. Bigger fish in spawn mode shallow water. A single Pautzke Salmon egg on a #10 or smaller Salmon Egg hook laying on the bottom. The last week saw a later bite with action not picking up until 11 and lasting through the afternoon. Finally got in some Sierra Slammers that we have been out of…the Pig Tail (pink & white) and in glo. Wonder bread and a few more hot ones that always seem to catch.

KOKANEE SALMON:POOR TO FAIR: They come through, hang around for a like a second and are gone. Just not seeing the numbers like a few weeks ago but everyday is different. Some decent action reported out in the middle from Rocking Chair. North Shore has been sporadic as well as Duck and Deer Island. We put in the time this week but were not rewarded.

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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