11 MILE MARINA WEEKLY FISHING REPORT 03.13.25

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EAGLE CLAW/SHAPPELL COLORADO CLASSIC: Marina March Madness details and final results to be posted soon. A great day of catching. We gave away almost $9,000.00. Twenty percent of the field won cash prizes in addition to $1,000’s in prizes like StrikeMaster Ice Augers, Vexilar, Shappell Shelters, 4HR Pontoon rentals and much more. We want to thank all of our sponsors and participants for another great Colorado Classic!

ICE OFF TROPHY SEASON: For the seasoned Eleven Mile angler it’s always about the “season”. Who doesn’t love Spring and Fall. When the ice recedes trophy fish are caught close to shore. Caught a nice one just off the ice from shore in 2 feet of water just yesterday. There are current limited opportunities with more shoreline each day and the “season” goes about four weeks depending on conditions. Although now through May and early June are great, ice off is one of the best times if you can handle the weather.

EAGLE VIEWING SEASON: If you come up make sure to bring a pair of binocs. The Bald and Golden Eagles come in mass to fish off the ice near open water. A great spot to look is from Rocky Flats out toward the rocky outcroppings near Goose Island or out from Rocking Chair to Goose island.

RESERVATIONS FOR WATERCRAFT RENTAL FOR 2025 SEASON NOW OPEN: Click BOOK NOW box for 2025 summer season Pontoon and boat rentals currently available at 2024 rates through March 31. Rates will be going up effective April 1. Current rate Pontoon $325.00/4hr will be increasing during high season June 15 to August 15 to $395.00. Early and late season rentals will be increased to $375.00. Lund WC-16 was $179.00/half day effective April 1 $229.00. No one likes increasing rates. We don’t have a choice. Increases in labor, insurance and the cost of replacing boats have all gone way up. The increased cost of replacement is very very significant. If you have priced new boats lately it’s insane. We purchased a new Pontoon 2 1/2 yrs ago at $28, 500.00. We purchased another new one (same model) December 2023 at $42,500.00 and were told the mfg was raising price by 10% effective January 1, 2024. Afraid to even look at 2025 models. Rates subject to change. Reserve now and save!

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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CURRENT CONDITIONS: Warm and windy Spring conditions. Lake won’t be long for ice fishing. There are spots still around the lake where you can get on/off to ice running 8 to 11 inches. This weekend may be the last hurrah for hardwater anglers. There is more shoreline effected everyday. There are some areas where shore fishing is possible. You don’t need much water to catch a big fish. Early on early off is a good ice fishing approach this time of year. Cold morning temps get the shoreline firm. Many areas of open water can skim over with ice overnight and may not clear until late morning or early afternoon. Extreme caution advised.

WATER FLOW: 74.4 CFS IN 98.3 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: We saw more Browns weighed in then ever. At least 6 nice ones. They have not stocked Browns in Eleven Mile since the 80’s so that is a great sign. The one thing many Browns had in common was caught on a Kastmaster. The GNR and SNS pattern were the hot ones. You can get SNS here but good luck finding it somewhere else. It is a Big Rock Sports exclusive and they don’t sell to Cabela’s, Bass Pro, Scheels or Sportsmen’s Warehouse. One was caught on a Sierra Slammer.

PIC # 2: Contest chunky Cuttbow

PIC # 3: Contest Pike caught on Waterdog

PIC # 4: Contest big Trout! caught on waterdog/tip up.

PIC # 5: Sierra Slammer sponsored ProTeam #12 counting the cash!! see full results soon on contest link.

PIC # 6: PRO Team #13 Brock and Tyler take home the Final CC Grand Prize of $900.00 for scoring 117 points over all three events. Next closest team was 107 points and the BFP is what made the difference. See all the results soon on Contest Page.

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: Although some teams would prefer not to fish at North Shore and go to their favorite spots contest action proved there are plenty of nice fish caught here. The Browns were the most surprising of the day with lots of Cuttbows just under five pounds. Waterdogs caught the biggest Pike and one of the biggest Trout. We do have some water dogs left but will not be getting anymore until next Winter.

KOKANEE SALMON: FAIR: Contest day saw some teams fishing out in salmon territory hoping for big Trout. They saw a lot of salmon and some were biting. One weighed in was close to 3 pounds. The schools were thick and active. Pimples, Kastmasters and a few on crappie jigs.

NORTHERN PIKE:FAIR TO GOOD: Only one nice one just over 11 pounds landed. But many anglers reported seeing large fish and lots of them. This may be your last weekend on the ice to get a big one. They certainly been chomping on the dogs.

EXCLUSIVE: From our distributor Hendrix Outdoors in Fallon, NV who brought us the Gulp Alive Flamingo Maggots we have in stock another exclusive of theirs which we began to carry last Summer and we have been told they still have the exclusive. Strawberry/Limeade Garlic scented with glitter and Pink Flamingo Garlic scented with glitter. Both were very successful last Summer and will probably be hot from shore for ice off. Stop in for a jar.

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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