CURRENT FISH REPORT 5/27/15

Robert Fuller of L.A. caught and safely released a 78 pound monster catfish aka Bluezilla at Santa Ana River Lakes and won an Outcast Fish Cat 4, float tube. The epic battle lasted for 25 grueling minutes and Robert ended victorious. Robert was using shrimp at La Palma point. Larry & Tyler Isaias of Fullerton caught and safely released a 25 pound catfish fly lining shrimp in Chris’ Pond.  Mat Hel of La Mirada caught 15 catfish totaling 22 pound 8 ounces using  both shrimp and mackerel at the Pump House.  Anglers have been doing quite well all around the 3 lake complex. Hot spots have been Boat Dock, La Palma point, Sandy Beach, Pump House, Chris Pond both by the net and the handicap area. Hot baits have been shrimp, mackerel, mealworm & marshmallow combo especially soaked in Eagle Claw garlic gravy scent. Anglers that opted to rent or launch a private boat have been having great success. Catfish have a tendency to ball up so moving around will give boat anglers a nice advantage.