78+ POUND CATFISH “BLUEZILLA” CAUGHT & RELEASED AGAIN AT SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES
The 78+ pounds of mass destruction has made a third appearance so far this season at Santa Ana River Lakes. Steven Rochin of Placentia caught and safely released “Bluezilla” a 78+ pound monster catfish using Whoop Ass cut mackerel fishing from a float tube on the backside of the catfish lake casting toward the trees.
The entire 30 minute epic battle was all caught on a Go Pro video camera. This must see video is posted at fishinglakes.com under the Big News section. Florencio Casillas of Garden Grove caught and safely released a 28 pound catfish also fishing in the catfish lake using mackerel.
Richard Padilla of Upland fished the overnight fishing/camping session and limited out with 10 catfish totaling 22 pounds using shrimp from his kayak, fishing all around the Big Lake.
Check fishinglakes.com for details on our HOT SUMMER FLOAT TUBE GIVEAWAY @ SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES – ENDS SEPT 13th. WIN A SUPER FAT CAT – LCS $449 VALUE !! Bring your fish up to the tackle-shop for a photo and receive 1 drawing/entry ticket for the raffle/contest that ends Sept 13th. Full details/rules visit fishinglakes.com
Santa Ana River Lakes is currently stocking catfish every Friday, Tilapia every other Friday and is open 7 days a week for both day & night fishing. 24 hour camping/overnight fishing is scheduled for every Friday & Saturday night, 5pm to 4pm the next day during the summer.