Im going up to SLO for a soccer tournament this weekend (Aug. 2-4) and i was wondering if you can give me numerous spots to fish. i know there are alot of big lakes.....which one should i try to fish from shore at for bass? Meaning which would be easiest. Also i would love to bring my fly rod and waders if there are any small trout streams, or big. What should i use at these places? Any help is needed.
I am probably staying at a hotel near Cal Poly. Thanks a lot!!!

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Try Lake Lopez!! Word is that the bass an Crappie are bitting good there....

I've been catching several bass in Wittenberg arm at Lopez. I caught a few within a few yards of the shore on a 3/8oz white StrikeKing spinnerbait. To get there, go through the gate and keep driving until you get to the end (about 1-1/2 mile). You'll see a parking area that says "equestrian parking" park there and work that rocky shoreline with a spinnerbait. There's some submerged brush off the shore so try to avoid letting your lure sink to much into it to avoid getting hung up. The senko bite has been kind of off for me lately, but i've done good from the shore there with senkos in the past, so you might want to try those also. Good Luck!
-Phil

hye Phil you seem to fish the lake often.....do you see alot of anglers fishing for bass, Bluegill, and crappie...with flies? thats what i really wanna do. Also are there any fees for entrance? and how late is it open? and how far is the lake from Cal poly? thanks alot.

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