Ansin Garcia - Miami Lakes

Cooling temperatures this quarter will lead to hot action this quarter. There is abundant hydrilla and eel grass in the lake and bass anglers should start by working vegetated edges of deeper open water habitat. Good places to start include the canals on the north and east sides of the reservoir as well as the submerged borrow pit in the west side of the lake. Many of the locals who fish the lake this time of the year like using top-water baits early and late in the day. Plastic worms, senkos, and swim baits are also effective.

 Black crappie anglers may find fair numbers of fish concentrated in the submerged borrow pit on the west side of the impoundment. Anglers may also be able to locate these fish in the deeper water of the perimeter canals and the outlet canal (C-65) at the northwest corner. Drift live minnows or work small jigs using ultra-light rod/reel or jig pole. Bluegill and redear sunfish can be caught in the abundant emergent vegetation near submerged drainage ditches. Later in the quarter, the sandy shallows around levees will be good places to find panfish. Minnows and worms work best when targeting these two species, light tackle outfits will also work using a small jig, spinner or even a fly rod with a popper.