Stocking: The lake was stocked with 1,000 pounds of catfish last week. We’re stocking another 1,000 pounds of catfish the weeks of August 18th and September 8th, so plan visits around those dates to take advantage of fresh fish. We’ll continue to stock catfish through October.

What’s the Catch? With the catfish stocking last week, bite was steady this weekend particularly in the late afternoons and evenings. Stink baits, mackerel, and garlic shrimp continue to be the most effective. The bite will pick up around dusk-be patient! Larger catfish lurk in the deep drop offs. Key areas for bass are Cloister Cove, the T‑dock, and Half Moon Cove. Soft plastics (like Senkos) and topwater lures work best during early morning and late afternoons. During warm afternoons, you’ll find bass in deep structure. 

Conditions: The current water temperature is 80 degrees at the surface. The aerator has been turned on, so the dissolved oxygen content is well mixed. The sun is rising at 6:07 a.m. and setting at 7:41 p.m. 

Starting this August, Helix Water District will temporarily lower the water level at Lake Jennings by approximately 15 feet. This drawdown will allow for important construction work on the lake’s new aeration system, a key part of preparing for the arrival of purified water from the East County Advanced Water Purification Program (East County AWP). Stay tuned for any operational impacts. We will do our best to keep you informed.