Lots of quality trout taken at Corona Lake over past week

The trout bite picked up this week at Corona Lake with lots of big fish showing. Lightning Trout are also slated to be planted this week and will be planted through the rest of the month.

The best trout action has been on floating baits or inflated nightcrawlers doused with scent and fished on a short leader.

Top catch this past week was a 22-pound trout landed by Ralph Lopez, Mira Loma, on a nightcrawler fishing near the dam. Steve Duenas, Elsinore, caught a 14-8 trout at the dam. Armando Fuentes, San Dimas, caught five trout totaling 31 pounds with a 13-8 topping his catch. Sal Montoya, Corona, caught an 11-8 trout. Junior Mendoza, Calimesa, caught a 12-8 rainbow on chartreuse Nitro Bait fishing near the dam. James Camacho, Riverside, landed an 11-8 trout.

Corona Lake is open seven days a week with fishing allowed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on day passes or from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on an evening pass. Each of these $20 passes has a five-fish limit. The popular 24-hour fishing passes are offered on Friday and Saturday nights on the weekend nearest the full moon for the rest of trout season (this weekend, Feb. 15-17 this month with night fishing also allowed Sunday because of the Monday holiday). These passes have a 15-fish limit and cost $60. The family special, where mom and up to three kids 12 or under can help dad catch his limit, will apply on these all-night passes. For more Corona Lake fishing information, call (951) 277-4489 or log on at www.fishinglakes.com.

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HERE'S THE BIG NEWS----------You have seen the rain these past few weeks, now you'll see the Lightning. That's right we will be stocking Lightning Trout three big weekends, beginning February 14th then again on February 21st and finally February 28th. If you haven't caught a Lightning Trout you are in for a real treat. These beauties are golden in color with a bright red stripe down their sides and a bright red gill plate. They look like neon lights shooting through the water. But that's not all their meat is as pink as Salmon and many feel they are better eating, milder and less fishy tasting than Salmon. They are truly a beautiful, great eating and great fighting trout. Don't miss out on some great Lightning Trout fishing on three big weekends, beginning Thursday, February 14th, then again February 21st and Friday, February 28th.

HERE'S MORE BIG NEWS-------Our next 24 hour Moon Light Fishing, will be three big days on Friday, February 15th, Saturday February 16th and Sunday February 17th, in celebration of the President's Day three day holiday weekend. Dad pays $60.00, he gets a 15 fish limit and Mom and 3 Kids, 12 and under get in free. Mom and the Kids can fish free and help Dad get his 15 fish limit. Here's the best part. There is no charge for 24 hour camping. That's free too. So come out and enjoy great fishing, Lightning Trout and 24 hour family camping specials.

DON'T MISS IT, BE THERE!!