I fish the smaller lakes after work about 3 days a week. I fished Legg today and Santa Fe Dam yesterday for about two hours per outing. The local lakes are in transition with the weed beds receeding rapidly.I caught 2 bass today and two yesterday with all the fish except for one at about a pound. I did get a fat 3+ today that I pulled out what was left of a weed bed. Many of the fish I've been catching lately including the two I caught today have had some awsome green colors from living in the weed mats all summer.

It's kind of like when you catch a calico that's been living in thick Kelp for a long time and they turn a greenish yellow. Anyways the local parks are a great source for the quick trip. I also fish Puddingstone but all the park fishing is pretty much a weekday thing I will ussually stick with saltwater on the weekends. The local lakes are fun once and once you understand their feeding patterns you might just be suprized at the size of some of these local park lakes can produce. Bring your camera so you'll have a lasting memory after you have released your fish. Do you guys have much luck on bass at Balboa, Hanson Dam, or any other park lakes out your way?

jerryG