The forecast shows all week is going to be mostly sunny with highs in the 70s and lows in the 50’s with low winds. With weather so nice we’re starting to fill in on the weekends but it is PRIME SEASON for Weekday Spring Camping— if you can escape the grind it’s the best time to enjoy the 100% full lake before the summer crowds take hold. The surface temperature is about 59°F and water clarity continues to improve, 5 to 8ft depending on the part of the lake, and while the majority are still being caught on PowerBait near shore we’re starting to see a few trout caught trolling and on lures.

We’re also entering pre-spawn for Bass, so if you’re out doing catch and release, snap a photo send it to fishing@collinslake.com !

Finally we were excited to receive a supplemental warm water species plant that included 3000 juvenile Black Crappie! These 2-3″ planters will double in size every month or so until they’re full grown (at least the ones that don’t enter the other part of the food chain). It’s the perfect time to plant with so much submerged habitat that can provide good shelter for these fish to get their start!

Grab a kayak, or some flip-flops, whatever it takes, but make sure you get out and enjoy some sunshine and the outdoors!