Fishing Articles

96 yr. old Les Beretta says "never give up hope" of catching the BIG ONE! A couple of days ago Les caught his biggest trout ever pictured above, a 7 pound Rainbow trout. He says he fishes at least three times a week because you never know how much time you have left, so you might as well enjoy it....
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We've all heard a story about "the one that got away" and as many times as I've heard one, they never get old!! Larry Wright and his wife were shore fishing by the dam when Larry hooked the biggest trout (a 7 pounder) and when it didn't fit on his metal stringer cause the hook couldn't lock in through the...
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Collins Lake is having it's own spring fishing contest as an added incentive. Starting in March for the month of March, April and May the person who catches the biggest fish of the week will get into a drawing. The biggest Trout, the biggest Bass, and the biggest Catfish (3 names per week). At the end of each month a...
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We will receive our 1st trophy trout plant next week sometime, not sure which day they're coming though. This year we will be getting in "tagged trout" as well. Some of the fish will have tags valued between a Free Ice Cream or a $100 bill!! This spring is going to be fun and exciting as you will see "money...
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While you're watching the Super Bowl this Sunday with your family and friends be sure and include Collins Lake in your conversation!! Let them know we will be starting our amazing trout stocking program in just a couple of weeks and a day of fishing on Collins Lake in the beautiful sunshine is a "must" in your planning for the...
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Collins Lake has been "blessed" once again!! The end of 2012 brought a full lake and the fishing has been fantastic as well. The lake is starting to settle down as the influx of rain muddied the waters a bit. Nothing has deterred the fishing however as multiple fish catches are a common occurence! Ken Harris of Marysville brought his 5...
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