2002 Huites Fishing Reports
 


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10-4-03

Wrote...Fishing from the Lodge over the last 3 days Skip and Rick Fischer have once again found the best patterns for the monster BASS. Fishing near the dam in 25ft of water off the main lake points and big drop offs.  Friday the 3rd of Oct Skip and Rick landed 40 fish between 8 and 9.9 pounds using 12 and 14 inch worms.

9-29-03

Wrote...What a difference a few months makes! If you read Rene's report posted below, you can see that with the rising water and the lake being at levels it hasn't seen in 18 months, all of the fish, including the big ones, have moved shallow. Last season, we caught several 10+ lb. fish, but it seemed like they were all in 35 to 40 feet of water. Now Rene reports and our most recent group reports 100+ fish days with very healthy fish and fish up to 11 lbs. caught. This has always been a typical fall pattern, but this year, we're very glad to see it, considering some of the tough fishing we experienced at times last season. Something of note is we have now joined forces with Lowrance, equipping each one of our boats with some of the very finest electronics available. Also this year, in addition to our fine fleet of 18-foot boats, we now have available Skeeter 19 1/2 foot boats with 150hp Yamahas. Rene continues to work hard to assure that Lake Huites Lodge is the premier bass fishing operation in Mexico. Hope to see at the Lodge soon. Terry Hollan

8-14-03

Just in from Rene Salazar:

We just returned from Lake Huites and fished all morning. We caught several fish between 6 and 10 pounds using medium running crankbaits and dark worms. The Lake has come up about a total of 40 ft since it's lowest level of a few weeks ago. Schooling bass are all over the Lake - off the Main lake points and in front of the coves. Fishing around the Mesa Colorado is the most productive we have seen in 2 years.  Hope to see at the Lodge soon!! Rene'

5-20-03

Ricky Hocutt from Caledonia, Mississippi writes:  

Just got back from our third great trip to Lake Huites.  We had 3 people fishing out of one boat and spent 5 full days fishing from 5-11-03 to 5-16-03.  The Lake Huites Lodge accommodations were very comfortable.  Rene Salazar and his staff were very helpful in making our trip a success.  He had all the gas and ice we needed waiting at the boat every morning at a very reasonable price.  The fishing was great also.  We caught and released 656 fish, 23 of these were over 4 lbs.  Our three largest were 5.8, 7.0, and 7.5 lbs.  We used a variety of fishing patterns to catch them.  Slow rolling spinnerbaits in submerged tree tops in 15 to 25 feet of water on some points worked well for the larger fish.  Carolina-rigged flukes brought some large fish in on the main lake points that were clean.  Also used Texas-rigged worms with 3/8 oz weights to catch some good fish in the 15 to 25 foot range on both main lake points and along the deep canyon walls.  In low light conditions, a split-shot fluke fished in the tree-tops along the bank also got some large fish to come up out of the tree tops including our largest fish.  Because of the low water level, fish were congregated at the backs of just about every tributary.  The fish that were up in the backs of the tributaries were forced to come back to the nearest deep water where they could be caught in great numbers on rattle traps although they tended to be in the 1 to 1.5 lb range.  Rattle-trapping the backs of the tributaries worked well for numbers, but for the larger fish, we had to work the deep points, drop-offs, and submerged tree-tops. We are looking forward to making our next trip to Lake Huites.

5-8-03

Fished May 5, 6, and 7. Targeted larger fish and still caught good numbers. 194 in 3 days. we caught 1 - 10, 1- 9, 5 - 8's and 75 to 100 (we lost count) 5-8lbs. senkos on vertical walls in the morning and swim baits fished off wind blown points and humps. also caught some fish on spinnerbaits, 10 inch worms, rattletraps, and bd fat free shad. No topwater bite at all. Color did not seem to be a big factor although the last day they would not touch chartreuse. If you want #'s go up into canyons and you'll catch more 1-3 lber's than you can imagine. service at the lodge was terrific, food was excellent and our guide was topnotch. Overall would recommend this trip wholeheartedly to anyone. Hope to be back soon. the only bad thing was that we only booked for three days. Next time will book for 5. thanks to all the staff for a truly memorable trip.

5-3-03

Incredible. The swim bait prevailed and the bite was unbelievable. Not much topwater action morning or evening but the number of big bass caught was unreal. We were actually disappointed to be hooking into 5 pounders. The big fish was only 10.5( 24-17, plugged into the formula, you do the math) but the number of 6,7, 8 and 9's was unbelievable. This was truly a trip of a lifetime. That was just the first day. The morning of the second day was started with each catching a seven lber. as our first fish on the first few casts and it just kept going. The third day was slow until the evening when the big fish bite started at 6:00 and we finished with good numbers of 5's and 6's. The first day we each caught 20+ fish 5 to 9 lbs. We did fish for big fish in deep water off main lake points and weren't concerned with beating the brush. Huites is the undisputed number one largemouth bass lake in the world.

5-1-03

Wrote...While filming today with Terry Wickstrom and crew, we had one of the best mornings this year. Caught on camera while fishing a Little George off the points up near Las Junias, three 11 lb. fish were caught, the biggest being 11.14. In addition, we had three fish over 8 lbs. caught in 15 feet of water near Tacopaco. Pumpkin lizards also did very well.

Wrote...Better late than never, The average size fish has increased over the last couple of weeks with several hundred fish caught by our guests in the 5 to 6 pound range and with fish up to 9 pounds caught using 9" Gary Yamamoto Black-Blue Grub. Chartreuse/pepper Lizards also out performing all other colored lizards and worms. Early morning there was plenty of topwater action with this last group. Pop'rs working best in the early and SPooks working best in the afternoon. This last week was one the best weeks of fishing we have seen in sometime. The water is clear to slighty stained with the temp around 75 degrees. Rene has thrown a big Bill Dance around the humps and has picked up good numbers of fish between 8 and 9 pounds. See you at the Lodge Russo

4-12-03

Wrote...Jim Duggins reports that fishing was excellent with many, many 5 to 6 pound bass with a couple in the 10 pound range. The bigger fish still deep but the topwater fishing produced some excellent results and also using small rattletraps. Out on the points using the Bigger Bill Dance crankbaits caught fish in 15 foot of water. Watermelon and Chartreuse Lizards 6" Texas rigged worked as the ole stand-bye.

Wrote...Rene Salazar Fishing is currently excellent with large numbers of 5 to 7 pound fish caught using all kinds of lures and fishing various patterns. Several clients caught fish over 8 pounds using the Bill Dance deep running crankbait. One of the boats only caught 35 fish today with others catching near 90. Fishing Texas rigged Lizards ( Mad-Man Watermelon/pearl lizard ) did well in 18ft of water near white rock. The water temp is now near 75 degrees and the fish are very active, rattletraps are doing well. Hasta Luego!

4-7-03

Wrote...A good time was had by all. We really did have a great time. Travel is never easy and we were an hour late getting there at 1 1/2 late getting home. Staff was top notch, fishing was good just hogs without eggs. We caught at least 3 fish that would have scared double digits if full of roe and pre-pawn feed up but they were all healthy. Excellent scenery - Most all fish caught using Lizards and Flukes. The big Crankbaits also worked excellent Thanks for the tip on Manuel and Jesus, I think the smiles may be gone by now but they seemed pleased and my son David solidly kicked my ass (with Manuel's help). There was a man and his wife that did well but other than them, I think we had the biggest bag each day. Solid fishing, good hospitality. We'll be back.

  Wrote...Wonderful time, First class Lodge and staff. The guides very well trained. Never have caught so many hogs or so many fish in my life and they told me it was slow....What happens when it really picks up. Topwater worked excellent in the morning with many fish up to 6 pounds caught. Large crankbaits ( Bill Dance ) thrown in the creek channels produced fish everyday. Some places on the Lake you could catch fish on every cast. Fish to 8 pounds caught using June Bug Lizards. Overall Excellent trip

4-4-03

Mike Strickland and his group just returned from another great trip to Lake Huites and Lake Huites Lodge.  Mike reports his group experienced excellent angling along with the usual very best in service at Huites Lodge.  Mike is eagerly looking forward to his next trip and tells me he would be glad to personally talk with anglers about Lake Huites and the lakes very best Lodge.   For more info:

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3-27-03

RECENT REPORTS FROM HUITES LODGE

Hi Terry,

Had a great time and did catch a 10.4 as well as 2or 3 8"s. Caught over 250 fish in the three days. Only problem was our guide did not speak any English( no problem as I am fluent in Spanish) and hardly any Spanish (maybe he was shy?). The Lodge was great, the entire staff was wonderful, and I am looking forward to my next trip.

 

3-3-03

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2-21-03

Lake Huites continues  to slowly rise in elevation from recent winter rains across the huge Sierra Madre watershed.  However, with the lake now only a few meters above it lowest point of the entire season last year, the hot trophy action should begin in earnest as the water temperatures slowly rise and the lake begins to fall in elevation as the winter rains subside and the dry season sets in across that area of Mexico through mid July.  The fishing continues to be excellent with many quality bass being caught slow "rollin" large spinner baits in the off-colored water.  This could be the best post spawn season ever at Lake Huites and we will be offering trips to Huites Lodge  through the entire month of June this season.  For more information, please call or e-mail today.

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2-14-03

Lots of numbers being caught this month, with great action on lipless crankbaits and flukes for smaller bass.  Huites was drawn down almost 100 feet starting in October through December.  The lake was then stabilized  at 215 meters in anticipation of the hoped for above average El Nino winter rains and snowfall over the huge mountainous watershed.  As of today however, this has not really developed and the lake has only slowly risen about 15 feet over the past 45 days since being stabilized.  The majority of the bigger bass population, (which Huites has in great abundance) still seem to be suspending in 20-30 feet of water and once located, good numbers of bigger bass can be caught, however these bass are constantly on the move but they will be slowly moving through their various stages of the spawning ritual over the next 60 days or so and the "catchin" should improve dramatically for bigger bass.   I look for Huites to produce excellent post-spawn action this season, especially if the lake does not get substantial run-off over the next 30 days.  The dry season for that area of Mexico will soon begin in earnest and the irrigational requirements downstream will require vast volumes of water to be released and Huites could be at an all time PRIME-LOW-LEVEL-ELEVATION for the fantastic post-spawn action in April-May and June of this season.  We still have a few spots open for this great period of post-spawn action and we offer the absolute very best service in all Mexico at beautiful Lake Huites Lodge.

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2-12-03

Wrote...Hottest baits today reported to be White Flukes or Pearl Mad Shad from Madmanlures.com. Watermelon worms/Lizards Texas Rigged working well in the main lake, Spinnerbaits WHITE fished in the stained to muddy water up the Rio Fuerte catching some of the bigger fish ( 3 to 5 pounds ) Excellent results in the Canyons using 1/2 rattletraps silver/black. The biggest fish caught this week caught using a 3/4 oz Bill Dance Fat Free Shad Cirtus Shad color(10.0 pounds). Still Lots of small fish this week with more and more of the bigger starting to show up. 7 and 8 pound fish have been more common than in the previous weeks. Very little topwater.

2-10-03

Wrote...Caught huge numbers of 1-3 lb. fish, large fish scarce. Flukes hot all the time in trees and near bank. Worms and lizards on the flats in main lake produced some decent fish in 5-6 lb. range. One member of our group scored bigger fish on pig n' jig. Top water hot in spots in evening, but almost no top in morning. Cranks in canyons and rivers can find stacked up fish and get really wild for period of time with fish caught every cast. Accomodations great! Thanks again Terry, Russ, Rene and Manuel for the excellent time.

1-18-03

Caught 71 the first day 3-4 lbs.; day two 65; day three 62. First day we caught most fish on Rattle Traps in chrome/blue, white, fire tiger 1/2oz - 3/4 oz. Day two we fished worms, senkos, Zoom trick worms pumpkin seed and power worms blue fleck and rattle traps. Day three fished mostly worms. All fish caught in 5 to 15 feet of water. Fish were suspended. Lake is still 80 plus feet low. Day two was unforgettable. We came around a bend in the canyon and there were 4 other boats from Huites Lodge out in about 30 feet of water. We pulled in and began to fish. All boats were catching fish suspended out in the middle. There was lots of excitement here to say the least. One 10 lb was pulled out during the next hour plus several 3-5lb fish. The staff at Huites Lodge was incredible. The food was great and was only out classed by the hospitality of the staff.

1-16-03

A beautiful 14+ pound bass was weighed and very carefully released yesterday, after a great photo session with the lucky American Angler.  This angler was with the current group staying at Lake Huites Lodge.  The guides at Huites Lodge  consistently put their customers on the bigger bass in Lake Huites, with some of the most highly trained and eager to please guides to be found on any lake in the world.  And, the bigger bass, with the annual spawning rituals starting in earnest are on the move, with good numbers of trophy bass being caught. This of course in turn is making  many an American Angler wish they had an extra day or two to spend on the water and more than eager for a return trip to Mexico's  finest Bass fishery.  The lake was finally stabilized at 215 meters several weeks ago after being drawn down almost 100 feet since October 4th in anticipation of a wetter than normal El Nino winter with copious amounts of rain-snowfall across the huge Sierra Madre water shed.  The lake has actually risen about 10 feet in elevation since then and is in excellent condition for the upcoming spawn.  We still have a couple open dates for the remainder of this season and would be happy to check a date for you.

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1-11-03

Hi Folks Just returned from my second trip to Lake Huites and Lake Huites Lodge. As was true the last time, the food, accommodations, boats and fishing were all great. Tyler and I fished three days and caught 60, 59 and 76 fish for a total of 195 between us for the trip. I would say that the average weight was in the 1 to 1 2 lb class, with a respectable amount of 2's and 3's. We had one 6, three 5's (Tyler had two of these one morning) and perhaps a couple that we felt would go 4. The best baits for us was a "Gary Yamamoto" Senko in the standard 5" size and/or a Zoom 6" Lizard, pitched and flipped around standing cover, small cuts and points. With the Senko's we couldn't see any difference at all with respect to color (everything we tried worked well) but with the Lizards there was a definite preference for watermelon seed, watermelon/chartreuse, and black/chartreuse. All in all we had a super trip and can't wait to go back. Many thanks to folks we met (lots of laughs !!) Rene, Russ, Terry and especially our guide "Saul".  Lake Huites Lodge is truly a first class operation. Best Regards Marshall

1-8-03

WOW if they call catching 50 to 100 fish a day slow, I need to move to Mexico. The early morning topwater bite was great, need to be on the water before sunrise to get the best benefit so you can fish for at least 30 minutes in the dusk, this was 6:30 till 7:00 when I was there. The spinner baits in white with large Colorado blades and a tandem of an Indiana blade worked best for me and a 11.3 pounder was taken with a spinnerbait during my trip. Pop R was DYNAMITE with several and I mean several (at least 20 fish in 3 days) 7lb. fish caught on large POP R from 4pm till 6pm until you couldn't cast anymore due to lack of sunlight. Large spinnerbaits in dark colors worked well in and around brush piles in the evenings as well till daylight permitted. Sharpen your hooks and keep telling yourself in your mind to "SET THE HOOK" it is easy to just start reeling when you feel the fish. The fishing is great but, as always the staff is better. The food is delicious and hot, the service is tremendous from the van drivers to the guys who watch your equipment at night. This is a FIRST CLASS establishment, and I cannot wait to get back again and again. Thanks to all at Lake Huites Lodge for another terrific time. Brittain Spencer