The Fishing Report for July will be almost a carbon copy of the one for August, so here's what will be happening for the remainder of the Summer on Richland Chambers. The White Bass Topwater action will peak in the Summer, and you can find them every AM and PM in pretty much the same locations. The Hwy 309 Flats area is always good for surface schooling fish. From the Spillway down to the Old Hwy 309 Boat Ramp is a good area to cruise with the binoculars in hand. If you spot a few Egrets or a Heron on the Levy, check out the area as the Birds are there for a reason. Windsock Point is very predictable for a late PM Schooling Frenzy. Tie on a Clear Tiny Torpedo or a small Blue/Chrome Rattletrap, and you're almost guaranteed to catch fish when they are on Top!

We're catching more and more Hybrid Stripers this year as the TPWD Stocking Program is paying off. Many times, the larger fish break us off, but the small Hybrids are great fun and a challenge to land. Be sure and catch and release these smaller fish as they have to be larger than 18" to keep. I try and get my Customers to release ALL the Hybrids we catch so we can catch them again. They're not near as plentiful (or good to eat) as the numerous White Bass!

Crappie will be on the Bridges and manmade Brushpiles in the Summer. Small Jigs and minnows in the early AM and late PM should catch you some of these good tasting fish. A popular outing on many Lakes(but not as much seen on RC) is Night Fishing. The night time is much more comfortable, and the bite is usually better. Be careful and get set up before dark, and avoid moving around too much unless you really know the Lake.


Many fishermen use the Summer to run Jug Lines in anticipation of catching some of the Big Blue catfish RC has to offer. The bait of choice is normally Perch, and most folks fish the 309 Flats area.

We've expanded our offering recently by conducting some Bream Fishing Trips on Lake Fairfield. There are some of the largest Bream you'll find anywhere and Adam and his Customers have been catching them on Crickets the past few months.

Summer is AWESOME for Kids and an outing on RC! The Fish are cooperative, and the weather pattern is much more predictable than the Spring Turmoil we've been through. Check out my "Package Special of a Fishing Trip for Two, Overnight at a Cabin at Fisherman's Point Marina, and Lunch at the Lighthouse Cafe for $269!

Friends and Fellow Anglers, Runoff is winding down on most area streams and fishing this summer should be better than the past few drought plagued seasons. The Stonefly Hatch is in progress on the Cimarron and fishing has been excellent on the lower reaches of the river as they haven't been releasing a significant amount of water from the dam. The Cimarroncita has been especially good with # 12 Stimulators. We have been fishing on the Costilla also and it looks like the fish are in good shape there also. We have a new piece of private water on the lower river near Amalia. The Valle Vidal opens on July 1st and there is plenty of water in the resevoir this year so flows should be decent. The Red and the Embudo are still running high but are clearing and should be great by late June. The Conejos probably won't be fishing till late June as they usually have a more intense, long lasting runoff (Its running 1300cfs on the lower river now). We have access thru Conejos River Anglers to a couple of private leases including the Hamilton Lease on the upper river and a new one down by Broyles Bridge. Culebra Creek is starting to clear and Rita had a good day up there yesterday with a couple of guys from Amarillo.

In August we are having a series of fly fishing camps on the Cimarroncita Ranch that will include expert instruction in all levels of fly fishing, lodging and access to the "Dream Water" on the Cita. Myself, Rita and Doc Thompson will be the instructors/guides. For details visit the Cita's website at cimrroncita.com

Looks like a banner year in the Sangre de Christos

Hope to see you soon Ed & Rita Adams