NPS Monterey June 10th - Fathers Day derby

They said its mostly catfish, but this is a family fun event where even rods/tackle are provided for $8
Saturday 6/10 at 9 AM

However, one would need base access.
https://monterey.navylifesw.com/activity/9480276b-e2e3-44a3-8662-cf372027ca55

On a side note, let me know if you also want to paddle together when rockfishing along Cannery Row or Del Monte beach in Monterey,  I can show you some good spots.

This is strange and shocking I hadn’t heard about it before. They put up signs about 4yrs ago saying C&R barbless artificials only. That lake is the destination for dozens of stormdrains and acts as a filter…the water slowly seeps thru the dunes into the ocean, leaving behind all the chemicals in the sediment—that’s why they have to dredge it every few years. When I fished there, I would not touch the water. Maybe I’ll check it out this wknd with my son.

This is strange and shocking I hadn’t heard about it before. They put up signs about 4yrs ago saying C&R barbless artificials only. That lake is the destination for dozens of stormdrains and acts as a filter…the water slowly seeps thru the dunes into the ocean, leaving behind all the chemicals in the sediment—that’s why they have to dredge it every few years. When I fished there, I would not touch the water. Maybe I’ll check it out this wknd with my son.

Do you get a special prize if you catch a 3-eyed fish?

I'm gonna pull a lingcod out of that puddle 

This is strange and shocking I hadn’t heard about it before. They put up signs about 4yrs ago saying C&R barbless artificials only. That lake is the destination for dozens of stormdrains and acts as a filter…the water slowly seeps thru the dunes into the ocean, leaving behind all the chemicals in the sediment—that’s why they have to dredge it every few years. When I fished there, I would not touch the water. Maybe I’ll check it out this wknd with my son.

Do you get a special prize if you catch a 3-eyed fish?

You meant this 3-eye catfish? 

the winning fish weighed a grand total of 4 ounces (measuring 4-5 inches) haha.  imagine that...

catfish and crayfish were also caught. 

does anyone know what species of carp this is?

Hah, funny.  Guess no one thought of cheating 

No clue, but my first impression was that is a shad?

Its not a carp, but a golden shiner

Looks like a shiner. I was outta town unfortunately.
Here’s my PB bass from the lake. I used to fish on my lunchbreak.

How many years ago was that picture taken?  If there were bass then, they could still be there now?  But chances are so slim at NPS, it'd be better to fish for bass in El Estero