Texas Fish Report

Irvine Lake news flash! May30 07


by Steve Carson
5-30-2007

Silverado, CA- Due to overcrowding, the special planting of 5,000 pounds big broodstock blue catfish into Irvine Lake will be coming in early! The stocking truck should arrive around noon on Thursday, May 31, and at least 75 of these fish are well in excess of 25 pounds, the rest are in the 20-pound class. Remember, release is mandatory on these fish, as is the release of all catfish and sturgeon over 20 pounds in Irvine Lake. The lucky anglers will receive a free admission pass to the lake. Irvine Lake's regular catfish season opener is scheduled for FRIDAY night, June 8, and the lake will be open until 2:00 AM for catfish anglers on Friday and Saturday nights for the balance of the summer. For more information, call the Irvine Lake Pro Shop at 714-649-9111.


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