Went out to Riverside on 3/10/14 to do some WB fishing. Day started out with a fog thick as pea soup. As I am a kayak fisherman; I didn't want to launch due to previous encounters with boaters, so I spoke with a few fishermen out there and I was recommended to launch out of Bells Marina a few miles North from the Hwy 19 bridge. Fishing started out slow but it picked up as the morning progressed. I fished from 8am till 3pm. I could have had my limit before noon but I was culling the fish. Also, since I drove 3.5 hrs, I didn't want to leave early. For the most part I have to say that about 2/3 of the boaters out there were pretty decent in their speed while passing me but I had a few that gave me a good rocking. Used only two lures all day; a silver shad diver and a chartreuse Georges. Changed between both when one was not getting hits.

thats a pile of fish! congrats on that stringer.

Nice haul

You got some big ones in there, very nice!

oh yeah!

Very nice!!!

Very nice looks like some fat ones congrats

Thank you all for the compliments. I did have a great day overall. Now I am looking forward to some great fish sandwiches.

Nice ones!!! I bet the ramp on 19 was full to the gills with vehicles...

Harmon Creek Marina is a few miles South of Riverside and is a good place to put in. I wanted to go there tomorrow after work but they shut the gate at 5pm so that's out. Do they have a gate at Bells? If so, I'll just use the public ramp on 19 and paddle to Harmon Creek.

They do not have a gate at Bell's. Their is a $5 honors fee for launching your boat. Drop off is at the front door through a slot. Have fun!