What is with these lakes so close to the Mexican Border? Well Barrett is not on the Border as close as Falcon and Amistad are but it is only a mile away and has Border Patrol running around doing their thing here in California.

Any ways on to the Fishing.Took my friend Riley out for his second trip to Barrett and put him on some fish as well as getting a few for my self.

Producing Baits were Blk/blu Skinnybear jigs with the Paca Chunk,trigged Superhogs,Senkos and a few on lipless redeye shads.About 10 hours later fully exhausted and about 30 fish each. Nothing gigantic but plenty of healthy ones.Most of the Fish were caught hitting the many rock walls letting the bait fall till it got hit and reeling up and hitting assorted nooks in the rock faces after letting the bait sit for less than 10 seconds. I love Bassin

WOW great trip and nice photo's...that water looks terrific too 

Big O

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ALot of big fish there! Looks like you had a great trip!

That is one lake in So Cal I have to try.  Is it still closed to private boats?  Buy access through Ticket master I believe? 

That is one lake in So Cal I have to try. Is it still closed to private boats? Buy access through Ticket master I believe?

  Yes the answer to your questions are correct. The lake is open on weds sat and sunday  from May to the end of Sept.

The place is loaded with plenty of Northern strain in the 4 to 7lb range 30 plus fish days are common.All catch and release only and you have to use barbless hooks or pinch down the barbs required by the DFG.

Only 25 rental boats on the lake and this time of year they are easy to get.

nice fish man