Reprinted courtesy of the North American Fishing Club

California bass fishing is, in many ways, unlike anything you'll find elsewhere in the country. The climate, forage base often centered on trout, and the state's typically clear waters, give the sport a certain uniqueness.

Yet, anglers east of the Rockies also encounter deep, barely-active fish during the cold-water period and find that techniques honed by top anglers in California are their ticket to winter bass success.

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Brantley Lake is part of the Pecos River Chain and rests at an elevation of 3,300 feet. The lake has 2,800 surface acres.

Anglers can catch a variety of warm water fish such as largemouth bass, walleye, channel catfish, white bass, bluegill, and crappie. For conditions at Brantley Lake call 1-505-457- BOAT (2628) for the up to the minute report. Boaters are urged to use caution and scout the lake at low speeds.

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