Category Freshwater Fish Reports

Fishing at Diamond Valley Lake has been fair, but with the right approach, you can still land some bass. Early mornings are key—use drop shots or Texas rigs to target fish before the day heats up. Keep your setups simple…

Lake Almanor is showing good action for trout while bass fishing remains a bit slow. Trout anglers trolling lures or flies at a crawl are landing solid browns, and bank fishing is heating up with PowerBait bringing in daily catches.…

8/10: The kokanee and trout bite at New Melones is hot right now. Trollers are working depths of 80-100 feet with small spoons and hoochies behind flashers, pulling limits with ease. Bass fishing is slowing, but slow-rolling soft plastics like…

7/10: The striper action in the North Delta has been steady, with anglers landing good numbers, though most are shakers. For bank anglers, anchovies and sardines are the go-to baits, while those casting jerkbaits are finding some success too. Weather…

9/10: Amador Lake is the spot for trout anglers right now. With recent stockings of Donaldson Rainbows, Amador Goldens, Cutbows, and Blue Rainbows averaging 3 pounds, the action has been consistent. Surface temps are holding at 68°F, and the single-lane…

8/10: The cool weather has set the stage for great trout fishing at Lake Hemet. While the last plant was earlier in November, anglers are still finding success, especially near deeper water. The big news? Float tubes are now allowed…

9/10: The American River delivered steady action for stripers, with a few small steelhead mixed in. Striper fishing is on point—swimbaits and jerk baits are working best for anglers covering water. If you’re targeting catfish or bigger stripers, soaking bait…

8/10: The East Delta is delivering solid striped bass action. Drifting live mudsuckers along the San Joaquin has been especially productive, with quality fish being reported. Schools of shad and striped bass are keeping the bite consistent, hinting at a…

8/10: The Sacramento River is buzzing with striper action. Bank anglers are scoring limits with anchovies, sardines, or live minnows, while boaters are trolling deep plugs or casting swimbaits. The topwater bite has been active during low light hours, adding…

The bite at Del Valle has been lively with plenty of bass and bluegill action near the shorelines. Tossing small spinners or drop-shot rigs around submerged structures yielded consistent bites, making it a fun outing for all skill levels. For…