Category Freshwater Fish Reports

Fishing at Don Pedro is heating up! The trout and kokanee bite is on fire near shad balls—use spoons in shad patterns for the best results. Bass anglers are seeing success too, with A-rigs and jerkbaits pulling in strikes. Find…

Amador Lake is hot right now, with trout averaging 3 pounds thanks to fresh plants of Donaldson Rainbows, Amador Golden Rainbows, and more. The lake is 32 feet from full, with surface temps at 63°F—perfect for active fish. Focus on…

Lake Siskiyou is fishing well for trout, with brookies and rainbows hitting small spinners, spoons, and wooly buggers in black or brown. Bass are shifting into their winter pattern, so slow down your approach with swimbaits or tube jigs if…

Trout fishing at Santee Lakes is solid right now with cured roe, PowerBait Trout Nuggets, and worms doing well. Lures like spinners, spoons, and jigs are also bringing in fish. The bass bite is slower as the water cools, but…

Clear Lake is producing great results, with bass hitting rattletraps, jigs, and swimbaits around structure. A-Rigs are also pulling in solid bags for anglers targeting deeper spots. Crappie fishing is excellent right now, so bring light gear and minnows or…

Baum Lake is fishing great with frequent trout plants making it a top spot for all skill levels. Fly anglers are finding success with midges, baetis, and wooly buggers, while bait fishers are catching steady numbers on inflated worms and…

Bass at Lake El Capitan are focusing on schools of shad, so finding the bait is key. Use smaller jigs and lighter line, targeting depths between 15 and 30 feet. A good fish finder can make all the difference in…

Whiskeytown Lake is producing trout for those trolling spoons, spinners, or Rapala minnows, with nightcrawlers also in the mix. Fly anglers are seeing success with midges under indicators or stripping wooly buggers during hatches. Bass fishing here is all about…

Lake Oroville is fishing strong for bass, trout, and landlocked salmon. With the lake nearly full, the fish are scattered, so covering water is key. Focus on trolling for trout and salmon or hitting the shallows with finesse techniques for…

Bass fishing at Lake Perris is fair but doable with the right approach. Stick to drop shots, Texas rigs, and crankbaits, focusing on slow and steady retrieves to tempt bites. This time of year, persistence pays off—target deeper areas and…