Category Freshwater Fish Reports

8/10: Folsom Lake is producing strong results for bass anglers. Drop shots, shaky heads, and jigs on deep points are the go-to techniques, while topwater and jerkbaits offer exciting reaction bites. Trout fishing is picking up as the water cools—try…

6/10: Diamond Valley Lake proved challenging this week, but early mornings brought some action. Bass were hitting drop shots and Texas rigs, with the best results near submerged structures. Timing was key—getting out before the sun climbed too high made…

8/10: New Melones offered a mix of opportunities this week. Bass were biting on dropshots, shakyheads, and jigs around deep structure, though the cooler water slowed the action. Early and late topwater bites were solid, especially near busting fish. Kokanee…

7/10: The Delta West was active this week with striped bass scattered from Suisun Bay to Liberty Island. The best bites came during slower tides, with trollers near the West Bank catching and releasing plenty of legal fish. In the…

6/10: Bullards Bar was a bit of a grind this week. Spotted bass were biting, but the key was sticking to structures and working drop shots or jigs slowly. Kokanee and trout action was sluggish, requiring extra patience to find…

8/10: The Delta’s Sacramento side delivered a strong bite for those willing to adapt. Striper action was solid in moving water, with A-rigs and jerk baits leading the charge. Black bass required more effort, but bladed jigs and spinnerbaits worked…

7/10: Lake Oroville offered a mix of challenges and opportunities this week. Bass fishing was slow but steady near coves with drop shots, ned rigs, and jigs working best. Trout and king salmon action was hit-or-miss, requiring patience. For catfish…

6/10: Lake Perris offered a fair bass bite this week, but patience was key. Drop shots and Texas rigs proved reliable, with crankbaits pulling in a few strikes near rocky points. The bite was slow at times, but persistence paid…

8/10: Montezuma Slough was a productive spot this week. Striped bass were hitting well on trolling yozuris in red and white, while cut bait like anchovies and sardines brought in consistent bites. Live bait upped the quality of the catch…

7/10: The South Delta offered decent action this week. Striped bass were biting on cut baits and trolling yozuris with a chartreuse stripe. Sturgeon were also in play, with eel and ghost shrimp being the top choices. The weather was…