Category Freshwater Fish Reports

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…

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…