Category Freshwater Fish Reports

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…

7/10: The Feather River was a decent spot this week for steelhead. Salmon season is closed, but steelhead kept the lines tight, biting on worms and roe. The action wasn’t fast-paced, but a few solid catches made it worth the…

8/10: The West Delta was a solid spot for striped bass this week. Trolling deep-diving plugs worked great, but bait fishing with anchovies and sardines stole the show. The fish were active, especially during the outgoing tide, making for a…

7/10: Contra Loma served up steady action this week. Catfish were biting well, with most success coming from anchovies and chicken liver near the shallows. Largemouth bass could be found throughout the lake, striking on soft plastics and crankbaits. The…

8/10: Big Bear Lake delivered solid action this week. Trout fishing was on fire, with plenty of bites to keep things exciting. A few anglers also reported success landing largemouth bass, which added a fun twist to the day. The…

8/10: Don Pedro was buzzing with action this week. Trout and kokanee were the stars, especially around shad balls—spoons in shad patterns nailed it. Bass fishing was solid too, with A-rigs and jerkbaits bringing in strikes consistently. The weather was…