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…
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…
