Fish Reports

Anglers have been having good results with Fish Thug Bait jigs. Aim for weedlines but be cautious of snags

Try brigher spoons, aim for markers on the map. Weedlines getting at least 15 ft deep have been doing well.

Main recreation area and sandy point productive for trout

Spoons still catching trout, south east area is productive

Jigs in shad and minnow patterns working well.

Darker colors have been working well to catch stripers as well. Use Bug colors like beetle and hopper.

Derby 7am through 1:30 pm

Spring Classic Trout Derby

Speedy shiners along spot north of campground and Bruce’s bay are doing well for trout

Final plant of the season

Calaveras Trout

Speedy shiners working well, found around 50’ deep. Rainbows up to 9.5 lbs.

Anglers are catching trout near the marina and coves using standard gear, while bass are being pulled from heavy cover, though trout are moving deeper and spreading out.

Trout are active in deeper water beyond 20 feet, requiring long leaders or dock access to stay above the encroaching shoreline weeds.

Productive trout fishing is happening at depths of 20 feet or more using long leaders to clear the weeds, with catfish starting to hit liver or dough baits.

Bass are being caught in heavy weeds using weedless plastics, while trout remain active near the dam and docks following the plant.

Trout and smallmouth are biting along rock walls and shallow beaches near the marina, with fish from the latest plants spreading into the main body.

Trout are hitting bright lures and spoons in the main water, while largemouth are holding in shallow weeds and submerged structure.

Trout Derby 4/11/2026-4/12/2026

Lakes 2 3 4 6 and 7

Closed for fishing pre-derby

Spoons catching 5+ pounders

Blue Dock and Launch Cove

Calaveras Trout

Last stock of the season, open to fishing next day April 8th