APR 16TH Lake Poway
Final plant of the season
1500lbs. trout planted View guide →
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APR 16TH Lake Gregory
Calaveras Trout
2000lbs. trout planted View guide →
APR 12TH Lake Amador
Speedy shiners working well, found around 50’ deep. Rainbows up to 9.5 lbs.
APR 12TH Lake Chabot (Castro Valley)
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.
APR 12TH Quarry Lakes (Horseshoe Lake)
Trout are active in deeper water beyond 20 feet, requiring long leaders or dock access to stay above the encroaching shoreline weeds.
APR 12TH Shadow Cliffs Reservoir
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.
APR 12TH Contra Loma Reservoir
Bass are being caught in heavy weeds using weedless plastics, while trout remain active near the dam and docks following the plant.
APR 12TH Lake Del Valle
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.
APR 12TH Lake Temescal
Trout are hitting bright lures and spoons in the main water, while largemouth are holding in shallow weeds and submerged structure.
APR 11TH Rancho Seco Lake
Trout Derby 4/11/2026-4/12/2026
APR 11TH Santee Lakes
Lakes 2 3 4 6 and 7
2500lbs. catfish planted View guide →
APR 10TH Rancho Seco Lake
Closed for fishing pre-derby
APR 9TH Lake Amador
Spoons catching 5+ pounders
APR 8TH Lake Amador
Blue Dock and Launch Cove
700lbs. trout planted View guide →
APR 8TH Lake Gregory
Calaveras Trout
1200lbs. trout planted View guide →
APR 7TH Diamond Valley Lake
Last stock of the season, open to fishing next day April 8th
500lbs. trout planted View guide →
APR 5TH Jess Ranch Lakes
Closed on April 5th
APR 5TH Los Vaqueros Reservoir
Early morning bite for stripers are strong. Use chicken liver or similar bait.
APR 4TH San Pablo Reservoir
Anglers are beginning to catch catfish in bigger numbers
APR 4TH Jess Ranch Lakes
Planted at float tube lake
500lbs. trout planted View guide →
APR 3RD San Pablo Reservoir
Catfish tournament announced for May 30th
APR 3RD Collins Lake
Junior trout derby announced for April 11th
APR 3RD Lake Amador
8.4 lber caught near the spillway using powerbait
APR 2ND Lake Amador
Most at dam, some at launch cove. Trolling with speedy shiners working well, 20-40’ below
1000lbs. trout planted View guide →
MAR 30TH Lake Jennings
Jigs continuing to outperform spoons right now. Aim for the 15-25 ft depth before reeling in.