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November 19, 2008
JIM
MATTHEWS’
PICKS OF THE WEEK
1. The
wide open largemouth and striper action at Diamond Valley Lake has
continued this week, and the rainbow trout bite is matching the bass
bites. The DFG plants of subcatchable brown trout turned on the bass and
stripers and the fish are still looking for this candy. Best baits are
big, trout-like topwater and swim baits to catch quality largemouth to
six pounds and stripers to 16 pounds. For breaking updates, check with
the marina staff at 951-926-7201 or Last Chance Bait & Tackle in Hemet
at 951-658-7410. You can also get more information on the lake at
www.dvmarina.com.
2. There continues to be a good bluegill bite at Lake Perris. The action
has been on crickets off the marina docks and fish to a pound or better
have been showing. This bite is likely to sour with cooler weather, so
you might want to hit it before things change too much. Don’t forget you
can fish off some of the marina docks for just $3. For an update on this
bite, check with the marina staff at 951-657-2179.
3. Road trip? Call ahead to make sure the big trout were planted here,
but the Buena Vista Lakes trout derby is this Saturday and there are
always a bunch of whopper Mt. Lassen Trout Farms rainbows over 10 pounds
planted for this event, and the fishing pressure is less here on derby
weekend than comparable waters in Orange County on ANY weekend. Also far
fewer talented finesse jig anglers fish here. A good angler can slay
them. Call Bob’s Bait for information at 661-833-8657.
FRESHWATER HOT SPOTS
TROUT: Santa Ana River Lakes, Corona Lake, and Hesperia Lake are all
excellent with their trout seasons now in full swing. All three are also
getting Nebraska Tailwalkers this season. Irvine Lake is also very good
with browns, rainbows, brookies, and steelhead all showing in a good
bite. Diamond Valley has a good bite, after another plant last week, for
shore anglers and trollers working out of rental boats, but light
fishing pressure now that the lake is closed to private launching. The
lake record for trout fell twice at DVL this past week. Buena Vista
Lakes near Taft in the southern San Joaquin Valley has its annual derby
Saturday. Lots of big fish planted. Most waters in SoCal are getting
trout plants now or will get them soon. In the Western Sierra, the upper
and lower stretches of the Kern River remain very good, both seeing some
of the best fishing of the year.
LARGEMOUTH BASS: There is generally fair to good fall bass action across
the region. Casitas, Perris, and Diamond Valley Lake are all good in
about that order of preference, with big fish starting to show after DFG
trout plants at all three. Castaic, Pyramid, Silverwood, Cachuma,
Isabella, Skinner, Piru, Otay, and Wohlford all have fair to good
action. Poway, and El Capitan are a little slower.
STRIPED BASS: Castaic cranked out a few big fish two weeks ago, but that
bite seemed to go in the tank. Silverwood and Skinner have been good on
smaller fish, while Pyramid is just fair. Diamond Valley also has some
good striper boils going on and fish to 18 pounds were reported this
week. On the Colorado River, the best striper action has been the fair
to good bite in Mead where a lot of smaller fish to three pounds
showing. Havasu and Mojave are also fair on smaller fish.
PANFISH: Top bets for bluegill and redear include Perris, Lopez, and
Diamond Valley, but those bite could all tank with more cold weather. Go
before it happens. Most Southern California crappie bites are off, but
there is still a few fish showing at Elsinore and Cuyamaca. The Central
Coast lakes of Lopez and San Antonio both have been pretty fair for the
crappie, too, with Lopez producing some bigger fish. Corona Lake cranked
out a 2 1/2 pounder.
CATFISH: The action at all of the planted-catfish lakes is slowing way
down, but the fall bite on bigger, hold-over or wild fish is worth
watching. While no huge fish were reported this week, places to watch
include Irvine Lake, Santa Ana River Lakes, Hesperia Lake, Skinner,
Diamond Valley, Henshaw, Corona Lake, El Capitan, Otay, and Silverwood.
The lower Colorado River and river backwater, ditches, and canals have
been fair with both flatheads and channels showing in the catch.
WATER BY WATER REPORTS
Compiled by Cyndi Gollaz and Jim Matthews
Outdoor News Service
SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAIN WATERS
SILVERWOOD: Striper bite good to excellent in Cleghorn Cove and in
Miller’s Canyon on anchovies or nightcrawlers. James Gordon, Fontana,
caught a 6-8 striper on anchovies. Trout action just as good with fish
caught in Cleghorn off either shoreline in 20 to 30 feet of water. Fish
to two pounds reported. Jackie Bennett, Hesperia, landed a two-pound
trout. Wanda Blake, Ontario, caught a six-pound stringer of trout, top
fish was two pounds, all on worms. Floating baits and Power minnows have
been top baits. Few reports on bass, catfish, on panfish, but fishing
pressure is light. Information: marina 760-389-2299, state park
760-389-2281, Silverwood Country store 760-389-2423.
BIG BEAR LAKE: DFG trout plant last week. Trout bite fairish on Power
Bait or nightcrawlers fished off the south shore near the dam. Mark Orr,
Yucaipa, landed a 7-13 rainbows at Stanfield Cutoff on Nitro Bait dipped
in Berkley dip bait. Other species slow. The west ramp is closed for the
season. The east ramp remains open from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m. Monday through
Friday, and 8 a.m. to 4 p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Lake information: Big
Bear Marina 909-866-3218, Big Bear Sporting Goods 909-866-3222 or
bigbearmarina.com.
GREGORY LAKE: Slowish trout bite with a few fish reported on floating
baits fished close to the bottom. Information: 909-338-2233.
GREEN VALLEY LAKE: The lake facilities are closed and no fishing fee is
being charged. The boat house and store will reopen on May 14, 2009.
Anglers can still fish. Recorded information: 909-867-2009.
ARROWBEAR LAKE: No reports.
JENKS LAKE: No reports. Information: Mill Creek Ranger Station at
909-382-2881.
HIGH DESERT LAKES
HESPERIA LAKE: Trout fishing is good to excellent with fish to 10
pounds. The fish are showing all around the lake on Power Bait,
nightcrawlers and Lip RipperZ plastic worms in assorted colors. Channel
catfish action still good for this time of the year. The sturgeon bite
is still fair to good with the best bite on inflated nightcrawlers.
Trout plants are twice a week. Day session hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.
with the night session from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $15 per angler.
Information: 800-521-6332 or 760-244-5951.
JESS RANCH: Anglers had to work harder for a limit of trout this past
week. The action is fair to good from lake 2 and 3. Anglers reported the
most action on Power Bait (rainbow, spring green, salmon peach and
orange), nightcrawlers ( doused with garlic), jigs and lures to catch
limits. Hot spots include the grassy point, the eastern and northern
shores of lake 3 as well as the western and eastern shores and inles of
lake 2. Chuck Ouellette, San Bernardino, caught a 7- 13 rainbow on a
brown crappie jig. Paul Kawahara, Monterey Park, landed a 6-pound trout.
Sue Moore, Hesperia, a 12-pound limit with the top fish a 5-4. Johnny
Powell, Colton, pulled out 3-12 and 4- 9 rainbows. Cristina Lucero,
Baldwin Park, caught a 4-4 trout. Joe Alfaro, Pomona, landed 3-14, 3-4
and 3-2 rainbows. The lake is open Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays from 7
a.m. to 4 p.m. Lake information: 760-240-1107 or
www.jessranchlakesnews.com.
MOJAVE NARROWS: A county trout plant will go in this week. County plants
will be weekly through April. Anglers have reported fair trout action on
Power Bait and nightcrawlers. Fair catfish on various stink baits and
blood baits, as well as nightcrawlers or meal worms. Information:
760-245-2226.
INLAND VALLEY LAKES
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
CUCAMONGA-GUASTI: Fair catfish bite on mackerel or nightcrawlers. DFG
trout plant two weeks ago. County plants start this week and will be
weekly through April. Information: 909-481-4205.
PRADO: Catfish bite fair on nightcrawlers, mackerel, and shrimp. Last
catfish plant was Sept. 11. DFG trout plant two weeks ago. County trout
plants are weekly through April. Information: 909-597-4260.
YUCAIPA: DFG trout plant two weeks ago, with fair action. County plants
began last week and will be weekly through April. Still fair catfish
action on anchovies, nightcrawlers, meal worms, or anything dipped in
Sonny’s stink bait. Action is best in the afternoons. Last catfish plant
was in September. Lake information: 909-790-3127.
GLEN HELEN: Good to excellent trout action after the first county plant
of the season this past week. Limits of rainbows to 2 1/2 pounds were
common and most anglers had at least a couple of trout. Power Bait was
the top bait. Thomas Rojas, West Covina, landed a 2 1/2-pound trout to
top off his two-fish stringer, while Joey Alexander, Pomona, also had a
2 1/2-pounder on his four-fish stringer. Fair catfish fishing on
mackerel, shrimp, Hog Wild or anything dipped in Sonny’s. DFG trout
plant two weeks ago. County plants are weekly through April.
Information: 909-887-7540.
MOUNT BALDY TROUT POOLS: The heavily stocked pools are open every
Saturday and Sunday. No fishing license is needed. Information:
909-982-4246.
SECCOMBE LAKE: No recent plants. Information: 909-384-5233.
RIVERSIDE COUNTY
DIAMOND VALLEY: Launch ramp remains closed due to low water levels.
Early morning fishermen have been landing loads of good largemouth. The
best largemouth reports are from the north east end of the lake. Trout
swimbaits, Z plugs, LA sliders, and Lunker Punker are the top producers
for bass. It was a record breaking week here for the trout. Trout in the
double digits have been pulled out, and some agree it’s the best bite in
years. Roostertails, Power Bait, and Kastmasters are the top baits. Luis
Fernando Garcia, 3, Hemet landed a 12.46-pound trout off shore on Power
Bait. His fish broke the current lake record by a pound, but it didn’t
end there. The next day, Paul Padilla, San Jacinto, took the new lake
record with his 12.64-pound trout. Steve Christian, Norco, caught 7 1/2
and 5 1/4-pound trout. Pete Oliver, Perris, caught a 6.97-pound trout.
Rick Esparza, Hemet, landed a 3.49-pound trout. The big stripers are out
in the marina cove and showing on large plugs or swimbaits with fish
from 10 to 20 pounds. The Z plug, LA slider, Triple Trout, and BBZ have
been standards for big striper. Elliot Lewis, Beaumont, caught a
14.63-pound striper. Chris Nickerson, Hemet, landed 11.12 and 16-pound
stripers. Alex Lee, Diamond Bar, caught a 14.45-pound. Dusty Parker,
Cherry Valley, landed a 14-pound striper fishing by the east dam with a
Scrounger. Lee Gonzalez, Hemet, pulled out a 13-pounder. Few reports of
catfish, but a reported fair bite on the west dam and near the inlet
tower on nightcrawlers. Richard Pavlik, 11, Riverside, caught a
10.5-pound catfish on garlic Power Bait. Lake information: 800-590-LAKE,
marina 951-926-7201, Last Chance Bait & Tackle 951-658-7410 or
www.dvmarina.com.
PERRIS: Good bluegill bite on crickets off the marina docks. Lorenzo
Martinez, Moreno Valley, caught a one-pound bluegill. Bass bite fair to
good, not as hot as previous weeks, but anglers are still catching fish
on jigs off the south of the island. Jack Neu, San Marcos, landed a
three-pound bass. Catfish bite fair to good, too, with fish caught on
mackerel and shrimp off the island. A few cats to four pounds were
caught. Trout bite slow to fair with only a few fish to 2 1/2 pounds.
Last trout plant was on Halloween. Dock fishing is allowed for a $3 fee
during store hours only. Information: marina 951-657-2179, state park
951-940-5600.
SKINNER: Trout bite slow. Last plant was two weeks ago when 1,500 pounds
went in. The action has been primarily in the inlet and off Launch Ramp
2. James Woods, Compton, caught a one-pound trout. Striper bite fair to
good with anglers pulling out fish to three pounds. Joseph Garcia,
Baldwin Park, landed a three-pound striper. Bass bite fair to good on a
few baits. Information: store 951-926-1505 or marina 951-926-8515.
ELSINORE: Crappie action sluggish with a slow to fair bite on
nightcrawlers and small jigs. Bluegill action fair to good on crickets
and meal worms. Wiper (striper-hybrid) action fair, but slower than
usual lately. Carp fair off the east end on dough balls. Catfish and
bass are hit and miss. No signs of trout, yet. Information: Catfishing R
Us at 877-685-7752.
CORONA LAKE: The rainbow trout bite is very good with at least 14 trout
at or over the five pound mark reported, and there has also been a good
bite on catfish, tilapia, and crappie. The top trout was an 8 1/2-pound
rainbow caught by Don Burke, Hemet, while fishing with Power Bait from
shore. Walk Harrison, Mira Loma, and Jim Patterson, Bell Gardens, had
four trout that weighed in at 21 pounds, including an 8 1/4-pounder. The
pair were using green Nitro Bait at the boat ramp to make their catch.
There were two 7 1/2-pound rainbows caught. Andrew Perry, Upland, and
Matt Thomas, Riverside, landed those trout. Perry was using
nightcrawlers at mid lake, while Thomas was fishing with a Lip RippeZ.
The catfish action also continues good for the few anglers fishing
mackerel and fishing near the flooded timber. Adam Sokoloski, Yucaipa,
landed a seven-pound catfish, while Curtis Keith, Riverside, landed six
cats that weighed 13 1/2 pounds total, including a four-pounder. Tilapia
and crappie are also showing in improved numbers thanks to the warm
weather. Scott Noble, Riverside, landed a 2 1/2-pound crappie, a trout,
and four catfish, all on jigs. The first plant of huge, 20-plus pound
Mt. Lassen Trout Farms rainbows will go in on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The
lake will close on 2 p.m., Nov. 26, and then the lake will also be
closed for Thanksgiving day. Corona will reopen on Friday, Nov. 28.
Information: 951-277-4489 or www.fishinglakes.com.
EVANS LAKE: Catfish action fair with the most action reported on
mackerel and nightcrawlers. Slow to fair bass action on plastics and
crankbaits, and fair action on small bluegill action around the
shorelines.
RANCHO JURUPA: Trout plant last week kicked off the season here, and the
action has been fair to good for the rainbows. Lots of rainbows to two
pounds reported. Next plant is scheduled for Nov. 20. The catfish bite
is still fair to good with a lot of fish in the two pound class. Chris,
Curtis, Kyler, and Steve Sargent, all Moreno Valley, had 12 catfish
using Power Bait dipped in Hog Wild. The big fish was a four-pounder.
Other species are slow. Upcoming events: Trout tournament scheduled for
January 24. Information: 951-684-7032.
FISHERMAN'S RETREAT: Fair to good catfish bite from both lakes, with
times of better action in the evenings through dusk. Top baits are
shrimp, mackerel or DuMong’s. Information: 909-795-2411.
ANGLER'S LAKE: The lake is currently closed.
REFLECTION LAKE: Fair to good catfish action on nightcrawlers or shrimp.
First trout plant went in last week, with plants every other week. The
lake’s hours are 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. Monday through Friday, and 7 a.m. to 8
p.m. Saturday and Sunday. Information: 951-654-7906 or
www.reflectionlakerv.com.
JEAN'S CHANNEL CATS: Trout season is in full swing, with a good to
excellent bite. Plant went in last week. Power Bait and nightcrawlers
are the most talked about trout baits here. Catfish bite slowing down
with cooler nights, but anglers are still pulling out some under two
pounds. Trout will be planted twice a month with double loads. The lake
is open Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m., and on Monday
holidays. Information: 951-679-6562 or 951-259-2021.
SAN JACINTO MOUNTAIN WATERS
LAKE HEMET: Trout action is still good, but warm weather and winds have
made the fishing a little tougher this past week, especially for boat
anglers. The last trout plant was Oct. 31. Cesar and Anthony Mar, both
Chino, had 10 trout up to two pounds trolling nightcrawlers. Al Poston,
Anza, landed his limit, also trolling nightcrawlers, and his top rainbow
was a five-pounder. Most trout are 10 to 16 inches long. Lake open daily
from 7 a.m. to 10 p.m. Information: Lake Hemet Market 951-659-2350,
campground 951-659-2680.
FULMOR LAKE: No recent plants. Information: 951-659-2117.
ORANGE COUNTY
SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES: Very good trout action. The top rainbow reported
was a 9 3/4-pounder caught by Mike Johnston, Yorba Linda, to top off his
four-fish 17 3/4-pound stringer caught on lemon lime-colored Nitro Bait
near the dock. Raul Rodriguez, Whittier, have a five-fish limit that
weighed in at 15 3/4 pounds, including one at 6 1/2 pounds, while
fishing corn-flavored Nitro Bait at Levitz’ Coroner. But the week’s best
stringer was landed by Daniel Fernandez, Carson, who caught five trout
that weighed in at 21-8. His big fish was a 5-8, and all were landed on
jigs at the Bubble Hole. Lots of other limits were reported and many had
trout on those five-fish stringers that included at least one fish
topping four pounds. Floating baits, inflated nightcrawlers, and small
jigs have all been very production, especially when a flavored scent is
added to any of these baits. The first plant of huge, 20-plus pound Mt.
Lassen Trout Farms rainbows will go in on Wednesday, Nov. 26. The lake
will close on 2 p.m., Nov. 26, and then the lake will also be closed for
Thanksgiving day. The Lakes will reopen on Friday, Nov. 28. Information:
714-632-7830 or log on at www.fishinglakes.com.
ANAHEIM LAKE: Closed. Anaheim Lake only opens when Santa Ana River Lakes
is closed for cleaning and maintenance. Information: (714) 996-3508 or
www.fishinglakes.com.
IRVINE LAKE: The heavy Santa Ana winds and fires kept the reports
modest. Some anglers reported good action for the rainbows, but those
were few. Power mice, salmon eggs and Power worms were the most
productive trout baits. Hot spots were off shore, Trout Island, and the
Santiago Flats. Over 20,000 pounds of rainbows, brooks, browns and
steelhead were planted two weeks ago. Bass bite fair on jigs with fish
in the two to four-pound range. The lake’s hours are 6 a.m. to 4 p.m.
Lake information: 714-649-9111 or www.irvinelake.net.
LAGUNA NIGUEL LAKE: Just fair bass action with most fish in the one to
two-pound range. The best action is one drop-shotted or Texas-rigged
plastic worms in dark colors and 4 1/2-inches long. Catfish still fair
on nightcrawlers and mackerel on the main point and inlet. Bluegill bite
fair on half nightcrawlers. Crappie fair to good on assorted crappie
jigs. Trout season kicks off this Friday, and the Catch-and-Release
Float Tube Derby was Wednesday and Thursday this week. The lake is open
6 a.m. to 8 p.m. daily. Information: 949-362-3885 or
www.lagunaniguellake.com.
LOS ANGELES AREA LAKES
CACHUMA: Trout action fair, with waves of good action for fish in the
one- to two-pound range on Power Bait or nightcrawlers. Trollers are
working 30 to 40 feet with Needlefish, Kastmasters or Rapalas. DFG trout
plant two weeks ago. Bass bite slow to fair with only a few fish showing
early mornings. Catfish bite fair to good on mackerel in the narrows and
flats. Some nice stringers of redear have been caught off boats. For
quagga mussel and the new boat launching information, log on at http://www.sbparks.org/DOCS/Cachuma.html.
Fishing information: 805-688-4040.
CASITAS: The swimbait bite is slow, however bass anglers are still
catching fish with plastic worms and nightcrawlers. Largemouth bite fair
to good in the morning and evenings. Midday bite slow. Top bass was a 9
1/2-pounder caught by Sean Flaherty, Ventura. He also caught a
seven-pound largemouth. Randy Westbery, Ojai, caught an 8 1/2-pound bas.
Some perch and redear have been caught in the shallows of the backs of
coves. No trout plants have gone in yet this winter. Private boats are
again being allowed at Casitas, but boaters will face an inspection and
10-day dry dock requirement because of fears of quagga mussel
infestation. Information: 805-649-2043.
CASTAIC: Overall bite still slow, especially with last week’s high
winds. Trout improving after plants last week and Oct. 27. The
largemouth bass, striper and catfish bites are fair to good bite. Some
reports of bass caught to eight pounds, but no individual names
reported. The bass are biting off the marina on nightcrawlers.
Information: 661-775-6232.
PIRU: Trout bite improving with two DFG trout plants over the last two
weeks. Anglers are pulling out limits with fish to two pounds on Power
Bait, nightcrawlers or any type of trout worm. Tom Walker, Chino Hills,
caught a two-pound trout on worms. The trout bite is best just off shore
immediately following the plants. Slow to fair crappie action on white
mini-jigs. Most fish are under a pound. Slowish bass action, but some
are still reporting a few fish to three pounds on plastic worms. Hours
are 7 a.m. to 5 p.m. Information: park 805-521-1500.
PYRAMID: Striper bite fair to good on anchovies. Anglers are pulling out
fish under four pounds, with a few better. Some action also reported on
cut baits or shad-like swimbaits and cranks. Down below the gatehouse is
the best area for stripers. Gina Larson, Ventura, caught a three-pound
striper. Largemouth and smallmouth bites improved over the weekend on
plastics and swimbaits. Some catfish reported in the channels on
nightcrawlers, mackerel or shrimp. No bluegill reports. DFG trout plant
two weeks ago, so plenty of holdovers are in the waters, anglers just
have to fish the right times and spots to pull them out. Information:
USFS 661-296-9710, concession 661-257-2790.
QUAIL LAKE: No reports.
PUDDINGSTONE: DFG trout plant this week. Fair to good trout action on
Power Bait or nightcrawlers. Fair catfish bite on pieces of mackerel,
shrimp or nightcrawlers. Slow to fair bass bite off the east shore on
drop-shot plastics, jerk baits, and live worms. The fish are deep.
Information: 909-599-8411, ext. 4.
SANTA FE DAM: DFG trout plant two weeks ago. The bite is picking up with
some reported catches on Power Bait or nightcrawlers. Catfish bite still
fair, but good action later in the day on mackerel, shrimp or chicken
liver. Fairish bluegill bite on wax worms and nightcrawlers from 5 p.m.
to dusk. Information: 626-334-1065.
ALONDRA PARK LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
BALBOA PARK LAKE: No recent plants.
BELVEDERE PARK LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
CERRITOS PARK LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
DOWNEY WILDERNESS PARK: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
ECHO PARK LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
EL DORADO PARK LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
ELIZABETH LAKE: DFG trout plant last week.
HANSEN DAM LAKE: DFG trout plant last week. Information: 888-527-2757 or
818-899-3779.
HOLLENBECK LAKE: No recent plants. Information: 213-261-0113.
JOHN FORD PARK LAKE: No recent plants.
KENNETH HAHN PARK LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
LA MIRADA PARK LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
LEGG LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
LINCOLN PARK LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
MAGIC JOHNSON LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
PECK ROAD PARK LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago. Information:
818-448-7317.
SAN DIEGO AREA LAKES
BARRETT: Closed for the season. The lake will reopen next spring. Lake
information: 619-465-3474 or www.ci.sandiego.ca.us/water/.
HODGES: Hodges is now closed until February. Information: 619-465-3474
or www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/.
EL CAPITAN: Much improved bass and bluegill action. This week 211
anglers reported 173 bass, 151 bluegill, 51 crappie, one channel catfish
and one blue catfish. The lake is open Thursday through Monday for
fishing. Rental boats are available on Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays.
On Sundays rentals stop at 10 a.m. Information: 619-465-3474 or
www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. Rental boat reservations: 619-668-3274.
LOWER OTAY: No report. The lake is open on a Wednesday, Saturday, and
Sunday schedule. Information: 619-465-3474 or www.ci.sandiego.ca.us/water/.
Rental boat reservations: 619-668-3274.
UPPER OTAY: No report. The lake is open on a Wednesday, Saturday, and
Sunday for fishing, sunrise to sunset. The road to Upper Otay is closed
to vehicles, but anglers may walk in to fish during lake hours.
Information: 619-465-3474 or www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/.
SAN VICENTE: The lake is closed and is expected to remain closed for six
to nine years for dam reconstruction. Lake information: 619-465-3474 or
www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/.
MURRAY: No individual catch report. The lake is open for fishing and
boating seven days a week. DFG trout plant two weeks ago, 1,800 pounds,
and a channel catfish plant two weeks ago, 2,000 pounds. Boat rentals
are available Saturday and Sunday only. Information: 619-465-3474 or
www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. Rental boat reservations: 619-390-0223.
MIRAMAR: No individual catch report. The lake was planted with 2,000
pounds of channel catfish two weeks ago. The lake is open for fishing
seven days a week. Boat rentals are available on Saturday and Sunday
only. Information: 619-465-3474 or www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. Rental
boat reservations: 619-390-0223.
SUTHERLAND: Closed for fishing. Information: 619-465-3474 or
www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/.
WOHLFORD: Channel catfish bite fair off the Senior Shoreline and near
the West Buoy Line. Crappie bite also fair to good on jigs or live
golden shiners. New rental boats are available for rent at the lake.
They rent for $46 for all day. Trout opener set for Saturday, December
13, 4,500 pounds of trout will go in. The lake is open Saturdays and
Sundays through the trout opener. There is a temporary ban on private
boat launching, including canoes, kayaks, float tubes, trolling motors,
fish finders and anchors due to the threat of quagga mussels. Rental
boats are available. Information: 760-839-4346 or www.wohlfordlake.com.
DOANE POND: DFG trout plant last week.
DIXON LAKE: The lake was stocked this week with 1,500 pounds of Chalk
Mouond Trout Ranch rainbows from Nebraska, as well as 4,500 pounds of
rainbows for last week’s 30th annual derby. Anglers reported lots of
fish from six to eight pounds at the derby. Edward Negron, Imperial
Beach, caught a 7-8 rainbow. Roy Beck, Oceanside, landed a 6.82-poiund
trout fro Trout Cove on yellow Power Bait. David Escoboga, Fallbrook,
landed a 6.62-pound trout in Trout Cove on green Power Bait. A daily
permit is required for entry. The Fishing Pier No. 1 remains closed
until further notice. Lake information: 760-839-4345 or
www.dixonlake.com.
POWAY: Last week, 4,000 pounds of trout went in for the season opener.
Another 1,500 pounds will go in this week. The windy conditions kept it
slow, however, but anglers did have some luck in the corner at the Log
Boom. Some action reported on Kastmasters, crappie jigs and spoons. The
lake is open Wednesday through Sunday from 5:30 a.m. to sunset. Float
tubes, private motors and anchors, and live bait are banned at the lake
due to potential quagga mussel contamination. Lake information: snack
bar 858-679-5465, Poway information line 858-668-4770, concessions
858-486-1234.
JENNINGS: The bite remains slow, although some big fish were reported
recently. The lake will receive 1,000 pounds of Mt. Lassen trout this
week. Fred Cooke, El Cajon, landed a 4-4 trout on inflated nightcrawlers
in Shadow Cove. Sean Wilson, San Diego, pulled out a 2-8 rainbow. Matty
Davis, 7, El Cajon, caught 1-7 and 2-7 rainbows on pink Power Bait in
Hermit Cove. The channel catfish bite remains fair with action reported
on mackerel. Jerad Jerauld, La Mesa, landed an 11-4 cat. Linda
Lohoefener, La Mesa, caught a 4-4 channel catfish. The lake is now open
Friday, Saturday and Sunday fro 5:45 a.m. to 5:15 p.m. Upcoming events:
Free fishing class Sunday at 1 p.m. Lake information: Ranger Hugh Marx,
619-390-1300 or www.lakejennings.org.
MORENA: The trout season will kick off in December, but in the meantime
anglers are loving the bluegill, bass and catfish bites. Catfish action
fair to good on mackerel or shrimp with fish to eight pounds reported.
The area below the cabins is best. Rowboats and motorboats are available
to rent Wednesday through Sunday. Information: 24-hour fishing update
line 619-478-5473, ranger station 619-694-3049.
CUYAMACA: Fair to good trout action on Power Bait or nightcrawlers. No
reported catches, however. The channel catfish bite is slow, with no
recent reports. Private boats are allowed on the lake again, but the
boats must be sprayed for quagga mussels by a high-pressure heated wash
prior to entering the lake. The cost is $10 for the spraying and it
lasts for multiple trips to Cuyamaca as long as the boat is not used in
another reservoir. The decontamination wash down station is for all
craft and items used in the water, including boats, motors, kayak,
canoes, float tubes and waders. Information: 760-765-0515 or
www.lakecuyamaca.org.
HENSHAW: Fair to good catfish action off the shoreline and down by the
dam. Best baits are shrimp, nightcrawlers, and mackerel. No big fish
pulled out this week. Fair crappie bite on jigs. The lake is open from 6
a.m. to 7 p.m. seven days a week. Nightfishing is over. Information:
760-782-3501.
COLORADO RIVER
LAKE MEAD: Water levels continue to rise, although the overall bite
remains on the slow side. Small stripers, from eight to 10 inches, and
catfish have slow to fair bites in the Vegas Wash area. Sparks of better
action for both species occur in the afternoons. The stripers are also
chasing the shad in Gypsum Wash and near the Boulder Bay pier with some
better action reported in these areas. Anchovies and plastics continue
to be the best baits for stripers. The night catfish bite is fair to
good for anglers using lights and then fishing anchovies
WILLOW BEACH: Trout bite very good to excellent. The new fishing pier is
the spot for trout. Anglers are using salmon eggs, green Power worms or
floating baits just off shore. Trollers are also catching trout on
Jakes, Panther Martins and spoons. Trout continue to be planted every
Friday. Stripers slow. Information: 928-767-4747.
LAKE MOHAVE: Bluegill and largemouth bites fair to good. The action for
both is fair to good. The fish are in the submerged trees and brush,
largemouth biting plastics and bluegill taking crickets and worms.
Stripers reported are small, seven to 14 inches, while the cats have
been 15 to 20 inches. Trolling techniques are productive in Cottonwood
Cove. Lake levels are steady. Information: 702-297-1464.
BELOW DAVIS DAM: Fair striper bite. Trout plants began two weeks ago,
with two stockings per month through the winter. The action is fair on
Power Bait or nightcrawlers.
NEEDLES: Striper bite fair with only small fish landed downriver in the
Topoc area. A few catfish showing. Slow largemouth bite. Information:
Premier Sports 760-326-2727, Golden Shores 760-768-2325.
TOPOCK MARSH: Water levels are up, and the bite is good. Take caution
when launching. Some bass have been caught on Senkos. The marsh can be
accessed by boat at North Dike, Catfish Paradise, and Five-Mile Landing.
Information: 928-768-2350.
HAVASU: Striper action fair to good with the best bite in the early
morning around the reefs and points with fish to four pounds or greater.
Fair smallmouth and largemouth bass. The fish are 13 inches and up.
Information: 760-663-3811.
PARKER STRIP: Fair catfish action with some flatheads 12 pounds or
better on shrimp and mackerel. Information: June’s Unique 928-669-8883.
BLYTHE: Flathead bite remains the top bite, with a few fish in the
15-pound range or better reported. The bass bite is fair in the main
river for smallmouths and in the ditches and backwaters for largemouth,
with some fish to four pounds and bigger reported this week. Bluegill
bite fair to good in most backwaters. Information: B&B Bait
760-921-2248.
PALO VERDE: Fair to good bass bite, especially for the smallies, on
plastic worms. Also improving action on small stripers in the river with
fish to five pounds reported. Very good flathead action. Information:
Walter's Camp 760-854-3322.
PICACHO AREA: Fair catfish bite on mackerel. Not too many fish reported
over three pounds, however. Bass action slow to fair with some action on
plastic worms or nightcrawlers.
MARTINEZ LAKE AREA: Largemouth bass action slow to fair on cranks,
spinnerbaits and plastics. Channel catfish bite fair, and the crappie
bite is slow to fiar on small live minnows. A few flatheads are showing
in the main river, too. Information: 928-783-9589 or
www.martinezlake.com.
YUMA AREA: The Gila Main Canal area in East Yuma continues to be the
best fishing spot. Fair to good channel catfish action, and just a fair
redear, and bluegill bite. Catfish taking mackerel or shrimp, and redear
and bluegill biting worms in the river and backwaters. The flatheads
have been fair in the main river, mostly on live bluegill.
LOWER DESERT WATERS
SALTON SEA: No report. Check on the action with the state park staff
before you go. Information: Salton Sea State Recreation Area ranger
station 760-393-3052. Weather information: 760-352-3360, Coachella
Valley Water District's weather forecast 760-398-7211. Anglers fishing
the sea use Citizen Band (CB) radios and tune to channel one.
ALAMO RIVER: No reports.
COACHELLA, HIGHLINE CANALS: Few reports but some channel cats and the
odd bass has been reported. Also some stripers.
ALL AMERICAN CANAL: Very little fishing pressure.
FINNEY-RAMER: No reports.
WEIST LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago. Information: 760-352-3308.
SUNBEAM LAKE: DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
LAKE CAHUILLA: DFG trout plant two weeks ago. Information: 760-564-4712.
EASTERN SIERRA
GENERAL: Last week marked the last day of trout season throughout the
region, except on the year-around and special regulation waters. For
updated road and camping information: Interagency Visitor Center
760-876-6222, Bishop Chamber of Commerce 760-873-8405, or
www.bishopvisitor.com.
BRIDGEPORT REGION: Bridgeport Reservoir is done for the season. The
lakes in the region closed last week for the season. East Walker River
is very low and unseasonably warm days have kept the fly-fishing bite
fair. Fishing information: Ken's Sporting Goods 760-932-7707 or
www.kenssport.com.
MAMMOTH AREA: Lakes in this area are closed for the season, but the
upper Owens River and Hot Creek are open to year-around fishing. The
upper Owens has been excellent for fly anglers fishing dries for smaller
fish and streamers for some hog fall spawners out of Crowley. Fish to
four pounds and better have been landed. For fishing info, call The
Troutfitter 760-934-2517, Sierra Drifters Guide Service 760-935-4250, or
Performance Anglers at 760-924-2181 or www.performanceanglers.com.
BISHOP AREA: Only Pleasant Valley Reservoir, the Owens River gorge, and
lower Owens River remain open to anglers. The Wild Trout stretch of the
Owens has been excellent with low flows and a very good morning dry fly
bite. For fishing information: Culver's 760-872- 8361, Brock's
760-872-3581.
BIG PINE TO LONE PINE AREA: Only the lower Owens and Diaz Lake remain
open and fishing has been slow at both. No more plants until next
season. Information: 760-876-4444 or go to www.lonepinechamber.org.
WESTERN SIERRA
LAKE ISABELLA: Some big bass, over three pounds, have been caught here
recently on crawdads and deep-diving plugs. Jimmy Crompton, caught a
six-pound bass on shad. Crappie bite good on small minnows. DFG trout
plant last week. Fair catfish bite on shad. Fishing information: Bob's
Bait 661-833-8657.
KERN RIVER: Both the upper and lower river have hot bites for the trout.
In the upper river, the fish are good-sized with some to four-pounds and
better. The lower river bite is just as good. Salmon eggs and Power Bait
are the top baits. Some decent smallmouth action on crankbaits and
swimbaits out of the lower river. DFG trout plants at Powerhouse No. 3
to Riverside Park, and at Sandy Flat to Democrat Beach last week.
Information: Kern River Troutfitter 760-376-2040 or
www.kernriverflyfishing.com, or James Store 760-376-2424.
AQUEDUCT NEAR TAFT: Good action for stripers on blood worms or pumpkin
seed Gitzits. Most fish are in the 3-8 to eight-pound range, but a few
big ones have been pulled out. Dan Schultz, Bakersfield, caught a
25-pounder. Carlos Bejalano, Bakersfield, landed a seven-pounder. The
catfish bite is very good on mackerel, shrimp or Sonny’s.
HART PARK LAKE: Largemouths lead the action here with a good bite on
plastic worms. Fair trout bite. DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
TRUXTUN LAKE: Mostly bass here. Largemouth bite fair to good on plastic
worms or minnows to five pounds. DFG trout plant two weeks ago. Fair
trout bite on Power Bait and nightcrawlers with garlic.
MING LAKE: Fair to good bluegill bite on wax worms and meal worms.
Improved bass bite. DFG trout plant two weeks ago.
BRITE LAKE: Fair trout action. DFG trout plant two weeks ago. Some
catfish reported, too.
BUENA VISTA LAKES: Trout opener was Saturday, and the action is good to
excellent. Top trout was an eight-pounder caught by Ryan Peterson,
Bakersfield. Tom Thorp, Bakersfield, caught a 2 3/4-pound trout. Janis
Wages, Bakersfield, caught a two-pound trout. Cornell Warren,
Bakersfield, also caught a two-pound trout. Crappie bite also good.
Ricky Franklin, Bakersfield, landed a three-pounder. Derby Alert: Taft
Chamber of Commerce Trout Derby at Lake Evans on Saturday. Plant of
trophy fish for this event. Call Bob’s Bait for information:
661-833-8657.
WOLLOMES LAKE: Good bluegill bite on wax worms and crickets. DFG trout
plant this week.
SUCCESS LAKE: Very slow. Information: 559-781-2078.
KAWEAH LAKE: Low, low levels. Some bass reported on small worms.
Information: 559-597-2526.
CENTRAL COAST LAKES
SAN ANTONIO: Crappie action fair to good on crappie jigs or worms. The
bite improves in the afternoons, however. Striper action is fair to good
with the best bite in Bee Rock Cove and Harris Creek on anchovies or
swimbaits. Little to no smallmouth action, however, the largemouth
action is fair around the rocky points on swimbaits, spoons, crankbaits
and plastic worms. Fair to good, and improving catfish action on
anchovies, mackerel or shrimp. Information: 805-472-2818.
SANTA MARGARITA: Good largemouth bass bite on Brush Hogs, plastics or
crankbaits. Anglers have pulled out limits with largemouth to five
pounds or better on some. Some smallmouth also starting to show. The
early morning bite from sunrise to 9 a.m. is the best time. Improved,
fair to good trout bite on Power Bait or worms. DFG trout plant three
weeks ago. Decent crappie action on jigs near the river inlet. The
marina store is open Wednesday through Sunday. Information:
805-438-1522.
NACIMIENTO: Fair to good action for spotties on plastics (worms and
jigs) and spoons in the narrows and off the rocky shorelines. Anglers
are reporting an abundance of fish caught in the mornings and evenings.
Largemouth and smallmouth action fair on plastics and nightcrawlers.
Slow to fair white bass bite with more showing recently. Information:
805-238-1056 or www.nacimientoresort.com.
LOPEZ: Bluegill and redear bites are still very good to excellent, and
have some competition from the trout recently. Anglers have reported
several limits and a fair to good trout bite near the dam on Power Bait
and nightcrawlers. Trollers have reported good trout action with
Needlefish or Kastmasters. A few trout in the two to three-pound range
were reported recently. Bluegill and redear action continues best on red
worms, wax worms and crickets by the Ranger’s Boat House. Bass bite fair
with some action by the dam. DFG trout plant three weeks ago.
Information: 805-489-1006.
TROUT PLANTS
The DFG reported that there are no scheduled trout plants for the week
of Nov. 17, but this could change. Check the website for details or
updates at:
http://www.dfg.ca.gov/fish/Hatcheries/FishPlanting/index.asp.
OCEAN FISHING REPORT
By Terrence Berg and Phil Friedman
www.976-TUNA.com
It’s pretty winter.
SAN DIEGO OFFSHORE SCENE: The one and 1 1/2-day boats are still fishing
75 to 110 miles off San Diego and getting mixed scores on albacore,
bluefin, yellowfin, and skipjack, but there is such thin coverage that
finding the action has been more problematic as the water cools. Most
boats also now only running on weekends, and -- at least this past week
-- the weather has been wonderful. Most boats have been returned with at
least two or three fish a rod. On the longer range trips, the seven to
10-day boats are finding spectacular fishing at Alijos Rocks for
yellowfin tuna. The Royal Polaris anglers reported in Wednesday with
limits of yellowfin to 55 pounds along with some yellowtail and wahoo.
Longer trips are most heading off Cabo San Lucas to the ridge in search
of bigger yellowfin, but that action has been slower this past week.
LOCAL BOTTOM FISH ACTION: From San Diego up into the Channel Islands
cooling water temperatures have just about shut off all the surface
bites and most skippers are switching to bottom fish. For the San Diego
and Orange County-based boats, that mostly means sculpin and a few sand
bass. For the Los Angeles County north boats, the action is on rockfish.
There is particularly good rockfish action in the Channel Islands with
limit-style fishing the rule most days.
ISLANDS UPDATE: San Clemente Island has mostly been deserted this past
week, but the few boats running out here have found a spotty calico bass
bite and even slower halibut action. There is very good rockfish action,
however. At Catalina Island, there continues to be a pretty fair bonito
bite along with spotty calico bass action, but both bites are slowing
fast with cooling water temperatures.
LOBSTER HOOP NETTING: The lobster season in full swing with generally
fair to good hoop-netting all along the coast. Catalina Island has been
a hot spot with good action in 20 to 65 feet of water around rocky
structure. The best “crawl” has been early in the evening.
INSTRUCTIONAL CHARTERS: The staff of 976-TUNA is hosting instructional
charters throughout the year, offering advice to beginning or veteran
anglers and on-the-water teaching of techniques for different saltwater
species. For more information on upcoming Shimano/976-TUNA instructional
charters, call 310-328-8426 or go to the website at www.976-TUNA.com.
LANDING CONTACTS
Southern California: Virg's Sportfishing, Morro Bay, 805-772-1222;
Patriot Sportfishing, Avila Beach, 805-595-7200; Sea Landing, Santa
Barbara, 805-963-3564; Harbor Village Sportfishing, Ventura,
805-658-1060; Channel Islands Sportfishing, Oxnard, 805-985-8511;
Captain Hook's Sportfishing, Oxnard, 805-382-6233; Port Hueneme
Sportfishing, Hueneme, 805-488-2212; Malibu Pier Sportfishing,
310-328-8426; Marina Del Rey Sportfishing, Marina del Rey, 310-822-3625;
Redondo Sportfishing, Redondo Beach, 310-372-2111; Rocky Point Fuel Dock
(skiff rentals for King Harbor), Redondo Beach, 310-374-9858; 22nd
Street Landing, San Pedro, 310-832-8304; L.A. Harbor Sportfishing, San
Pedro, 310-547-9916; Long Beach Sportfishing, Long Beach, 562-432-8993;
Pierpoint Landing, Long Beach, 562-983-9300; Marina Sportfishing, Long
Beach, 562-598-6649; Newport Landing, Newport Beach, 949-675-0550;
Davey's Locker, Newport Beach, 949-673-1434; Dana Wharf Sportfishing,
Dana Point, 949-496-5794; Helgren's Sportfishing, Oceanside,
760-722-2133; Fisherman's Landing, San Diego, 619-221-8500; H&M Landing,
San Diego, 619-222-1144; Seaforth Landing, San Diego, 619-224-3383;
Point Loma Sportfishing, San Diego, 619-223-1627; Islandia Sportfishing,
San Diego, 619-222-1164.
Mexico Landings: Sergio's Sportfishing, Ensenada, 011-526-178-2185; San
Quintin Sportfishing, San Quintin, 011-526-162-1455.
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without written permission. Posting of links to the fish report on the
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The Cal TIP number, the Department of Fish and Game poacher hotline, is
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RECENT BIG CATCHES
Photos are listed by date of
catch, not when they are received. If you've recently submitted a photo or heard of a big catch,
you might have to scroll down to find the image.
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November 9, 2008 - Stefan Guintoli of San Diego caught this
8-4 trout on spoons in Half Moon Bay of Lake Poway.
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October 30, 2008 - Glenn Harwood, Long Beach, caught this
nice three-pound rainbow while trolling in Bridgeport Reservoir.
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October 30, 2008 - Frank Duarte, Huntington Beach, with his
12.2-pound rainbow trout taken from Irvine Lake's Sierra Cove while
fishing a yellow and white mini jig.
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October 30, 2008 - Michael Ross, Garden Grove, llimited on
rainbows to three pounds and browns to four pounds at Bridgeport
Reservoir by slow, slow, slow trolling Rapalas and broken back
Rebela (No. 7s in brown and rainbow trout or bright orange).
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October 19, 2008 - This almost lake record, 93.40-pound blue
catfish, was caught by Michael Williams, National City, on mackerel
from Harvey Arm of Lower Otay.
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October 11, 2008 - Pam Kalina, Big Bear City, with new Big
Bear Lake record bass. The fish weighed 5.9-pounds and Kalina caught the fish on a firetiger
Rapala off Juniper Point last week.
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October 9, 2008 - Randy Muirhead, Glen Ivy, broke his own
lake record for largemouth bass at Corona Lake by catching an 18
1/4-pounder
while fishing a crawdad-colored crankbait from his pontoon float tube.
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October 4, 2008 - Brian Cummings, Inglewood, caught
this 23-pound albino catfish at Lower Otay on mackerel from the bouy
line.
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October 2, 2008 - Don Roberts of Valley Center nailed this
4-pound rainbow on a jig at Lake Sabrina.
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September 20, 2008 - Mits Onizuka of Irvine with a 17-pound
channel catfish caught on mackerel in the flats at Irvine
Lake.
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September 8, 2008 - Terrence Berg holds up Patrick Raahauge’s
27-pound yellowfin tuna caught 20 miles off Mission Bay.
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September 2, 2008 - This 17-10 largemouth bass was landed at
Corona Lake by Randy Muirhead of Glen Ivy setting a new lake record.
It is also one of the best bass landed in Southern California this
year.
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August 22, 2008 - Donavan Swan, Fontana, caught a stringer of
catfish totaling 24-8 on mackerel fishing near the boat dock at
Santa Ana River Lakes.
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August 18, 2008
- Eddie Rodriguez and Freedie Lopez, both of Wilmington, caught this
nice bunch of catfish totaling over 27 pounds while fishing with
mackerel at Santa Ana River Lakes.
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August 9, 2008 - Jeremy Smith of Twentynine Palms caught this
4-pound class bass out of Evans Lake.
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July 25, 2008 - Derek "Kid Wiper" Snyder
with a seven-pound, six-ounce wiper taken in Lake Elsinore, off
Rocky Point. Notice the much larger girth compared to a striped
bass.
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July 23, 2008 - Adam Cavazos, Menifee,
caught this 4-9 largemouth bass near the west dam of Diamond Valley
Lake on a crank bait.
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June 26, 2008 - Jose Garlejo of Escondido
caught this 18-6 blue catfish at Lake Wohlford.
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June 26, 2008 - Doug Bader, Orange, with
an 11 1/2-pound catfish he caught on mackerel with Nitro Gravy at
Santa Ana River Lake while fishing from a boat near Levitz' Corner.
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June 24, 2008 - Lake Perris gave up these four limits of
rainbow trout to trollers, left to right, Bob Camp, Tom Roberts,
Paul Ringdahl, and Bob Ghossain, all of Riverside. They were fishing
in 30 feet of water at the dam with Needlefish, and the fish went up
to 3 1/2 pounds.
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June 18, 2008 - Cliff McDonald, Needles,
holds a pair of stripers, both in the four-pound range, he caught at
Lake Mohave.
June 15, 2008 - Scott Lopez, Indio, landed this striped bass
weighing 4.8 pounds fishing a nightcrawler on four-pound test line
in the Coachella Canal near Indio.
June 15, 2008 - Dan Doran, Bishop, hauled in a 5-3/4 pound
rainbow from Sabrina Lake fishing a Thomas Buoyant.
June 13, 2008 - Adrian Pintor, North Hollywood, nailed this
nice 15.6-pound Irvine Lake channel cat on cut mackerel fishing on
Santiago Flats.
June 13, 2008 - Gavin Velasco of Poway with 3.5-pound,
3.4-pound, and 2.6-pound trout caught on nightcrawlers off the Lake
Poway pier.
June 13, 2008 - Vincent Hunt of Moreno Valley with a 26-8
catfish caught on J.D.'s Catfish Bait near the trees in the south
end of Corona Lake.
June 8, 2008 - Alex Benton of Long Beach
nailed this 13.06 pound channel catfish on Irvine Lake's Santiago
Flats while fishing mackerel.
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June 7, 2008 - this 42-pound flathead was
caught by Brian Cummings, Inglewood, from the Colorado River - Palo
Verde area on a bluegill.
June 7, 2008 - Lee Bell of Bishop caught
this 3-3/4 pound rainbow at Lake Sabrina on rainbow Gulp.
June 7, 2008 - Lori Carnahan, Sky Valley,
caught this 3 1/4-pound brown trout at Lake Sabrina on a Rapala.
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June 6, 2008 - Mike Mills of Poway caught
this 1-0 bluegill on a Meal Worm in Hidden Bay at Lake Poway.
May 30, 2008 - Taxidermist Jeff Soto,
Riverside, fished Evans Lake (Fairmount Park, Riverside) on Friday
morning and caught and released five bass to six pounds in two hours
of fishing.
May 24, 2008 - 976-TUNA.com's Philip
Friedman of Torrance while at Catalina Island Caught this 50-pound
class white seabass while soaking a live squid on a Seeker rods with
Avet SX reel spooled with fresh 20-pound Berkley fishing line.
May 24, 2008 - Philip
Friedman, Jr. of Torrance caught this 50-pound class white seabass
while at Catalina Island. He was fishing a live squid on a Seeker
rod with sn Avet SX reel spooled with fresh 20-pound Berkley fishing line.
May 24, 2008 - 976-TUNA.com's Terrence Berg
of La Mirada was at Catalina Island when he caught this 60- pound class
white seabass while soaking a live squid on a Seeker rod with an Avet
SX reel spooled with fresh 20-pound test Berkley fishing line.
May 23, 2008 - Pedro Villa of Anaheim
caught this 10-0 rainbow on a nightcrawler with garlic gravy at the
sandy beach of Santa Ana River Lakes.
 
May 18, 2008 - Brian Cummings, Inglewood, (top) with a 25-pound
flathead catfish and Tony Ferguson, Riverside, (above) with a
30-pound flathead catfish. Both were landed on the Colorado River. They were
fishing live bluegill in the Palo Verde region.
May 17, 2008 - Robert Sloan of Valley
Center with a 7.62-pound bass caught on a plastic worm near
restroom No. 2 at Diamond Valley Lake.
May 15, 2008 - Kevin Deemer of Hemet with
6-0 and 5-0 bass caught on jerkbaits near restroom No. 2 at Diamond
Valley Lake.
May 15, 2008 - Rico Gutierrez (left) and
his buddy Brett Phillips, both of San Diego, show off Gutierrez' 10
1/2-pound rainbow trout caught on Power Bait off the south shore at
Lake Poway.
May 14, 2008 - Kevan Branchfield of Hemet
landed this 10.3-pound rainbow on a Power Bait-nightcrawler combo
fishing in Boulder Bay at Lake Poway.
May 10, 2008 - Jeff Soto of Riverside
caught and released this four-pound largemouth at Evans Lake
(Fairmount Park). He also landed a six-pounder earlier in the month.
May 9, 2008 - Nick White of Silver Lakes
holds up a 3 1/2 to four-pound rainbow he caught and released at
Lundy Lake on a mini jig.
May 9, 2008 - Marco Luna of Apple Valley
holds a four-pound class rainbow he caught and released from Upper
Twin Lake in the Eastern Sierra. He was fishing a mini jig at Mono
Village.
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May 9, 2008 - This is Dixon Lake's Dottie after she was found
dead. Dottie weighed 25 pounds at the peak of her life when she was
accidentally snagged, weighed, and released. That news started a
frenzy to land her legally and topple the world record of 22-4.
May 3, 2008 - Mark Barlow, Phelan, hooked
this 200-pound class sturgeon at Hesperia Lake, but even with the
help of four other anglers and two nets, they couldn't land the fish
before the line broke and it swam off.
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