California Fish Report for Oct 18

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SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAIN WATERS
SILVERWOOD: Catfish, striper, carp and bass are still biting excellent. The bluegill and trout are biting good, but the crappie bite is just fair. The stripers are boiling all over the lake on anchovies and scented baits. Judy Quinn, Westminster, and Barry Goade, Hesperia, each landed an 8-0 striper. Bass are biting on swimbaits from the docks. Jackie Stradler, Long Beach, landed a 4-0 largermouth on a swimbait off the dock. Trout are bite picked up after last week's plant and are biting best on worms and Power Bait. Catfish biting on shrimp and chicken livers. Most of the fish are under 6-0, but the bite is hot. Some carp showing on garlic nightcrawlers and anchovies in most coves,
and a few crappie and bluegill are being caught. Another trout plant this week. Information: marina 760-389-2299, state park 760-389-2281, Silverwood Country store 760-389-2423.
BIG BEAR LAKE: Light fishing pressure and generally a slow bite, but some good catches of rainbow trout have been made in deep water from the dam to Boulder Bay, including some limits. Best bite on Power Bait. DFG trout plant last week. Fishing information: Big Bear Marina 909-866-3218, Big Bear Sporting Goods 909-866-3222.
GREGORY LAKE: Slow to fair trout action with a few fish reported to 1-0. Most fish are deep -- 25 feet or more. Trollers are having luck with Super Dupers or Thomas Buoyants. Limits are rare. Bite best late and early on lures or fishing worms near the fountains and dams. DFG trout plant last week. Information: 909-338-2233.

INLAND VALLEY LAKES
SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY
CUCAMONGA-GUASTI: County catfish plants are done for the season,
but the bite is still fair on mackerel with fish showing all around the
lake. Information: 909-481-4205.
PRADO: Catfish bite fair with plants are done for the season.
Pretty decent carp bite early in the mornings. The lake is open for
fishing Monday through Friday from 7:30 a.m. to 7 p.m. and on Saturdays.
Information: 909-597-4260.
YUCAIPA: The first trout plant of the season will be Wednesday,
Nov. 1. Catfish action has been slow to fair. Nightcrawlers, mackerel
and anchovies are best baits, especially if dipped in stink bait. Most
fish from 1-0 and up. Information: 909-790-3127.
GLEN HELEN: Catfish action spotty with a few fish from 1-0 to 3-0
being reported from both lakes. Bass and bluegill action slow to fair.
Catfish plants are done for the season and trout season not projected to
start until November. Information: 909-887-7540.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY
DIAMOND VALLEY: A good bass and panfish bite, while the trout and
catfish bites are just fair. A DFG trout plant is expected this week,
while there was one last week. Largemouth are biting off points and
humps and the best bite is on swimbaits. Anglers are also drop-shot
rigging or spooning for largemouth. Trout fishing is best on cloudy days
with seven to 10 colors of leadcore line and Needlefish. Panfish action
remains excellent with bluegill showing in good volume from the
stairways on either dam or along most shorelines on live worms. Lots of
quality stringers caught. Catfish aren't getting any pressure, but a few
to 3-0 have been landed on mackerel. Information: 800-590-LAKE, marina
951-926-7201, Last Chance Bait & Tackle 951-658-7410 or
www.dvmarina.com.
PERRIS: Bluegill action still good off the marina docks and for
boat anglers fishing off the southeast end of the island in the morning.
Fish from 1-0 to 2-0 are being landed on crickets and wax worms. Jesse
Fimbres, Moreno Valley, caught a 1.72-pound bluegill on crickets.
Largemouth bass action still good in Rock Climber's Cove, and around the
marina on swimbaits and topwater lures with fish from 2-0 to 4-0. Tony
Ortega and Wike Dot, both Wildomar, caught a 6.2-pound largemouth on a
plastic worm off the east end. Some crappie still showing off the marina
docks. Carp, catfish and trout bites have been poor, but rainbows were
planted this week and were showing around the boat dock and in the
marina. Dock fishing is allowed for a $3 fee. Information: marina
951-657-2179, state park 951-940-5600.
SKINNER: Excellent catfish and striper bites, while the bass,
bluegill, carp and crappie bites are just fair, but the trout bite is
poor. The striper bite is still hot in the evenings before sunset. Lots
of fish showing at the inlet and off the main lake points. Best action
for the bluegill has been in six to 15 feet of water on crickets or wax
worms with some fish to a pound showing. Catfish are everywhere and
biting on mackerel. Top catch were cats at 12-12 and 11-0 by Gary Smith,
Compton, on mackerel. Next county trout plant scheduled for Nov. 2.
Information: 951-926-1505.
CORONA LAKE: Good to excellent trout and catfish action here this
week, with a lot of limits of trout and some quality cats still showing.
Top rainbow was an 8 1/2-pounder caught by Dave Poor, Riverside, on a
mini jig near the dam. Jack Fierro, Elsinore, had a five'fish limit that
included a 5-0 rainbow. Dan Thomas, San Diego, had a five-fish, 18-pound
stringer of rainbows. Big catfish was a 22 1/2-pounder caught and
released by Joe Sokoloski, Riverside, on mackerel from shore, while
Bustos Gonzales, Hemet, landed a 10-0 catfish. There also continues to
be a few bass, tilapia, bluegill and crappie caught. Top bass was a 4-4
landed by Mart Torres, Lakewood, on a nightcrawler, while William and
Nick Johnson, Elsinore, topped off their stringer with a 2 1/2-pound
crappie. Trophy trout set to be planted this week. Information:
951-277-4489 or www.fishinglakes.com.
RANCHO JURUPA: Catfish biting fair on mackerel and anchovies in the
front and back lakes. Last stock was Sept. 14. Trout season begins Nov.
2 with a county plant. Information: 951-684-7032.
FISHERMAN'S RETREAT: Trout and catfish are both biting good. Cats
are biting on all three lakes on pieces of nightcrawlers, Power Bait,
mackerel and anchovies. Upcoming events: Fishing derby every Saturday
from 9 a.m. to 9 p.m. Information: 909-795-2411.
ANGLER'S LAKE: Trout and catfish dominating with a good bite for
both species. Trout bite picking up after two consecutive trout plants
last week and this week. Catfish action is fair to good on the M&M
combo, mackerel and nightcrawlers all over, while the trout are liking
Power Bait most. Information: 951-927-2614.
JEAN'S CHANNEL CATS: Catfish bite slowing down, but a few are still
biting. Pond is stocked regularly. The channel cats will be heavily
stocked with trout prior to Halloween. The lake has a new sonar sensor
that can help anglers determine where the fish are in the lake. Lake
open daily Wednesday through Sunday from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. and on all
Monday holidays. This is a pay-by-the-pound fishery. Information:
951-679-6562.

SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES: Closed for routine draining and maintenance.
Information: 714-632-7830 or www.fishinglakes.com.
ANAHEIM LAKE: The first trophy plants of rainbow trout are set to
go in this week here, and the huge rainbows over 10 pounds will be
planted for two weeks in a row. Operators are predicting at least 50
rainbows over 10 pounds will be caught over the next week.The trout
action has been excellent with a lot of five-fish limits of 11/2 to 3-0
rainbow caught. Big fish this past week was a 5-0 landed by Amy Ramsey
and Will Watanabe, both Anaheim, to top off a five-fish stringer that
weighed 15-0. They were fishing chartreuse Power Bait. Jason Silva,
Anaheim, landed an 11-0 limit that included a 4-8 rainbow. The catfish
bite has also been very good with a lot of five-fish limits on a wide
variety of cut baits. Jimmy Suchi, Anaheim, landed a 10 1/2-pound
catfish to top of his 15-fish, 65 1/2-pound stringer, while Phu and Mark
Phong, Anaheim, had a 15-fish, 70-0 stringer topped by a 10-0 cat. Top
trout action has been on Nitro Bait in chartreuse, orange or lemon lime
with white lightning Nitro Grease or corn-flavored Nitro Gravy. Catfish
are being on the M&M (marshmallow-meal worm) combo, shrimp, or
nightcrawlers doused with garlic or shrimp Nitro Gravy. Information:
(714) 996-3508 or www.fishinglakes.com.
IRVINE LAKE: Catfish bite continues to be excellent with most cats
from 3-0 to 10-0. Lots of anglers are catching their limit on Catmando
baits, Bowker's, shrimp and plain mackerel at the Santiago Flats, at
mid-lake, along the dam and off the west shore. The biggest fish was a
42-0 blue catfish landed by Brian Cummings, Los Angeles. Terry Leirsen,
Huntington Beach, caught a 22-0 cat on mackerel at the flats. Tim
Harris, Irvine, caught a 15.2-pound cat on mackerel. Bass bite good with
lots of 2-0 to 4-0 largemouth showing on plastics, jigs, and Senkos off
the Red Clay Cliffs or near Rocky Point. Crappie are still biting on
two-inch Gulp minnow grubs under floating lanterns at night. Daytime
bluegill and redear bite good on wax and meal worms. The boat launch has
been moved to the west shore location. Opening day for trout season is
Friday, Oct. 27. Over 20,000 pounds of fish will be planted. The final
nightfishing session of the season is Saturday, Oct. 21. The lake will
be closed from Monday, Oct. 23 through Thursday, Oct. 26 in preparation
for opening of trout season on Friday, Oct. 27. Information:
714-649-9111.

LOS ANGELES AREA LAKES
CACHUMA: Overall fishing slowed down this week, however, still lots
of stringers of trout, largemouth and catfish were reported off the pier
in the Mohawk area. Just a fair bass and trout bite, and a good catfish
bite. Bass biting on plastic worms and nightcrawlers all day and
spinnerbaits in the morning. Both largemouth and smallmouth biting in
Cachuma Bay. Fish mostly 1 1/2 to two pounds, with a lot of limits.
Trout bite best in front of the marina about 35 to 40 feet deep on
Needlefish or silver Kastmasters. Catfish bite hot in Cachuma Bay on
mackerel and nightcrawlers, however, Harvey's Cove is all fished out. No
bluegill or readear sunfish reported this week. Crappie to 1-0 are
biting good on crappie jigs in Harvey's Cove. Information: 805-688-4040.
CASITAS: Bass action remains strong and the trout action really
perked after three different plants late last week, however no catfish
action was reported. Bass action best in the early morning and late
evening on top water trout- imitation lures, plastic worms and
nightcrawlers off the rocky points. Sabien Reynoso, Oak View, caught an
11 3/4-pound bass on a nightcrawler. Vince DeAlba, Casitas Springs,
landed a 10.25-pound bass on a Stocker Trout. Logan Hall, Ojai, caught a
9.75-pound bass on a surface lure. Mark Torrez, Camarillo, caught an 8-0
bass on a trout- imitation lure. Trout bite fair to good and are biting
off all the shorelines on small spinners and Power Bait. Anglers are
still catching lots of perch, bluegill and redear sunfish on pieces of
nightcrawlers and red worms in Station Canyon and from the Wadleigh Arm.
Information: 805-649-2043.
CASTAIC: The trout are dominating with an excellent bite with boat
anglers having the best success. Bass, bluegill and striper bites are
good, while the striper bite is fair and the catfish and crappie bites
are poor. Lots of limits of bass, especially largemouth, for anglers who
are dipping live shad. The candy bait is good for lots of fish and some
fish from 7-0 to 9-0 have been reported again this week, especially in
the lagoon. The striper bite improved, with the fish averaging five to
seven pounds and some in double digits. Miguel Iribe, 13, Lancaster, and
Scott Lizakowski, Canyon Country, each landed a 12-0 striper on an A.C.
Plug. Manuel Roldan, Sylmar, caught an 8.2-pound striper. DFG trout
plant two weeks ago. Information: 661-775-6232.
PIRU: The bluegill and redear sunfish bites are excellent, while
the trout and bass bites are good and the catfish bite is fair. Bass are
biting early and late on topwater, plastic worms and crankbaits. Trout
action best off points and by the buoy lines on nightcrawlers, jigs, and
on the troll with three colors of leadcore and Needlefish. Bluegill are
redear sunfish are biting along bluffs in 20 feet of water on mealworms.
Trout plant last week. The lake's hours are from 6 a.m. to 6 p.m. daily.
Information: 805-521-1231 or www.lakepiru.org.
PUDDINGSTONE: Catfish are biting good, while the bass, crappie and
bluegill are biting fair all over the lake. Nightcrawlers best for the
bass, mini-jigs for the crappie and bluegill, and mackerel and shrimp
tops for the cats. DFG catfish plant this week. Information:
909-599-8411, ext. 4.

SAN DIEGO AREA LAKES
BARRETT: The lake is closed to all fishing until spring of 2007.
Waterfowl hunting begins Saturday, Oct. 21 on a Wednesday and Saturday
schedule. Information: 619-465-3474 or www.ci.sandiego.ca.us/water/.
HODGES: Fair to good bass bite, everything else slow. There were
164 anglers who reported 192 bass, 26 crappie, 10 bluegill, and eight
catfish. Information: 619-465-3474 or www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/.
EL CAPITAN: Excellent bass action, but most of the fish are small.
Other species slow. This past week, 215 anglers reported landing 638
bass, 10 bluegill, five channel cats, three crappie, and two blue cats.
The lake is open on Thursdays for fishing and boating only. No rental
boats are available. Information: 619-465-3474 or
www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. Rental boat reservations: 619-668-3274.
LOWER OTAY: Continued fair to good bluegill and bass action along
with a few catfish. In all, there were 203 anglers who reported landing
249 bass, 226 bluegill, and 25 channel cats. Top bass was an
8.95-pounder landed by Jack Reyes, Chula Vista, on a crawdad. John
Allen, Bonito, had three bass that weighed 12 1/2 pounds, including a
7.3-pounder caught on a crankbait. Bill Collins, Chula Vista, landed a 4
1/2-pound bass on a plastic. Kevin Crutcher and Robert Anderson, both
San Diego, had 12 bluegill and seven channel cats that weighed 25-0. The
launch ramp is down due to three lanes due to low water level. The lake
is open on a Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday schedule. Information:
619-465-3474 or www.ci.sandiego.ca.us/water/. Rental boat reservations:
619-668-3274.
UPPER OTAY: Fair to good bass action. There were21anglers who
reported 34 bass this past week. The lake is open to catch-and-release
fishing on a Wednesday, Saturday, Sunday schedule. Information:
619-465-3474 or www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/.
SAN VICENTE: Overall a very good bite, with especially good number
of bass and bluegill. There were 73 anglers who reported landing 181
bluegill, 137 bass, 28 channel cats, 18 redear, two crappie and one
rainbow trout. The lake is closed on Saturday through Wednesday and is
temporarily open on Thursdays and Fridays for shore fishing. Lake
information: 619-465- 3474 or www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. Rental boat
reservations: 619-668-3274.
WOHLFORD: Catfish action consistently good, with an unusually good
bass bite. Catfish action best at the buoy lines and in Oakvale Cove on
nightcrawlers, chicken liver or shrimp. Good bass action in 10 to 15
feet of water off the shoreline in the early morning while the shad are
working along the shoreline. Isaac McMann, Escondido, caught a 4-4 bass
off senior shore on a crank bait. Crappie are biting off the south shore
rock pile on shiners. Trout plants to start Saturday, December 16. The
lake requires a $1 daily permit for each person float tubing. The lake
is closed Monday through Friday and will only be open on the weekends
until December. Information: 760-839-4346 or www.wohlfordlake.com.
DIXON: Bass action remains good. Most bass are being taken in 25 to
30 feet of water. Fish up to 7-0 were reported and the hot spot is trout
cove. Crankbaits are producing the most fish. Catfish action slow this
week. Light fishing pressure. The first 1,200 pound trout plant of fall
is scheduled for Wednesday, Nov. 1. The lakes is open daily to 7 p.m.
Information: 760-839-4345 or www.dixonlake.com.
POWAY: Bass and catfish bites are still hot. Bass bite best early
and late, especially when overcast or cloudy by the rock pile, by the
first barrel on the log boom, near the white buoys, and off Jump Off
Point. Although action is excellent, top water action has slowed due to
rising water levels and dropping temperatures. Most bass are in the 2-0
to 5-0 range. Catfish are best for boat anglers at the log boom near the
second barrel. Best baits are mackerel and nightcrawlers. Mike Roselle,
Mira Mesa, caught a 16-0 channel catfish on mackerel from the log boom.
The bluegill bite is slow, however some fish are biting in Hidden Bay
and in Half Moon Bay. The lake is closed for maintenance Monday through
Friday and will be open to fishing and boating Saturday and Sunday only
from 7 a.m. to sunset. Normal lake hours will resume on Nov. 1 when
trout season kicks off. Information: snack bar 858-679-5465, Poway
information line 858-668-4770, concessions 858-486-1234.
JENNINGS: Catfish biting fair to good on mackerel and chicken
livers. The catfish have moved deeper. Best bite near the dam by the
buoy lines. Good topwater bass bite early and late. Best action in
Siesta and Hermit coves and at Cactus Patch. Drop-shotting or
Texas-rigging plastics on the steep slopes is also a good bet, and worms
and spinnerbaits also working. The lake is open Friday, Saturday and
Sunday from 6:15 a.m. to 7:30 p.m. Upcoming events: free fishing class 1
p.m. Sunday. Information: 619-390-1300 or www.lakejennings.org.
MORENA: Fishing slow to fair due to last week's algae bloom. Bass
action still fair with lots of 1-0 to 3-0 fish showing on crankbaits in
25 to 30 feet of water. The bluegill and crappie bites slowed. Catfish
bite fair on nightcrawlers near the brush in the shallows. Mackerel best
bet for larger fish. The best bite is between 6 and 9 a.m. The boat
launch is open, but no boats over 19-feet recommended. Information:
24-hour fishing update line 619-478-5473, ranger station 619-694-3049.
CUYAMACA: The trout bite continues to improve each week with every
plant, and another load of Mt. Lassen rainbows is slated for this week.
Most anglers are catching their limit of 1-0 to 1-8 trout on Power Bait
or inflated nightcrawlers fished on a 30 to 36-inch leader off the
bottom. Kastmasters and Panther Martins in gold or silver are also
working. Hot spots are the Lone Pine, the south end and Heron Point. Top
rainbows were a pair of 4-8 fish. One was caught by Zachary Lapfer, 4,
Scripps Ranch, while Mike Sanchez, Camp Pendleton, caught the other. Kim
Green, Alpine, landed a six-foot long sturgeon. Information:
760-765-0515 or www.lakecuyamaca.org.
HENSHAW: The bluegill are leading the action with a strong bite,
however the catfish continue to be caught in large numbers, and the
crappie bite is still fair. This week's rainy, windy weather kept some
fishermen home, but lots of good numbers were still brought in. Catfish
good from boats and off shore on nightcrawlers and shrimp fished in
rocky areas. Most cats from 2-0 to 4-0, with some to 8-0. Al Gumabon and
Kim Warrington, Fountain Valley, caught a 7.3-pound catfish. John and
John Jr. Whitehead, Ontario, caught a 4.5-pound cat. Dan Serato, Los
Angles, caught three cats to 1 1/2 pounds. Crappie bite picked up with
lots of fish to 3-0 and better fished from boats with crappie jigs.
Gumabon also landed a 1.3 pounder. Carp biting on dough bite, peanut
butter or bread. Bluegill bite starting to pick up on meal or wax worms
and Raul Nicolas, Oceanside, caught sixteen bluegill to 1/2-pound. The
bass bite is fair, with few repots. Information: 760-782-3501.

EASTERN SIERRA
BRIDGEPORT REGION: Good trout bite at Bridgeport Reservoir. Best
bite from boats for anglers fishing Power Bait and inflated
nightcrawlers or fly-fishing out of tubes with wooly buggers. Trolling
with small Rapalas also good. Most fish are from 1-8 to 3-0 with a few
5-0 to 6-0 reported. The East Walker River is fishing excellent and the
river flow is 110 cfs and dropping. Streamers and nymphs fished just off
the bottom are best. West Walker River is running low and the fishing is
poor to fair. Upper and lower Twin Lakes has a hit-and-miss bite. Lots
of pan-sized fish biting on Power Bait and nightcrawlers. Plenty of brookies andbrowns, although last week marked the last plant of the season. All the
lakes in the reservoir will close Nov. 15 for the season. Information:
Ken's Sporting Goods 760-932-7707 or www.kenssport.com.
JUNE LAKE LOOP: Overall fishing good, but the best fishing remains
at Gull and June Lake out of all the lakes in the loop -- June, Gull,
Silver, Grant. A lot of trout being caught at Gull and June on Trout
Traps and Gulp eggs. Trollers are also having luck at both lakes with
wooly buggers and matukas. The hot spot on June and Gull is the reed
section. Grant fishing fair with some fish to 2-0 from the dam. Gulp
eggs and or rainbow, salmon or peach Power Bait are good bets at all
lakes. Needlefish are also working for trollers.June Lake Marina
760-648-7726.
MAMMOTH LAKES REGION: Overall good action with the upper and lower
Owens River fishing best. Convict fishing good on chartreuse or rainbow
Power Bait or nightcrawlers. The best lures are silver or blue
Kastmasters, trout teasers, or red and gold Thomas Buoyants. Holding a
block olive or purple wooly bugger with a Hare's Ear trailing behind is
also a good bet. Crowley having some hit and miss action due to high
winds, but some fish still being caught on black, purple, or olive leach
patterns trailed with a tan or olive perch fry pattern. Small fish have
been stocked so a lot of catches have been 1/4 to 1/2 pound. Best areas
to fish are in the river channel and along Green Banks in the North Arm.
Some jumbos showing along the dissipating weed lines in Leighton
Springs. The most consistent fishing is in nine to 13 feet, however the
shallows of McGee Bay are also producing good numbers of fish. Oct. 31
is the last day to fish from a boat at Crowley Lake, but the season
remains open until Nov. 15. Owens River fishing good to excellent with a
Hare' Ear or San Juan worm. Midge patterns with a small Hare' Ear or
Pheasant Tail dropper will also work. Lots of fish are hitting
streamers, nymphs and late morning BWOs and afternoon caddis on the
surface at Hot Creek. Mamie and George fishing good with olive matukas
or pink and orange Power Bait. Information: Troutfitter 760-934-2517,
Sierra Drifters Guide Service 760-935-4250.
BISHOP AREA: Fishermen were scarce this week after a few inches of
snow in the higher elevations, but the few out there were catching. Gulp
and salmon eggs and nightcrawlers are catching fish everywhere. South
Lake and Sabrina are best spots for trollers with Rapalas or Needlefish
working best. The whole drainage was stocked with pan-sized fish to 3-0
and Alpers trophy trout, courtesy of SCE. Tube jigs are best at Intake
II. Plenty of Alpers at North Lake and more from 4-0 to 6-0 will be
planted this week. Owens is still running high, so fishing is tough.
Wooly buggers are working at times or nightcrawlers or Gulp for bait
anglers. The Owens River gorge above Pleasant Valley has been good for
fly anglers. Information: Culver's 760-872- 8361 or Brock's
760-872-3581.
BIG PINE TO LONE PINE AREA: Diaz Lake is slow. Georges,
Independence, Lone Pine, Sheperds, Symmes, and Tuttle were all planted
two weeks ago. Information: 760-876-4444.

WESTERN SIERRA
LAKE ISABELLA: Overall fishing good in a number of species. The
crappie bite is good on minnows. Good catfish bite on shad and Sonny'
dip bait. Fair bass bite on jigs. A few trout are being landed by the
dam on Power Bait, Power eggs and nightcrawlers. Bluegill are biting
good on wax worms and crickets. Information: Bob's Bait 661-833-8657.
KERN RIVER: Continued low flows and clear water keep this river the
best spot in the Western Sierra. Area above the lake is best, but
fishing in both upper and lower river is excellent. Good smallmouth bass
action in the lower river on plastic worms, nightcrawlers and
Roostertails, while the upper river has a hot trout bite on
nightcrawlers, crickets, red salmon eggs and silver spinners. Catfish
bite good on clams at both rivers. Information: James Store
760-376-2424.