Outdoor report

By: MIKE BENNETT - Outdoor News Service | Wednesday, August 17, 2005 11:52 PM PDT ∞

FISHING REPORTS

The fish report is weekly. Its accuracy depends on marina operators, tackle shops and local fishermen we contact. Anglers catching large fish should send the information to Outdoor News Service, P.O. Box 9007, San Bernardino, CA 92427, or telephone (909) 887-3444, so it can be included n this report. Faxes can be sent to (909) 887-8180.

E-mail messages or fishing reports can also be posted to Jim Matthews at Odwriter@earthlink.net.

This report is update daily at www.freefishreport.com.

Other complete versions are posted on a number of Web sites each week, including the Turner's Outdoorsman Web site (www.turners.com) and Jesse's Hunting and Outdoors Web site www.jesseshunting.com). The updated report is usually posted by Thursday morning at each of these sites. The Outdoor News Service Web site is www.outdoornewsservice.com.

The Cal TIP number, the Department of Fish and Game poacher hot line, is 1-888-DFG-CALTIP. The Dig's Web page is located at the following address: www.dfg.ca.gov.

PICKS OF THE WEEK

1. Diamond Valley Reservoir has been one of the top picks of the week for months because of its consistently good trout, bass, and bluegill fishing. Those bites are all still very good, but catfish and -- for the first time -- crappie decided to join the hot bite buffet. Lots of crappie from a half-pound to 1-0 have been landed over rocky structure or near the east dam, and the catfish have gone on a tear in the marina area. Most crappie are holding in mixed schools that include bluegill to 2-0. Many anglers are landing nice stringers of crappie and bluegill on mini-jigs tipped with a mealworm or night crawler tail. Catfish action has been good for shore anglers fishing near the marina and boat anglers fishing in most of the coves in 20 to 30 feet of water. Most of the cats are from 1-0 to 2-0 but fish to 12-0 have been landed on cut mackerel, shrimp, or night crawlers. Of course, the bass fishing is still hot with the fish gorging themselves full of shad on or near the surface. Anglers fishing topwater have been seeing surface action all day long on good quality fish averaging 2-8 to 5-0 with some to nearly 10-0 landed in the past week. Top baits have been topwater plugs, crankbaits, jerkbaits, spinnerbaits, and shad swimbaits. Trout action also remains hot for anglers using leadcore line or downriggers to get their small lures from 35 to 85 feet deep. There continues to be good action for anglers drifting night crawlers, trout worms, or mini-jigs at the same depths. Many trout are averaging 3-0, but fish to 8-0 have been landed daily. Trout are feeding on schools of shad when they move off the surface. Find the shad and you've found trout. For more information, contact the marina at (909) 926-7201.

2. At Lake Castaic, largemouth bass action has caught fire, and there is good action on fish averaging 1-8 to 5-0. Schools of largemouth have been attacking big schools of shad on the surface for the first three hours of the day. Top baits to fish on the boils are topwater plugs, shad swimbaits, crankbaits, or big Bomber jerkbaits. Many anglers are averaging from three to 25 fish a day depending on boat traffic and angler experience. Striped bass fishing has slowed down from the hot bite two months ago, but fair to good action has been reported by anglers either drifting cut anchovies or for anglers trolling white bucktails, jerkbaits, or big Kastmasters. Most fish landed on anchovies have averaged 2-0, but fish hitting trolled lures have been averaging 4-0 to 12-0. There is fair action on catfish with fish averaging 3-0 to 7-0. For more information, contact the marina at (661) 775-6232.

3. Trout fishing continues to be good at Green Valley Lake where lots of trout from 1-0 to 3-0 have been landed. The lake will receive a 2,000-pound plant of Mt. Lassen rainbows this week, with a few bigger fish to 8-0 scheduled to be planted. Fishing should be hot through the weekend and into next week. Best action has been for boat anglers fishing the dam or any of the lakes aerators with Power Bait, inflated night crawlers, mini-jigs, or trout worms. Shore fishing has been good early, and then a water bubble fished on a long cast is necessary to reach fish once they go deep. You can get more information and directions from the lake recording at (909) 867-2009.

FRESHWATER HOT SPOTS

TROUT: Trout fishing continues to be good at Green Valley Lake and 2,000 pounds Mt. Lassen rainbows to 8-0 are scheduled to be planted this week. Best action has been for boat anglers fishing the dam or any of the lakes aerators. Most fish are averaging 1-8 to 4-0, but fish to 10-0 have been landed. At Diamond Valley Reservoir trout fishing has been good for boat anglers fishing 35 to 85 feet deep with fish from 1-0 to 6-0 being landed over deep water near schools of shad. Trolling with downriggers or leadcore line is a must since the best action has been on Needlefish. There has also been good action on drifted night crawlers, mini-jigs, or slow-trolled trout worms at the same depths along the west dam. Big Bear Lake is good for anglers trolling or drifting their baits near the oxycline which is 23 feet deep from the dam to Papoose Bay, and 20 feet deep at the West Ramp. The best shore bite has been for anglers fishing slip-bobbers and Power Bait on a 20- to 25-foot leader near the dam. In the Eastern Sierra, North Lake and South Lake kicked out plenty of fish from 1-0 to 5-0 after receiving a plant from Tim Alpers on Friday. Best action at North Lake was on split-shotted trout worms, while at South Lake Power Bait, inflated night crawlers, or trolled Rapalas have been best. There were also quality fish taken from Bishop Creek and Lake Sabrina, both of which have been planted pretty heavily over the last month.

LARGEMOUTH BASS: Overall, bass fishing continues to be just fair at most lakes and reservoirs throughout Southern California, however most have a good topwater bite early in the morning and a decent plastic worm bite the rest of the day. At Diamond Valley Reservoir, the bite has been very good with 3-0 to 8-0 class bass the norm, the best size-average in the state. Bass continue to hold in shallow water early in the morning while chasing shad, and then the best fishing has been 25 to 40 feet deep once the fish leave the surface. Best baits early in the morning are jerkbaits, Pop-R's, Zara Spooks, or shad swimbaits. Later in morning slow rolling spinnerbaits in deep water has been the best option, while drop-shotted plastics, Carolina-rigged plastics, or big crankbaits have also been taking fish. Pyramid Lake has a hot topwater bite the first couple hours of the morning. Most largemouth have been averaging 1-0 to 4-8, but fish to 7-2 have been landed. Best action once fish leave the surface has been along any steep rocky shorelines or main lake points. Castaic Lake has been on an upswing for bass averaging 1-8 to 4-0 in a good bite on jerkbaits or crankbaits early in the day, and then fair action on drop-shotted or Texas-rigged plastic worms once the sun is up. Thomas Castillo, Valencia, caught and released seven bass to 4-12 on a drop-shotted plastic fished 35 feet deep. Silverwood, Perris, Isabella, San Vicente, Wohlford, Piru, Casitas, and Cachuma are all fair to good on fish averaging 1-0 to 5-0.

STRIPED BASS: Striper fishing continues to be fair to good at Lake Pyramid with some good scattered surface activity early in the morning. Surface action is directly dependent on boat traffic, with more boats equaling less action. Fish to 6-0 have been landed on the surface by anglers using Pop-R's, Zara Spooks, or jerkbaits. Once the sun is up fish move into deeper water and cut anchovies drifted 20 to 50 feet deep have been best. Fish are averaging1-0 to 3-0 with some bigger fish from 4-0 to 8-0. Lake Castaic striper fishing has been has been fair for boat anglers trolling Bomber jerkbaits, white bucktails, or big silver Kastmasters from 15 to 35 feet deep for fish to 12-0. Smaller fish from 1-8 to 3-0 have been landed on drifted anchovies. The California Aqueduct near Taft continues to be good. When flows are low to moderate the bite is good on Lug Worm and night crawler combos, cut anchovies, frozen shad, or Rat-L-Traps. Most fish have been averaging 1-0 to 3-0, but fish to 5-0 have been landed. High flows mean tougher action.

PANFISH: There continues to be very good bluegill action at Diamond Valley Lake, where anglers targeting the dams, shallow rock piles, weed beds, or reed-choked shorelines have been landing fish to 2-0. This week, crappie have added to that already hot bite by joing the bluegill and big mixed schools of fish are showing over any rocky structure or near the east dam. Best baits have been crickets, red worms, or mini-jigs tipped with mealworms or night crawler tails. Most fish are under 1-0, but fish to 2-2 have been landed. Lower Otay continues to produce solid action on bluegill and crappie to 1-8. Best fishing has been along the reeds for boat anglers fishing mealworms, crickets, or small mini-jigs. There have also been scattered catches of crappie for anglers fishing mini-jigs. Most fish are averaging 1-0, but fish to 2-0 have been landed. Lake Lopez on the Central Coast has also been very good for bluegill and redear, with some fish topping a pound landed on mealworms, night crawlers, or crickets. Just about all lakes in the region are producing fair action on small panfish with a small piece of worm fished on a small hook under a small bobber.

CATFISH: Hesperia Lake continues to pump out plenty of big blue catfish over 20-0 for anglers fishing mealworm and marshmallow combos, a night crawler and marshmallow combo, shrimp, or mackerel. Most big fish have been landed by anglers fishing long rods and heavy weights to get baits in the deep water just off the island in the middle of the six-acre lake. Many limits of smaller fish from 1-0 to 5-0 have also been landed on the same baits. Irvine Lake, Santa Ana River Lakes, and Corona Lake continue to produce good action on catfish averaging 1-0 to 3-0 with fish to 10-0 or better landed at each lake. Best action has been on mackerel, but mealworm and marshmallow combos and shrimp have also been good. Diamond Valley Lake continues to have good action for daytime anglers using cut baits on fish to 10-0. Pyramid and Silverwood both continueto be fair to good on catfish to 12-0. Most fish have been landed on cut anchovies, mackerel, or night crawlers fished 20 to 70 feet deep. Most anglers have been landing from three to five fish each. On the lower Colorado River, there continues to be fair to good action on flathead catfish to 20-0 at night. In addition, many anglers are landing limits of channel catfish to 4-0 once the sun goes down. Top bait for flatheads have been live goldfish or bluegill, while the channel cats have been taken on hot dogs, mackerel, chicken livers, shrimp, or night crawlers.

SAN DIEGO AREA LAKES

BARRETT: Bass fishing continues to improve with fair to good action with most fish averaging 1-0 to 3-0. Top baits have been plastic worms, jerkbaits, crankbaits, topwater, or spinnerbaits. Last week 71 anglers checked in with 987 bluegill and 597 largemouth bass. Lots of quality bluegill to 2-0 have been landed on mini-jigs tipped with mealworms. The lake is open on a Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule by reservation only. Reservations are available through Ticket Master at (619) 220-8497, or go to www.TicketMaster.com. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the Web site at www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/.

HODGES: Fishing continues to be slow, 261 anglers checking in with 33 bass, nine crappie, 28 catfish, and two bluegill last week. Hodges is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays and Sundays for fishing and boating. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the Web site at www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/.

EL CAPITAN: Slow fishing last week with sporadic crappie action the best bite at the lake. Last week 197 anglers checked in with 103 bass, 50 crappie, 13 channel catfish, and 18 blue catfish. Best bass baits have been plastic worms, Senkos, or reaction baits, while crappie have been landed on mini-jigs. Catfish from 1-0 to 9-0 are being landed on mackerel. The lake is open on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the Web site at www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 668-3274.

LOWER OTAY: Bluegill and crappie action continues to be very good on mealworms, crickets, or mini-jigs tipped with red worms. Last week 518 anglers checked in with 2,201 bluegill, 302 crappie, 160 largemouth bass, and 42 catfish. Cameron Rodriguez, Ramona, landed five largemouth bass that weighed 12-5 and his best fish weighed 3-8. Randy Marve, San Diego, landed 25 bluegill that weighed 10-0, and the stringer topped by a fish weighing 2-0. The lake is open on a Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday schedule. For information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the Web site at www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 668-3274.

UPPER OTAY: Bass fishing was slow last week where 18 anglers reported catching and releasing 18 largemouth. For information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the Web site at www.ci.san- diego.ca.us/water/.

SAN VICENTE: Bass fishing continues to be fair, while catfish and bluegill fishing has been slow. Last week 187 anglers reported catching 371 largemouth bass, 71 bluegill, and 11 catfish. Bass to 5-0 have been landed on crawdads, plastics, or jerkbaits. Quality bluegill from 1-0 to 2-0 are showing on mini-jigs, mealworms, crickets, or pieces of night crawler. Catfish action had been fair on mackerel. For more information call the City Lakes information line at (619) 465- 3474 or log on to the Web site at www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 668-3274.

MURRAY: Bass fishing is fair with fish to 5-8 being landed on plastic worms or reaction baits. Bluegill fishing has been slow to fair. Last week 261 anglers checked in with 122 bluegill and 81 bass. Best baits for bluegill have been mealworms or pieces of night crawler. The lake is now open for shore fishing seven days a week from sun up to sun down. For more information contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the Web site at www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.

MIRAMAR: Catfish action is fair, with fish averaging 1-0 to 3-0 being taken on mackerel or night crawlers. Bass fishing has been fair to good on a smaller grade of fish. Top bass checked in was a 3-9 landed by Michael Marcinowski, Mira Mesa, on a Yamamoto plastic. The lake is open from Saturday to Tuesday each week. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the Web site at www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.

SUTHERLAND: Catfish fishing continues to be fair on mackerel with most fish averaging 4-0. Best fishing continues to be for anglers fly-lining mackerel fished over rock piles or brush piles. A few bass to 3-0 are being landed on plastic worms, but overall fishing is slow. Last week 171 anglers checked in with 217 bluegill, 72 catfish, 19 largemouth bass, and 15 crappie. The lake is open on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the Web site at www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/.

WOHLFORD: Bass action continues to be fair, with the best action on plastics, crankbaits, or topwater plugs. Most fish continue to average 1-0 to 3-0, with fish to 5-0 landed. Catfish action has been fair on fish from 2-0 to 4-0 on mackerel or shrimp near the buoy line. A few bigger fish from 10-0 to 22-0 continue to be landed. For more information, contact the ranger station at (760) 839-4346 or log on to the lake's Web site at www.wohlfordlake.com.

DOANE POND: No DFG plants in a month.

DIXON: Bass fishing continues to be fair with fish to 6-8 being landed on plastics, night crawlers, or topwater plugs. Best action has been early in the morning, with slow to fair action reported once the sun is up. Catfish fishing is fair on mackerel or shrimp with fish from 1-8 to 5-0 landed. Fishing reports are on the Internet at: www.dixonlake.com. For more information, contact the ranger station at (760) 839-4345 or the concessionaire at (760) 741-3328.

POWAY: Catfish from 1-8 to 8-0 continue to be landed in a fair bite for boat anglers fishing the buoy line with mackerel early in the morning or at night. Bass fishing has been slow to fair, but fish from 2-0 to 10-0 are being landed on plastic worms. For more fishing information, call the snack bar at (858) 679-5465.

JENNINGS: Bass fishing is fair with fish hitting jerkbaits or topwater plugs early in the morning, and then plastics are best once the sun is up. Catfish action is fair for anglers fishing mackerel or bonito over brush piles. The most successful anglers have been fly-lining baits on 20-pound line to quickly pull fish from cover. The lake is open on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule. For more information, call (619) 596-1396 or (619) 667-6293.

MORENA: Largemouth fishing is fair to good on fish averaging 2-0 to 4-0 with plastics or jerkbaits best. Bluegill fishing is fair to good on mealworms or crickets, but catches have been scattered and most fish are under 1-0. Catfish to 4-0 have been landed on night crawlers or mackerel. The 24-hour fishing update line is (619) 478-5473.

For lake information call (619) 694-3049.

CUYAMACA: Trout fishing is fair to good near the north corner of the dike or near the Lone Pine Tree. Most trout continue to average 1-0, but fish to 4-12 have been landed. Top baits continue to be Power Bait or a night crawler drifted on a three to five-foot leader under a bobber. Trollers continue to score fish to 3-0 on orange or fire tiger Rapalas, yellow Panther Martins, and brown and black Roostertails. There is a wide-open bite on small bullhead catfish for anglers fishing pieces of night crawler. Most kids have been catching all they can handle until they run out of bait. For more information call (760) 765-0515 or visit the Web site at www.lakecuyamaca.org.

HENSHAW: Catfish action has been fair to excellent with many limits and near limits of fish landed. Most catfish are averaging 1-0 to 2-0, but fish to 7-0 have been landed. Top baits are night crawlers or mackerel. There continues to be scattered reports of crappie to 1-8 for anglers fishing live minnows or mini-jigs. Largemouth bass action has been fair to good on plastic worms or reaction baits.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

DIAMOND VALLEY: There continues to be a good bite on largemouth bass, trout, and bluegill, and this week crappie decided to add to the bite. Crappie from a half-pound to 1-0 have been landed on mini-jigs tipped with mealworms from rocky areas or the east dam with some good stringers reported. There have also been plenty of bluegill mixed in with the schools of crappie, and action remains hot for boat anglers fishing near the dams, weed-choked shorelines, or shallow rock piles. Most anglers continue to score nice stringers of fish to 2-0 on mealworms or worms. Largemouth bass fishing is very good, on fish averaging 3-0 to 6-8. Top baits have either been spinnerbaits fished early in the morning or topwater plugs fished all day long. Other good bets are shad swim baits or drop-shotted plastics fished from five to 35 feet deep. William VanVeluwen, Lawndale, landed a 5-6 largemouth near the east dam on a redworm. Trout action is fair to good for anglers fishing deeper water. Best action has been for deep-water trollers getting shad-imitating baits from 35 to 85 feet deep. Most fish continue to average 1-8 to 4-0, but fish to 8-0 have been landed. Brad Todd, Hemet, landed two trout that weighed 10-6 from the west dam on night crawlers. Catfish weighing from 1-8 to 7-0 continue to be taken on mackerel, night crawlers, or anchovies fished 25 to 60 feet deep. Mark Lavahaugh, San Diego, landed a 7-8 catfish from Catfish Cove on a mealworm. Rental boat reservations are still recommended for weekend, but shore fishing, private boat launching, and weekday boat rentals are available daily now without reservations. The toll-free reservations telephone line is 1-800-590-LAKE (5253) and can be made online at www.dvmarina.com. For fishing info, you can call the marina at (951) 926-7201.

PERRIS: There was an unverified report of a near-world record 21-pound largemouth bass caught here this past week. We're still trying to run down the details. We'll keep you posted on its validity. Overall, there is a good bass bite on 1-0 to 3-0 class fish with some to 10-0 and above actually verified. Billy Bopf, Riverside, landed an 11-8 on a plastic worm near the island. Cole Brewer, Riverside, landed a 10-3 last week, and this week he topped the catch with a 10-9 bass that hit a homemade lure near the island. Chris Dickerson, Riverside, landed a 6-8 on a plastic worm near the island. Best areas continue to be near the island, the marina, the dam, any main lake point, or the east end. Best baits have been drop-shotted four-inch plastic worms, jerkbaits, or small crankbaits. A fair number of bluegill and redear to 2-0 have been landed on night crawlers fished 15 to 20 feet deep along the east end. The lake will be drawn down 25 feet this month. The draw down is due to concerns the dam could experience a complete failure during a heavy earthquake, and engineers will be examining the dam to see if it can be reinforced or will have to remain at this lower level. For more information on fishing call the marina at (951) 657-2179, Lakeside Market at (951) 943-4364, or the state park at (951) 940-5600.

EVANS LAKE: Bass are fair and are being landed by anglers fishing plastics either early or late in the day. Some carp being landed on dough baits.

RANCHO JURUPA: Catfish to 2-0 continue to be landed on mealworms, worms, or small pieces of shrimp or mackerel. Best action has been for anglers fishing light line. Fair bite on bluegill for anglers fishing pieces of night crawler. For more information, call (951) 684-7032.

FISHERMAN'S RETREAT: Catfish fishing has been fair to good on night crawlers, mackerel, hot dogs, or stink baits. Most fish have been averaging 1-0 to 2-0, and fish to 6-0 have been landed. Largemouth bass fishing is fair for anglers fishing four-inch plastics, small jerkbaits, or night crawlers fished around weed beds. The lake is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For information, call (909) 795-2411.

WHITEWATER TROUT FARM: The farm has two well-stocked ponds in Whitewater off Interstate 10. No fishing license is required and tackle is available. Open Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call (760) 325-5570.

SKINNER: Catfish fishing has been fair to good with fish averaging 2-0 to 8-0 hitting on cut anchovies or chicken livers fished near the inlet or dam. Tony Sysavathly, Long Beach, landed catfish weighing 11-8, 9-8, and 9-0 at the inlet on chicken livers. Striped bass fishing has been slow to fair overall, but fishing is improving and a few limits have been landed. Most fish have been averaging 1-0 to 3-0, but a few fish to 6-0 have been caught. The best action has been at the inlet, the dam, or the east end on cut anchovies or night crawlers drifted 20 to 50 feet deep. Largemouth bass fishing has been slow to fair, with a few fish being landed along the east end on drop-shotted plastics, jerkbaits, or topwater plugs early in the morning. For more information, call the marina at (951) 926-1505.

LAKE ELSINORE: There continues to be fair to good catfish action for anglers fishing night crawlers, or mackerel. Best fishing has been at night or early in the morning on catfish averaging 1-0 to 3-0. Danny Vasquez, Lake Elsinore, landed catfish weighing 10-7 and 5-9 on night crawlers fished early in the morning. Carp fishing continues to be good to excellent on fish averaging 1-0 to 2-0, with a few fish to 14-0 landed. For information, call Whisker's Bait 'n' Tackle at (951) 245-7025.

CORONA LAKE: Good catfish action with limits of fish from 2-0 to 6-0 common, especially for anglers fishing the trees on the far side from a boat. Mackerel, night crawlers, shrimp and the M&M (marshmallow and meal worm) combo with an added scent have been the top baits. Robert Medina, Moreno Valley, caught cats at 16 1/2 and 12 pounds, and his 16-8 won the big fish event that was held over the past couple of weeks. Sylvia Bowers, Chino Hills, caught a 15-8, and a 14-0 was landed by Galines Smith, Inglewood. Also still a pretty fair bite on bluegill and tilapia. For more information, call the marina at (951) 926-1505.

ANGLER'S LAKE: Catfish action has been fair for anglers fishing mackerel, shrimp, or a mealworm and a marshmallow combo. Most fish are averaging from 1-0 to 3-0, but fish to 5-0 have been landed. Best action has been during night sessions. The bass, which are catch-and-release only, are fair. For information, call the lake at (951) 927-2614.

REFLECTION LAKE: Fair bluegill fishing with some carp showing on dough-baits. For more information, call (951) 654-7906.

JEAN'S CHANNEL CATS: Catfish are good to excellent on night crawlers, chicken livers, and dough baits after a big plant this past week. Fish baskets and long-handled nets are provided to anglers. This is a pay-by-the-pound fishery. For more information, call (951) 679-6562

WILLIAMS CATFISH FARM: Good catfish action on fish from 1-0 to 3-0. Most fish are showing on cut baits. This is a pay-by-the-pound fishery. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call (951) 674-7627.

STEVE'S FISHING POND: Catfish fair on Hog Wild and chicken livers. For information, call (951) 657-2625.

LAKE HEMET: Very good carp fishing continues on fish ranging from 2-0 to 20-0 on corn or dough baits. Most are smaller fish from 1-0 to 4-0, but a few big fish are being landed daily. Lots of small largemouth bass under 1-0 have been landed, but a few bigger fish from 2-0 to 5-0 are being caught on night crawlers or plastic worms. A few catfish to 3-0 have been landed on night crawlers. Trout fishing has been a bit slow, but a DFG trout plant this week should perk the action. For more information, contact the Lake Hemet Market at (951) 659-2350 or the campgrounds at (951) 659-2680.

FULMOR LAKE: Fair trout fishing with most fish averaging 1-0. Best bait has been Power Bait. For more information contact (951) 659-2117.

ORANGE COUNTY

SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES: Fair to good catfish action on 2-0 to 4-0 class fish with a few bigger fish being landed. Top fish this past week was a 14-8 caught by Eugene Armstrong, Southgate, fishing near the boat dock with Eagle Claw Nitro Biscuits in crawfish flavor. The fish won the big fish event held over the past two weeks. A 10-8 was landed by David Spangler, Phoenix, while Tom Zieglowsky, Garden Grove, caught a 9-4. For more information, call (714) 632-7830 for the information recording or log on at www.fishinglakes.com.

ANAHEIM LAKE: Lake is closed. For more information, call (714) 996-3508 or log on to the lake's Web site at www.fishinglakes.com.

IRVINE LAKE: Catfish action has been fair, with the best action at night for boat anglers fishing mackerel or shrimp. Most fish are averaging 2-0 to 4-0, and a few fish to 6-0 have been landed. Best action has been in boat dock cove, Rocky Point, Santiago Flats and along the west shore. Most anglers are fishing their baits with no weight and an open bail to hook wary fish. There continues to be fair action on bluegill, redear, and crappie to 2-0 for boat anglers fishing worms, mini-jigs, or night crawler pieces near flooded trees or brush piles. Fair to good bass fishing on largemouth to 6-0 with topwater plugs or drop-shotted plastics doing best. There is now catch-and release evening fishing Monday, Wednesday, and Thursday for private boaters only. For more information, call (714) 649-9111.

LAGUNA NIGUEL LAKE: There continues to be fair action for catfish to 5-0 on mackerel or night crawlers. Best action has been near the island or at the creek inlet. Bass fishing continues to be fair on fish averaging from 2-0 to 4-0 with some fish to 8-0 landed. Most fish are holding tight to cover or by the boat dock. For fishing information, call (949) 362-3885 or visit the lake's Web site at www.lagunaniguellake.com.

SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAIN WATERS

SILVERWOOD: Catfish action continues to be good with fish from 1-0 to 12-0 being landed in 35 to 70 feet of water. Best baits have been cut anchovies, mackerel, or night crawlers. Trent Allen, Rancho Cucamonga, landed a 12-0 catfish on a night crawler in Miller Canyon. Ian Montclair, Apple Valley, landed a 7-0 catfish on an anchovy in Miller Canyon. Striped bass fishing is fair, but some quality fish are being landed. Oscar Ruiz, Riverside, landed a 12-0 striper on a swimbait. Best action has been for boat anglers drifting cut anchovies 20 to 70 feet deep. Largemouth bass fishing has been fair to good on topwater plugs, drop-shotted plastics, jerk baits, or spinnerbaits. Weekday anglers fishing off the boat docks continue to have fair action on both stripers and catfish from 1-0 to 6-0. Both are being landed on cut anchovies fished on or near the bottom. Brian Dennis, Hesperia, landed an 8-0 striper from the boat dock on an anchovy. For more information, contact the marina at (760) 389-2299, the state park at (760) 389-2281, or the Silverwood Country store at (760) 389-2423.

BIG BEAR LAKE: Trout fishing has been fair to good for trollers using two to four colors of leadcore line and a Needlefish. Most fish are averaging from 1-0 to 2-0, but fish to 5-0 have been landed. Dave Meyer, Redlands, landed a 5-1 on a trolled Needlefish. Trout fishing really picked up for anglers fishing slip-bobbers and Power Bait on a 20- to 25-foot leader near the dam. Josh Peters, Corona, landed five trout that weighed 14-2 on Power Bait fished with a slip-bobber. Best action has been early morning or late evening. There continues to be good action on small crappie all over the lake on 1/64th ounce mini-jigs tipped with mealworms. Best action has been from submerged rock piles or brush piles. Most fish are 1/4-pound or less, but some from 3/4-pound up have been taken. Catfish fishing has been fair to good for both day and night anglers fishing mackerel, night crawlers, or stink baits. Most fish are averaging 2-0 to 4-0, but fish to 9-0 have been landed. For information, call Lin's Tackle Box at (909) 866-6260 or Big Bear Sporting Goods at (909) 866-3222.

GREGORY LAKE: Trout fishing has been slow to fair with the best action for anglers fishing near the fountains with Power Bait, mini-jigs, or inflated night crawlers. Most fish have been averaging 1-0, but fish to 2-2 have been landed. There will be a DFG trout plant this week. A few bass to 4-0 have been landed on night crawlers or plastic worms. There are tons of small crappie and bullhead catfish being landed by anglers fishing night crawler pieces. For information, call the boat dock at (909) 338-2233.

GREEN VALLEY LAKE: Trout fishing has been fair, but another 2,000-pound plant from Mt. Lassen Trout Farms is scheduled for this week, and some bigger fish to 8-0 should be in the mix. Overall, the best fishing has been for boat anglers fishing the mid-lake aerators and for shore anglers fishing the dam or anywhere around the lake with a water bubble and a long cast. Most trout continue to average 1-0 to 2-0, with Power Bait, mini-jigs, trout worms, Kastmasters and Thomas Buoyants the best. The daily fishing fee for adults is $10 and children are $5. For more information call the lake recording at (909) 867-2009.

ARROWBEAR LAKE: No DFG trout plants in over a month.

JENKS LAKE: Trout fishing has been fair on pan-sized fish with Power Bait or mini-jigs. There will be a DFG trout plant this week. For information, call the Mill Creek Ranger Station at (909) 794-1123.

HIGH DESERT LAKES

HESPERIA LAKE: There continues to be good to excellent catfish action on fish from 2-0 to 5-0, with big catfish from 15-0 to 39-8 also landed. Best baits continue to be a mealworm and marshmallow combo, a night crawler and marshmallow combo, shrimp, or mackerel. The majority of the fish, including the big fish, are being landed by anglers fishing deep water tight to the island in the middle of the lake. This requires long casts with big rods. This week four fish over 30-0 were landed along with lots of fish from 12-0 to 29-12. Ron Johnson, Chino Hills, landed catfish weighing 38-7 and 28-0 on mackerel. Dustin Finner, Riverside, landed a 32-9 along with four other catfish from 1-0 to 6-8. Lisa Moore, Corona, landed a 31-9 on a mealworm and marshmallow combo. The lake receives 4000 pounds of catfish a week including fish from 20-0 to 30-0 each week. For more information, call (800) 521-6332 or (760) 244-5951.

JESS RANCH: Trout fishing continues to be fair on fish averaging 1-0 to 3-0, with the best baits being Power Bait or inflated night crawlers. Trout are stocked weekly all summer long. A few catfish continue to show on mackerel, shrimp, or trout guts each week. There is a good bite on the bass lake, which is for float tubers-only with prior reservations. For more information, call (760) 240-1107.

MOJAVE NARROWS: Some catfish to 2-0 have been landed on night crawlers or mackerel. For more information, call (760) 245-2226.

INLAND VALLEY LAKES

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

CUCAMONGA-GUASTI: Catfish action continues to be very good on Friday and slows through the weekend. Best action is on mackerel, shrimp, mealworms, or chicken livers. The lake is closed every Thursday for county catfish plants. For information, call (909) 481-4205.

PRADO: Fair catfish action on mackerel or mealworms and marshmallows. Catfish to 5-0 have been landed weekly. The lake receives county catfish plants every Thursday. For information, call (909) 597-4260.

YUCAIPA: Catfish have been fair to good on chicken liver or mackerel. County plants are Thursday with the lakes planted closed to fishing that day. For park information, call (909) 790-3127.

OAK TREE VILLAGE PONDS: These ponds in Oak Glen are stocked regularly with Whitewater trout year-around. The ponds are open seven days a week and group discounts are available. For more information, call (909) 797-4020.

GLEN HELEN: Catfish have been fair to good on mackerel. The lake is stocked by the county with catfish every Thursday. For more information, call (909) 887-7540.

GREEN MOUNTAIN RANCH: Good trout fishing on any type of bait. Trout are paid for by the inch, and catfish are $3 a pound. Free fishing lessons offered. For more information, call (909) 880-1125.

MOUNT BALDY TROUT POOLS: The heavily stocked pools are being planted with steelhead and are open every Saturday and Sunday. No fishing license is needed. For information, call (909) 982-4246.

SECCOMBE LAKE: No DFG plants in a month. For more information, call city parks at (909) 384-5233.

COLORADO RIVER

LAKE MEAD: Striper fishing continues to be good for boaters in the Las Vegas Wash and around Fish Island in the Overton Arm but most fish are under 2-0. Best lures have been topwater plugs, jigs, and by drifting cut anchovies. There are reports that some boaters are catching fish up to 100 feet deep. There has also been a fair striper bite for anglers jigging in the area from Gypsum Wash toward Black Island. Drifting with anchovies and casting topwater lures has produced some fish in this section of the lake as well. Largemouth and smallmouth bass to 3-0 have been caught at Fish Island and St. Thomas on plastics and live baits. For more information, call Blue Lake Tackle at (702) 452-8299.

WILLOW BEACH: Trout fishing has been slow, but a fish plant this Friday should perk the action. Top bait has been Power Bait. Striper fishing has been good with fish to 2-0 showing on cut anchovies. For more information, contact the marina at (928) 767-4747.

LAKE MOHAVE: There continues to be very good to excellent striper action for boat anglers drifting cut anchovies just beyond the Narrows which are just north of Cottonwood Cove. Most anglers continue to average 30 to 75 fish per rod on stripers averaging 1-0 to 2-0. Largemouth bass fishing is fair with fish holding to weed-lines, points, or at the mouths of coves. Top baits have been plastics or Senkos. Lots of big carp to 20-0 have been landed on bread or dough baits. For more information, call Cottonwood Cove at (702) 297-1464.

BELOW DAVIS DAM: Stripers from 1-0 to 3-0 continue to be landed early in the morning or in the evening on cut anchovies, Rat-L-Traps, or jerkbaits. During the day fish retreat to the deeper holes on the river. A few catfish to 3-0 are showing on stink baits or night crawlers.

NEEDLES: Catfish fishing is fair on fish to 3-0, with shrimp, anchovies, or chicken livers the best baits. Stripers to 1-0 are showing early in the morning or in the evening on cut anchovies. For more information, call Premier Sports at (760) 326-2727 or Golden Shores at (760) 768-2325.

TOPOCK MARSH: Catfish to 5-0 continue to be landed in a fair to good bite especially for night anglers who have reported easy limits. Best action has been from both the marsh and the main river. Mackerel, anchovies, night crawlers, or stink baits have been the best bets. Lots of assorted panfish have been taken on mealworms or night crawler pieces. For information, call Five Mile Landing (928) 768-2350.

HAVASU: Striped bass fishing continues to be good to very good with fish holding 30 to 60 feet deep. Top bait has been cut anchovies fished in a heavy chum line. Largemouth bass fishing is fair to good 15 to 20 feet deep on drop-shotted plastics, pig and jigs, or spinnerbaits. Catfish action has been good at night on mackerel, cut anchovies, chicken livers, or hot dogs. For more information, call Black Meadow Landing at (760)663-3811.

PARKER STRIP: Fair catfish action on fish to 3-0 at night on cut baits or stink baits. Small stripers showing early in the morning or late in the afternoon on cut anchovies. For information, call Big Bend Marina at (760) 663-3755.

BLYTHE: There continues to be fair to good action on largemouth bass early in the morning or in the evening on live shiners, pig and jigs, or plastics on the main river and backwaters. Bass continue to average 2-0, but a few fish to 5-0 have been caught. Channel catfish action has been fair to good from slow water on the main river on cut anchovies, dough baits, or hot dogs. A few big flathead catfish to 30-0 continue to show throughout the area on live bluegill or goldfish from the main river and backwaters. Carp have been very good near marinas or docks. For more information, call B&B Bait at (760) 921-2248.

PALO VERDE: Striper fishing has been fair on fish from 1-0 to 5-0. Top baits are Rat-L-Traps or cut anchovies. Largemouth bass action is fair and improving on plastics. Catfish are slow to fair in the main river and local backwaters.

PICACHO AREA: Bass fishing is fair to good on plastics. A few flatheads are still showing in the area on live bluegill or goldfish.

MARTINEZ LAKE AREA: Flathead catfish action is wide-open with most fish averaging 2-0 to 8-0, but a 48-0 was checked into the marina last weekend. Best action has been on live goldfish, with some anglers catching and releasing up to 30 fish a night. Striper fishing has been fair on fish averaging 1-0, but fish to 5-0 were landed last week. Lots of bluegill showing on mealworms or red worms fished around structure. Largemouth bass fishing has been fair on night crawlers, plastics, spinnerbaits, or jerkbaits. For more information, contact the Martinez Lake Resort at (928) 783-9589 or check out the Web site at www.martinezlake.com.

YUMA AREA: Largemouth bass action has been good early in the morning and fair the rest of the day. Best baits have been shiners or plastic worms. Channel catfish are fair on mackerel or other stink baits, and the flathead bite is improving with a few fish to 20-0 or better reported. For more information, contact Mesa Sport Shop at (928) 782-5313.

LOWER DESERT WATERS

SALTON SEA: Fishing continues to be slow. There have been a few reports of corvina in the Red Hill area and some tilapia from the state park headquarters. For current fishing information, call Johnson's Landing (760) 394-4755, Desert Shores Trailer Park at (760) 395-5280, Poor Richard's in Mecca at (760) 396-2180, Dean Marine in Bombay Beach at (760) 354-1231, Bombay Beach Marina (760) 354-4049, Red Hill Marina (760) 348-2310, and the Salton Sea State Recreation Area (760) 393-3059 or (760) 393-3052. Troll 'n' Boat (760-393-0119) has both rowboats and skiffs with motors for rent. For weather information, call (760) 352-3360 for a recording, or the Coachella Valley Water District's weather forecast at (760) 398-7211. Anglers fishing the sea use Citizen Band (CB) radios and tune to Channel one.

ALAMO RIVER: Flathead catfish to 18-0 have been landed on live goldfish in the deeper pockets of the river. Channel catfish and bass have also picked up on mackerel or anchovies.

COACHELLA, HIGHLINE CANALS: Panfish and bass are starting to hit night crawlers.

ALL AMERICAN CANAL: Very little fishing pressure.

FINNEY-RAMER: No report.

WEIST LAKE: Fair bluegill fishing on waxworms or red worms.

SUNBEAM LAKE: A few bass and panfish are showing on night crawlers or mealworms. For information, call (760) 352-3308.

LAKE CAHUILLA: There continues to be fair to good action on catfish from 1-8 to 6-8 at the inlet, outlet, and the area south of the point. A few largemouth bass have been landed on drop-shotted or Texas-rigged plastic worms. For more information, call (760) 564-4712.

EASTERN SIERRA

GENERAL: Mosquitoes have been a major problem for anglers in the region. Make sure to bring plenty of bug repellent and spray often. For weather info, log on to www.mammothweather.com. For updated road and camping information on the region, contact the Interagency Visitor Center at (760) 876-6222 or the Bishop Chamber of Commerce at (760) 873-8405. The Web site is www.bishopvisitor.com.

BRIDGEPORT AREA: Trout fishing has been very good at Bridgeport Reservoir, where boat anglers fishing deeper water with an orange Power Bait and night crawler tail combos have scored limits of trout from 1-8 to 5-0. Larry Silver, Freemont, landed fish at Bridgeport Reservoir weighing 5-0 and 4-8 on Power Bait. Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are also producing quality trout from 1-8 to 4-0 on Power Bait or Power Bait and night crawler combos. Trollers are checking in with good action on Thomas Buoyants, small Rapalas, Needlefish, and Kastmasters. The East Walker river has been producing fair to good action on rainbow and brown trout to 4-0. Best action continues to be for fly-anglers fishing deeper pools. For more information contact Ken's Sporting Goods at (760) 932-7707.

JUNE LAKE LOOP: Crowds were a bit heavier than normal with a trout tournament in the region over the weekend, but the fishing was still fair to good on June Lake, Silver Lake, Gull Lake and Grant Lake. Both rainbows and cutthroat trout to 4-0 are being taken at June Lake, where the best baits have been trout worms, mini-jigs, Power Bait, or Thomas Buoyants. There continues to be fair to good action for cutthroat trout averaging 1-8 to 4-0 for trollers using a green frog-colored Needlefish or Thomas Buoyant trolled on four to eight colors of leadcore line. Gull Lake continues to produce good action on fish to 5-0. Many anglers have reported limits of fish in under two-hours. The top baits continue to be mini-jigs, Thomas Buoyants, or trout worms. Silver Lake trout fishing has been very good for anglers fishing Power Bait, mini-jigs, wooley buggers, or trout worms. Most fish caught from Silver Lake are under 1-0, but fish to 4-8 have been landed. Grant Lake trout fishing has been good for trollers or boat anglers drifting Power Bait or night crawlers. Most fish are averaging 1-0 to 2-0, however Carl Gibbs, Corona, landed trout weighing 9-12 and 8-7 on a Rapala trolled on leadcore line. Rush Creek continues to produce limits of trout to 4-0 each on night crawlers, salmon eggs, or Power Bait. For more information contact, Ernie's Fishing Tackle at (760) 648-7756 or June Lake Marina at (760) 648-7726.

MAMMOTH LAKES AREA: Trout fishing is fair to good throughout the region and fish to 6-0 have been landed from Lake Mamie, Lake Mary, Twin Lakes, and Lake George. At Lake George, inflated night crawlers or mini-jigs continue to be best, but there has been some excellent fly-and-bubble action for anglers fishing early in the morning or late in the evening. Lake Mary kicked out a number of Alpers rainbows from 2-0 to 6-8 on Power Bait, Thomas Buoyants, mini-jigs, trout worms, or inflated night crawlers. Charles Bowman, Los Angeles, landed trout weighing 6-8 and 4-0 on mini-jigs at Lake Mary. Trout to 4-0 continue to be landed at Twin Lakes on inflated night crawlers, fly and buble combos, or Power Bait dipped in scent. Lake Crowley continues to be very good for fly anglers fishing the edge of the weed beds with midges and perch fry imitations. Lots of rainbow to 3-0. The upper Owens River has been tough with only a few fish being landed. For more information contact the Troutfitter at (760) 934-2517 or Rick Gunby's Guide Service at (760) 937-1001.

BISHOP AREA: Trout fishing was best at North Lake after an Alpers trout plant last week. Lots of trout from 2-0 to 5-0 were seen cruising the shallows, but only a few fish were landed on red and white Lip Ripperz trout worms, mini-jigs, or Thomas Buoyants. Nick Perez, Whittier, landed five trout from 2-0 to 4-0 on a red and white Lip Ripperz trout worm. South Lake also received an Alpers trout plant last week, but only fair action was reported with the best baits being Thomas Buoyants, mini-jigs, Power Bait, or trout worms. Fly-fishermen continue to report good action near the inlet or from float tubes on midges and woolly buggers. Lake Sabrina continues to be fair with rainbows to 7-0 being landed on Thomas Buoyants, mini-jigs, Power Bait, inflated night crawlers, or Rapalas. There has also been plenty of limits and a sprinkling of bigger fish landed from Bishop Creek on mini-jigs, split-shotted night crawlers or salmon eggs, or on small Panther Martins. For more information, contact Culver's at (760) 872- 8361, Brock's at (760) 872-3581, or Sierra Drifters Guide Service at (760) 935-4250, Rick Gunby's Guide Service at (760) 937-1001 or contact Creekside R.V. Park at (760) 873-4483.

BIG PINE TO LONE PINE AREA: Trout fishing continues to be good near campsites and the Lone Pine Creek Sand Trap thanks to DFG trout plants. The DFG is also planting Shepards Creek, Symmes Creek, Georges Creek, Tinnemaha Creek, and Tuttle Creek. For more information, contact the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce at (760) 876-4444.

WESTERN SIERRA

LAKE ISABELLA: Trout action has been fair to good near the dam, with fish many limits and near-limits of trout to 3-0 were landed. Top baits are been Power Bait, mini-jigs, spinners, or trout worms. Catfish from 1-0 to 6-0 continue to be on the bite, and good action has been reported on frozen shad or clams fished deep near the dam. Ronnie and Kristina McKinley, Santa Barbara, landed 14 catfish that weighed 72-6 on frozen shad. Bass fishing continues to be fair on fish averaging 2-8 to 5-0, and fish to 8-12 have been landed. Top baits continue to be crankbaits, plastic worms, or jerkbaits. For more information, contact North Fork Marina at (661) 379-1007 or Bob's Bait Bucket at (661) 833-8657.

KERN RIVER: Trout fishing has been fair on the upper river with trout to 3-0 landed. Best baits continues to be salmon eggs, Power Bait, or worms. Tyler Haynes, Paramount, landed trout weighing 3-1 and 2-12 on salmon eggs. On the lower river, largemouth and smallmouth bass to 3-0 have been taken on night crawlers or spinners. For more information, contact the James' Store at (760) 376-2424.

AQUEDUCT AT TAFT: Striper fishing has been good near the Buena Vista Golf Course. Most stripers continue to average 1-0 to 2-0, but a few fish to 7-0 have been landed. Top baits continue to be lug worm or blood worms fished in combination with a night crawler, cut anchovies, frozen shad, Rat-L-Traps, or white gizits. Flows have been strong, but fish have not scattered and continue to concentrate in this area. A half-ounce to one-ounce sinker is needed to get to the bottom if flows are heavy. For more information, contact Bob's Bait Bucket at (661) 833-8657.

HART PARK LAKE: Fair bass fishing on live minnows, night crawlers, or plastic worms. Fair catches of bluegill are being taken on red worms or mealworms. Carp fishing has been good on dough baits or corn with fish to 7-0 landed.

TRUXTUN LAKE: Bass fishing has been fair to good early in the morning on small topwater lures, live minnows, spinnerbaits, or night crawlers. A few crappie are also showing on live minnows.

MING LAKE: Lake is closed for the season.

BUENA VISTA LAKES: There continues to be some quality catfish being landed in a fair morning bite on frozen shad, chicken livers, or anchovies. Most fish are averaging 2-0 to 4-0, but fish to 32-0 have been landed. Fair fishing for both largemouth and crappie has been fair to good on live minnows. Small stripers have been reported by cat fishermen using anchovies, chicken livers, clams, and mackerel. For more fishing information, call the concession at (661) 763-1268 or contact Bob's Bait Bucket at (661)833-8657.

BRITE LAKE: Bass action continues to be fair on plastics or small topwater plugs. Most fish are averaging 1-0, but fish to 2-8 have been landed. Bluegill fishing is fair to good on waxworms, crickets, or mealworms. A few catfish to 2-0 have been landed on night crawlers.

WOLLOMES LAKE: Bass fishing is fair for anglers throwing jerkbaits, Senkos, shad swimbaits, drop-shotted plastics, or flukes fished 10 to 25 feet deep. Fair action on bluegill and crappie to 1-8 have on mini-jigs or live minnows.

SUCCESS LAKE: Bass fishing has been fair to good on fish to 2-0. Best action has been on drop-shotted plastics, small Senkos, live minnows, night crawlers, or flukes, fished 10 to 25-feet deep. Crappie to 1-8 continue to show in a scattred bite for anglers fishing s catching and releasing up to 40 fish each. Bluegill have been fair on mealworms fished over rock piles or brush piles. For more information, call the Lakeside Mini Mart at (559) 781-6878.

KAWEAH LAKE: Bass fishing continues to be fair on fish weighing 2-0 to 4-0. Top baits have been jerkbaits or plastics. Bluegill fishing is good with lots of small fish showing on worms or mealworms. A few fish over 1-0 have been landed on small mini-jigs tipped with mealworms. For more information, call the marina at (559) 597-2526.

CENTRAL COAST LAKES

SAN ANTONIO: There continues to be fair action on big striped bass from 6-0 to 20-0 for boat anglers trolling crankbaits, jerkbaits, or white bucktails from the dam or Bee Rock Cove. Many anglers are trolling their offerings with five to 15 colors, There has also been scattered surface action some mornings, and big fish to 18-7 have been landed on topwater plugs worked through the boils. Crappie fishing has been fair with fish being landed around Harris Cove on live minnows or mini-jigs. Largemouth bass action has been fair on plastic worms or topwater plugs early in the morning. Most fish are averaging from 1-0 to 2-8. For more information, call (805) 472-2818.

SANTA MARARITA: Largemouth bass action has been fair near weed beds with topwater frogs, buzz baits, or Pop-R`s. When fish aren't holding in the grass, the top method has been a Yamamoto Ika fished along the edges of the grass beds. Bluegill and crappie to 2-0 have been landed in 15 in 20 feet of water on drifted night crawler pieces or mini-jigs tipped with mealworms. Catfish have been fair to good on mackerel, chicken livers, or night crawlers fished near flooded trees or in creek channels. For more information call (805) 788-2401.

NACIMIENTO: The white bass action has been fair to good on fish averaging 1-8. Top area continues to be near the Narrows and the Las Tables area. Lots of boiling fish have been spotted during the week, but weekend pleasure boat pressure pushes fish from the surface early, and trollers are scoring best on two to three colors of leadcore line with small white bucktails, silver Kastmasters, or white Roostertails. Fishing for spotted bass weighing from 1-0 to 2-0 has been excellent along rocky points on Texas-rigged plastic worms. Largemouth and a few smallmouth continue to be caught on drop-shotted or split-shotted plastics. For more information, call (805) 238-1056.

LOPEZ: The limit-style panfish action continues to be strong, with lots of crappie, bluegill, and redear being landed on mealworms, red worms, crickets, small spinners, or mini-jigs tipped with a night crawler tail. Crappie fishing has been best on live minnows, white and red mini-jigs, or small crankbaits. Largemouth bass action has been fair with fish to 6-0 being landed on plastic worms, crawdads, crankbaits, or night crawlers. Catfish fishing is slow to fair overall, but the fish being landed are mostly quality catfish from 8-0 to 25-0. Best action has been at night on mackerel or mackerel and night crawler combos. For more information call the marina at (805) 489-1006.

TROUT PLANTS

Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be planted with catchable-size rainbow trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries this week:

LOS ANGELES: Bouquet Canyon Creek and Jackson Lake.

SAN BERNARDINO: Gregory Lake and Jenks Lake.

RIVERSIDE: Hemet Lake.

SAN DIEGO: Doane Pond.

INYO: Baker Creek, Big Pine Creek, Bishop Creek (Lower, Middle, South forks and Intake II), Cottonwood Creek, Georges Creek, Goodale Creek, Independence Creek, Lake Sabrina, Lone Pine Creek, North Lake, Owens River (below Tinnemaha), Shepherds Creek, South Lake, Symmes Creek, Taboose Creek, Tinnemaha Creek, Tuttle Creek.

MONO: Buckeye Creek, Convict Creek, Ellery Lake, Green Creek, Lee Vining Creek, Lee Vining Creek (South Fork), Little Walker Lake, Little Walker River, Lundy Lake, Mamie Lake, Mammoth Creek, McGee Creek, Mill Creek, Owens River (Benton Crossing), Rush Creek, Saddlebag Creek, Saddlebag Lake, Sherwin Creek, Trumble Lake, Virginia Creek, Virginia Lakes, West Walker River (Chris Flat Campground to town of Walker and Leavitt Meadows Campground to Sonora bridge).

FRESNO: Dinkey Creek, Kings River below Pine Flat Dam, San Joaquin River below Friant Dam, San Joaquin River-South Fork (Jackass Meadow), Shaver Lake.

KERN: Kern River (Pump house Three to Riverside Park, Kernville).

MADERA: Manzanita Lake.

TULARE: Balch Park Lake (Upper and Lower), Kern River (Fairview Dam to Falling Waters Lodge and Brush Creek to Fairview Dam), Peppermint Creek, Redwood Lake (Hedrick Pond), Tule River North Fork of Middle Fork (Wishon Campground), Tule River South Fork of Middle Fork (Camp Nelson and Cedar Slopes).

TUOLUMNE: Lyons Canal, Moccasin Creek, Pinecrest Lake (Strawberry Lake), Powerhouse Stream.

CATFISH PLANTS

The following waters will be planted by the state Department of Fish and Game with one-pound channel catfish during the week of August 15.

LOS ANGELES: Cerritos Park, Downey Wilderness Park Lake, El Dorado Park Lake, La Mirada Lake, Legg Lake, Peck Road Park Lake, Puddingstone Lake, Santa Fe Reservoir, Ford Park Lake.

OCEAN FISHING REPORT

By Terrence Berg

For Outdoor News Service

HOT BITES

TUNA: Albacore have all but disappeared since Saturday, but yellowfin tuna are starting to be more concentrated and some decent action has been reported. The bite is still beyond the range of one-day boats, but the yellowfin are pushing north into the warm waters off the coast here. The 27 anglers aboard the Islander, Fishermen's Landing in San Diego, landed 130 yellowtail, 26 dorado, and 23 y������.�� two-day trip that returned on Tuesday. The 24 anglers aboard the Top Gun 80, H&M Landing in San Diego, landed 88 yellowfin, 200 yellowtail, and 29 dorado on a two-day trip that returned Tuesday. The 22 anglers aboard the Indian, H&M Landing in San Diego, landed 34 yellowfin, 140 yellowtail, six dorado, and five skipjack, also on a two-day trip. The last good albacore action for the local fleet was Saturday. That day, the Amigo, Newport Landing, was 120 miles out off the dumping grounds and 16 anglers landed 75 albacore from 27 to 37 pounds and not a fish was on the troll. They were metered and came up to chum.

YELLOWTAIL: There continues to be a ton of fish holding around Catalina and San Clemente islands, however they don't want to bite with just a few scattered fish landed from around both islands. The average fish have been 15-0 to 30-0 with some to 40-0 landed. At Catalina Island, there continues to be scattered white seabass action for yellowtail anglers fishing along the beaches. The 40 anglers aboard the Freedom, 22nd Street Landing in San Pedro, landed 14 yellowtail, 38 bonito, 29 calico bass, and 24 barracuda on an overnight trip that fished on Saturday. At San Clemente, there continues to be fair action around the island and nearby banks, but not many anglers have been fishing the area. At both islands, fish have been averaging 15-0 to 30, with a few quality fish to 40-0 landed.

SAND BASS: Good fishing continues on sand bass from 2-0 to 6-0 from Marina Del Rey to Santa Monica Bay and wide-open fishing has been reported along Ventura. There were 49 anglers on the Victory, Long Beach Sportfishing, in Long Beach, and they landed 470 sand bass, 21 barracuda, and one halibut on Tuesday. The 68 anglers aboard the New Del Mar, Marina Del Rey Sportfishing in Marina Del Rey, landed 680 sand bass on Tuesday.

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; CISCO Landing, Oxnard, (805) 985-8511; Captain Hook's Sportfishing, Oxnard, (805) 382-6233; Port Hueneme Sportfishing, Hueneme, (805) 488-2212; 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.

GRUNION RUNS

Grunion spawn on all of Southern California's long, sandy beaches from early March through mid-August each year. Anglers may only use their hands to catch grunion.

The times refer to the grunion runs at Cabrillo Beach near the Los Angeles Harbor entrance. The times of the runs vary along the coast. San Diego runs are about five minutes earlier and Santa Barbara area runs are about 25 minutes later. The best activity is usually in the second hour of the run and on the second and third nights of the four-night spawning period. There is one run left this season.

The next run is Aug. 21-24. Run times are as follows: 11:15 p.m. to 1:15 a.m., Sunday, Aug. 21; 12:05 a.m. to 2:05 a.m. Monday, Aug. 22 (actually Tuesday, Aug. 23); 1:05 a.m. to 3:05 a.m., Tuesday, Aug. 23 (actually Wednesday, Aug. 24); and 2:25 a.m. to 4:25 a.m., Wednesday, Aug. 24 (actually Thursday, Aug. 25).

The Department of Fish and Game publishes an annual brochure called "California Grunion Facts and Expected Runs." It is available free if you mail a self-addressed stamped business-size envelope to Grunion, Department of Fish and Game, 4665 Lampson Avenue, Suite C, Los Calamitous, CA 90720. It is also available on the DFG's Web site at www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/gruschd.html.

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