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 in 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 or Mike Bennett at mike@976-tuna.com.

This report is updated daily by Mike Bennett at www.calfreshwater.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 CalTIP number, the Department of Fish and Game poacher hot line, is 1-888-DFG-CALTIP. The DFG's Web page is located at the following address: www.dfg.ca.gov.

PICKS OF THE WEEK

1. The largemouth bass bite at Lake Perris continues to be excellent on fish from 2-0 to 4-0, and many quality fish from 5-0 to 11-0 were landed again this week. Best action has been along the east end in three to 15 feet of water on drop-shotted four- or six-inch plastic worms in purple or green. However, the quality bass continue to show on bigger seven- to nine-inch, Texas-rigged plastic worms in 15 to 20 feet of water. The lake will receive a DFG trout plant this week so a big trout swimbait would also be a wise choice for a big fish. On top of the excellent bass fishing, crappie to 2-0 continue to hammer mini-jigs or small crankbaits in 15 feet of water in the east end. Redear from 1-8 to 2-6 have also taken up residency along the east end and very good fishing has been reported on worms, mini-jigs, or mealworms. Big bluegill to 2-8 are also holding to spawning beds in 10 to 15 feet of water around the marina, the east end, the island, and Rock Climber's Cove. These quality fish are nailing crickets, mini-jigs, or meal worms fished over their spawning beds. For an update on these bites, contact the marina at (951) 657-2179.

2. Green Valley Lake will officially kick off its trout season on Friday, and the lake will be primed this week with trout plants from the DFG and Whitewater Trout Farm. Trout to 8-0 are scheduled to be planted by Whitewater and limits of trout should be easy through the weekend. Boat rentals are available, and the lake will be stocked once a week with trout from Whitewater Trout Farms all summer. This is a private lake and the fee to fish is $10. A California fishing license is required. The statewide five-fish limit on trout applies, and a two-pole stamp for your fishing license is required if a second rod is used.

3. Catfish action has been good to very good at Hesperia Lake for anglers fishing cut mackerel, shrimp, night crawler and marshmallow combo, or the mealworm and marshmallow combo. Limits of catfish averaging 1-8 to 5-0 have been taken in as little as an hour and big fish to 44-0 were landed last week. The bigger catfish continue to show for anglers using long rods and heavy weights to make the long cast necessary to reach the honey hole just off the island in the middle of the lake. The six-acre lake will be planted with 4,000 pounds of catfish each week through summer, with 2,000 pounds planted each Tuesday and Friday. There is night fishing seven nights a week, and twilight fishing is available on Friday, Saturday, and Sunday. The admission fee for each session is $12 and there is a five-fish limit for each pass purchased.

FRESHWATER HOT SPOTS

STRIPED BASS: Striper fishing continues to be very good in the California Aqueduct near Taft. Catch rates are down to about 25 to 50 fish per person, but more and more fish from 18 inches (minimum length for legal-sized fish) to 25 inches are being landed than any time this season. Lug Worm (or blood worm) and night crawler combos, cut anchovies, white Gitzits, or Rat-L-Traps have been best. Lake Silverwood striper action has been fair to good for anglers fishing off the boat dock (which is only allowed on weekdays). Fish have been averaging from 1-0 to 5-0, and the best action has been on cut anchovies or night crawlers. Boat anglers are taking stripers on drifted anchovies from Outhouse Cove. Lake Castaic stripers continue to hang in 80 to 100 feet of water near or on the bottom in the fish arm at the buoy line. Best baits have been cut anchovies, cut sardines, or bloodworms. A few quality fish from 12-8 to 16-0 have been taken by boat anglers trolling Bomber jerkbaits or while casting trout swimbaits. Along the Colorado River, fishing is fair to good in Lake Mead, the main river near Palo Verde, and Martinez Lake. However, the bite at Lake Mohave has been the best on the whole river. There's a very good bite at mile markers 23 and 24 on 1-0 to 3-4 class fish on cut anchovies.

TROUT: Big Bear Lake received heavy fishing pressure over the weekend, with a sold-out field of participants competing in the May Trout Classic. Fishing was excellent and lots of trout from 2-8 to 6-0 were landed. Most trollers were getting limits of fish averaging 2-8 on Rapalas, Needlefish, or Dick Nite Spoons fished behind two to three colors of leadcore line. Bait anglers were using Power Bait or night crawlers fished under a slip-bobber on two-pound line or on the bottom with a three-foot leader. In the Eastern Sierra near Bishop, Intake II continues to be one of the only ice-free waters in the area and has been producing limits of trout to 7-0 on mini-jigs, Thomas Buoyants, or Power Bait. Crowley Lake continues to be very good on rainbows to 6-8 for boat anglers trolling Needlefish or Rapalas on the surface to four colors deep and for bait anglers fishing McGee Bay in eight feet of water. At Convict Lake, trout fishing has been good with a number of quality fish from 4-0 to 8-6 landed. Top baits have been Power Bait, Thomas Buoyants, mini-jigs, or trout worms. The June Lake Loop continues to have very good action on brown, rainbow, and cutthroat trout. Both Grant and June Lake are producing cutthroat trout to 3-4 on slow-trolled Thomas Buoyants, drifted mini-jigs, or Rapalas. In Bridgeport, Lower Twin Lake kicked out a 16-5 brown trout last week on a trolled Rapala. This is the biggest brown trout taken from this region in over a decade, but the action has been good on browns and rainbows to 2-0 with a fair number of kicker fish to 5-0. Santa Ana River Lakes continues to produce a lot of trout thanks to heavy weekly plants. There were a dozen rainbows over 10 pounds reported, including a 19I-pounder. Corona Lake and Irvine Lake also both still seeing fair trout action with most of the rainbows showing from deeper water. On Friday, Green Valley Lake will officially open for trout fishing, and the lake will receive plants by both the DFG and Whitewater Trout Farms.

PANFISH: Lake Perris panfish action is wide-open on a variety of species. Redear to 2-8, crappie to 2-4 and bluegill to 2-6 have been landed in the past week. Crappie and redear are showing from the east end. Redear are in three to 10 feet of water, hitting mini-jigs, mealworms, or night crawler pieces. Crappie are holding in deeper water up to 20 feet hitting mini-jigs, small crankbaits, or quarter-ounce Rat-L-Traps. Big Florida-strain bluegill are on nests and are holding in four to 10 feet of water all around the lake. Best baits are crickets, mealworms, or mini-jigs. Bluegill action at Lake Murray rebounded this week and over 500 fish were checked in. The best action has been on crickets, meal worms, worms, or mini-jigs on fish to 1-8. El Capitan was hammered with pleasure boat traffic last weekend, but that couldn't stop the big increase of bluegill taken over the weekend by anglers fishing live minnows, mini-jigs, crickets, or mealworms.

LARGEMOUTH BASS: Lake Perris bass fishing continues to be excellent along the east end, the island, the dam, and the marina points. Many anglers reported 10 to 30 fish days over the weekend on fish averaging 1-0 to 3-0. Top baits are drop-shotted or split-shotted plastics. Most fish are being taken in three to 10 feet of water. At Lake Silverwood, waves of spawning fish continue to hold to nests in two to 10 feet of water. Largemouth averaging 2-0 to 5-0 have been hitting seven-inch plastic worms, jerkbaits, and night crawlers. Top areas have been near the boat dock, Outhouse Cove and Cleghorn Canyon. Largemouth bass action has been good at Diamond Valley Lake and fish to 12-0 continue to show weekly. Best action has been on Senkos, drop-shotted plastics, or reaction baits. At Lake Castaic, bass fishing is good and improving on 1-8 to 6-0 fish. Top baits are crawdads, pig and jigs, crankbaits, and plastic worms.

CATFISH: The catfish bite at Hesperia Lake has been fair to good and last week the lake kicked out a 44-0 lake record flathead catfish. Most anglers are getting from three to five fish averaging 3-0 on mackerel or the M&M combo (marshmallow and meal worms). Best action on big fish continues to be for anglers able to make the long cast close to the island in the center of the lake. The lower Colorado River is also a good bet with the warmer weather. Top areas are from Parker Dam downstream to the Mexico border. More big flatheads have been reported in the past week, with several fish over 20-0 caught. At Lake Sutherland near San Diego, some quality catches of catfish continue to be made on mackerel around the Santa Ysabel area.

SAN DIEGO AREA LAKES

BARRETT: This past week 204 anglers caught and released 528 bass. Fishing has been slow to fair with a few flurries of good action. Best action has been on drop-shotted plastics, jerkbaits, or gizits. The lake is open on a Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule by reservation only. Reservations for June are sold out. 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 is slow on all species. Last week 346 anglers checked in 15 largemouth bass, 27 crappie, and seven catfish. Lake Hodges is open on Wednesdays, Saturdays, and Sundays. 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: Last week 481 anglers checked in with 384 bass, 113 crappie, 21 bluegill, 26 channel catfish, and 17 blue catfish. Top baits for largemouth have been plastic worms or jerkbaits. Catfish are showing on cut mackerel from the north end of the lake. Crappie and bluegill have been best on live minnows. The lake is open Friday through Sunday. 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 fishing is very good with fish to 2-4 reported on crickets or mealworms. Last week 635 bluegill and 27 crappie were checked in. Bass fishing is slow to fair with 139 fish checked in. There have been scattered catches of channel and blue catfish to 13-0. Michael Williams, San Diego, landed a 13-12 on mackerel in Harvey Arm. 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 has fair with 17 anglers checking in with 20 bass. 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: Fishing has been fair with 318 anglers checking in with 430 bass, 74 bluegill, 13 trout, and 13 channel catfish. Best bass action has been on live shiners, crawdads, plastic worms, or crankbaits fished in five to 15 feet of water. For more information call the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log onto the Web site at www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 668-3274.

MURRAY: Bluegill action took off and very good fishing was reported on fish to 1-8. This week, 488 anglers checked in with 556 bluegill, 117 largemouth, two rainbow trout, and one catfish. Best baits for bluegill have been crickets, mealworms, night crawler tails, or mini-jigs fished in 10 to 15 feet of water. 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: Last week 153 anglers checked in with 36 bass, 11 catfish, and 10 rainbow trout. Bass have been best on plastic worms. Catfish are showing on mackerel. 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: Fishing continues to be fair on catfish for anglers using mackerel around the Santa Ysabel area. Hondo Moore, Ramona, landed five catfish that weighed 48-9, topped by a 9-9 on mackerel. Tony Macedo and Ernie Klemm, Ramona, teamed up to land three catfish that weighed 16-12 and big fish was a 12-1. The lake is open on a Friday through 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: Fair bass action on fish to 11-8 with Senkos, shiners, or plastics best. Walter Brownell, San Marcos, landed an 11-8 on an orange Power Worm from the senior shoreline. Claudio Cruz, San Diego, landed a 9-8 bass on a night crawler from the senior shoreline. Catfish action has been fair to good on chicken liver, shrimp, or mackerel. Best areas have been the west end of the lake and the south shore rock pile. For more information, contact the ranger station at (760) 839-4346or log on to the lake's Web site at www.wohlfordlake.com.

DOANE POND: DFG trout plant last week.

DIXON: Trout continue to show in a fair bite on Power Bait or trout worms. This week fish to 4-8 were landed. Bass fishing has been fair to good with the big females holding in 20 feet of water. A few catfish have started showing on mackerel. 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: Trout continue to show in fair numbers for boat anglers fishing the middle of the lake. Power Worms, Power Bait, mini-jigs or night crawlers are best. Steven Speide, San Marcos, landed a 6-0 on Power Bait from the log boom. Chris Merren, Rancho Bernardo, landed a 4-8 from the east side of the lake on a pink Power Worm. Catfish plants will begin in June. For more fishing information, call the snack bar at (858) 679-5465.

JENNINGS: Bass fishing is fair to good on jerkbaits, swimbaits, topwater plugs, gizits, or drop-shotted plastics. Andrew Deering, Lakeside, landed a 10-8 on an Osprey swimbait in Cloister Cove. Some catfish are being landed on cut mackerel or night crawlers. The lake is open on a Friday, Saturday, and Sunday schedule. For more information, call (619) 596-1396 or (619) 667-6293.

MORENA: Bass fishing is fair with fish holding in five to 15 feet of water. Most fish are averaging 1-8 to 3-8 and are showing on plastics or jerkbaits. A few bluegill are showing on mealworms or crickets, but catches have been scattered at best. The 24-hour fishing update line is (619) 478-5473. For lake information call (619) 694-3049.

CUYAMACA: Trout fishing has been fair to good with limits of trout showing from the west end of the lake from Pump House Cove. Larger trout have been showing from the east end of the lake. Best baits are inflated night crawlers or Power Bait dipped in scent. The lake will receive a 1,200-pound Whitewater trout plant this week. Small crappie are showing in very good numbers all over the lake on 1/60 or 1/80-ounce white mini-jigs. Largemouth bass are in shallow water and are hitting plastic worms. There have been scattered catches of catfish on chicken liver or mackerel. Hal Lobayal, San Diego, landed an 11-0 catfish on a chicken liver from the south end. For more information call (760) 765-0515 or visit the Web site at www.lakecuyamaca.org.

HENSHAW: Crappie fishing is fair on live minnows or mini-jigs fished under a bobber. Most anglers are only getting one to four fish each, but some locals continue to make some impressive catches on live minnows. Fish are averaging 1-0 to 1-8, with fish to 2-0 landed. Steve Ferguson, Los Angeles, caught and released 45 crappie to 1-8. Larry Jordon, Rialto, landed 20 crappie to 1-0. Garret Wallis, El Cajon, landed 16 crappie to 1-4. Bass fishing is fair on night crawlers or plastic worms. Largemouth fishing is fair to good on plastics. Andy Kirk, Los Angeles, caught and released seven bass to 1-0. Catfish action has been fair on mackerel or night crawlers. Garrett Wallis, El Cajon, landed five catfish topped by a 9-8. David and Cindy Stans, San Diego, landed 10 catfish to 3-0. For more information call (760) 782-3501.

RIVERSIDE COUNTY

DIAMOND VALLEY: Trout fishing is very good and limits of trout to 8-0 have been landed by shore and boat anglers. Drifted night crawlers, Power Bait, mini-jigs, or trolled Needlefish have been best. Most trout have been holding in 30 feet of water along the west end of the lake. Mike Billings, Hemet, landed a 6-8 trout from shore on Power Bait. Largemouth bass fishing is good with fish holding in five to 20 feet of water. Most fish are averaging 1-8 to 3-0 and fish to 7-8 were taken. Best action has been on Senkos, Carolina-rigged or drop-shotted plastics, crankbaits, or spinnerbaits. A few catfish to 10-0 are showing on mackerel in 20 to 30 feet of water. The toll-free reservations telephone line is 1-800-590-LAKE (5253) and can be made online at www.dvmarina.com. For fishing info, call the marina at (951) 926-7201 or Last Chance Bait & Tackle at (951)-658-7410.

PERRIS: Largemouth bass fishing continues to be good to very good along the east end, the island, the dam, and the marina points. Most anglers continue to land five to 20 fish a day on fish averaging 1-0 to 4-0. Top baits are drop-shotted or split-shotted plastics. On Saturday, Shaun Kitrell, Upland, caught and released 25 bass to 6-0 on plastics along the east end. Bluegill fishing has been very good with fish still on beds. Lots of bluegill to 2-0 have been taken on mealworms, mini-jigs, or crickets. Herbert Mark, Monrovia, landed 25 bluegill that weighed 37-0 from the front end of the island. Cliff Kessler, Moreno Valley, landed 10 bluegill that weighed 11-0 from the east end on crickets. There has also been good reports on crappie and redear to 2-0 along the east end in 10 to 25 feet of water. Some trout are showing from deep water near the dam. There will also be a DFG trout plant this week. 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.

FISHERMAN'S RETREAT: Catfish to 4-8 are showing on mackerel or night crawlers. A few bass have been taken on night crawlers or plastic worms. 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.

LAKE ELSINORE: Bass to 2-8 have been taken on split-shotted purple plastics in 10 feet of water. Catfish have been showing on night crawlers and carp to 8-0 have been taken on dough baits.

CORONA LAKE: Very good trout action continues here for anglers fishing midlake, the dam and far side with floating baits doused with garlic-flavored Gravy. The best trout action has been in deeper water and a lot of limits are showing, along with a few big trout. Top rainbow was a 16H-pounder caught by Brian Williams, Rialto, on a night crawler with Gravy. Craig Randolph, Chino, landed a 14-pounder on rainbow Power Bait and Gravy, and a 12-pound trout was caught by Paul Bonorris, Rancho Cucamonga. Also a fair bite on catfish to 11-0, and some crappie are starting to show, including some slabs in the 1-8 range. Donny Ballew, Moreno Valley, fished mackerel in the trees for an 11-0 cat. For more information, call (951) 277-4489 or log on at ww.fishinglakes.com.

SKINNER: Striped bass fishing is fair at best with a few fish showing on chicken livers fished on the bottom near the inlet. Gary Smith, Compton, landed stripers weighing 18-0 and 16-0 on chicken livers near the dam. Time Nygun, West Chester, landed five stripers from 2-0 to 3-0 on chicken livers. Bass fishing has been fair along the east end on drop-shotted plastics. A few catfish are showing from deep water near the dam and inlet. Steve Newbaure, Bakersfield, landed a 10-0 catfish on Power Bait. For more information, call the marina at (951) 926-1505.

ANGLER'S LAKE: Some trout to 4-0 are showing on Power Bait or lures. Catfish plants will begin next week, but there has been fair action on holdover catfish to 4-0 on the mealworms-marshmallows combo or mackerel. Bass are fair for catch-and-release anglers using night crawlers or topwater plugs. For information, call the lake at (951) 927-2614.

JEAN'S CHANNEL CATS: Most action is on channel catfish to 2-0 with the best baits being liver dough bait, mackerel and night crawlers. 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 5-0. Most fish are showing on cut baits, and the lake was planted heavily with catfish recently. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call (951) 674-7627.

LAKE HEMET: Trout fishing has been fair on fish to 2-0 with most action coming on Power Bait. For more information, contact the Lake Hemet Market at (951) 659-2350 or the campgrounds at (951) 659-2680.

ORANGE COUNTY

SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES: The trout action has remained good with most anglers getting a least two or three 1-8 to 3-0 rainbows, and there continues to be a steady stream of big trout caught. The best this week was a 19I-pound rainbow landed by Ian Decko, Palos Verdes trolling a Rapala. Ray Dukacek, Roland Heights, landed a 14-0 rainbow on chartreuse Power Bait. The catfish action is also starting to kick into gear, and several cats over 10-0 were reported in the past week. Tony Avila, La Habra, caught five cats that weighed 31H pounds fishing shrimp in the Bubble Hole and near the boat dock. His best fish was a 10H-pounder. Kyle Walker, Los Angeles, landed an 11H-pound cat on mackerel at Levitz Corner. For more information, call (714) 632-7830 for the information recording or log on at www.fishinglakes.com.

IRVINE LAKE: Catfish action has been fair on fish to 6-8 for boat anglers fishing mackerel or night crawlers near the dam or at mid-lake. Trout fishing has been fair on fish to 4-0 with Power Bait or drifted night crawlers fished deep the top producers. Bass fishing continues to be good for anglers fishing plastics, or Senkos along all shorelines or in flooded brush in five to 10 feet of water. There has been good action on bluegill and some crappie for anglers fishing mealworms or mini-jigs near flooded brush. For information and lake hours, call (714) 649-9111.

LAGUNA NIGUEL LAKE: Channel catfish to 10-0 have been showing from the creek mouth and near the island on night crawlers. Bass fishing has been fair to good on night crawlers, plastics, or reaction baits. Most fish are averaging 1-0 to 3-0, but fish to 5-8 were landed by boat anglers last week. For fishing information, call (949) 362-3885 or visit the lake's Web site at www.lagunaniguellake.com.

SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAIN WATERS

SILVERWOOD: Spawning largemouth are holding in shallow water near the boat dock and off points and in coves all over the lake. Fish averaging 2-0 to 5-0 have been hitting seven-inch plastic worms, jerkbaits, and night crawlers. Striped bass weighing 1-0 to 5-0 are showing in good numbers for weekday anglers fishing from the boat dock with cut anchovies. Boat anglers are taking fair numbers of fish averaging 2-0 to 7-0 from Outhouse Cove on cut anchovies or night crawlers. Tri Lam, Alhambra, landed 15 stripers that weighed 30-0 near the boat dock on night crawlers. Trout fishing has been good and hold-over fish to 6-0 continue to show on Power Bait, Kastmasters, or mini-jigs. The lake will receive a DFG trout plant this week. Lots of catfish have been showing from the boat dock this week on cut anchovies or night crawlers. 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: Last weekend trout anglers swarmed the lake to compete in the Jim Hall Memorial May Trout Classic. Big crowds were on hand and good fishing was reported on trout to 4-8. Many anglers reported hooking and losing trout that were much bigger. Overall, trout fishing has been very good and fish to 8-0 have been taken in the past week by trollers and shore anglers from all over the lake. Best action has been in 10 to 20 feet of water on Power Bait, inflated night crawlers, Rapalas, Needlefish, or Dick Knight Spoons. Top areas to troll are Trout Alley between Metcalf Bay and Boulder Bay, and between Big Bear Marina and the Solar Observatory. On Tuesday, Mark Williams, Rialto, scored an 8-1 rainbow on a trolled Dick Nite spoon on two colors of leadcore near the Observatory. The lake will receive a DFG trout plant this week. For information, call Big Bear Marina at (909) 866 3218, Lin's Tackle Box at (909) 866-6260, or Big Bear Sporting Goods at (909) 866-3222.

GREEN VALLEY LAKE: The official trout opener will be this Friday, and the lake will receive a Whitewater trout plant just prior to the opener. The lake will receive weekly stockings of Whitewater trout all summer. The fee to fish the lake is $10 and a California fishing license is required. For more information call the lake recording at (909) 867-2009.

ARROWBEAR LAKE: The lake will receive a DFG trout plant this week and was stocked two weeks ago.

HIGH DESERT LAKES

HESPERIA LAKE: There was a new 44-0 lake record catfish, a flathead, caught and released on Saturday by Will John, Apple Valley, from the east end on Power Bait. Overall there has been good catfish action with 4,000 pounds of catfish being planted each week. Best baits have been mackerel, shrimp, or night crawlers and marshmallows. Most fish are averaging from 1-8 to 5-0, with the bigger catfish continuing to show for anglers using long rods and heavy weights to make the long cast necessary to reach the honey hole just off the island in the middle of the lake. For more information, call (800) 521-6332 or (760) 244-5951.

JESS RANCH: Trout fishing is good and a number of limits of trout from 1-8 to 3-0 have been taken on Power Bait, inflated night crawlers, mini-jigs, or trout worms. The lakes receive weekly plants of trout to 9-0. Bass fishing is fair to good in the catch and release lake on fish to 5-0. Top baits have been plastic worms, night crawlers, or small jerkbaits. For more information, call (760)240-1107.

MOJAVE NARROWS: A few trout are being landed on Power Bait. DFG trout plant this week and two weeks ago. For more information, call (760) 245-2226.

SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY

PRADO: Catfish plants are scheduled to begin this week. For information, call (909) 597-4260.

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.

OCEAN FISHING REPORT

By Terrence Berg

For Outdoor News Service

HOT BITES

ALBACORE: The bite slowed down last week for most anglers aboard charter sportboats, but some captains were able to put clients on good fishing. The 27 anglers aboard the Legend, Seaforth Sportfishing in San Diego, returned Sunday from a 1H-day trip with 38 albacore from 15-0 to 30-0 and 135 yellowtail from 6-0 to 12-0. The eight anglers aboard the Top Gun 80, H & M Landing in San Diego, landed three albacore and one yellowtail on an overnight trip that fished Sunday.

YELLOWTAIL: There has been lots of yellowtail seen along the coast from Dana Point to the La Jolla Kelp Beds, and at offshore islands, including the Coronado Islands, Santa Barbara Island, San Clemente Island, and Catalina Island. Lots of yellowtail were seen at Catalina Island on Tuesday, but they are still not biting. The 28 anglers aboard the El Dorado, Long Beach Sportfishing in Long Beach, landed 10 yellowtail, 168 rockfish, 23 sheephead, 12 calico bass, and 10 lingcod on an overnight trip on Saturday. On Monday, six anglers aboard the Dreamer, Pierpoint Sportfishing in Long Beach, fished an overnight trip at Catalina Island and landed three yellowtail, one white seabass, and 20 calico bass. There were four anglers aboard the Phantom, Pierpoint Landing in Long Beach, that fished an overnight trip at Catalina Island on Sunday and they landed six yellowtail, 29 rockfish, and two sheephead. Boat pressure and poor weather are the only factors holding back the tons of yellowtail seen around the Coronado Islands from biting. With improved weather and a break in pressure during the week may make this bite red-hot. On Sunday, the 35 anglers aboard the New Lo-An, landed eight yellowtail out of 13 hook-ups, and reported seeing breaking fish all around the Islands.

WHITE SEA BASS: The bite at the Catalina Island has been nonexistent, but many boats at the island on Tuesday reported seeing huge numbers of white sea bass cruising around. The eight anglers aboard the Phantom, Pierpoint Landing in Long Beach, fished a charter at Catalina Island on Tuesday and reported seeing many white seabass and yellowtail breezing tight to the island. Those anglers landed three white sea bass from 35-0 to 50-0 and one yellowtail weighing 35-0, along with 45 calico bass, and six sheephead.

ROCKFISH: Excellent action continues from San Diego to Central California, and the good rockfish action continues to save many overnight trips that blanked on the yellowtail at San Clemente Island, Catalina Island, and Santa Barbara Island. The bite is on a mixed bag of rockfish including red snapper, lingcod, sheephead, and bocaccio. The 19 anglers aboard the Sea Angler, 22nd Street Landing in San Pedro, landed 65 rockfish, and 62 red snapper on a three-quarter-day trip on Saturday. Also on Saturday, the 52 anglers aboard the Speed Twin, Channel Island Sportfishing in Oxnard, fished a half-day trip and landed 310 rockfish and 65 red snapper. On Tuesday, the 18 anglers aboard the City of Long Beach, Long Beach Marina in Long Beach, scored 110 rockfish, and eight bocaccio on a half-day trip.

BONITO: Bonito continue to show in good numbers around Catalina Island and saved many yellowtail trips when the forkies didn't bite. The 12 anglers aboard the Aggressor, Newport Landing in Balboa Beach, scored 48 bonito, seven calico bass, one sheephead, one rockfish, and one yellowtail on a three-quarter-day trip on Saturday. The 13 anglers aboard the Freelance, Davey's Locker in Balboa Beach, landed 54 bonito, 52 calico bass, one yellowtail, and one barracuda, on a three-quarter-day trip on Monday.

CALICO BASS: Calico bass fishing is wide-open along the coast and at all the local islands. Most fish are averaging from 1-8 to 3-0 and fish to 8-0 have been landed at Catalina Island. The 14 anglers aboard the Freelance, Davey's Locker in Balboa Beach, landed 51 calico bass, 33 bonito, 25 perch, two barracuda, and one sheephead on Tuesday. There were 12 anglers aboard the Spitfire, Redondo Sportfishing in Redondo Beach, who landed 63 calico bass and 15 bonito on a three-quarter-day trip on Tuesday.