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Archived report. Published April 3, 2026 and superseded by a newer report.
FreshwaterCalifornia · Clear Lake· April 3, 2026Hot bite

Clear Lake Bass Spawn in Full Effect

The bass capital of the West is on fire. Largemouth on beds throughout the lake with fish to 10+ lbs being sight-fished.

CURRENT CONDITIONS
64°F
Water temp · 7-day
Waxing Gibbous
Moon phase
Tide / flow
Warm, partly cloudy, 72°F
Weather

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What's biting

Hot
Largemouth Bass
Sight fishing with soft plastics
Active
Crappie
Small jigs around docks
Active
Catfish
Mackerel on bottom

What's next

Peak spawn at Clear Lake. Polarized sunglasses are essential for sight fishing. Look for beds on hard bottom near tules. Handle big females carefully and release them to complete their spawn.

Context

Clear Lake has produced multiple bass over 15 lbs and consistently ranks among the top bass lakes in America.

Synthesized from real-time NOAA buoy data, USGS stream gauges, and current reports across regional fishing blogs, captain updates, and angler forums. Check local regulations before keeping fish. Never trust a single source for a trip decision.

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