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California Fishing Reports

136 reports for California — what's biting, water temps, and where to focus.

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CA · Sacramento Delta

Delta Bass Fishing is Absolute Fire Right Now

freshwater

Pre-spawn and spawning largemouth bass are feeding aggressively throughout the California Delta. Tule berms and riprap producing quality fish.

62°FWaxing GibbousSunny and warm, light delta breeze, 74°F
Largemouth Bass· HotStriped Bass· ActiveBluegill· Active

Apr 8

CA · San Diego

Yellowtail Running at the Coronado Islands

saltwater

Long-range and half-day boats finding yellowtail at the Coronados. Iron jigs and surface poppers producing fish to 30 lbs.

64°FWaxing GibbousSunny, light NW swell, 68°F — beautiful SoCal weather
Yellowtail· HotCalico Bass· ActiveYellowfin Tuna· Active

Apr 7

CA · Eastern Sierra

Trout Opener Lights Up the Eastern Sierra

freshwater

General trout season opener brought huge crowds to the Eastern Sierra. Stocked and wild trout feeding well in rivers, creeks, and lakes.

48°FWaxing GibbousCool mountain mornings, sunny afternoons, 54°F at elevation
Rainbow Trout· HotBrown Trout· ActiveGolden Trout· Slow

Apr 5

CA · Clear Lake

Clear Lake Bass Spawn in Full Effect

freshwater

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

64°FWaxing GibbousWarm, partly cloudy, 72°F
Largemouth Bass· HotCrappie· ActiveCatfish· Active

Apr 3