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Limits of Trout

by SILVERWOOD LAKE STAFF / Lake Silverwood
Got their limit of trout in Cleghorn using jigs
(More...) (Friday, January 16, 2026)

The lake rose to 50 percent of its storage capacity, and anglers reported murky but fishable water

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
The lake rose to 50 percent of its storage capacity, and anglers reported murky but fishable water. Bass were roaming from 5 to 50 feet deep. Senkos, drop shot, and grubs worked for the finesse crowd. Small swimbaits, squarebills, and
(More...) (Friday, January 16, 2026)

❗ Important Update: Hesperia Lake Park Trout Derby Postponed ❗

by HESPERIA LAKE STAFF / Hesperia Lake
Important Update: Hesperia Lake Park Trout Derby Postponed Dear Community Members and Participants, Due to recent flooding, Hesperia Lake Park is not yet ready to reopen or safely host events. As a result, the Hesperia Lake Park Trout Derby originally scheduled for
(More...) (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)

Finale

by ROY ROSE / Royal Star Sportfishing
With a much needed flat calm ride into the beach we began looking around 0700. Shortly after we found a few large kelps that produced some smaller grade dorado but, it was something to pull on and a few of
(More...) (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)

Matt Paulson 11 Day

by BRIAN PIFER / Independence Sportfishing
We made a final pit stop on the way home today to get some action on lingcod and reds. We want to give a massive shoutout to Matt Paulson and Paulina Paulson, as well as our incredible sponsors for their generous
(More...) (Wednesday, January 14, 2026)

LAKE SKINNER BOAT LAUNCH REOPENING + Bass Fishing Derby!

by RIVERSIDE COUNTY REGIONAL PARK AND OPEN-SPACE DISTRICT
LAKE SKINNER BOAT LAUNCH REOPENING + Bass Fishing Derby! Join RivCoParks, Saturday, January 31, 2026 for our first-ever Bass Fishing Derby at Lake Skinner Recreation Area — open to anglers of all ages and skill levels! $1,000 cash for the largest bass $500
(More...) (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)

Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report

by RICH TAUBER
Southern California Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 01/13/2026 - Here’s some clients that came out with us in the last few days, enjoying the new full Lake Cachuma. They caught plenty bass on a variety of baits and techniques. The
(More...) (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)

Trout season has begun here at Lake Hemet!

by HEMET LAKE STAFF / Hemet Lake
IT’S HAPPENING!! Trout season has begun here at Lake Hemet and we are off to a FANTASTIC start! SO MANY huge trout have been caught since our 4,000lb private trout stock from Mt Lassen on 1/6! Memories are being made and PBs are
(More...) (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)

VICTORY SHEEPHEAD DERBY SPONSORS (SO FAR)

by STEVE PHELPS
Check out all of these AWESOME SPONSORS we have for the Derby!  Thousands of dollars in prizes up for grabs for the month of March! You don't want to miss this one!
(More...) (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)

🎣 Trout Derby Coming Up in 9 Days! 🎣

by HESPERIA LAKE STAFF / Hesperia Lake
Trout Derby Coming Up in 9 Days! Get ready for an action-packed morning on the water! We’re stocking 2,000 lbs. of trout, to include 500 lbs. of Lightning Trout – you won’t want to miss this! Derby Time: 6:00 AM – 1:00
(More...) (Tuesday, January 13, 2026)

REELING THEM IN 🎣

by HEMET LAKE STAFF / Hemet Lake
REELING THEM IN We have been absolutely dazzled by the amount of large trout being caught here since our 4,000lb trout plant last Tuesday 1/6!! Here are some of our favorite fish caught by some of our favorite anglers. Day use is open
(More...) (Sunday, January 11, 2026)

Team Hoo 15 Day Trip

by EXCEL LONG RANGE SPORTFISHING / Excel Sportfishing
We are out on our Team Hoo 15 day trip and to say the fishing is slow, would be an understatement. We made the long run down to the PV area to look at something different, and so far we
(More...) (Friday, January 9, 2026)

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