Bass: Bass are on the attack at DVL. The east dam, Rawson cove, the south west corner and shallows exhibiting flat rocky spots conducive for spawn have been loaded with 2- 4 pound largemouth. Most reports have fish holding between 5 and 20 feet, the bigger fish being in deeper water. You just can't go wrong with the Drop shot, Carolina or Texas rig all working for largemouth. Purple or green worms from 4-16", Carolina rigged brush hogs, watermelon or green pumpkin Senkos, flukes, and tube jigs were all reported as effective for bass. Swimbaits continue to be highly effective for shore anglers and those fishing in the early morning fog. Austin McMasters of Hemet got a 5 pound bass fishing with nightcrawlers from shore. Darrel Painter of Riverside got a 5.5 pound bass drop shotting a Margarita Mutilator Roboworm.

Trout: Shore fisherman and boaters have been slaying the trout with a variety of methods. Reports have trout ranging from the surface down to 40 feet. The marina, the east dam, restroom 3, and the west dam, have all been holding trout. Shore anglers have been relying on Powerbait, trout worms, mini jigs, and Kastmasters. Boaters found drift fishing with nightcrawlers or trolling jointed Rapala or nightcrawler have been the best way to get trout. The uses of lead core and down riggers have helped get those deeper running fish. Ed Adams of Hemet got a 3.23 pound trout fishing with nightcrawlers near restroom 3. James Dinkins of Sun City got a 2.57 pound trout fishing with nightcrawlers on the west dam. Mark Bleeker of Long Beach got a 6.55 pound trout fishing with a Panther martin in Rawson cove. Nick Alexander of Murrieta got a 3.5 pound trout fishing with nightcrawlers on the east dam.

Striper: There was one striper reports this week Matthew Middendorf of Beaumont got a 12.14 pound Striper fishing a BBZ floater on south shore points. Trout swim baits, Plugs or large topwater baits were the most reported lures for striper. Fishing points near the marina or on the inlet remain proven spots for boaters.

Catfish: There was a solid catfish bite this week. Great spots for catfish are the third cove of shoreline fishing, and near the east dam or wave attenuator. The most effective baits included anchovies, mackerel, and raw shrimp. Most catfish have been found on the bottom in 10-20 feet down. Bryan Bender of Tustin got a 5.14 pound cat fishing with night crawlers in the third cove of shoreline. Chris Hagopian of Redondo beach got a 6.25 pound cat fishing with Nightcrawlers in the third cove of shoreline. Mitch Ealy of Santa Ana got a 15.30 pound catfish fishing with mackerel.Ed lisle and Sheldon Johnson got 8 catfish totaling 44.81 pounds fishing with nightcrawlers in an undisclosed location.

Panfish: There were few panfish reports this week, but most anglers have the best luck fishing along the dams, specifically near the stairways. Anglers have found that fishing 20 -30 feet off the dams using live worm dropped to 25 feet has been a consistent method.

Lake Records: Lake Record Striper November 11, 2005: Art Berry of Hemet; 29.77 lb. striper caught at East Dam using swimbait.

Lake Record Largemouth Bass March 16th 2007: DVL would like to congratulate Mike Long of Poway who became the new Largemouth bass record holder this week with a 16.43 pound bass. He was fishing the west dam with a 6" "Real Trout" Rago swimbait.

Lake Record Crappie: 3.0 pounds landed by Keith Thomas. He was fishing with shad.

Lake Record Blue Gill: John Arganda, of Menifee, broke the lake pan fish record by bringing in a 3.06 pound blue gill. He got it on a night crawler fishing near the saddle dam.

Lake Record Catfish January 19, 2007: Congratulations to Doug Hagadorn of Valley Center! He caught a 32.80 pound catfish. He was fishing at 60 feet with a Pig N' Jig around the first island on the north shore.

Lake Record Trout, March 12, 2005: Shawn Luhmann got a 11.30 pound rainbow trout on the shoreline fishing area.