Fish Plants: 2,000 pounds of Mt. Lassen trout will be planted on Thursday January 7 (Trout plants subject to change.)

Lake Hours: 6:45 am to 4:00 pm

Weather: Temperatures alternate between 60's with mild winds and the sunny 70's.

Stop by the Marina and tell us about your fish!

Bass

Bass did not disappoint this week. Swim baits were bringing in some quality fish this week. Z -Plugs, California Swimbabes, and Huddlestons were the most reported baits. Drop shotting plastics remained a mainstay for a 15-20 fish day. Ice jig reports were still coming through as a valid technique for deep fishing. The east dam, the west dam, shore line fishing, and the point to the left of the marina were the most reported lake locales for those looking for bass. Rene Chavez of Hemet brought in a 6.60 lbs bass fishing lures off the shore line.

Trout

The trout are smiling on the New Year with most fish caught from 10-25 feet near the marina mainly along the shoreline fishing area. Kastmasters, mini jigs, Power Worms, and nightcrawlers were all seducing the trout. Pedro Moreno of Buena Park caught a 5.4 lb rainbow trout using powerbait on the DVL shore line. Four-year-old Izabella Owizdak caught a 2.10 lbs off the western shore line. Anticipate a stronger trout bite after this week's trout plant.

Striper

Trout swim baits, Plugs or stick baits were the most reported lures for striper. Striper fishing seems to be best either early in the morning, in the late afternoon, or on overcast days. Fishing points near the marina or on the west dam is advised. Happy New Year to Yvonne Southerland of Fontana who reeled in a 13 lbs striper using a z-plug on the shoreline.

Catfish

Catfish are still lively at DVL. Best bet is the rock quarry or wave attenuator. The most effective baits included anchovies, mackerel, and raw shrimp. Most catfish have been found on the bottom in 25 - 50 feet.

Panfish

The panfish are M.I.A. in the cold DVL waters, but if you are determined jigs, nightcrawlers, and mealworms are typical baits for panfish with the dams being the best spots.

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: Mike Long of Poway, 16.43 lb 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: Michael Wolf of Redondo Beach caught a 3.45 pound bluegill fishing with trout Krilla near the rock quarry.
Lake Record Catfish October 29, 2008: Jason Walsh, of Temecula, caught a 42.56 pound catfish using an LA Slider near the inlet tower.
Lake Record Trout, March 14, 2009: Andrew Aralos of Hemet caught a 15.45 pound trout. He was fishing with Powerbait near the east dam.