Lake Elevation: 1721.56.

Surface Water Temp: 61 to 63 degrees

Fish Plants: The next Mt. Lassen trout stock is scheduled for January 6th

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

Weather: The weather has been cold. 30's in the morning and up to the 70's in the afternoon

Bass
You gotta stay on your toes to catch those DVL bass. The bass went deep so fish were its steep. Pummel the points or be an island hopper to get a keeper or even a whopper. Fishing at 40 or 50 feet with an ice jig, drop shot, or Carolina rig can't be beat. Bass are biting drastic on plastic. Fish a straight tail, brush hog, or big worm to nail a lunker largemouth. Don't get nervous the trout will bring bass to the surface. Slam the east dam with big baits to bring in a bass on the blitz.

Trout
There ain't a complaint about the trout. From boat or shore you can catch limit in a minute. What bait to buy? Crawlers, Powerbait, and mini jigs are the way to spend your dollars. Hot spots? The marina cove is a treasure trove to catch a loco 'bow. The east dam is a grand slam to hook a stout trout.

Striper
Striper fishing is a cakewalk after the trout stock. Big baits are bringing in some big weights. The east dam has been a traffic jam for those trying to blindside a lineside. What kind of lure to get a striper for sure? Lunker Punkers, LA sliders, Zplugs, Huddlestons, and BBZ are some to pick that'll do the trick.

Catfish
There were few catfish reports this week, but that is not to say you can't get a fat cat. Fishing for a channel or blue it is cut bait the cats will pursue. Anchovies, Mackerel or shrimp won't leave your line limp. The attenuator is the best place to anchor to catch a cat just like that.

Panfish
The panfish bite has slowed to a stop as surface temps continue to drop. It is nil on the bluegill, but the crappie is spotty. Fish the stairways along the dams with jigs or worms dropped to 25 feet for some crappie.