A big plant of Nebraska Tailwalkers this past Wednesday led to another good weekend of trout action at Santa Ana River Lakes, and the catfish plant two weeks ago has sparked some good catches of whiskerfish as well.

This year's Angler Appreciation Day will be held this Saturday, the trout opener in the Sierra Nevada. Anglers who are looking for a way to save gas money by skipping the opener this year can come to Santa Ana River Lakes and buy one permit and get a second permit free. Trout plants will continue each week into at least mid-May. Santa Ana River Lakes is open seven days a week with fishing allowed from 6 a.m. to 4 p.m. on day passes or from 5 p.m. to 11 p.m. on an evening pass. Each of these passes is $22. Seniors pay only $20. All of these passes have a five-fish limit. For kids 4 to 13, a three-fish pass is just $9. There are 24-hour passes available the weekend nearest the full moon during trout season, with the next overnight fishing tentatively set for May 13-14. These 24-hour passes cost $60 and anglers can bring a spouse and up to three kids to help fill the 24-hour pass 15-fish limit. Camping at SARL is also free with a 24-hour pass. For Santa Ana River Lakes fishing information, call 714-632-7830 or log on at Santa Ana River Lakes .