Bass are biting at Diamond Valley Lake, although the Striper bite slowed a 34.77 lb. striper caught

Diamond Valley Lake - Hemet, CA (Riverside County)


by Diamond Valley Lake Staff
4-29-2012
(951) 926-7201
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Surface Water Temp: 70-73 degrees
Fish Plants: No more Mt. Lassen trout plants scheduled.
Lake Hours: 6:00am - 6:30pm
Weather: The Forecasts show temperatures in the high 70's to low 80's this week. There has been moderate to high winds in the late afternoon.

Please come in the Marina store and tell us your fish stories!

BASS
Bass are on the surface to 25 feet of water. Anglers reported many 2-3 lb pound bass and a few largemouth over 6 lbs. Majority of the fish were caught on senkos or dropshotting plastic worms. Colored plastics, such as, Margarita mutilator and Morning dawn have been effective.

STRIPER Striper fishing slowed down from last week. Anglers reported limits of 3-5 lb fish. Nhan Doan of Los Angeles caught a 34.77 lb striper which is the new lake record!! The storm brought this lunker up. Fish was caught on a homemade top water lure.

CATFISH
Few catfish have been reported by anglers this week. Nightcrawlers and shrimp work well for catfish.

TROUT
Anglers reported big trout still swimming around on the shore. Powerbait, mini jigs, and nightcrawlers work well for trout.

PANFISH
Panfish are starting to bite. Nightcrawlers and jigs work well for bluegill, crappie, and redear.


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