11-06-2003, 06:15 PM
[size 2][size 1]PICKS OF THE WEEK[/size]
[size 1]1. Since Lake Skinner reopened last Saturday, striper fishing has been anywhere from merely good to wide-open. Cool overcast mornings mean stripers will be on the surface crashing shad for hours by the dam and inlet. Topwater plugs like Zara Spooks, Pop'Rs, or any shad like bait will get crushed by 2-0 to 8-0 class fish. Also small shad-like swimbaits will get hammered when thrown on to the feeding fish. Later in the day try anchovies or chicken livers down deeper, and don't be surprised if you hook into a nice catfish on one of these baits.[/size]
[size 1]2. Lake Perris continues to show signs of life after a long slow summer. Small bass are being aggressive toward any dropshotted, splitshotted, or Texas- rigged plastic or crawdad in 20-feet of water or less. Plus as of the past few days, many quality bass from 2-0 to 6-8 are showing with more regularity.[/size]
[size 1]3. While most of the ocean bites are really starting to wane, there has been a big influx of bonita into waters from Newport to Long Beach. Since these are mostly two-pounders, the place to be is King Harbor in one of the skiffs available at Rocky Point (310-374-9858). You can fish the bonito with light spinning, baitcasting, or fly tackle and have a great time. This bite frequently is good all winter, too, so it's something to keep in mind when there doesn't seem to be much going on.[/size]
[size 1]FRESHWATER HOT SPOTS[/size]
[size 1]STRIPED BASS: Lake Skinner broke wide-open this week with the cooler weather. Ten fish limits are the rule and stringers are weighing up to 60-0. Fish weigh from 2-0 to 8-0 and are smashing topwater plugs or swimbaits by the dam or inlet. Some mornings have seen extensive surface feeding for hours on end. Find the crashing fish, throw right on top of them, and hold on. Castaic and Pyramid are both fair for stripers with some big fish pushing 20-0 at Castaic. Both of these bites have switched over to the shad on the surface, but both are also still producing some fish on anchovies in deep water. Before the fire closure, Silverwood has small stripers hitting nightcrawlers pretty much all over the lake.[/size]
[size 1]TROUT: The Southern California trout season is in full swing and great fishing can be found throughout the Southland. Irvine Lake will have a[/size]
[size 1]10,000- pound stocking for a Veteran's Day weekend fishing tournament. Fishing at Irvine was already good, and this plant will make it that much better. Santa Ana River Lakes and Corona Lakes will probably kick out some 10-0 class fish this week and every week through the season, both are getting heavy plants again this week. The Buena Vista Lakes in Bakersfield will kick-off its trout season Saturday on Lake Evans. For a big wild brown or rainbow, the extended season for Mono County ends on Nov. 15. Fires caused delays for the trout openers at many San Diego and San Bernardino County lakes, but most will open this weekend. It would be a smart decision to call ahead and make sure the lake you want to fish will be stocked and open. [/size]
[size 1]PANFISH: Isabella is still kicking out some crappie, but not the volume of fish from recent weeks. Minnows or mini-jigs continue to be number one. Lopez Lake on the Central Coast continues to be good to excellent for bluegill and redear. Perris continues to hold on to a steady bluegill bite, and Kaweah Lake has a good to excellent bluegill bite even though the panfish are on the smaller side.[/size]
[size 1]LARGEMOUTH BASS: Lake Success and Kaweah still get the top billing as these lakes pump out numbers of fish. The problem is most fish are small, but some bass to 4-0 are keeping it interesting. Lake Perris is finally coming alive after a long, slow summer. Many anglers are scoring numbers of smaller fish, but local anglers are landing bass to 6-8 on plastics or crawdads. Also look for Diamond Valley to kick out good numbers of fish from 2-0 to 5-0 on assorted reaction baits or dropshotted plastics.[/size]
[size 1]CATFISH: This is the time of year when rains bring plenty of runoff into lakes. This is where big catfish will be staging and gorging themselves. At Lake Casitas, catfish over 20-0 have already been landed as rain and runoff poured into the lake. Isabella continues to kick out smaller fish, although the bite has slowed from last week. Skinner, Hesperia, Irvine, Corona Lake, and Santa Ana River Lakes continue to kick out limits of pan-sized catfish with bigger fish pushing 12-0.[/size]
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[size 1]SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAIN WATERS[/size]
[size 1]SILVERWOOD: The lake is closed due to fire damage, and there is no word on when it will reopen. Many of the facilities were destoryed or damaged. For information, contact the Silverwood Country store at (760) 389-2423 or the marina at (760) 389-2299.[/size]
[size 1]BIG BEAR LAKE: Lake has been reopened to fishing, but crowds have been light. As of Wednesday, the only access to the lake was up Highway 38 out of Redlands or from the high desert on Highway 18. Trout fishing has been good, for anglers trolling lures or drifting bait down the middle of the lake. Shore fishing is fair by the dam on a nightcrawler or Crave Nitro Dough. Fishing a slip float with a five- to 15-foot leader has been the number one method. Other species are slow. For information, call Lin's Tackle Box at[/size]
[size 1](909) 866-6260 or Big Bear Sporting Goods at (909) 866-3222.[/size]
[size 1]GREGORY LAKE: Area is still closed except for residents returning from evacuations. Fire had area closed since Sunday. Fair trout bite before closure. For information, call the boat dock at (909) 338-2233.[/size]
[size 1]GREEN VALLEY LAKE: Lake closed. For more information call the lake recording at (909) 867-2009.[/size]
[size 1]ARROWBEAR LAKE: Closed.[/size]
[size 1]JENKS LAKE: Closed. For information, call the Mill Creek Ranger Station at (909) 794-1123.[/size]
[size 1]HIGH DESERT LAKES[/size]
[size 1]HESPERIA LAKE: The lake was closed to fishing as lake was used for an evacuation center. Lake should be reopened by this weekend. Before the closure there was great fishing for both catfish and trout. Catfish were falling for mackerel or a mealworm-marshmallow combo. Trout were good on Power Bait, Crave Nitro Dough, mini-jigs, or inflated nightcrawlers. For more information, call (800) 521-6332 or (760) 244-5951.[/size]
[size 1]JESS RANCH: Trout fishing is good on Power Bait, nightcrawlers, or mini-jigs. A few catfish in the 4-0 to 5-0 range are showing on mackerel or trout guts. Bass fishing is slow to fair. The bass lake is reservation only. For more information, call (760) 240-1107.[/size]
[size 1]MOJAVE NARROWS: Lake was closed and used as an evacuation center. The lake may not open this weekend. For information, call (760) 245-2226.[/size]
[size 1]INLAND VALLEY LAKES[/size]
[size 1]SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY[/size]
[size 1]CUCAMONGA-GUASTI: Trout season kicked off last week with a 2,000-pound plant of fish, a bonus of 1,000 pounds over what was scheduled when fish could not be delivered to Glen Helen. The lake is going to get both county and DFG plants this week. Good action. For information, call (909) 481-4205.[/size]
[size 1]PRADO: A 1,000-pound trout plant last week kicked off the season, but light fishing pressure. There will be both DFG and county plants this week. Fair to good action. For information, call (909) 597-4260.[/size]
[size 1]YUCAIPA: Lake is closed and still being used as a staging center for fire fighters. No report on reopening, but it should be soon. There is supposed to be a DFG trout plant this week. For park information, call (909) 790-3127.[/size]
[size 1]OAK TREE VILLAGE PONDS: These ponds in Oak Glen are stocked regularly with Whitewater trout year-around. The ponds are open seven days a week and group discounts are available. For more information, call (909) 797-4020.[/size]
[size 1]GLEN HELEN: The lake was closed as of Wednesday due to fires. The facility was used as a staging center for the Grand Prix and Old fires, and the lake used heavily by water-dropping helicopters. No report on the reopening and the kick off of trout season. There is a scheduled DFG trout stock this week. For more information, call (909) 887-7540.[/size]
[size 1]GREEN MOUNTAIN RANCH: Lake closed due to fires. Prior to the road and fire closures there was good trout fishing. Trout are paid for by the inch, and catfish are $3 a pound. Free fishing lessons offered. For more information, call (909) 880-1125.[/size]
[size 1]MOUNT BALDY TROUT POOLS: Fires closed the lake and access. The heavily stocked pools are being planted with steelhead and are normally open every Saturday and Sunday. No fishing license is needed. For information, call[/size]
[size 1](909) 982-4246.[/size]
[size 1]SECCOMBE LAKE: No DFG trout plants in over a month and no catfish plants this season. For more information, call city parks at (909) 384-5233.[/size]
[size 1]RIVERSIDE COUNTY[/size]
[/size][size 1]DIAMOND VALLEY: The bass bite has remained fair to good. Cooling temperatures have the bass up on the surface for a longer period each morning with a good topwater bite, and then the fish are mostly in 30 to 35 feet of water. Most of the bass are 2-0 to 4-0, but a lake record 12.42-pounder was caught recently. Little fishing pressure for trout, but a few fish to 3-0 for trollers working 8 to 9 colors of leadcore and Needlefish or similar lures at the west dam. Reservations are required to fish here, but slots are available all weekdays and most weekend days now. The toll-free reservations telephone line is 1-800-590-LAKE (5253). Telephone reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reservations also can be made anytime on-line at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.dvmarina.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.dvmarina.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. Reservations can be made between 60 days and 72 hours prior to the selected date of arrival. For more information visit [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.dvlake.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.dvlake.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For fishing info, you can call the marina at (909) 926-7201.[/size]
[size 1]PERRIS: Bass fishing is good on smaller fish in waters shallower than 20 feet. The east end, Rockclimber's Cove, the dam, and the rip-rap in the marina and boat launch areas have been best. Four-inch plastics or crawdads have been best, but sizable fish were absent this week. There is still some sporadic trout action with Power Bait or small spinners the best baits. Bluegill continue to be fair, but action is slowing. Small jigs or wax worms continue to score fish. For more information on fishing, call the marina at[/size]
[size 1](909) 657-2179, Lakeside Market at (909) 943-4364, or the state park at[/size]
[size 1](909) 657-0676.[/size]
[size 1]EVANS LAKE: Carp bite is fair on dough baits. Small panfish are showing along the shoreline with the odd bass. For information, call the Riverside Parks and Recreation Department at (909) 715-3440.[/size]
[size 1]RANCHO JURUPA: Good trout action after a 1,000-pound plant last Friday in the front lake. A number of quality fish in this first plant. Dana Robert, Riverside, landed a 6-0 rainbow on green Power Bait, while another 6-0 trout was caught by Paul Alfonso, Riverside. Mario Crubriz, Riverside, had a 5-0. For more information, call (909) 684-7032.[/size]
[size 1]FISHERMAN'S RETREAT: Trout season will kick-off Friday this week with all lakes being stocked. Catfish action continues to be good on mackerel dipped in Hog Wild, shrimp, or chicken livers. Catfish to 11-0 were reported. Lake is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For information, call (909) 795-2411.[/size]
[size 1]WHITEWATER TROUT FARM: The farm has two well-stocked ponds in Whitewater off Interstate 10. No fishing license is required and tackle is available. Open Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call (760) 325-5570.[/size]
[size 1]LAKE ELSINORE: Good to excellent carp bite on dough baits. Fish are on the smaller size averaging about a pound apiece. Catfish continue to show on nightcrawlers or Whiskers Dough baits. For information, call Whisker's Bait 'n' Tackle at (909) 231-7396.[/size]
[size 1]CORONA LAKE: Good trout action with many limits of 1-0 to 3-0 class fish reported. This past week's big trout was an 8-0 landed by John Greene, Moreno Valley, to top off a five-fish, 16-pound stringer caught on rainbow Crave Nitro Dough. Juan Ramirez, Lake Elsinore, caught a 7-pound trout to top off his 14-pound stringer. Crave Nitro Dough has been the top bait. The catfish bite has also remained pretty consistent with a 20-pound stringer of fish cats was posted by Brian Frye, Bakersfield. A few crappie have also been showing. Greg Rothwell, Perris, landed a 1 3/4-pounder on a Kastmaster. For more information, call (909) 277-4489 or log on at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.fishinglakes.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.fishinglakes.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]SKINNER: The striped bass bite broke wide open and has remained excellent with the cooler weather. Limits are the norm for anglers fishing topwater plugs or swimbaits by the dam and inlet. Fish have been averaging from 3-0 to 6-0 with bigger fish mixed in. Russ Nievar, Anza, landed 10 stripers for a 60-0 limit, topped by an 8-0. All his fish were landed on topwater plugs. Gary Shelton, Grand Terrace, reported wide-open fishing as he boated 10 stripers that weighed 50-0 on Zara Spooks and swimbaits. His top fish was a 6-8. Many other anglers have reported limits or near limits. Catfish bite slowed down to fair but a few quality fish continue to show on cut baits at the dam and inlet. Trout fishing was fair after a plant on Halloween and the next plant will be on November 14th. Largemouth and panfish slow. For more information, call the marina at (909) 926-1505.[/size]
[size 1]ANGLER'S LAKE: Trout fishing is fair to good on Power Bait, Crave Nitro Bait, or mini-jigs with plants each week now. This is a no-limit lake. For information, call the lake at (909) 927-2614.[/size]
[size 1]REFLECTION LAKE: Fair cat fishing on mackerel or stink baits as fish to 7-0 were landed this past week. Cooler weather has kept the crowds light. For more information, call (909) 654-7906.[/size]
[size 1]JEAN'S CHANNEL CATS: Cat fishing is good on nightcrawlers or chicken liver dough baits. Fish baskets and long-handled nets are provided to anglers. This is a pay-by-the-pound fishery. For more information, call[/size]
[size 1](909) 679-6562[/size]
[size 1]WILLIAMS CATFISH FARM: Good catfish action, and another big plant will go in Tuesday. Most are from 1-0 to 3-0 and they are showing on cut baits. This is a pay-by-the-pound fishery. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call (909) 674-7627.[/size]
[size 1]STEVE'S FISHING POND: Catfish fair on Hog Wild and chicken livers. For information, call (909) 657-2625.[/size]
[size 1]SAN JACINTO MOUNTAIN WATERS[/size]
[size 1]LAKE HEMET: Fair trout fishing and a DFG trout plant this week will improve the bite. For more information, contact the Lake Hemet Market at[/size]
[size 1](909) 659-2350 or the campgrounds at (909) 659-2680.[/size]
[size 1]FULMOR LAKE: No report. For more information contact 659-2117.[/size]
[size 1]ORANGE COUNTY[/size]
[size 1]SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES: Good to excellent trout action thanks to cooler weather and continued heavy trout plants. Most anglers are reporting five-fish limits on trout that average two pounds each, but most stringers are holding at least one rainbow that weighs between 3 1/2 and 7 pounds with some bigger. The trout are biting all around the lakes' complex and the Crave Nitro Dough has been the hot bait, but the biggest fish of the week -- a 10.9-pound rainbow -- was landed by Joey Lark, Fresno, while fishing with a nightcrawler doused with Crave Gravy. The biggest stringer of five trout went to Gus Torrealba, Cerritos. The total weighed was 26 pounds, and the big fish was a seven-pounder. Catfish, which also continue to be planted each week, were good for the few anglers fishing for the whiskerfish, and the quality was excellent. The biggest cat was an 11.4-pounder caught by Mike Mai, Santa Ana, fishing the popular M&M (marshmallow and meal worm) combo doused with Crave Gravy. For information call (714) 632-7851 or log on to The Lakes' website at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.fishinglakes.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.fishinglakes.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]ANAHEIM LAKE: Closed for season. For more information, call (714) 996-3508 or log on to the lake's web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.fishinglakes.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.fishinglakes.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]IRVINE LAKE: Good to excellent trout fishing continued throughout the week, but there was a slow down on Sunday afternoon. Top trout of the week was a 6-0 landed by David Brown, Fullerton. Angel Valdez, Downey, landed a 2-12 brook trout on a Thomas Buoyant. There will be a bonus stocking of 10,000-pounds that will include rainbows, browns, and brookies. The tournament will run from Saturday to Tuesday and will have a daily $250 pay out divided to the top three trout caught each day. There will also be hundreds of tagged trout stocked prior to the event that will be worth rod and reel combos, or tackle packs valued at $35. To be eligible for cash payout or tagged fish you must catch the fish on a Rapala, and have proof of purchase for your lure. Catfish continue to be from fair to excellent by the dam on cut baits. Fish are averaging from 2-0 to 4-0. For information, call[/size]
[size 1](714) 649-9111.[/size]
[size 1]LAGUNA NIGUEL LAKE: Trout season will kick off on Friday, November 21st, with a 5,000-pound stocking of Utah rainbows. Additional stockings will be every other Tuesday night throughout the season. There will be a catch-and-release float tube event on Wednesday, November 19th, and Thursday, November 20th. This event will be limited to 50 float tubes each day and only barbless jigs or flies may be used. The entry fee will be $40 an angler each day. For fishing information, call (949) 362-3885 or visit the lake's web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.lagunaniguellake.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.lagunaniguellake.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]LOS ANGELES AREA LAKES[/size]
[size 1]CACHUMA: Cold, rainy weather kept most fisherman away and slowed all the bites down. Before the rain catfish were prowling the east end and were hitting on mackerel or nightcrawlers. Trout fishing continues to be fair to good in deep water at the dam as this was the only bite the weather did not affect. Needlefish or nightcrawlers trolled five colors deep have been best. Bass fishing was fair along the cliffs and in the coves before the storm front. For fishing information call the boat dock at (805) 688-4040. The number for the main gate is (805) 688-4658.[/size]
[size 1]CASITAS: Lake received over an inch of rain, and the bass and catfish bite turned on. Bass have been slow this past month, but the rain put fish in the eating mood, as many bass to 7-0 were landed on plastic worms or live shad. Michael Soto, Oxnard, made live bait and landed four fish to 7-8. Catfish also perked up with fresh run off bringing food into the lake. Don Miller, Oxnard, landed catfish weighing 24-6 and 18-7 on mackerel. Trout slowed, but a few are hitting Power Bait or small spinners. Holdover trout to 2-8 are still being landed by the dam in 35 feet of water on nightcrawlers. There will be a DFG trout plant this week. For more information, contact the marina at (805) 649-2043.[/size]
[size 1]CASTAIC: Fair to good striper fishing on topwater plugs and live shad, as a few fish continue to show from deep waters on anchovies. Robert Flaata, Palmdale, landed a 19-8 on a topwater plug. Largemouth action depends on if you have live shad or not. For anglers making live bait, fishing is wide open with limits the norm. Bass are also showing on topwater plugs or crankbaits fished through the schools of shad. There was a 3,500- pound stocking of trout on the Lower Lagoon on October 29th, and many limits have been landed on Power Bait, or small spinners. There will be another DFG trout plant this week. For more information, contact the marina at (661) 775-6232.[/size]
[size 1]PIRU: Fires have kept the lake closed, but lake was scheduled to reopen on Wednesday this week. Anglers should call the marina before fishing. Prior to the closures there was a fair to good trout bite for anglers fishing floating baits around the marina or trolling Needlefish or Rapalas at the dam. There is a scheduled DFG trout plant this week. The largemouth bite is fair has also been fair to good on nightcrawlers and spinnerbaits. For more information, call the marina at (805) 521-1231 or check out the new website at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.lakepiru.org"][#0000ff][size 1]www.lakepiru.org[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]PYRAMID: Striper action has been fair around the dam and Brazos area. A few bigger fish have been boiling in the marina area. Anchovies seemed to be the best method of taking fish this week, with a few showing on topwater plugs or small swimbaits. Smallmouth bass have been fair on reaction baits or small pig and jigs worked down the steep shorelines. Trout and catfish spotty. There will be a DFG trout plant this week. For information, call the marina at (661) 257-2892 or the gatehouse at (661) 295-1245.[/size]
[size 1]TAIT RANCH TROUT PONDS: These fly-fishing-only, catch and release trout ponds in Frazier Park have fish to 5-0. Fishing billed by hour, 1/2-day or day. For information, call (661) 245-6315.[/size]
[size 1]TEJON LAKE: The private lake is open to catch-and-release anglers on a day-fee or season basis. For more information, call the Tejon Ranch Company at (661) 663-4209.[/size]
[size 1]QUAIL LAKE: Fair catfish action at night when the water is flowing. Some stripers and largemouth are also being landed.[/size]
[size 1]PUDDINGSTONE: Bass fishing is fair for anglers fishing plastics, Senkos, or Rat-L-Traps. Trout fishing is very slow with no plants in a month. For more information, call (909) 599-8411.[/size]
[size 1]SANTA FE: DFG catfish plant two weeks ago. For more information call[/size]
[size 1](626) 334-1065 for info on the lake.[/size]
[size 1]ALONDRA PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant this week.[/size]
[size 1]BALBOA PARK LAKE: No DFG plants in over a month.[/size]
[size 1]BELVEDERE PARK LAKE: No DFG plants in over a month.[/size]
[size 1]CERRITOS PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant three weeks ago.[/size]
[size 1]DOWNEY WILDERNESS PARK: DFG trout plant this week.[/size]
[size 1]ECHO PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant this week.[/size]
[size 1]EL DORADO PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant three weeks ago.[/size]
[size 1]ELIZABETH LAKE: DFG trout plant this week.[/size]
[size 1]HANSEN DAM LAKE: DFG trout and catfish plants this week. For more information, call (888) 527-2757 or (818) 899-3779.[/size]
[size 1]HOLLENBECK LAKE: DFG catfish plant this week and three weeks ago. For more information, contact the Hollenbeck Recreation Center at (213) 261-0113.[/size]
[size 1]JOHN FORD PARK LAKE: No DFG plants in over a month.[/size]
[size 1]KENNY HAHN PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant this week and three weeks ago.[/size]
[size 1]LA MIRADA PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant three weeks ago.[/size]
[size 1]LEGG LAKE: DFG catfish plant three weeks ago.[/size]
[size 1]LINCOLN PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant this week.[/size]
[size 1]MAGIC JOHNSON LAKE (formerly Willowbrook Lake): No recent DFG plants.[/size]
[size 1]PECK ROAD PARK LAKE: DFG catfish three weeks ago. Call (818) 448-7317 for information.[/size]
[size 1]SAN DIEGO AREA LAKES[/size]
[size 1]GENERAL UPDATE: Fires in San Diego County have closed many of the lakes, and as of Wednesday there were still extensive road closures in the region. Anglers should contact individual lakes before making fishing trips.[/size]
[size 1]BARRETT: Closed for the season. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]HODGES: Closed for the season. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]EL CAPITAN: Closed until February, 2004. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.[/size]
[size 1]LOWER OTAY: The lake will be closed through this weekend due to the fires. Prior to road and lake closures due to fire, there was a fair bass bite on live bait, plastics and topwater, and some continued bluegill action on meal worms and wax worms. Spotty catfish action. There will be night fishing until midnight on November 8. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.[/size]
[size 1]UPPER OTAY: Closed through this weekend due to fires. Prior to closure, there was a fair bass fishing on plastics, small jerkbaits, or some topwater baits. The lake is open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]SAN VICENTE: Closed through this weekend due to fires. Before closure, there was good bass, catfish and panfish action. For information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.[/size]
[size 1]MURRAY: Closed. The lake will reopen for trout season Dec. 3. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.[/size]
[size 1]MIRAMAR: Closed due to low water levels. Lake not expected to open until the first week of December for trout season. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.[/size]
[size 1]SUTHERLAND: Lake is closed until 2004. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]WOHLFORD: This area was hit by fires, but is scheduled to reopen in December for trout season. For more information, contact the ranger station at (760) 839-4346 or log on to the lake's website at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.wohlfordlake.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.wohlfordlake.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]DOANE POND: The Cleveland National Forest is still closed. No access. No DFG trout plants in a month.[/size]
[size 1]DIXON: There was fire damage to some of the lake and there will be limited access to the primitive areas, and Pier No. 4 will be completely closed. Trout season did kick off on Saturday with a large plant that made for good action. There will be access to Boat Dock Cove and Trout Cove for the up coming trout tournament on November 8th through 11th. Slow bass fishing continues. Fishing reports are on the Internet at: [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.dixonlake.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.dixonlake.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For more information, contact the ranger station at (760) 839-4648 or the concessionaire at (760) 741-3328.[/size]
[size 1]POWAY: Trout season began Monday with a 3,000- pound plant of trout including steelhead and trophy sized rainbows. The immediate area around the lake was untouched by fires, although flames burned within a half-mile of the lake. Some largemouth bass continue to hit topwater plugs or shad like baits. For more fishing information, call the snack bar at (858) 486-1234.[/size]
[size 1]JENNINGS: Fire burned through the campgrounds, but the ranger house and snack bar were saved. There is fire damage right to the lake in some areas. Trout season will start a week late and will kick off this Friday after a big trout plant. For more information, call (619) 596-1396 or (619) 667-6293.[/size]
[size 1]MORENA: No report, but lake was not burned by fires. Before the fires, there was a good bite on catfish and bluegill, and the bass are fair at the dam and most shorelines. The 24-hour fishing update line is (619) 478-5473. For lake information call (619) 694-3049.[/size]
[size 1]CUYAMACA: Most of the community of Cuyamaca burned during the fires. No access yet to anyone but residents. For more information call (760) 765-0515 or visit the website at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.lakecuyamaca.org"][#0000ff][size 1]www.lakecuyamaca.org[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]HENSHAW: The trout derby that was set for Nov. 15-16. has been postponed until the first of December due to fire damage in the area. The lake received its 2,500-pound stocking of rainbows to kick off trout season this week. For information, call (760) 782-3501.[/size]
[size 1]COLORADO RIVER[/size]
[size 1]LAKE MEAD: Bass fishing is fair with a few bass taken on crankbaits, jerkbaits, or drop-shotted plastics are catching a few fish. Stripers are slow. For more information, call Blue Lake Tackle at (702) 452-8299.[/size]
[size 1]WILLOW BEACH: No big stripers showed this week, but a few smaller fish are hitting on anchovies or sardines. For more information, contact the marina at (928) 767-4747.[/size]
[size 1]LAKE MOHAVE: The striper bite has been fair to good on anchovies and squid with most of the fish at 1-8 to 2-0 with the best action at steep drop-offs in 40 to 60 feet of water. The bite on stripers has been going all day. Catfish also fair with some to 6-0 in coves late afternoons and evenings. Also pretty fair largemouth and bluegill action. For more information, call Cottonwood Cove at (702) 297-1464[/size]
[size 1]BELOW DAVIS DAM: No report.[/size]
[size 1]NEEDLES: Fair largemouth bass fishing in backwaters and around docks. For more information, call Premier Sports at (760) 326-2727 or Golden Shores at (760) 768-2325.[/size]
[size 1]TOPOCK MARSH: Fishing is slow, except for some catfish at night in the main river. For information, call Five Mile Landing (928) 768-2350.[/size]
[size 1]HAVASU: Striper fishing is fair to good on small fish with anchovies the top bait. Some catfish showing in Rattlesnake Cove. For more information, call Black Meadow's Landing at (760) 663-3811.[/size]
[size 1]PARKER STRIP: Catfish are fair on cut baits or stink baits. Carp fishing is good around local docks on bread or dough baits. For information, call Big Bend Marina at (760) 663-3755.[/size]
[size 1]BLYTHE: Flathead catfish continue to show on live gold fish or bluegill. Bass fishing is good on the river and local backwaters. Live shiners, Senkos, plastics, or reaction baits were top producers. For information, call B&B Bait at (760) 921-2248.[/size]
[size 1]PALO VERDE: Catfish and bass action is fair to good in the main river and local backwaters. Lots of bass to 3-0 showing on live bait. The flathead bite is fair to good.[/size]
[size 1]PICACHO AREA: Fair bass action in all of the area backwaters and lakes. The bass are shallow and whacking live baits, jerkbaits, and plastics. Also improving flathead action on goldfish and some stripers showing in the main river.[/size]
[size 1]MARTINEZ LAKE AREA: Good action on bass, bluegill, and catfish. Stripers are also showing again in the lake entrances. Good topwater largemouth action and live shiners are also very good bets. The bluegill are everywhere on wax worms and mealworms. The big flathead are mostly caught on live bluegill or goldfish, while the smaller channels and blues are on cut baits. For more information, contact the Martinez Lake Resort at (928) 783-9589 or check out the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.martinezlake.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.martinezlake.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]YUMA AREA: Bass fishing is good early and late in the day in the main river and backwater mouths. Shiners or crankbaits continue to be best baits. Channel catfish are fair to good on mackerel or other stink baits, and the flathead bite is also fair to good. For more information, contact Mesa Sport Shop at (928) 782-5313.[/size]
[size 1]LOWER DESERT WATERS[/size]
[size 1]SALTON SEA: Slow fishing continues all over the sea. For current fishing information, call Johnson's Landing (760) 394-4755, Desert Shores Trailer Park at (760) 395-5280, Poor Richard's in Mecca at (760) 396-2180, Dean Marine in Bombay Beach at (760) 354-1231, Bombay Beach Marina (760) 354-4049, Red Hill Marina (760) 348-2310, and the Salton Sea State Recreation Area (760) 393-3059 or (760) 393-3052. Troll 'n' Boat[/size]
[size 1](760-393-0119) has both rowboats and skiffs with motors for rent. For weather information, call (760) 352-3360 for a recording, or the Coachella Valley Water District's weather forecast at (760) 398-7211. Anglers fishing the sea use Citizen Band (CB) radios and tune to Channel one.[/size]
[size 1]ALAMO RIVER: Slow fishing, very little pressure.[/size]
[size 1]COACHELLA, HIGHLINE CANALS: No Report.[/size]
[size 1]ALL AMERICAN CANAL: Slow fishing.[/size]
[size 1]FINNEY-RAMER: No report.[/size]
[size 1]WEIST LAKE: No report.[/size]
[size 1]SUNBEAM LAKE: Fair catfish action. For information, call (760) 352-3308.[/size]
[size 1]LAKE CAHUILLA: The Inland Empire Great Lakes Fishing Tour kicks off here this Saturday. This is a series of five fishing derbies at Riverside and San Bernardino county park lakes. Entry fee is $10. County and DFG trout plants this week should make for good trout fishing. Fair to good catfish action on mackerel, shrimp or chicken livers with a lot of fish to 2-0 showing most evenings or nights. A few bass showing on reaction baits. For more information, call (760) 564-4712.[/size]
[size 1]EASTERN SIERRA[/size]
[size 1]GENERAL: Trout season ended in Inyo County except on year around waters (Lower Owens River, Pleasant Valley Reservoir, Diaz Lake) on October 31st. Mono County will remain open until Nov. 15. For weather info, log on to [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.mammothweather.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.mammothweather.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For updated road and camping information on the region, contact the Interagency Visitor Center at (760) 876-6222 or the Bishop Chamber of Commerce at (760) 873-8405. The web site is [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.bishopvisitor.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.bishopvisitor.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]BRIDGEPORT AREA: Morning temperatures have been around 5 degrees most mornings, and snow has dusted the area. Bridgeport reservoir is fair on the quality of fish being landed as trout average from 2-0 to 4-0, but numbers of fish just aren't showing. Fishing on the Twin Lakes has been good on stocker-sized rainbows on nightcrawlers. They should be fished under a bobber or inflated on a two-foot leader. On Lower Twin lots of 2-0 class rainbows are being landed on nightcrawlers also. Paul Kosek, Riverside, landed a 4-10 rainbow on a nightcrawler, while Jeff Dodson, Bridgeport, landed a 4-2 also on a worm. Virginia Lakes continue to kick out lots of trout for bait fisherman dunking Power Bait or nightcrawlers, while fly fisherman score on nymphs and Woolly Buggers. The West Walker River continues to kick out trout for fly, bait, and lure fisherman. The East Walker is fair for fly anglers nymphing pocket water or for anglers throwing Panther Martins or Roostertails. For more information, contact Ken's Sporting Goods at (760) 932-7707.[/size]
[size 1]JUNE LAKE LOOP: Cold weather and a couple days of snow have browns and bigger rainbows headed to the creeks, where fisherman are landing fish to 4-0. Anglers are asked to please handle fish carefully and practice catch and release as brown trout are no longer stocked in the region and these spawning fish are the only hope of sustaining the fishery. Fishing at Gull Lake still sounds like the best in the area. It's landing will be the only one open until the end of the season. Bob Hallum, Bakersfield, landed a 6-3 rainbow on a Panther Martin at Gull. Silver Lake Resort and Grant Lake Marina both closed and reports are sketchy. Up at Grant Lake many anglers are trying for big browns staging at creek mouths to begin their spawning. At June Lake, the marina closed on Saturday and few reports from shore anglers. Rush Creek is fair to good on rainbows and browns. For more information, contact Ernie's at (760) 648-7756.[/size]
[size 1]MAMMOTH AREA: Convict Lake continues to be a good late season spot as fish to 4-8 are being kicked out almost daily thanks to heavy Alpers stockings. Jim Thorpe, Laguna Woods, landed trout weighing 4-12 and 2-10 on Power Worms by the outlet. Jeff Burk, Yucaipa, landed a 4-2 rainbow on a Trout Teaser. Power Bait or inflated nightcrawlers are working for bait fisherman, while Thomas Buoyants and mini-jigs are the best lures. Convict Lake will continue to run its fall derby throughout the extended season and will be getting some heavyweight Alpers rainbows each week. Crowley Lake is good to excellent on barbless flies or mini-jigs. The Owens River above Crowley is kicking out some nice-sized rainbows and browns. In the Mammoth Lakes, very cold weather has frozen over Lake Mamie and Twin Lakes, and they will likely stay that way until spring. Most landings and lodges in the area have closed for the season. For more information, contact the Troutfitter at[/size]
[size 1](760) 924-3676 or Crowley Lake Fish Camp at (760) 935-4301.[/size]
[size 1]BISHOP AREA: Fishing in the Bishop area closed as of Oct. 31 except on the year- around waters of Pleasant Valley Reservoir and the Owens River below Crowley Lake. The lower Owens has been excellent thanks to low flows and good hatches in the Wild Trout stretch. For more information, contact Culver's at (760) 872-8361, Brock's at (760) 872-3581, or Sierra Drifters Guide Service at (760) 935-4250 or contact Creekside R.V. Park at (760) 873-4483.[/size]
[size 1]LONE PINE AREA: Trout season closed in this region Oct. 31 except for Diaz Lake and lower Owens. For more information, contact the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce at (760) 876-4444.[/size]
[size 1]WESTERN SIERRA[/size]
[size 1]ISABELLA: Crappie bite slowed down with the cold wet weather, but some anglers continue to locate fish. Minnows or mini-jigs continue to be the best baits. Catfish are still fair, but also slowing. Frozen shad, mackerel or worms have been top baits. Bass fishing slowed with the cold weather. For more information, contact North Fork Marina at (661) 379-1007 or Bob's Bait Bucket at (661) 833-8657.[/size]
[size 1]KERN RIVER: Trout fishing was starting to improve on the upper river as water cleared, then rains clouded the river again. Fishing on the lower river is fair to good on smallmouth and largemouth to 4-0. Flows are down and it's very fishable. For more information, contact the James' Store at[/size]
[size 1](760) 376-2424.[/size]
[size 1]AQUEDUCT AT BAKERSFIELD: Striper action is fair on bloodworms, but the fish are small. Catfish action is fair on chicken livers, shad, clams, or mackerel. For more information contact Bob's Bait Bucket at (661) 833-8657.[/size]
[size 1]HART PARK LAKE: Bluegill and carp fishing is good. Bass fishing is fair on plastics. [/size]
[size 1]TRUXTUN LAKE: Good bluegill action, and the bass bite has picked way up with anglers scoring on plastics.[/size]
[size 1]MING LAKE: Bass fishing is fair even after rains. Carp fishing is good to excellent as anglers land up to 25 fish a day to 10-0. Bluegill and catfish are also fair.[/size]
[size 1]BUENA VISTA LAKES: Trout season will kick off on Saturday at Lake Evans and there will be a derby the following week. Trophy rainbows are always planted for this opener. A few small catfish continue to show from both lakes. For more fishing information, call the concession at (661) 763-1268 or contact Bob's Bait Bucket at (661) 833-8657.[/size]
[size 1]BRITE LAKE: Fair trout fishing on Power Bait, inflated nightcrawlers or small spinners. A few catfish showing on anchovies.[/size]
[size 1]WOLLOMES LAKE: Bluegill bite is fair to good on mealworms or wax worms. Fish to 1-0 have been reported. A few catfish are showing on mackerel.[/size]
[size 1]SUCCESS LAKE: Fair bass and catfish action, although most bass are small. Crankbaits have been best in the morning and then plastics are best when the sun is up. Catfish are hitting most evenings on mackerel. For more information, call the Lakeside Mini Mart at (559) 781-6878.[/size]
[size 1]KAWEAH LAKE: Fair to good bass fishing on smaller fish. Reaction baits or small plastics have been best. Water level is now rising. For more information, call the marina at (559) 597-2526.[/size]
[size 1]CENTRAL COAST LAKES[/size]
[size 1]SAN ANTONIO: Smallmouth and largemouth bass are hitting on the banks and coves on plastic worms. Some striper action on the south side of the lake on topwater or swimbaits. For information, call (805) 472-2818.[/size]
[size 1]SANTA MARGARITA: A few catfish are showing on cut baits or stink baits. Bass fishing is slow to fair on plastics. For more information, call (805) 438-3754. [/size]
[size 1]NACIMIENTO: Fair fishing for spotted bass off points on four-inch plastic worms. Other species slow. For more information, call (805) 238-1056.[/size]
[size 1]LOPEZ: Crappie and bluegill bite continue to be good around Lopez Arm on pieces of worm or mini-jigs. Catfish action has slowed but a few big fish continue to show. Trout fishing is fair on Power Bait or small spinners. For more information, call (805) 489-1006.[/size]
[size 1]TROUT PLANTS [/size]
[size 1]Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be planted with catchable-size rainbow trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries this week:[/size]
[size 1]LOS ANGELES: Big Rock Creek, Castaic Lake, Castaic Lagoon, Downey Lake, Elizabeth Lake, Hansen Lake, Little Rock Reservoir, Pyramid Lake.[/size]
[size 1]RIVERSIDE: Cahuilla Park Lake, Hemet Lake.[/size]
[size 1]SAN BERNARDINO: Cucamonga Guasti-Park Lake, Glen Helen Park Lake, Mojave Narrows Park Lake, Prado Park Lake, Yucaipa Lake.[/size]
[size 1]SANTA BARBARA: Cachuma Lake.[/size]
[size 1]VENTURA: Casitas Lake, Piru Lake.[/size]
[size 1]FRESNO: Kings River below Pine Flat Dam, San Joaquin River below Friant Dam.[/size]
[size 1]KERN: Kern River.[/size]
[size 1]TULARE: Kern River.[/size]
[size 1]CATFISH PLANTS[/size]
[size 1]Following waters will be planted by the state Department of Fish and Game with one-pound channel catfish during the week of November 3, 2003.[/size]
[size 1]LOS ANGELES: Alondra Lake, Downey Wilderness Park Lake, Echo Park Lake, Hansen Dam, Hollenbeck Park Lake, Kenneth Hahn Park Lake, Lincoln Park Lake.[/size]
[size 1]OCEAN FISHING REPORT[/size]
[size 1]By Terrance Berg, 976-TUNA[/size]
[size 1]For Outdoor News Service[/size]
[size 1]THE BITES[/size]
[size 1]SAN DIEGO BLUEFIN: The 1 1/2 and two-day boats fishing the Cortez Bank 110 to 115 miles off Point Loma are still whacking the big bluefin tuna and albacore. On Monday, skippers Bill and Pat Cavanaugh, running the Pacific Queen and Pacific Dawn, respectively, both got into the bluefin and albacore. The bluefin were all 20 to 40 pounds with the odd fish in the 50 pound range. The albacore, mixed in with the bluefin, were 22 to 35 pounds. The bigger baits have been the key to getting good scores.[/size]
[size 1]LOCAL YELLOWFIN: As colder water pushes down, there are balls of warm water trapped off the local coast and these are filled with yellowfin tuna, skipjack, and yellowtail. The San Diego 1/2 and 3/4-day fleet has been hammering these fish for the past month, and that warm water has shifted north off the Long Beach, Newport, Dana Point region, and all of the local boats from these landings have been getting into the skippies and yellowfin this past week. This bite is not wide open and the fish don't come up every day, but some days are excellent. For example, at mid-day on Wednesday, the Premier reported in with 20 yellowfin. The San Diego boats have shifted to other warm-water pockets of fish to the south and the 43 spot and 302 area. This bite is like the one to the north in its consistency, but if skippers can find porpoises or kelp paddies with bait, the odds of good action goes way, way up.[/size]
[size 1]LIGHT TACKLE BONITO EXCELLENT: There is a big area of bonito making its way up the coast right now, with a lot of two-pounders showing from Newport to Long Beach. Skiff anglers in King Harbor have been hammering the bones, and there's also been a very good bite off the east end of Catalina Island. They're not big, but the bonito are a blast on light tackle and providing some of the best fishing on the coast right now.[/size]
[size 1]HALIBUT STILL SPOTTY: The movement of the halibut back into the deep water bays along the coast has been steady and good tides this weekend around the full moon, weather cooperating, could mark the first decent halibut bite of this late fall season. A few of the big flatfish have been showing in the Marina del Rey region for two weeks and this bite could take off.[/size]
[size 1]LANDING CONTACTS[/size]
[size 1]Southern California: Virg's Sportfishing, Morro Bay, (805) 772-1222; Patriot Sportfishing, Avila Beach, (805) 595-7200; Sea Landing, Santa Barbara, (805) 963-3564; Harbor Village Sportfishing, Ventura, (805) 658-1060; CISCO Landing, Oxnard, (805) 985-8511; Captain Hook's Sportfishing, Oxnard, (805) 382-6233; Port Hueneme Sportfishing, Hueneme,[/size]
[size 1](805) 488-2212; Marina Del Rey Sportfishing, Marina del Rey, (310) 822-3625; Redondo Sportfishing, Redondo Beach, (310) 372-2111; Rocky Point Fuel Dock (skiff rentals for King Harbor), Redondo Beach, (310) 374-9858; 22nd Street Landing, San Pedro, (310) 832-8304; L.A. Harbor Sportfishing, San Pedro,[/size]
[size 1](310) 547-9916; Long Beach Sportfishing, Long Beach, (562) 432-8993; Pierpoint Landing, Long Beach, (562) 983-9300; Marina Sportfishing, Long Beach, (562) 598-6649; Newport Landing, Newport Beach, (949) 675-0550; Davey's Locker, Newport Beach, (949) 673-1434; Dana Wharf Sportfishing, Dana Point, (949) 496-5794; Helgren's Sportfishing, Oceanside, (760) 722-2133; Islandia Sportfishing, Mission Bay, (619) 222-1165; Seaforth Sportfishing, Mission Bay, (619) 224-3383; H&M Landing, San Diego, (619) 222-1144; Point Loma Sportfishing, San Diego, (619) 223-1627; Fisherman's Landing, San Diego, (619) 221-8500; Lee Palm's Sportfishing, San Diego, (619) 224-3857.[/size]
[size 1]Mexico Landings: Sergio's Sportfishing, Ensenada, 011-526-178-2185; San Quintin Sportfishing, San Quintin, 011-526-162-1455.[/size]
[size 1]GRUNION RUNS[/size]
[size 1]Grunion spawn on all of Southern California's long, sandy beaches from early March through mid-August each year. The runs are done for this year.[/size]
[size 1]The Department of Fish and Game publishes an annual brochure called "California Grunion Facts and Expected Runs.'' It is available free if you mail a self-addressed stamped business-size envelope to Grunion, Department of Fish and Game, 4665 Lampson Avenue, Suite C, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. It is also available on the DFG's website at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/gruschd.html"][#0000ff][size 1]www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/gruschd.html[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 2][size 1].[/size][/size]
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[size 1]1. Since Lake Skinner reopened last Saturday, striper fishing has been anywhere from merely good to wide-open. Cool overcast mornings mean stripers will be on the surface crashing shad for hours by the dam and inlet. Topwater plugs like Zara Spooks, Pop'Rs, or any shad like bait will get crushed by 2-0 to 8-0 class fish. Also small shad-like swimbaits will get hammered when thrown on to the feeding fish. Later in the day try anchovies or chicken livers down deeper, and don't be surprised if you hook into a nice catfish on one of these baits.[/size]
[size 1]2. Lake Perris continues to show signs of life after a long slow summer. Small bass are being aggressive toward any dropshotted, splitshotted, or Texas- rigged plastic or crawdad in 20-feet of water or less. Plus as of the past few days, many quality bass from 2-0 to 6-8 are showing with more regularity.[/size]
[size 1]3. While most of the ocean bites are really starting to wane, there has been a big influx of bonita into waters from Newport to Long Beach. Since these are mostly two-pounders, the place to be is King Harbor in one of the skiffs available at Rocky Point (310-374-9858). You can fish the bonito with light spinning, baitcasting, or fly tackle and have a great time. This bite frequently is good all winter, too, so it's something to keep in mind when there doesn't seem to be much going on.[/size]
[size 1]FRESHWATER HOT SPOTS[/size]
[size 1]STRIPED BASS: Lake Skinner broke wide-open this week with the cooler weather. Ten fish limits are the rule and stringers are weighing up to 60-0. Fish weigh from 2-0 to 8-0 and are smashing topwater plugs or swimbaits by the dam or inlet. Some mornings have seen extensive surface feeding for hours on end. Find the crashing fish, throw right on top of them, and hold on. Castaic and Pyramid are both fair for stripers with some big fish pushing 20-0 at Castaic. Both of these bites have switched over to the shad on the surface, but both are also still producing some fish on anchovies in deep water. Before the fire closure, Silverwood has small stripers hitting nightcrawlers pretty much all over the lake.[/size]
[size 1]TROUT: The Southern California trout season is in full swing and great fishing can be found throughout the Southland. Irvine Lake will have a[/size]
[size 1]10,000- pound stocking for a Veteran's Day weekend fishing tournament. Fishing at Irvine was already good, and this plant will make it that much better. Santa Ana River Lakes and Corona Lakes will probably kick out some 10-0 class fish this week and every week through the season, both are getting heavy plants again this week. The Buena Vista Lakes in Bakersfield will kick-off its trout season Saturday on Lake Evans. For a big wild brown or rainbow, the extended season for Mono County ends on Nov. 15. Fires caused delays for the trout openers at many San Diego and San Bernardino County lakes, but most will open this weekend. It would be a smart decision to call ahead and make sure the lake you want to fish will be stocked and open. [/size]
[size 1]PANFISH: Isabella is still kicking out some crappie, but not the volume of fish from recent weeks. Minnows or mini-jigs continue to be number one. Lopez Lake on the Central Coast continues to be good to excellent for bluegill and redear. Perris continues to hold on to a steady bluegill bite, and Kaweah Lake has a good to excellent bluegill bite even though the panfish are on the smaller side.[/size]
[size 1]LARGEMOUTH BASS: Lake Success and Kaweah still get the top billing as these lakes pump out numbers of fish. The problem is most fish are small, but some bass to 4-0 are keeping it interesting. Lake Perris is finally coming alive after a long, slow summer. Many anglers are scoring numbers of smaller fish, but local anglers are landing bass to 6-8 on plastics or crawdads. Also look for Diamond Valley to kick out good numbers of fish from 2-0 to 5-0 on assorted reaction baits or dropshotted plastics.[/size]
[size 1]CATFISH: This is the time of year when rains bring plenty of runoff into lakes. This is where big catfish will be staging and gorging themselves. At Lake Casitas, catfish over 20-0 have already been landed as rain and runoff poured into the lake. Isabella continues to kick out smaller fish, although the bite has slowed from last week. Skinner, Hesperia, Irvine, Corona Lake, and Santa Ana River Lakes continue to kick out limits of pan-sized catfish with bigger fish pushing 12-0.[/size]
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[size 1]SAN BERNARDINO MOUNTAIN WATERS[/size]
[size 1]SILVERWOOD: The lake is closed due to fire damage, and there is no word on when it will reopen. Many of the facilities were destoryed or damaged. For information, contact the Silverwood Country store at (760) 389-2423 or the marina at (760) 389-2299.[/size]
[size 1]BIG BEAR LAKE: Lake has been reopened to fishing, but crowds have been light. As of Wednesday, the only access to the lake was up Highway 38 out of Redlands or from the high desert on Highway 18. Trout fishing has been good, for anglers trolling lures or drifting bait down the middle of the lake. Shore fishing is fair by the dam on a nightcrawler or Crave Nitro Dough. Fishing a slip float with a five- to 15-foot leader has been the number one method. Other species are slow. For information, call Lin's Tackle Box at[/size]
[size 1](909) 866-6260 or Big Bear Sporting Goods at (909) 866-3222.[/size]
[size 1]GREGORY LAKE: Area is still closed except for residents returning from evacuations. Fire had area closed since Sunday. Fair trout bite before closure. For information, call the boat dock at (909) 338-2233.[/size]
[size 1]GREEN VALLEY LAKE: Lake closed. For more information call the lake recording at (909) 867-2009.[/size]
[size 1]ARROWBEAR LAKE: Closed.[/size]
[size 1]JENKS LAKE: Closed. For information, call the Mill Creek Ranger Station at (909) 794-1123.[/size]
[size 1]HIGH DESERT LAKES[/size]
[size 1]HESPERIA LAKE: The lake was closed to fishing as lake was used for an evacuation center. Lake should be reopened by this weekend. Before the closure there was great fishing for both catfish and trout. Catfish were falling for mackerel or a mealworm-marshmallow combo. Trout were good on Power Bait, Crave Nitro Dough, mini-jigs, or inflated nightcrawlers. For more information, call (800) 521-6332 or (760) 244-5951.[/size]
[size 1]JESS RANCH: Trout fishing is good on Power Bait, nightcrawlers, or mini-jigs. A few catfish in the 4-0 to 5-0 range are showing on mackerel or trout guts. Bass fishing is slow to fair. The bass lake is reservation only. For more information, call (760) 240-1107.[/size]
[size 1]MOJAVE NARROWS: Lake was closed and used as an evacuation center. The lake may not open this weekend. For information, call (760) 245-2226.[/size]
[size 1]INLAND VALLEY LAKES[/size]
[size 1]SAN BERNARDINO COUNTY[/size]
[size 1]CUCAMONGA-GUASTI: Trout season kicked off last week with a 2,000-pound plant of fish, a bonus of 1,000 pounds over what was scheduled when fish could not be delivered to Glen Helen. The lake is going to get both county and DFG plants this week. Good action. For information, call (909) 481-4205.[/size]
[size 1]PRADO: A 1,000-pound trout plant last week kicked off the season, but light fishing pressure. There will be both DFG and county plants this week. Fair to good action. For information, call (909) 597-4260.[/size]
[size 1]YUCAIPA: Lake is closed and still being used as a staging center for fire fighters. No report on reopening, but it should be soon. There is supposed to be a DFG trout plant this week. For park information, call (909) 790-3127.[/size]
[size 1]OAK TREE VILLAGE PONDS: These ponds in Oak Glen are stocked regularly with Whitewater trout year-around. The ponds are open seven days a week and group discounts are available. For more information, call (909) 797-4020.[/size]
[size 1]GLEN HELEN: The lake was closed as of Wednesday due to fires. The facility was used as a staging center for the Grand Prix and Old fires, and the lake used heavily by water-dropping helicopters. No report on the reopening and the kick off of trout season. There is a scheduled DFG trout stock this week. For more information, call (909) 887-7540.[/size]
[size 1]GREEN MOUNTAIN RANCH: Lake closed due to fires. Prior to the road and fire closures there was good trout fishing. Trout are paid for by the inch, and catfish are $3 a pound. Free fishing lessons offered. For more information, call (909) 880-1125.[/size]
[size 1]MOUNT BALDY TROUT POOLS: Fires closed the lake and access. The heavily stocked pools are being planted with steelhead and are normally open every Saturday and Sunday. No fishing license is needed. For information, call[/size]
[size 1](909) 982-4246.[/size]
[size 1]SECCOMBE LAKE: No DFG trout plants in over a month and no catfish plants this season. For more information, call city parks at (909) 384-5233.[/size]
[size 1]RIVERSIDE COUNTY[/size]
[/size][size 1]DIAMOND VALLEY: The bass bite has remained fair to good. Cooling temperatures have the bass up on the surface for a longer period each morning with a good topwater bite, and then the fish are mostly in 30 to 35 feet of water. Most of the bass are 2-0 to 4-0, but a lake record 12.42-pounder was caught recently. Little fishing pressure for trout, but a few fish to 3-0 for trollers working 8 to 9 colors of leadcore and Needlefish or similar lures at the west dam. Reservations are required to fish here, but slots are available all weekdays and most weekend days now. The toll-free reservations telephone line is 1-800-590-LAKE (5253). Telephone reservations are available from 10 a.m. to 6 p.m. Monday through Friday. Reservations also can be made anytime on-line at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.dvmarina.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.dvmarina.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. Reservations can be made between 60 days and 72 hours prior to the selected date of arrival. For more information visit [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.dvlake.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.dvlake.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For fishing info, you can call the marina at (909) 926-7201.[/size]
[size 1]PERRIS: Bass fishing is good on smaller fish in waters shallower than 20 feet. The east end, Rockclimber's Cove, the dam, and the rip-rap in the marina and boat launch areas have been best. Four-inch plastics or crawdads have been best, but sizable fish were absent this week. There is still some sporadic trout action with Power Bait or small spinners the best baits. Bluegill continue to be fair, but action is slowing. Small jigs or wax worms continue to score fish. For more information on fishing, call the marina at[/size]
[size 1](909) 657-2179, Lakeside Market at (909) 943-4364, or the state park at[/size]
[size 1](909) 657-0676.[/size]
[size 1]EVANS LAKE: Carp bite is fair on dough baits. Small panfish are showing along the shoreline with the odd bass. For information, call the Riverside Parks and Recreation Department at (909) 715-3440.[/size]
[size 1]RANCHO JURUPA: Good trout action after a 1,000-pound plant last Friday in the front lake. A number of quality fish in this first plant. Dana Robert, Riverside, landed a 6-0 rainbow on green Power Bait, while another 6-0 trout was caught by Paul Alfonso, Riverside. Mario Crubriz, Riverside, had a 5-0. For more information, call (909) 684-7032.[/size]
[size 1]FISHERMAN'S RETREAT: Trout season will kick-off Friday this week with all lakes being stocked. Catfish action continues to be good on mackerel dipped in Hog Wild, shrimp, or chicken livers. Catfish to 11-0 were reported. Lake is open 24 hours a day, seven days a week. For information, call (909) 795-2411.[/size]
[size 1]WHITEWATER TROUT FARM: The farm has two well-stocked ponds in Whitewater off Interstate 10. No fishing license is required and tackle is available. Open Wednesday through Sunday. For more information, call (760) 325-5570.[/size]
[size 1]LAKE ELSINORE: Good to excellent carp bite on dough baits. Fish are on the smaller size averaging about a pound apiece. Catfish continue to show on nightcrawlers or Whiskers Dough baits. For information, call Whisker's Bait 'n' Tackle at (909) 231-7396.[/size]
[size 1]CORONA LAKE: Good trout action with many limits of 1-0 to 3-0 class fish reported. This past week's big trout was an 8-0 landed by John Greene, Moreno Valley, to top off a five-fish, 16-pound stringer caught on rainbow Crave Nitro Dough. Juan Ramirez, Lake Elsinore, caught a 7-pound trout to top off his 14-pound stringer. Crave Nitro Dough has been the top bait. The catfish bite has also remained pretty consistent with a 20-pound stringer of fish cats was posted by Brian Frye, Bakersfield. A few crappie have also been showing. Greg Rothwell, Perris, landed a 1 3/4-pounder on a Kastmaster. For more information, call (909) 277-4489 or log on at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.fishinglakes.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.fishinglakes.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]SKINNER: The striped bass bite broke wide open and has remained excellent with the cooler weather. Limits are the norm for anglers fishing topwater plugs or swimbaits by the dam and inlet. Fish have been averaging from 3-0 to 6-0 with bigger fish mixed in. Russ Nievar, Anza, landed 10 stripers for a 60-0 limit, topped by an 8-0. All his fish were landed on topwater plugs. Gary Shelton, Grand Terrace, reported wide-open fishing as he boated 10 stripers that weighed 50-0 on Zara Spooks and swimbaits. His top fish was a 6-8. Many other anglers have reported limits or near limits. Catfish bite slowed down to fair but a few quality fish continue to show on cut baits at the dam and inlet. Trout fishing was fair after a plant on Halloween and the next plant will be on November 14th. Largemouth and panfish slow. For more information, call the marina at (909) 926-1505.[/size]
[size 1]ANGLER'S LAKE: Trout fishing is fair to good on Power Bait, Crave Nitro Bait, or mini-jigs with plants each week now. This is a no-limit lake. For information, call the lake at (909) 927-2614.[/size]
[size 1]REFLECTION LAKE: Fair cat fishing on mackerel or stink baits as fish to 7-0 were landed this past week. Cooler weather has kept the crowds light. For more information, call (909) 654-7906.[/size]
[size 1]JEAN'S CHANNEL CATS: Cat fishing is good on nightcrawlers or chicken liver dough baits. Fish baskets and long-handled nets are provided to anglers. This is a pay-by-the-pound fishery. For more information, call[/size]
[size 1](909) 679-6562[/size]
[size 1]WILLIAMS CATFISH FARM: Good catfish action, and another big plant will go in Tuesday. Most are from 1-0 to 3-0 and they are showing on cut baits. This is a pay-by-the-pound fishery. Hours are from 8 a.m. to 6 p.m. For information, call (909) 674-7627.[/size]
[size 1]STEVE'S FISHING POND: Catfish fair on Hog Wild and chicken livers. For information, call (909) 657-2625.[/size]
[size 1]SAN JACINTO MOUNTAIN WATERS[/size]
[size 1]LAKE HEMET: Fair trout fishing and a DFG trout plant this week will improve the bite. For more information, contact the Lake Hemet Market at[/size]
[size 1](909) 659-2350 or the campgrounds at (909) 659-2680.[/size]
[size 1]FULMOR LAKE: No report. For more information contact 659-2117.[/size]
[size 1]ORANGE COUNTY[/size]
[size 1]SANTA ANA RIVER LAKES: Good to excellent trout action thanks to cooler weather and continued heavy trout plants. Most anglers are reporting five-fish limits on trout that average two pounds each, but most stringers are holding at least one rainbow that weighs between 3 1/2 and 7 pounds with some bigger. The trout are biting all around the lakes' complex and the Crave Nitro Dough has been the hot bait, but the biggest fish of the week -- a 10.9-pound rainbow -- was landed by Joey Lark, Fresno, while fishing with a nightcrawler doused with Crave Gravy. The biggest stringer of five trout went to Gus Torrealba, Cerritos. The total weighed was 26 pounds, and the big fish was a seven-pounder. Catfish, which also continue to be planted each week, were good for the few anglers fishing for the whiskerfish, and the quality was excellent. The biggest cat was an 11.4-pounder caught by Mike Mai, Santa Ana, fishing the popular M&M (marshmallow and meal worm) combo doused with Crave Gravy. For information call (714) 632-7851 or log on to The Lakes' website at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.fishinglakes.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.fishinglakes.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]ANAHEIM LAKE: Closed for season. For more information, call (714) 996-3508 or log on to the lake's web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.fishinglakes.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.fishinglakes.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]IRVINE LAKE: Good to excellent trout fishing continued throughout the week, but there was a slow down on Sunday afternoon. Top trout of the week was a 6-0 landed by David Brown, Fullerton. Angel Valdez, Downey, landed a 2-12 brook trout on a Thomas Buoyant. There will be a bonus stocking of 10,000-pounds that will include rainbows, browns, and brookies. The tournament will run from Saturday to Tuesday and will have a daily $250 pay out divided to the top three trout caught each day. There will also be hundreds of tagged trout stocked prior to the event that will be worth rod and reel combos, or tackle packs valued at $35. To be eligible for cash payout or tagged fish you must catch the fish on a Rapala, and have proof of purchase for your lure. Catfish continue to be from fair to excellent by the dam on cut baits. Fish are averaging from 2-0 to 4-0. For information, call[/size]
[size 1](714) 649-9111.[/size]
[size 1]LAGUNA NIGUEL LAKE: Trout season will kick off on Friday, November 21st, with a 5,000-pound stocking of Utah rainbows. Additional stockings will be every other Tuesday night throughout the season. There will be a catch-and-release float tube event on Wednesday, November 19th, and Thursday, November 20th. This event will be limited to 50 float tubes each day and only barbless jigs or flies may be used. The entry fee will be $40 an angler each day. For fishing information, call (949) 362-3885 or visit the lake's web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.lagunaniguellake.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.lagunaniguellake.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]LOS ANGELES AREA LAKES[/size]
[size 1]CACHUMA: Cold, rainy weather kept most fisherman away and slowed all the bites down. Before the rain catfish were prowling the east end and were hitting on mackerel or nightcrawlers. Trout fishing continues to be fair to good in deep water at the dam as this was the only bite the weather did not affect. Needlefish or nightcrawlers trolled five colors deep have been best. Bass fishing was fair along the cliffs and in the coves before the storm front. For fishing information call the boat dock at (805) 688-4040. The number for the main gate is (805) 688-4658.[/size]
[size 1]CASITAS: Lake received over an inch of rain, and the bass and catfish bite turned on. Bass have been slow this past month, but the rain put fish in the eating mood, as many bass to 7-0 were landed on plastic worms or live shad. Michael Soto, Oxnard, made live bait and landed four fish to 7-8. Catfish also perked up with fresh run off bringing food into the lake. Don Miller, Oxnard, landed catfish weighing 24-6 and 18-7 on mackerel. Trout slowed, but a few are hitting Power Bait or small spinners. Holdover trout to 2-8 are still being landed by the dam in 35 feet of water on nightcrawlers. There will be a DFG trout plant this week. For more information, contact the marina at (805) 649-2043.[/size]
[size 1]CASTAIC: Fair to good striper fishing on topwater plugs and live shad, as a few fish continue to show from deep waters on anchovies. Robert Flaata, Palmdale, landed a 19-8 on a topwater plug. Largemouth action depends on if you have live shad or not. For anglers making live bait, fishing is wide open with limits the norm. Bass are also showing on topwater plugs or crankbaits fished through the schools of shad. There was a 3,500- pound stocking of trout on the Lower Lagoon on October 29th, and many limits have been landed on Power Bait, or small spinners. There will be another DFG trout plant this week. For more information, contact the marina at (661) 775-6232.[/size]
[size 1]PIRU: Fires have kept the lake closed, but lake was scheduled to reopen on Wednesday this week. Anglers should call the marina before fishing. Prior to the closures there was a fair to good trout bite for anglers fishing floating baits around the marina or trolling Needlefish or Rapalas at the dam. There is a scheduled DFG trout plant this week. The largemouth bite is fair has also been fair to good on nightcrawlers and spinnerbaits. For more information, call the marina at (805) 521-1231 or check out the new website at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.lakepiru.org"][#0000ff][size 1]www.lakepiru.org[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]PYRAMID: Striper action has been fair around the dam and Brazos area. A few bigger fish have been boiling in the marina area. Anchovies seemed to be the best method of taking fish this week, with a few showing on topwater plugs or small swimbaits. Smallmouth bass have been fair on reaction baits or small pig and jigs worked down the steep shorelines. Trout and catfish spotty. There will be a DFG trout plant this week. For information, call the marina at (661) 257-2892 or the gatehouse at (661) 295-1245.[/size]
[size 1]TAIT RANCH TROUT PONDS: These fly-fishing-only, catch and release trout ponds in Frazier Park have fish to 5-0. Fishing billed by hour, 1/2-day or day. For information, call (661) 245-6315.[/size]
[size 1]TEJON LAKE: The private lake is open to catch-and-release anglers on a day-fee or season basis. For more information, call the Tejon Ranch Company at (661) 663-4209.[/size]
[size 1]QUAIL LAKE: Fair catfish action at night when the water is flowing. Some stripers and largemouth are also being landed.[/size]
[size 1]PUDDINGSTONE: Bass fishing is fair for anglers fishing plastics, Senkos, or Rat-L-Traps. Trout fishing is very slow with no plants in a month. For more information, call (909) 599-8411.[/size]
[size 1]SANTA FE: DFG catfish plant two weeks ago. For more information call[/size]
[size 1](626) 334-1065 for info on the lake.[/size]
[size 1]ALONDRA PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant this week.[/size]
[size 1]BALBOA PARK LAKE: No DFG plants in over a month.[/size]
[size 1]BELVEDERE PARK LAKE: No DFG plants in over a month.[/size]
[size 1]CERRITOS PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant three weeks ago.[/size]
[size 1]DOWNEY WILDERNESS PARK: DFG trout plant this week.[/size]
[size 1]ECHO PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant this week.[/size]
[size 1]EL DORADO PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant three weeks ago.[/size]
[size 1]ELIZABETH LAKE: DFG trout plant this week.[/size]
[size 1]HANSEN DAM LAKE: DFG trout and catfish plants this week. For more information, call (888) 527-2757 or (818) 899-3779.[/size]
[size 1]HOLLENBECK LAKE: DFG catfish plant this week and three weeks ago. For more information, contact the Hollenbeck Recreation Center at (213) 261-0113.[/size]
[size 1]JOHN FORD PARK LAKE: No DFG plants in over a month.[/size]
[size 1]KENNY HAHN PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant this week and three weeks ago.[/size]
[size 1]LA MIRADA PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant three weeks ago.[/size]
[size 1]LEGG LAKE: DFG catfish plant three weeks ago.[/size]
[size 1]LINCOLN PARK LAKE: DFG catfish plant this week.[/size]
[size 1]MAGIC JOHNSON LAKE (formerly Willowbrook Lake): No recent DFG plants.[/size]
[size 1]PECK ROAD PARK LAKE: DFG catfish three weeks ago. Call (818) 448-7317 for information.[/size]
[size 1]SAN DIEGO AREA LAKES[/size]
[size 1]GENERAL UPDATE: Fires in San Diego County have closed many of the lakes, and as of Wednesday there were still extensive road closures in the region. Anglers should contact individual lakes before making fishing trips.[/size]
[size 1]BARRETT: Closed for the season. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]HODGES: Closed for the season. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]EL CAPITAN: Closed until February, 2004. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.[/size]
[size 1]LOWER OTAY: The lake will be closed through this weekend due to the fires. Prior to road and lake closures due to fire, there was a fair bass bite on live bait, plastics and topwater, and some continued bluegill action on meal worms and wax worms. Spotty catfish action. There will be night fishing until midnight on November 8. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.[/size]
[size 1]UPPER OTAY: Closed through this weekend due to fires. Prior to closure, there was a fair bass fishing on plastics, small jerkbaits, or some topwater baits. The lake is open Wednesday, Saturday, and Sunday. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]SAN VICENTE: Closed through this weekend due to fires. Before closure, there was good bass, catfish and panfish action. For information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.[/size]
[size 1]MURRAY: Closed. The lake will reopen for trout season Dec. 3. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.[/size]
[size 1]MIRAMAR: Closed due to low water levels. Lake not expected to open until the first week of December for trout season. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For rental boat reservations, call (619) 390-0223.[/size]
[size 1]SUTHERLAND: Lake is closed until 2004. For more information, contact the City Lakes information line at (619) 465-3474 or log on to the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/"][#0000ff][size 1]www.ci.san-diego.ca.us/water/[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]WOHLFORD: This area was hit by fires, but is scheduled to reopen in December for trout season. For more information, contact the ranger station at (760) 839-4346 or log on to the lake's website at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.wohlfordlake.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.wohlfordlake.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]DOANE POND: The Cleveland National Forest is still closed. No access. No DFG trout plants in a month.[/size]
[size 1]DIXON: There was fire damage to some of the lake and there will be limited access to the primitive areas, and Pier No. 4 will be completely closed. Trout season did kick off on Saturday with a large plant that made for good action. There will be access to Boat Dock Cove and Trout Cove for the up coming trout tournament on November 8th through 11th. Slow bass fishing continues. Fishing reports are on the Internet at: [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.dixonlake.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.dixonlake.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For more information, contact the ranger station at (760) 839-4648 or the concessionaire at (760) 741-3328.[/size]
[size 1]POWAY: Trout season began Monday with a 3,000- pound plant of trout including steelhead and trophy sized rainbows. The immediate area around the lake was untouched by fires, although flames burned within a half-mile of the lake. Some largemouth bass continue to hit topwater plugs or shad like baits. For more fishing information, call the snack bar at (858) 486-1234.[/size]
[size 1]JENNINGS: Fire burned through the campgrounds, but the ranger house and snack bar were saved. There is fire damage right to the lake in some areas. Trout season will start a week late and will kick off this Friday after a big trout plant. For more information, call (619) 596-1396 or (619) 667-6293.[/size]
[size 1]MORENA: No report, but lake was not burned by fires. Before the fires, there was a good bite on catfish and bluegill, and the bass are fair at the dam and most shorelines. The 24-hour fishing update line is (619) 478-5473. For lake information call (619) 694-3049.[/size]
[size 1]CUYAMACA: Most of the community of Cuyamaca burned during the fires. No access yet to anyone but residents. For more information call (760) 765-0515 or visit the website at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.lakecuyamaca.org"][#0000ff][size 1]www.lakecuyamaca.org[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]HENSHAW: The trout derby that was set for Nov. 15-16. has been postponed until the first of December due to fire damage in the area. The lake received its 2,500-pound stocking of rainbows to kick off trout season this week. For information, call (760) 782-3501.[/size]
[size 1]COLORADO RIVER[/size]
[size 1]LAKE MEAD: Bass fishing is fair with a few bass taken on crankbaits, jerkbaits, or drop-shotted plastics are catching a few fish. Stripers are slow. For more information, call Blue Lake Tackle at (702) 452-8299.[/size]
[size 1]WILLOW BEACH: No big stripers showed this week, but a few smaller fish are hitting on anchovies or sardines. For more information, contact the marina at (928) 767-4747.[/size]
[size 1]LAKE MOHAVE: The striper bite has been fair to good on anchovies and squid with most of the fish at 1-8 to 2-0 with the best action at steep drop-offs in 40 to 60 feet of water. The bite on stripers has been going all day. Catfish also fair with some to 6-0 in coves late afternoons and evenings. Also pretty fair largemouth and bluegill action. For more information, call Cottonwood Cove at (702) 297-1464[/size]
[size 1]BELOW DAVIS DAM: No report.[/size]
[size 1]NEEDLES: Fair largemouth bass fishing in backwaters and around docks. For more information, call Premier Sports at (760) 326-2727 or Golden Shores at (760) 768-2325.[/size]
[size 1]TOPOCK MARSH: Fishing is slow, except for some catfish at night in the main river. For information, call Five Mile Landing (928) 768-2350.[/size]
[size 1]HAVASU: Striper fishing is fair to good on small fish with anchovies the top bait. Some catfish showing in Rattlesnake Cove. For more information, call Black Meadow's Landing at (760) 663-3811.[/size]
[size 1]PARKER STRIP: Catfish are fair on cut baits or stink baits. Carp fishing is good around local docks on bread or dough baits. For information, call Big Bend Marina at (760) 663-3755.[/size]
[size 1]BLYTHE: Flathead catfish continue to show on live gold fish or bluegill. Bass fishing is good on the river and local backwaters. Live shiners, Senkos, plastics, or reaction baits were top producers. For information, call B&B Bait at (760) 921-2248.[/size]
[size 1]PALO VERDE: Catfish and bass action is fair to good in the main river and local backwaters. Lots of bass to 3-0 showing on live bait. The flathead bite is fair to good.[/size]
[size 1]PICACHO AREA: Fair bass action in all of the area backwaters and lakes. The bass are shallow and whacking live baits, jerkbaits, and plastics. Also improving flathead action on goldfish and some stripers showing in the main river.[/size]
[size 1]MARTINEZ LAKE AREA: Good action on bass, bluegill, and catfish. Stripers are also showing again in the lake entrances. Good topwater largemouth action and live shiners are also very good bets. The bluegill are everywhere on wax worms and mealworms. The big flathead are mostly caught on live bluegill or goldfish, while the smaller channels and blues are on cut baits. For more information, contact the Martinez Lake Resort at (928) 783-9589 or check out the web site at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.martinezlake.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.martinezlake.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]YUMA AREA: Bass fishing is good early and late in the day in the main river and backwater mouths. Shiners or crankbaits continue to be best baits. Channel catfish are fair to good on mackerel or other stink baits, and the flathead bite is also fair to good. For more information, contact Mesa Sport Shop at (928) 782-5313.[/size]
[size 1]LOWER DESERT WATERS[/size]
[size 1]SALTON SEA: Slow fishing continues all over the sea. For current fishing information, call Johnson's Landing (760) 394-4755, Desert Shores Trailer Park at (760) 395-5280, Poor Richard's in Mecca at (760) 396-2180, Dean Marine in Bombay Beach at (760) 354-1231, Bombay Beach Marina (760) 354-4049, Red Hill Marina (760) 348-2310, and the Salton Sea State Recreation Area (760) 393-3059 or (760) 393-3052. Troll 'n' Boat[/size]
[size 1](760-393-0119) has both rowboats and skiffs with motors for rent. For weather information, call (760) 352-3360 for a recording, or the Coachella Valley Water District's weather forecast at (760) 398-7211. Anglers fishing the sea use Citizen Band (CB) radios and tune to Channel one.[/size]
[size 1]ALAMO RIVER: Slow fishing, very little pressure.[/size]
[size 1]COACHELLA, HIGHLINE CANALS: No Report.[/size]
[size 1]ALL AMERICAN CANAL: Slow fishing.[/size]
[size 1]FINNEY-RAMER: No report.[/size]
[size 1]WEIST LAKE: No report.[/size]
[size 1]SUNBEAM LAKE: Fair catfish action. For information, call (760) 352-3308.[/size]
[size 1]LAKE CAHUILLA: The Inland Empire Great Lakes Fishing Tour kicks off here this Saturday. This is a series of five fishing derbies at Riverside and San Bernardino county park lakes. Entry fee is $10. County and DFG trout plants this week should make for good trout fishing. Fair to good catfish action on mackerel, shrimp or chicken livers with a lot of fish to 2-0 showing most evenings or nights. A few bass showing on reaction baits. For more information, call (760) 564-4712.[/size]
[size 1]EASTERN SIERRA[/size]
[size 1]GENERAL: Trout season ended in Inyo County except on year around waters (Lower Owens River, Pleasant Valley Reservoir, Diaz Lake) on October 31st. Mono County will remain open until Nov. 15. For weather info, log on to [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.mammothweather.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.mammothweather.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1]. For updated road and camping information on the region, contact the Interagency Visitor Center at (760) 876-6222 or the Bishop Chamber of Commerce at (760) 873-8405. The web site is [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.bishopvisitor.com"][#0000ff][size 1]www.bishopvisitor.com[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 1].[/size]
[size 1]BRIDGEPORT AREA: Morning temperatures have been around 5 degrees most mornings, and snow has dusted the area. Bridgeport reservoir is fair on the quality of fish being landed as trout average from 2-0 to 4-0, but numbers of fish just aren't showing. Fishing on the Twin Lakes has been good on stocker-sized rainbows on nightcrawlers. They should be fished under a bobber or inflated on a two-foot leader. On Lower Twin lots of 2-0 class rainbows are being landed on nightcrawlers also. Paul Kosek, Riverside, landed a 4-10 rainbow on a nightcrawler, while Jeff Dodson, Bridgeport, landed a 4-2 also on a worm. Virginia Lakes continue to kick out lots of trout for bait fisherman dunking Power Bait or nightcrawlers, while fly fisherman score on nymphs and Woolly Buggers. The West Walker River continues to kick out trout for fly, bait, and lure fisherman. The East Walker is fair for fly anglers nymphing pocket water or for anglers throwing Panther Martins or Roostertails. For more information, contact Ken's Sporting Goods at (760) 932-7707.[/size]
[size 1]JUNE LAKE LOOP: Cold weather and a couple days of snow have browns and bigger rainbows headed to the creeks, where fisherman are landing fish to 4-0. Anglers are asked to please handle fish carefully and practice catch and release as brown trout are no longer stocked in the region and these spawning fish are the only hope of sustaining the fishery. Fishing at Gull Lake still sounds like the best in the area. It's landing will be the only one open until the end of the season. Bob Hallum, Bakersfield, landed a 6-3 rainbow on a Panther Martin at Gull. Silver Lake Resort and Grant Lake Marina both closed and reports are sketchy. Up at Grant Lake many anglers are trying for big browns staging at creek mouths to begin their spawning. At June Lake, the marina closed on Saturday and few reports from shore anglers. Rush Creek is fair to good on rainbows and browns. For more information, contact Ernie's at (760) 648-7756.[/size]
[size 1]MAMMOTH AREA: Convict Lake continues to be a good late season spot as fish to 4-8 are being kicked out almost daily thanks to heavy Alpers stockings. Jim Thorpe, Laguna Woods, landed trout weighing 4-12 and 2-10 on Power Worms by the outlet. Jeff Burk, Yucaipa, landed a 4-2 rainbow on a Trout Teaser. Power Bait or inflated nightcrawlers are working for bait fisherman, while Thomas Buoyants and mini-jigs are the best lures. Convict Lake will continue to run its fall derby throughout the extended season and will be getting some heavyweight Alpers rainbows each week. Crowley Lake is good to excellent on barbless flies or mini-jigs. The Owens River above Crowley is kicking out some nice-sized rainbows and browns. In the Mammoth Lakes, very cold weather has frozen over Lake Mamie and Twin Lakes, and they will likely stay that way until spring. Most landings and lodges in the area have closed for the season. For more information, contact the Troutfitter at[/size]
[size 1](760) 924-3676 or Crowley Lake Fish Camp at (760) 935-4301.[/size]
[size 1]BISHOP AREA: Fishing in the Bishop area closed as of Oct. 31 except on the year- around waters of Pleasant Valley Reservoir and the Owens River below Crowley Lake. The lower Owens has been excellent thanks to low flows and good hatches in the Wild Trout stretch. For more information, contact Culver's at (760) 872-8361, Brock's at (760) 872-3581, or Sierra Drifters Guide Service at (760) 935-4250 or contact Creekside R.V. Park at (760) 873-4483.[/size]
[size 1]LONE PINE AREA: Trout season closed in this region Oct. 31 except for Diaz Lake and lower Owens. For more information, contact the Lone Pine Chamber of Commerce at (760) 876-4444.[/size]
[size 1]WESTERN SIERRA[/size]
[size 1]ISABELLA: Crappie bite slowed down with the cold wet weather, but some anglers continue to locate fish. Minnows or mini-jigs continue to be the best baits. Catfish are still fair, but also slowing. Frozen shad, mackerel or worms have been top baits. Bass fishing slowed with the cold weather. For more information, contact North Fork Marina at (661) 379-1007 or Bob's Bait Bucket at (661) 833-8657.[/size]
[size 1]KERN RIVER: Trout fishing was starting to improve on the upper river as water cleared, then rains clouded the river again. Fishing on the lower river is fair to good on smallmouth and largemouth to 4-0. Flows are down and it's very fishable. For more information, contact the James' Store at[/size]
[size 1](760) 376-2424.[/size]
[size 1]AQUEDUCT AT BAKERSFIELD: Striper action is fair on bloodworms, but the fish are small. Catfish action is fair on chicken livers, shad, clams, or mackerel. For more information contact Bob's Bait Bucket at (661) 833-8657.[/size]
[size 1]HART PARK LAKE: Bluegill and carp fishing is good. Bass fishing is fair on plastics. [/size]
[size 1]TRUXTUN LAKE: Good bluegill action, and the bass bite has picked way up with anglers scoring on plastics.[/size]
[size 1]MING LAKE: Bass fishing is fair even after rains. Carp fishing is good to excellent as anglers land up to 25 fish a day to 10-0. Bluegill and catfish are also fair.[/size]
[size 1]BUENA VISTA LAKES: Trout season will kick off on Saturday at Lake Evans and there will be a derby the following week. Trophy rainbows are always planted for this opener. A few small catfish continue to show from both lakes. For more fishing information, call the concession at (661) 763-1268 or contact Bob's Bait Bucket at (661) 833-8657.[/size]
[size 1]BRITE LAKE: Fair trout fishing on Power Bait, inflated nightcrawlers or small spinners. A few catfish showing on anchovies.[/size]
[size 1]WOLLOMES LAKE: Bluegill bite is fair to good on mealworms or wax worms. Fish to 1-0 have been reported. A few catfish are showing on mackerel.[/size]
[size 1]SUCCESS LAKE: Fair bass and catfish action, although most bass are small. Crankbaits have been best in the morning and then plastics are best when the sun is up. Catfish are hitting most evenings on mackerel. For more information, call the Lakeside Mini Mart at (559) 781-6878.[/size]
[size 1]KAWEAH LAKE: Fair to good bass fishing on smaller fish. Reaction baits or small plastics have been best. Water level is now rising. For more information, call the marina at (559) 597-2526.[/size]
[size 1]CENTRAL COAST LAKES[/size]
[size 1]SAN ANTONIO: Smallmouth and largemouth bass are hitting on the banks and coves on plastic worms. Some striper action on the south side of the lake on topwater or swimbaits. For information, call (805) 472-2818.[/size]
[size 1]SANTA MARGARITA: A few catfish are showing on cut baits or stink baits. Bass fishing is slow to fair on plastics. For more information, call (805) 438-3754. [/size]
[size 1]NACIMIENTO: Fair fishing for spotted bass off points on four-inch plastic worms. Other species slow. For more information, call (805) 238-1056.[/size]
[size 1]LOPEZ: Crappie and bluegill bite continue to be good around Lopez Arm on pieces of worm or mini-jigs. Catfish action has slowed but a few big fish continue to show. Trout fishing is fair on Power Bait or small spinners. For more information, call (805) 489-1006.[/size]
[size 1]TROUT PLANTS [/size]
[size 1]Barring adverse weather, water or road conditions, the following lakes and streams, listed by county, will be planted with catchable-size rainbow trout from the Department of Fish and Game hatcheries this week:[/size]
[size 1]LOS ANGELES: Big Rock Creek, Castaic Lake, Castaic Lagoon, Downey Lake, Elizabeth Lake, Hansen Lake, Little Rock Reservoir, Pyramid Lake.[/size]
[size 1]RIVERSIDE: Cahuilla Park Lake, Hemet Lake.[/size]
[size 1]SAN BERNARDINO: Cucamonga Guasti-Park Lake, Glen Helen Park Lake, Mojave Narrows Park Lake, Prado Park Lake, Yucaipa Lake.[/size]
[size 1]SANTA BARBARA: Cachuma Lake.[/size]
[size 1]VENTURA: Casitas Lake, Piru Lake.[/size]
[size 1]FRESNO: Kings River below Pine Flat Dam, San Joaquin River below Friant Dam.[/size]
[size 1]KERN: Kern River.[/size]
[size 1]TULARE: Kern River.[/size]
[size 1]CATFISH PLANTS[/size]
[size 1]Following waters will be planted by the state Department of Fish and Game with one-pound channel catfish during the week of November 3, 2003.[/size]
[size 1]LOS ANGELES: Alondra Lake, Downey Wilderness Park Lake, Echo Park Lake, Hansen Dam, Hollenbeck Park Lake, Kenneth Hahn Park Lake, Lincoln Park Lake.[/size]
[size 1]OCEAN FISHING REPORT[/size]
[size 1]By Terrance Berg, 976-TUNA[/size]
[size 1]For Outdoor News Service[/size]
[size 1]THE BITES[/size]
[size 1]SAN DIEGO BLUEFIN: The 1 1/2 and two-day boats fishing the Cortez Bank 110 to 115 miles off Point Loma are still whacking the big bluefin tuna and albacore. On Monday, skippers Bill and Pat Cavanaugh, running the Pacific Queen and Pacific Dawn, respectively, both got into the bluefin and albacore. The bluefin were all 20 to 40 pounds with the odd fish in the 50 pound range. The albacore, mixed in with the bluefin, were 22 to 35 pounds. The bigger baits have been the key to getting good scores.[/size]
[size 1]LOCAL YELLOWFIN: As colder water pushes down, there are balls of warm water trapped off the local coast and these are filled with yellowfin tuna, skipjack, and yellowtail. The San Diego 1/2 and 3/4-day fleet has been hammering these fish for the past month, and that warm water has shifted north off the Long Beach, Newport, Dana Point region, and all of the local boats from these landings have been getting into the skippies and yellowfin this past week. This bite is not wide open and the fish don't come up every day, but some days are excellent. For example, at mid-day on Wednesday, the Premier reported in with 20 yellowfin. The San Diego boats have shifted to other warm-water pockets of fish to the south and the 43 spot and 302 area. This bite is like the one to the north in its consistency, but if skippers can find porpoises or kelp paddies with bait, the odds of good action goes way, way up.[/size]
[size 1]LIGHT TACKLE BONITO EXCELLENT: There is a big area of bonito making its way up the coast right now, with a lot of two-pounders showing from Newport to Long Beach. Skiff anglers in King Harbor have been hammering the bones, and there's also been a very good bite off the east end of Catalina Island. They're not big, but the bonito are a blast on light tackle and providing some of the best fishing on the coast right now.[/size]
[size 1]HALIBUT STILL SPOTTY: The movement of the halibut back into the deep water bays along the coast has been steady and good tides this weekend around the full moon, weather cooperating, could mark the first decent halibut bite of this late fall season. A few of the big flatfish have been showing in the Marina del Rey region for two weeks and this bite could take off.[/size]
[size 1]LANDING CONTACTS[/size]
[size 1]Southern California: Virg's Sportfishing, Morro Bay, (805) 772-1222; Patriot Sportfishing, Avila Beach, (805) 595-7200; Sea Landing, Santa Barbara, (805) 963-3564; Harbor Village Sportfishing, Ventura, (805) 658-1060; CISCO Landing, Oxnard, (805) 985-8511; Captain Hook's Sportfishing, Oxnard, (805) 382-6233; Port Hueneme Sportfishing, Hueneme,[/size]
[size 1](805) 488-2212; Marina Del Rey Sportfishing, Marina del Rey, (310) 822-3625; Redondo Sportfishing, Redondo Beach, (310) 372-2111; Rocky Point Fuel Dock (skiff rentals for King Harbor), Redondo Beach, (310) 374-9858; 22nd Street Landing, San Pedro, (310) 832-8304; L.A. Harbor Sportfishing, San Pedro,[/size]
[size 1](310) 547-9916; Long Beach Sportfishing, Long Beach, (562) 432-8993; Pierpoint Landing, Long Beach, (562) 983-9300; Marina Sportfishing, Long Beach, (562) 598-6649; Newport Landing, Newport Beach, (949) 675-0550; Davey's Locker, Newport Beach, (949) 673-1434; Dana Wharf Sportfishing, Dana Point, (949) 496-5794; Helgren's Sportfishing, Oceanside, (760) 722-2133; Islandia Sportfishing, Mission Bay, (619) 222-1165; Seaforth Sportfishing, Mission Bay, (619) 224-3383; H&M Landing, San Diego, (619) 222-1144; Point Loma Sportfishing, San Diego, (619) 223-1627; Fisherman's Landing, San Diego, (619) 221-8500; Lee Palm's Sportfishing, San Diego, (619) 224-3857.[/size]
[size 1]Mexico Landings: Sergio's Sportfishing, Ensenada, 011-526-178-2185; San Quintin Sportfishing, San Quintin, 011-526-162-1455.[/size]
[size 1]GRUNION RUNS[/size]
[size 1]Grunion spawn on all of Southern California's long, sandy beaches from early March through mid-August each year. The runs are done for this year.[/size]
[size 1]The Department of Fish and Game publishes an annual brochure called "California Grunion Facts and Expected Runs.'' It is available free if you mail a self-addressed stamped business-size envelope to Grunion, Department of Fish and Game, 4665 Lampson Avenue, Suite C, Los Alamitos, CA 90720. It is also available on the DFG's website at [/size][url "http://www.bigfishtackle.com/cgi-bin/gforum/www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/gruschd.html"][#0000ff][size 1]www.dfg.ca.gov/mrd/gruschd.html[/size][/#0000ff][/url][size 2][size 1].[/size][/size]
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