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Big Bear Lake Report

by BIG BEAR SPORTING GOODS / Big Bear Sporting Goods
Over the last few days the fishing for just about every species has amped up. Trout are being caught in decent numbers from both the shore and boats on the western half of the lake. All the usual floating baits are
(More...) (Saturday, April 18, 2026)

April Showers!

by TJ SCHLICK / Eldorado Sportfishing
Find an exciting day of fishing, took our group and went to the west Santa Ana conditions have laid down the seas and turned the bite on. We fished in the shallows for white fish and sheep head, and then
(More...) (Saturday, April 18, 2026)

Phil Friedman 5 day

by BRIAN PIFER / Independence Sportfishing
We officially wrapped up our season-opening Phil Friedman 5-Day with a fantastic day of coastal fishing. The yellowtail and bonito provided consistent action from sunrise to sunset, keeping the decks busy and the smiles wide.   A huge thank you to Phil
(More...) (Friday, April 17, 2026)

3/4 day

by JASON DIAMOND / Stardust Sportfishing
Great day of fishing out at the Channel Islands with one of our regular charter groups. They bagged up limits of quality whitefish and lots more.  25 Anglers  250 Whitefish  139 Rockfish  3 Lingcod  1 Sheephead  1 Cabezon We just opened up a 3/4 day open party
(More...) (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Aloha Spirit Friday Report

by SHAWN STEWARD / Aloha Spirit Sportfishing
Todays fish count. 2 Halibut 5 Lingcod 158 Rockfish 2 Sculpin 1 Sheephead1 8 Ocean Whitefish We still have room all next week. Call 805-382-1612 or go to alohaspirit.com to make a reservation.
(More...) (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Mirage Fish Count!

by JOE VILLAREAL / Mirage Sportfishing
Todays fish count! 21 anglers: 5 Lingcod, 205 Whitefish, 210 Rockfish Happy Birthday Sari! Thanks for spending your birthday with us! We have trips coming up! You can visit www.miragesportfishing.com to see our full schedule.  We look forward to fishing with you!
(More...) (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Lake Nacimiento sat near 65 percent and fishing was about as good as it gets

by CHAD BURTON AND CHRIS BORDEN / Cope's Tackle and Rod Shop
Lake Nacimiento sat near 65% of its storage capacity, and fishing was about as good as it gets. Bass anglers had great success targeting spotted bass using a mix of topwater baits, swimbaits, and other reaction lures, while finesse techniques
(More...) (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Bluefin Limits and Yellowtail

by TEAM SUPREME / Polaris Supreme
Great fishing for our 3 Day. We were able to wrap up our limits of Bluefin for the trip and we have since moved on in search of some variety. Up to 80 Yellowtail today with most fish coming by
(More...) (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Departed yesterday on Okuma Reels 16 day trip

by EXCEL LONG RANGE SPORTFISHING / Excel Sportfishing
Departed yesterday on our first trip after our maintenance period and the boat is running great. The Okuma Reels 16 day group is getting ready for action. Here is a shot of the starting line up for our boat trolling
(More...) (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Lake Jennings Fishing Report

by LAKE JENNINGS STAFF / Lake Jennings Staff
Stocking: The lake was stocked with 1,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout this week. The LAST stocking of 1,500 pounds of Rainbow Trout is the week of April 27th. Catfish Opener is Memorial Day weekend. More info coming soon. What’s the Catch? Despite warming
(More...) (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report

by RICH TAUBER
Southern California Lake Casitas Fishing Guide Report 04/15/2026 - Here is Alex with me today for some bass fishing, visiting from Minnesota, loaded down with a fantastic bag of Lake Casitas largemouth, in just four hours of fishing. Absolute gorgeous conditions
(More...) (Thursday, April 16, 2026)

Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report

by RICH TAUBER
Southern California Lake Cachuma Fishing Guide Report 04/13/2026 - Here's one of our clients that came out with me yesterday bass fishing at Lake Cachuma. Plenty of sunshine and catching some nice quality largemouth bass on a variety of baits.
(More...) (Tuesday, April 14, 2026)

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