Pyramid Lake remained near full pool last week, with water temperatures in the low 70s and an algae bloom continuing to develop. Striped bass fishing improved for bait anglers, as cut sardines and live worms produced limits for some fishermen, particularly around Yellowbar and the dam. During surface boils, striped bass struck Spooks, poppers, Flukes, spoons, and jerkbaits, while trolling umbrella rigs continued to be a reliable method for targeting larger fish. Bass anglers found success along bluff walls and points in 5 to 20 feet of water using Texas-rigged plastics in brown, dark green, and salt-and-pepper color patterns. The topwater bite remained strong during the early morning hours before slowing as the sun climbed higher, and jerkbaits were especially productive on windy days. Catfish anglers also enjoyed excellent action, catching good numbers of fish on cut baits, chicken liver, and dip bait.

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