San Bernardino Parks wrapped up catfish stocking at Yucaipa in late August, closing out a run of weekly plants that started in May. A few cats are still coming in on prawns, chicken liver, and nightcrawlers... but the bite has really swung over to bass. Days are still warm, but the nights are cooling off... and bass seem to have fall in their sights as feeding activity has picked up noticeably.

Senkos have been the most consistent, fished weightless Texas-rigged or wacky. Other folks are finding fish on reaction stuff like crankbaits and jerkbaits. Mostly 1 pound fish with the occasional 3 pounder. Look for the bite to keep improving through September and into October. Trout plants are scheduled to kick off again in November.

The algae is way down with water temps dipping to around 79 degrees... and the bass have taken notice. Fish are slowly getting more aggressive as they look to fatten up before winter, though full-on fall mode isn't quite here yet. Early mornings and late evenings have been best for the reaction bite and topwater. Crankbaits run through 10-15 feet near rock or hard structure, and walking baits worked in the backs of coves have both been getting some nice fish in the 2-3 pound range. Midday is still all about finesse right now though... flukes and dropshots are your best bet. Stripers have been spotted schooling off the main points, but reports on what's getting them have been quiet. Once water temps get to the mid 70s, look for the bite to really take off.