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Alameda County Fishing Reports
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The trout action continues to be very good, with a fresh 1,000-pound plant of Lassen rainbows and lightning trout dropped in last week, and more plants are expected throughout May. Shore anglers are casting spinners, nightcrawlers, and PowerBait with moderate power. The trick is casting a few feet past the thickening weed line, which is creeping...
The trout action continues to be very good, with a fresh 1,000-pound plant of Lassen rainbows and lightning trout dropped in last week, and more plants are expected throughout May. Shore anglers are casting spinners, nightcrawlers, and PowerBait with moderate power. The trick is casting a few feet past the thickening weed line, which is creeping out fast as the lake warms. Some trout anglers are getting hit by big catfish as well.
Bass are still active, holding closely to cover, especially along the tules near the tube. It goes without saying, weedless baits are a must if you’re working this type of snaggy cover. Overall, the lake’s changing fast—thick weeds, warmer temps, and fish pushing tighter to structure.
Lake Chabot’s trout bite is picking up steam after a recent plant of Lassen and lightning trout. It’s still not on fire, but patient anglers tossing Mice Tails or soaking PowerBait are getting fish. Trolling might be the best bet, though, for covering ground faster and finding active fish. For bass, the spawn bite is kicking in, and some chunky...
Lake Chabot’s trout bite is picking up steam after a recent plant of Lassen and lightning trout. It’s still not on fire, but patient anglers tossing Mice Tails or soaking PowerBait are getting fish. Trolling might be the best bet, though, for covering ground faster and finding active fish.
For bass, the spawn bite is kicking in, and some chunky largemouth females are pushing into the shallows. Senkos are getting bit, and so are swimbaits and small spinners. The finesse, soft-plastic bite is definitely where it's at right now.
Water’s still high, and shoreline access is tight in spots. Algae is showing near the marina, but the rest of the lake isn't bad. A few catfish are starting to stir too, but it’s early.
Trout are still around at Del Valle, especially early morning at East Swim Beach, but the window is short—once the sun hits, they move off fast. If you miss the morning bite, check deeper, cooler zones past the Narrows or on shaded banks. Bass are getting more aggressive as water temps rise. They can be seen cruising the shallows near the inflow...
Trout are still around at Del Valle, especially early morning at East Swim Beach, but the window is short—once the sun hits, they move off fast. If you miss the morning bite, check deeper, cooler zones past the Narrows or on shaded banks. Bass are getting more aggressive as water temps rise. They can be seen cruising the shallows near the inflow and tucked into coves, and the bite should only get better as the spawn kicks in. Smallmouth are showing too, usually holding 5–10 feet deeper than the largemouth. Striper action is hit or miss, but the bite is quietly building as shad schools thicken. Soaking anchovies or sardines from shore can work, or try working swimbaits from a boat for better reach.
