Largemouth action is rock solid at Del Valle right now, especially for anglers working tight structure along the shoreline. Tules, wood, and weed lines are all holding fish as they pull tighter to cover as the water temps warm. Topwater baits are getting strikes early, while shallow cranks and soft plastics are getting the most fish once sun’s up. Aim for more secluded, tight pockets with cover over the most obvious zones. If you're on foot, the West Swim Beach area offers a decent starting point, but the best fishing spots come from pushing farther along the East Shore Trail or the long stretch beyond the marina up to Swallow Bay.

The striper scene has been slow, but a near 20-pounder was caught last week, and another 15 pounder the week before (bait and Keitech swimbaits). Smallmouth bite is still available, but is fading. Small swimbaits are best near depth transitions. Carp are thick in the weedy edges, so if you want some easy action, throw on some corn and hold on.