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.

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