Spotted bass are the clear focus at Oroville right now, with nice 2–3 pound fish grouped along rocky spots from the bank out to about 30 feet. They had begun sliding into shallower rock and transition banks, but the latest push of cold water from the storms repositioned them back off the bank and into that 15–30 foot zone. Most consistent bites are coming on rip baits worked down to depth and then left to suspend on slack. Jigs and finesse plastics are producing on flatter rock and wood structure, while crankbaits are picking off fish along defined mudlines where stained inflow meets clearer water.

King salmon to around 4-5 pounds are still showing for trollers running near 2.0 mph. Surface temps are hovering right around 50 degrees, but could see an uptick this week with mid-60s air temps forecasted.