Bass action has been decent at Contra Loma, and most of the action is happening tight to cover. Fish are hugging rocks and weedy edges, with the better quality bites coming from deeper structure. Once again, the tighter to the structure, the better. Early morning topwater is happening, but it can be hit or miss. Most of the work is getting done on slow, weedless soft plastics in natural or dark colors.

Catfish action is good right now, with cut bait, liver, and night crawlers all pulling fish. Crappie action is sporadic, but a few anglers are picking them off with jigs or worms next to submerged brush.

There are patches of surface moss, and an active algae advisory is in play. Construction is impacting some shoreline access and trail routes, especially on the west side.