Since San Pablo reopened for the season in early February, the fishing has been excellent. Trout stockings have been consistent, with close to 10,000 lbs of Lassen rainbows reportedly planted already this year and more coming all spring. Big trout up to 6 pounds are being caught on everything from PowerBait and trout worms to floating nightcrawlers.

Now that water temps have hit the low 60s, the bass bite is really starting to pick up. Fish are moving shallow and keying hard on crawfish imitations. Jigs have been hot for the bigger fish... a 7.5-pounder reported on one a couple weeks back. Crappie are holding on deep structure and the bite is good. Bright-colored mini-jigs are doing well.