Fishing reports for Diamond Valley Lake

Algae is becoming much less of an issue as most areas are clearing around the lake. A few coves still have quite a bit of green, not a bad spot to target with reaction baits if you're a bass angler. Otherwise, bass action has been solid on drop-shots and t-rigged soft plastic worms, although less so for size. A lot of fish are in the 1-2 pound range. A few giant bluegill have taken bass anglers by surprise as well.

There is a cautionary algae bloom at Diamond Valley, which poses issues for recreational visitors but isn't too bad for bass anglers. The bass bite has been very hot, particularly for larger fish in the 5-8 pound range. The tinted water has created opportunities for trying reaction baits, as opposed to the usual clear water finesse approach. While drop-shotting and Senkos were effective before the bloom, louder lures such as crankbaits and spinnerbaits may now be the ticket until the water clears.

Not a huge change from our last report. Bass action is still mostly deeper, although on warmer days, fish have been spotted shallow... a few spawning. Plastic worms and finesse in 15+ feet of water have been best. Look for a sudden increase in shallow fish over the next few weeks (with consistent warm weather forecasted). Trout bite is likely over for the season.

Water temps are sitting around 58 degrees in the afternoon, right on the brink of exploding into premier springtime action. Bass are beginning to cruise the shallows, and a few nice fish in the 5-pound range have been caught. But the consistent bite is still slow. Another warm weather spell (with warm nights) should push water temps over 60 degrees. Trout were stocked in early March, although anglers hit them hard. A few remainders can still be had.