Diamond Valley has been on fire lately, with the striper bite really taking off for both size and numbers. And on the 21st of this month, a 3,500-pound stock of Mt. Lassen trout hit the water, setting the stage for plenty of trout action. Anglers are spotting massive schools of trout cruising around the lake, especially near the dam. Tubes, jigs, and PowerBait have all been working well, landing fish up to 4-5 pounds.

The striper bite, as mentioned, has been excellent with 20+ fish days not uncommon. Last week saw a few double-digit giants, with a 27-pound highlight reported by lake staff. Soaking anchovies has been great for numbers, but swimbaits, and jerkbaits are getting the higher-quality bites.

A 7+ pound largemouth was caught a couple of weeks ago as well. With this recent trout stocking, both bass and stripers will start zoning in on bigger baits. Now’s the time to break out those trout imitation lures and start casting!