Lake Elsinore
Riverside County, CA Bass, Catfish, Crappie
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Fishing reports for Lake Elsinore

Checkout the latest Lake Elsinore fishing reports from businesses and local anglers.

The bass bite at Lake Elsinore has slowed down slightly, but anglers are still catching fish. Preferred lure choices vary among anglers. Some report success only with drop-shots and ned rigs, while others claim reaction baits such as chatterbaits and swimbaits have been more effective. Regardless of...

The bass bite at Lake Elsinore has slowed down slightly, but anglers are still catching fish. Preferred lure choices vary among anglers. Some report success only with drop-shots and ned rigs, while others claim reaction baits such as chatterbaits and swimbaits have been more effective. Regardless of the method, most fish caught have been small.

Catfish activity is increasing as the weather warms. Anglers are catching fish using cut mackerel and chicken livers, especially during late afternoons and evenings.

Bass, Catfish
Slightly Stained
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Elsinore has kept up a solid bass bite throughout spring, and it continues. Nothing giant, but consistent 1-2 pounds can be caught on both reaction and finesse style baits. Just keep the lure size small. Wiper action is picking up, along with catfish.

Bass, Wiper Bass, Catfish
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Plenty of smaller bass are being caught at Elsinore, but no notable size. Big male bluegill have been very aggressive, anglers using small jigs and live worms. Catfish action has also been very good, especially on cut mackerel. Water levels remain high.

Bass, Catfish, Bluegill
Slightly Stained
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