San Bernardino County

Another stock in the second week of June has kept trout action going into early summer. However, with the warming water, they are pushing to the deepest areas of the lake. Powerbait and Micetails have been getting bites. Mostly CDFW stockers, but a few quality Calaveras trout are being caught as well.

The warm water species bite at Gregory has been fair. A few anglers are targeting catfish in the mornings and evenings. A 5+ lb largemouth was caught last month.

The algae issue looks to be resolved, and the bite is picking back up. Largemouth have been active coming out of spawn, and a few giants over 7+ pounds were pulled out last week. Finesse soft-plastics are getting the most action.

With water temps continuing to warm, trout are pushing deeper, and bites are coming far less frequently. Evenings have been good for catfish, especially around the Marina area with anchovies.

Catfish anglers at Hesperia are facing some hiccups lately. The usual weekly stocking didn't happen, breaking the regular pattern for the first time this season. Coupled with a recent heat wave, it's made for slower fishing overall. There are still cats to be caught though if you focus on the cooler, low light hours. Chicken liver and garlic scented shrimp are still your best bet.

Havasu continues its excellent multi-species spring. Bass action remains solid, especially for largemouth in both numbers and size (up to 6 pounds). Senkos and drop-shots are getting the most action, but jerkbaits are getting bit as well. Plenty of striper action on cut bait, but most are only schools size. Catfishing has been excellent at night for giant channels and flatheads pushing 25+ pounds.

Anglers are still enjoying quality bass and trout fishing at Big Bear. Trollers are using lead core line with inline spinners in a variety of colors. Shore casters are getting the most action on the north end throwing floating baits. The bass bite is good and seems to be still improving. Smaller finesse worms are getting the most action, especially for smallmouth. To note... the smallmouth lake record was broken a few weeks back weighing over 4 pounds.

Lake Gregory was stocked today with another 1,200 pounds of Calaveras trout. The action has been solid all month due to consistent stockings in both May and April, and not just for 10-12 inchers. A few bigger trout have been reported as well (which were included in recent stockings). Spinners in the shallows, early morning, will get bites (also by bluegill). Then it's Powerbait and nightcrawlers deep as the day progresses.