Cachuma Lake received a 4,000-pound trout stocking (ranging from 1/2 to 8 pounds) from Mt. Lassen Trout Farms, Inc. in late November. Although the trout haven’t fully settled in yet. A few shore anglers have reported catching some on PowerBait, while boaters have had limited success with spinners or pulling spoons. For now, the action is still slow, but the bite is expected to pick up in another week or so.

Bass fishing has been good, though most fish have moved deeper than 20 feet. Drop-shot Roboworms and jigs are your best bet, focusing on points and submerged rock.