Cachuma has been kicking out very good trout action since the 5,000-pound Lassen plant on January 26. Folks are still getting limits of smaller rainbows on PowerBait, while others are targeting the larger fish, some pushing 8 pounds, with mini jigs, nightcrawlers, and micro crankbaits.

Bass fishing has stayed quiet most of the winter, with sluggish fish holding in deeper water. Over the past couple of weeks, though, rising water temps have started pulling fish shallow. Smallmouth are beginning to position near spawning areas, and largemouth are easing into fresh cover (plenty of it with water levels so high). Senkos and Ned rigs are doing most of the work right now, but the real prespawn bite should unlock here in the coming weeks.