Chesbro Reservoir
Santa Clara County Bass, Catfish, Crappie, Sunfish
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Chesbro Reservoir Bite Meter

4 weeks ago
Bass
Excellent
Catfish
Good
Crappie
Fair

Chesbro Reservoir Fishing Overview

Water Description

Chesbro Reservoir is located in the foothills of the Santa Cruz Mountains west of Morgan Hill. The 232-acre reservoir doesn't allow boats, but shore casting for warm water species can still be very good. Chesbro is known for its giant carp and largemouth bass, along with a modest population of crappie. Its varied shoreline and structure offer plenty of fish habitat, with most of it accessible to fishermen.

Species:
Largemouth Bass, Channel Catfish, Bluegill, White Crappie
Geography:
Surface Area: 232 acres
Surface Elevation: 160 ft
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Excellent Bass bite
Bass, Catfish, Crappie
71°F Slightly Stained

Chesbro’s firing out some good bass action right now, mostly for fish in the 1 to 3 pound class. Crankbaits are leading the charge, but don’t sleep on Senkos or soft plastics, especially when tossed into quieter pockets and coves. Catfish are active, with a few surprise bruisers bending rods last week. Crappie are acting fickle, but anglers are...

Chesbro’s firing out some good bass action right now, mostly for fish in the 1 to 3 pound class. Crankbaits are leading the charge, but don’t sleep on Senkos or soft plastics, especially when tossed into quieter pockets and coves. Catfish are active, with a few surprise bruisers bending rods last week. Crappie are acting fickle, but anglers are still getting into action around brush tossing minijigs or spoons. Even the smaller bass are nipping at spoons. Water temps are edging into the low 70s, and the lake’s still riding high for late spring.

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Bass, Catfish, Crappie

Bass action has been quite good for a lot of fishermen using a variety of techniques. Drop shots and t-rigged plastics have been most consistent throughout the day. Although there's also been very good topwater and reaction bait action (crankbait, lipless) in the early mornings and late evenings for healthy 2-3 pound fish. Anglers are also...

Bass action has been quite good for a lot of fishermen using a variety of techniques. Drop shots and t-rigged plastics have been most consistent throughout the day. Although there's also been very good topwater and reaction bait action (crankbait, lipless) in the early mornings and late evenings for healthy 2-3 pound fish.

Anglers are also reporting a fair catfish bite in the evenings on nightcrawlers and chicken livers. Crappie are still on the prowl, targeting small Rapalas and jigs.

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