The bass bite at Piru is still producing good numbers, with swimbaits and finesse soft plastics doing most of the work and some early topwater action (Chappos) along the rocks. Jigs are sticking better fish deeper, but changing water conditions may start to shift fish behavior and patterns. A major drawdown began in mid-September as part of a groundwater recharge effort. The plan is to cut the reservoir from 39,000 to 15,000 acre-feet. With levels dropping fast and the rec area closed, expect limited access and shrinking structure options in the coming weeks.