Lake Miramar Fishing Report

Lake Miramar is heating up for bass action as fish transition into spring patterns and prep for spawn. Anglers are nailing chunky bass up to 3 pounds on swimbaits, jigs, and tube baits in shallow areas and the backs of coves. Others are finding fish around the side of points with dropshots and shakey heads. Most of the bite has been smaller males, but the bigger females should start moving up soon.

The last trout stock was in late February, but CDFW is set to drop another batch this week. Get after them fast—last time, they were fished out within a couple of weeks.

Miramar is seeing an excellent bass bite right now as they continue to target shad heavily. A-Rigs, swimbaits, and underspins are all getting quality fish, glidebaits as well. Drop-shots and T-rigged worms are also catching fish, though the average size tends to be smaller. If this same feeding activity keeps up through next week, the CDFW trout plant (scheduled for the week of Dec. 8) will only spark even more action for trophy-sized bass. Bluegill action is still available as well.

Also to note: Miramar water levels have dipped substantially over the last few weeks, and as of now, the boat ramp is closed.

Quality bass are active and primarily targeting shad, so shad-imitating lures and colors are performing best. A-Rigs and swimbaits are pulling bites, primarily in open water near boils. Folks are also finding fish drop-shotting in 10-30 feet, particularly with purple and orange/brown robo worms. Closer to the bank/tules, spinnerbaits, jigs, and Texas-rigged robo worms are getting hit. Most fish are 1-2 pounds, but 3-4 pounders have been common.