Yucaipa Regional Park Fishing Report

San Bernardino Parks wrapped up catfish stocking at Yucaipa in late August, closing out a run of weekly plants that started in May. A few cats are still coming in on prawns, chicken liver, and nightcrawlers... but the bite has really swung over to bass. Days are still warm, but the nights are cooling off... and bass seem to have fall in their sights as feeding activity has picked up noticeably.

Senkos have been the most consistent, fished weightless Texas-rigged or wacky. Other folks are finding fish on reaction stuff like crankbaits and jerkbaits. Mostly 1 pound fish with the occasional 3 pounder. Look for the bite to keep improving through September and into October. Trout plants are scheduled to kick off again in November.

Yucaipa continues to receive weekly trout stockings from SBParks, along with multiple plants from CDFW in December. The CDFW fish have been on the smaller side overall, but SBParks has been stocking some giants. A pair of big trout, one over 10 pounds and another around 8, were pulled out within the last week. Bright-colored mini jigs have been doing best for the bigger fish, while PowerBait remains the go-to for consistent action.

On recent rainy days, some anglers are also finding a good bite on small flashy spinners and spoons. Smaller bass are hitting these lures as well.

Park stockings will continue through the cold season and into late March (look for a double stock on Jan 29).