Miguel C.

Fishing was tough this morning. Cloud cover lingered all day until about noon, and I didn’t get a single bite while it stayed gray. Once the sun came out and a light breeze picked up, the whole lake seemed to wake up. I could actually see bass cruising tight along the bank. That’s when the bite turned on — I hooked into a solid 5-pounder and followed it up with two 4-pound fish. All three came on a watermelon crawfish bait with the claws dipped in chartreuse.

Had a solid fishing day at Lower Otay Lake! Used a drop shot rig with a Roboworm in a Aaron's Magic color pattern and focused on targeting fish hiding under grass patches in shallow to mid-depth areas. The bite was steady, with fish responding well to the slow, precise presentation near the vegetation. The weather was cloudy all day with occasional light sprinkles, creating ideal conditions for fishing. The subtle action of the Roboworm on the drop shot setup seemed to be the key to enticing bites. A great day out on the water despite the overcast skies!

Had a great fishing day at Lake Jennings! Caught several small bluegill using PowerBait in shallow water near submerged structure. The bluegill bite was steady throughout the morning, keeping the action consistent. Meanwhile, bass were actively chasing baitfish all morning, creating exciting opportunities. Managed to land one bass using a watermelon-colored wacky worm. The bass struck near the edge of a drop-off in 4-6 feet of water. Overall, a fun and productive day on the water!

Caught several small bluegill and one giant bluegill during prime morning bite hours. The small bluegill were consistently caught using PowerBait, while the giant bluegill, which weighed over 1 lb was caught using a crappie jig. All fish were caught in shallow water, ranging from 1-3 feet, near submerged vegetation. The bite was steady and active throughout the morning, with fish responding well to slow, deliberate presentations. The water was slightly stained, and conditions were calm with no wind, making for an excellent morning of fishing.

Hit the water early and managed to land 1 rainbow trout around 7:00 AM using a grasshopper-colored jig. Conditions were slightly windy, which made presentation a bit tricky, and overall it turned out to be a tough day on the water.

After that early catch, there were no more bites, despite spotting schools of trout cruising. Talked with a few nearby anglers and noticed no one else was having much luck either. The fish just weren’t committing.

Landed this trout using the Berkley Atomic Tube in the Grasshopper colorway. The fish were schooling and biting all day! I also caught these two bass off the dock—both were on a bed preparing to spawn. I used a jig with a crawfish trailer, but at first, they were just nipping at the claws. After shortening the trailer, I was able to hook both. The water was crystal clear, making for some great sight fishing. The first bass weighed in at 2.2 lbs, and the second was 1.5 lbs.