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Updated Dec. 18, 2023

California Delta:

DELTA, San Joaquin side — The water is cleaner in the San Joaquin side of the Delta, but the striped bass bite has been spotty with some action in the main channel around King Island, but normally at this time of year, the linesides would be heading south toward Discovery Bay to find warmer water. The shad generally piles into the south Delta, but with the water temperatures in the 49- to 52-degree range, it is a few degrees warmer than normal. Fog remains a concern in the early mornings, and there is floating debris in the main channel, including large trees or logs. Bass fishing has slowed with the colder water temperatures, and the bite windows are few and far between. The warmest water is found along the north-facing banks on sloughs running east and west. Reaction baits are a good option on light fluorocarbon line along the outside edges of the weed lines where the bass are digging in to find slightly warmer temperatures. Umbrella rigs, underspins, or ripbaits are good options. Crappie continue to school up in the south Delta sloughs, and bank anglers along with boaters are picking off the palm-sized slabs. Finding clear water is the key to success.

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