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Updated February 12, 2026

GREGORY LAKE – A load of Calaveras trout (rainbow and lightning) was delivered on January 27, and that 1,000-pound delivery was much needed as trout fishing had slowed quite a bit. They were sluggish out of the gates due to the unseasonably warm temperatures, but they’ve been activated by the return of the cooler weather.

HEMET LAKE – The second private (Mount Lassen) trout plant when in on February 3, and it was a monster; 4,000 total pounds including some trophies. That should sustain a respectable bite until the next load arrives. Lake Hemet marina is now closed every Tuesday and Wednesday. Keep an eye on WONews.com under the TOURNAMENTS tab for the announcement of the dates for the 2026 WON Big Trout Campout (likely late April).

HESPERIA LAKE – The lake has been closed for several weeks due to the damage from the storms. The fishing should be great once the lake reopens, depending on water clarity.

HODGES LAKE – The lake opened, in a sense, on February 4. The only employee for now is the iron ranger, as Hodges Queen Laina Ruiz does not yet have the shop open due to budget restraints. The crowd for opening weekend was light, but as usual for opening week here, the crappie dominated. Drifting or pulling jigs got some BIG crappie up to 3 pounds. The lake is open Wednesday, Saturday and Sunday, but closed the 3rd Wednesday of every month.

IRVINE LAKE – Trout fishing has been decent following a stocking that went down on Jan. 29. Anglers are stoked about that, but there have also been reports of good bass fishing as shore anglers are putting up decent numbers on finesse plastics.The lake is open Friday through Sunday, with no license required and a $5 parking fee. Bass fishing is catch-and-release only.

ISABELLA LAKE – Cope’s Rod and Tackle staffer Derek Mostero bagged an 11-pound, 14-ounce bucketmouth on a brown and purple jig with a Berkley Chigger Craw trailer. Jigs have been productive overall along with worms 6-inch and up, tailspins, swimbaits and ice jigs. Catfish action has been good on dip baits, cut baits and garlic nightcrawlers. Crappie fishing is good once they’re located. Kayakers are doing really well on fish suspending in 25 to 40 feet of water, and some real slabs are in the mix. Jigs and shiners are what’s working for them.

JENNINGS LAKE –  An enormous 17-pound largemouth was weighed in by a shore fisherman slinging a swimbait. This is a new lake record and is by far the largest bass San Diego has produced in several years. An 11 pound fish was also weighed in a few days later. The numbers of bass are starting to improve as well, with the spawning activity a little bit earlier this year due to the warm weather. Trout fishing is still solid as well, with the lake receiving stocks from both DFW and Wrights. The fish will hit MiceTails, nightcrawlers, trout worms, or the best options, Kastmasters and minijigs. The lake is open Friday, Saturday, and Sunday, from 6 a.m. to 5 p.m.

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