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Updated April 10

DIAMOND VALLEY LAKE – The algae is pretty bad, but it’s not affecting the bass fishing, with most anglers reporting a fair to good bite on fish to 7 pounds. With the murkier water, there’s new opportunity for fish to be taken on crankbaits, chatterbaits or spinnerbaits. The best bite is on plastics, however, with T-rigs, dropshots, Senkos, or Ikas. The bigger fish are coming on jigs though, and the occasional swimbait fish is showing up. The stripers have slowed though, with the torrid bite of yesteryear pretty much over. The final trout plant of the season goes in on April 7. The lake is open Wednesday through Sunday, with half-off boat rentals on Wednesday. Also, effective immediately, the lake no longer accepts boats with Lake Perris or Lake Silverwood Stickers. Anglers that arrive with said stickers will be subjected to extra inspection. Hours are now 6:30a.m. to 5:30 p.m., Wednesday through Sunday.

EL CAPITAN RESERVOIR – The bite went full bore last week, with anglers basically picking their favorite technique and making a day of it. The better fish are still coming on the finesse techniques like a Senko, dropshot, or ned rigs. Even the reaction bite is better on smaller jerkbaits and crankbaits, with fish to four pounds leading the charge. Anglers are advised to wade with caution, as the mud is very soft near the launch ramp, and don’t expect to have the lake to yourself either.

GREGORY LAKE – Trout fishing bounced back after a 1,000-pound plant on March 20. It’s still productive, and floating baits have been best. The Lake Gregory Trout Derby which will be held on April 18. It features prizes for first through third place, plus a kids category. For more info, visit LakeGregory.com.

HEMET LAKE – It’s a new month so it’s time to keep an eye out for the next round(s) of stocking. It should be heavy this month with a derby coming up. The WON Big Trout Campout will be held April 25-26. For more info, visit WONews.com and find it under the TOURNAMENTS tab.

HESPERIA LAKE – Still no word on when the lake will reopen, but online reports suggest that there will be some drastic changes, mostly in the form of cleanliness, when the lake comes back.

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