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Updated March 14, 2025

BIG BEAR LAKE – Trout are biting at a respectable clip for shore anglers who are putting together stringers of 1.5- to 3-pound rainbows. Most are being caught on PowerBait, Trout Worms and Mice Tails, but there were a couple reported on stickbaits (Rapala-type) cast from shore. This week’s storms should put the brakes on things but only because the miserable condtions will keep anglers off the water. Look for a quick bounce back in within the 2 weeks that follow if there’s a good batch of spring weather. WON Big Bear Troutfest is scheduled for October 5-6. For more information and to sign up, visit WONews.com and find it under the TOURNAMENTS tab.

BUENA VISTA LAKES – Trout are still being stocked and the bite has been solid for anglers using floating baits and the typical jig, spoon, spinner arsenal. More bass are being caught, but there are more anglers getting after them with spring closing in so that needle is always going to tick in the right direction around this time. Crappie and bluegill are both biting small worms for panfish anglers. 

CAHUILLA LAKE— According to Julian Rangel of Desert Valley Outdoors, Trout action has been slow. The ones being caught are on Mice Tails, floating ‘crawlers and Power Eggs. Catfish action has been heating up for anglers using chicken liver and shrimp in the deeper waters. Bass are being caught around the rock jetty using plastics and drop-shot rig.

Desert Valley Outdoors is hosting a trout and catfish derby March 22. Cash pot for youth and adults. Call Julian at (760)698-1411 with any questions.

CACHUMA LAKE – Rich Tauber of richtauberfishing.com is reporting that the lake received a massive, 4,000 pound stock of quality rainbows last week. Fish to 8 pounds were planted from the Mt. Lassen Hatchery, and the bite took off from there. Jigs and spoons were the best bets, but a Mice Tail in pink and white or a nightcrawler filled stringers as well. The bass were shallow until the cold front hit, but backed away during the storms. Still, they didn’t move too far, as they’re ready to charge the banks. Squarebills, senkos, jerkbaits, and dropshot all produced some nice fish.

CASITAS LAKE – “The lake is absolutely in amazing shape, and there’s fantastic fishing here, when the conditions allow it,” reports Fred Klinshaw of fredklinshawfishing.com. Wind shut the lake down for a couple of days last week, but when weather allows, Klinshaw is finding fish in anywhere from the shoreline out to 30 feet of water. Toss a senko, T-rig, or dropshots up to the first few feet off the bank and hang on. Pre spawn, spawn, and post-spawn fish are all being caught right now. This is a good time to throw a swimbait too, with a trout plant going in a few weeks ago. This trout bite has slowed down, but a few fish are still being taken on PowerBait or Mice Tails.

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