We had a great Fishing Opener Weekend and look forward to a exciting fishing season. By popular request we are in the process of developing a fishing map with instructions by zones.

Catch of the Week: The largest fish caught on fishing opener was a 3 lb. rainbow trout brought in by Bob Callahan from Temecula, CA on night crawlers along the North Shore. Above please find a group that visit Convict Lake often...the Phantoms Fisherman with impressive stringers from Los Angeles, CA. They had success with night crawlers and power bait along the South Shore.

Derby News: Round-up at the Lake Fishing Derby started Sunday, April 30th for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!

Weather: The weather has been temperate for this time of year in the high 50's through this weekend, lows in the 30's and sunny skies. Here is a local site that is usually quite accurate www.mammothweather.com.

Tactics/Bait: This past weekend Anglers have had most success with night crawlers and Green/Yellow PowerBait. Locations to try are the Inlet, Outlet, North Shore, South Shore, Creek, Jetty, Handicap Pier and Hangman's Tree.

Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive: PowerBait, Trout Teasers, Midges, Panther Martin, NeedleFish, Thomas Bouyants, Green Wooly Booger and White Mini Jig.

Stocking: DFG stocked prior to opener.

Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 5:59am - 5:53am and Sunset 7:43pm - 7:47pm.