Fish Report for 8-17-2014

Diamond Valley Lake Fish Report

8-17-2014
Diamond Valley Lake Staff

Lake Elevation: 1675.5
Surface Water Temp: 79.8 degrees
Fish Plants: Trout plants are finished for the season.
Lake Hours:6:00-6:30pm
Weather: The Forecasts show temperatures in the mid 60's to high 90's.
***We are still launching private boats, rental boats, and the shoreline is accessible***


BASS
Anglers are catching few bass between 2-5 pounds. The bass are in the 20-30 ft range. Drop shotting purple, green, and pink colored plastics works best for catching bass. Also try using bluegill pattern tackle to lure them in. Senko's and creature baits are also the go-to bait! Hannah Nievan, John Nievan and Cynil Nievan caught some nice bass this week!

STRIPER
There have been no reports of anglers catching striper. Try using cut bait, and bluegill look alike lures since they have been going after the little bluegills all over the lake.

CATFISH
Anglers have been catching many catfish between 4-5 pounds! Stink bait, cut bait and night crawlers work best for catfish.

PANFISH
Anglers are catching many panfish on night crawlers, mini jigs and mealworms. There were many reports of panfish being caught by the dams and the rock quarry.

TROUT
Typical bait for trout is Powerbait, night crawlers and mini jigs.



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