Staff: Sean Mineau
Fishing at Lake Del Valle has been rather good this week for Striper.
Weather:  weather at the lake has been warm ranging in the 80’s. The water temperature is at 81 degrees.

Clarity of water:  The water is clear around the Marina and the farther you go to the Dam the better the water clarity will get.

Hot spots:  The hot spot has been at Lower Narrows and by the Dam
                                                   

WHAT BAIT TO USE!!
Stripers- Anchovies

Catfish- Chicken Liver, Anchovies, Sardines and Night Crawlers. Catfish tend to not be interested in any lures.

Trout- Power bait, Worms, have been working well. Trout also love lures such as Panther Martins, Kastmaster, Roster Tails, and all types of small Spinners. But as of right now trout are slowing down a lot due to the warm water.

Largemouth/ Smallmouth- Plastic Worms have been a good choice, another good choice is Jigs or Drop Shots.

Crappie/Panfish-  Night Crawlers, Redworms, and little Micro Jigs have been working good as well.                                             

FISH PLANTS!!!!!
Fish plant on 7/6 from Tsai Enterprises 600 catfish

Do not forget to fish Lake Del Valle anyone 16 or older must have a Del Valle Fishing Permit, and  a California Fishing License. The Fishing Permit is $5.00 per person 16 or older. You can purchase them at the Main Kiosk or at the Bait Store located at the Marina.  For the Fishing License you can purchase them at the Bait Store. It is $17.02 for the day. And if you are a California residence for the year it would be $52.66.