The water temperature in Tenmile Lakes was in the mid to upper 70s this past weekend with the extremely hot weather. There are lots of small largemouth bass hanging around the shallow water with an occasional bigger fish. Many of the larger fish have moved to the deeper water along points, drop offs, and weedlines. Topwater lures are catching in the early mornings, late evening and in shaded areas during mid-day.Other lures that are working right now to catch bass are crankbaits, drop shots, and jigs. Bass anglers can find bass along rocky drop offs, along deep weedlines, and along submerged trees out in deeper water. ‌

Trout fishing in rivers and streams will opened on May 22. Fishing is restricted to artificial flies and lures in streams above tidewater from May 22 – Aug. 31. Trout fishing in the lakes is open year-round. Anglers are catching trout while fishing for other species. With the warm water temperatures, trout fishing will be best in the mornings.