I can't start the fishing report off this weekend without first thanking all the men and women who have served this great country, especially the brave service members who have paid the ultimate price. This weekend I will definitely spend time reflecting on the sacrifices those have paid for the price of our freedom.

As far as the fishing at Convict Lake, it has been on fire with a lot of large trout being caught throughout the week. The good folks at Desert Springs Trout Farm stocked the lake last Tuesday with 400 pounds of fish in the 5-8 pound range.

Please note that next week there will be no fishing report. I'll be out of town at the Pacific Coast Sportfishing Festival at the Orange County Fairgrounds. If you happen to be at the show stop by and say hello. I'll be at booth 206.

Catch of the Week: Dennis Addington from Lomita, CA with a stout 7 pound 3 ounce Rainbow. Dennis with the "catch of the week" by just one ounce. He was using a lure from Luhr Jensen. Great job Dennis!

Tactics/Bait: Thomas Buoyants and Berkley's Garlic Gulp Pinched Nightcrawlers were the hot rigs of the week. Tasmanian Devils or Needlefish continue to hook up quality fish for the folks out there trolling. We received multiple reports the mini jigs were catching fish. I'd suggest tossing Sierra Slammer mini jigs (Brown and Green), Power Worm/Mice Tails and Power Eggs (Orange, Pink or Red). Powerbait colors varied this week with anything garlic being the proven constant winner. The hottest shore locations on the lake were he North Shore and Handicap Pier/South Shore area. Other locations to try: South Shore, Inlet and Hangman's Tree.

Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
Sierra Slammers, Tasmanian Devil, Green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Trout Teasers, Panther Martin, NeedleFish, Rooster Tails, and Bite-on Fury Shad on Powerbait.
I was suggest using some type of added attractant. Pro-Cure, Bait-On, Lip Ripperz and Berkley all make excellent attractants, which are sold at the general store.

Here is a list of recommended flies:
Dry Flies: Adams, Female Adams, Cutter's Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, Black/Red Ants, Sierra Bright Dot, Royal Coachman and Hoppers.
Streamers: Wooly Bugger (black, brown, olive, or green), Mutuka (black, brown, olive, or green), Hornberg, and Muddler Minnows.
Wet Flies(Nymphs): Prince Nymph, Flashback Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, Zebra Midge (red and black), Copper John (red and copper) and San Juan Worm (brown or red).

Other Resources: View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion brochures. Both brochures are available in the General Store.

Derby News: The Round-Up at the Lake Fishing Derby started on Sunday, April 26th. Come join us for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes! Also mark your calendars for the Hangman's Bonus Cash Weekend on June 5-7. $2000 in cash prizes.

Weather: Slight chance of showers possible throughout the week. The high temps at the start of the week will be in the low-60's and the lows in the high-30's. Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.

Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 5:41am - 5:37am and Sunset 8:04pm - 8:09pm.

Stocking: The DFG planted the lake and creek last week. We stocked 400 pounds of Trophy Trout on May 19th.