976-FRESH Freshwater Fish Report

HESPERIA LAKE: Trout plants are weekly and the action has been very good with a lot of quality fish from eight to 12 pounds and some bigger, but most anglers are getting nice stringers of fish averaging about 1 1/2 pounds. Best action on Power Bait and inflated nightcrawlers with the north shore and east bank the top spots. The big news is a 2,000-pound plant of sturgeon last week with the fish all in the 15-pound class and up. The catfish bite has slowed down with the cold evenings, but the occasional sturgeon continues to show up. Lake hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the night session from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $15 per angler. No state fishing license is required here. Information: 800-521-6332 or 760-244-5951.

JESS RANCH: Trout action has been very good this past week with anglers using Power Bait (salmon peach, salmon egg, garlic, lemon twist), nightcrawlers, jigs and lures to catch lots of limits. Hot spots for trout included the eastern logged shore and western shore (near the drain) of lake 3 as well as the western and south western shores of lake 2. The catfish, panfish, and bass bites have all be slow. The lake complex is open every Friday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it is stocked with trout each week on Friday from its own hatchery. Lake information: 760-240-1107 or www.jessranchlakesnews.com.

MOJAVE NARROWS: No report. County trout plants are weekly, and there were DFG plants this week and two weeks ago. The fourth event in the San Bernardino County Park trout derby series will be held here March 10. Horseshoe Lake is still closed due to flood damage. Pelican Lake is remains open. For lake information: 760-245-2226.

JESS RANCH: Trout action has been very good this past week with anglers using Power Bait (salmon peach, salmon egg, garlic, lemon twist), nightcrawlers, jigs and lures to catch lots of limits. Hot spots for trout included the eastern logged shore and western shore (near the drain) of lake 3 as well as the western and south western shores of lake 2. The catfish, panfish, and bass bites have all be slow. The lake complex is open every Friday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it is stocked with trout each week on Friday from its own hatchery. Lake information: 760-240-1107 or www.jessranchlakesnews.com.

HESPERIA LAKE: Trout plants are weekly and the action has been very good with a lot of quality fish from eight to 12 pounds and some bigger, but most anglers are getting nice stringers of fish averaging about 1 1/2 pounds. Best action on Power Bait and inflated nightcrawlers with the north shore and east bank the top spots. Top trout this past week was a 17-8 landed by David Jiminez, Colton, on PowerBait off the north shore. Rick Valdamier, Fontana, had a 14-pounder on an inflated nightcrawler, while Mike Scott, Temecula, landed trout at 11-12 and 12 pounds on LipRipperZ jigs. Alex Wallace, Riverside, had rainbows at 9-8 and 11 pounds on meal worms. The big news is a 2,000-pound plant of sturgeon this week with the fish all in the 15-pound class and up. The catfish bite has slowed down with the cold evenings, but the occasional sturgeon continues to show up. Lake hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the night session from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $15 per angler. No state fishing license is required here. Information: 800-521-6332 or 760-244-5951.

HESPERIA LAKE: Trout plants are weekly and the action has been very good with a lot of quality fish from eight to 12 pounds and some bigger, but most anglers are getting nice stringers of fish averaging about 1 1/2 pounds. Best action on Power Bait and inflated nightcrawlers with the north shore and east bank the top spots. The catfish bite has slowed down with the cold evenings, but the occasional sturgeon continues to show up. Lake hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the night session from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $15 per angler. No state fishing license is required here. Information: 800-521-6332 or 760-244-5951.

JESS RANCH: Trout action has been very good this past week with anglers using Power Bait (salmon peach, salmon egg, garlic, lemon twist), nightcrawlers, jigs and lures to catch lots of limits. Hot spots for trout included the eastern logged shore and western shore (near the drain) of lake 3 as well as the western and south western shores of lake 2. Top fish of the week was a 3-15 landed by Eddie Rodriguez, Whittier, to top off his limit caught on lemon twist Power Bait. Mark Chatham, Riverside, landed a 3-14. Chris Holguin, Los Angeles, had rainbows at 3-13 and 3-2, while Robert Rodriguez, Whittier, landed a 3-11 on a Power Mouse. Robert Gorman, 16, Upland, had a limit with his top fish at 3-5, while his 12-year-old brother Jacob, landed a three-pounder. The catfish, panfish, and bass bites have all be slow. The lake complex is open every Friday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it is stocked with trout each week on Friday from its own hatchery. Lake information: 760-240-1107 or www.jessranchlakesnews.com.

MOJAVE NARROWS: No report. County trout plants are weekly, and there were DFG plants two and four weeks ago. The fourth event in the San Bernardino County Park trout derby series will be held here March 10. Horseshoe Lake is still closed due to flood damage. Pelican Lake is remains open. For lake information: 760-245-2226.

HESPERIA LAKE: Trout plants are weekly and the action has been very good with a lot of quality fish from eight to 12 pounds and some bigger, but most anglers are getting nice stringers of fish averaging about 1 1/2 pounds. Best action on Power Bait and inflated nightcrawlers with the north shore and east bank the top spots. Big fish this week was a 22-8 rainbow landed by Rodney Williams, San Diego, on Power Bait beads. Cody Chin, Barstow, landed a 16-8, and 16 pounders were caught by Steve Holland, Big Bear, and Phil Torres, Chino. Greg Valdez, Hesperia, had trout at 14 pounds and 8-8. Daniel Avalos, Barstow, also landed a 14-pounder, while Allen Letcher, Apple Valley, landed a 13-pound rainbow. Dave Morton, Rancho Cucamonga, had a 12-pounder, and Robert Alcantar, San Bernardino, landed an 11-8 rainbow. The catfish bite has slowed down with the cold weather, but the occasional sturgeon continues to show up. The biggest this past week was a 26 1/2-pounder caught by Jim Nimmo, Apple Valley, while Greg Atkins, Hesperia, landed an 18-pounder. Lake hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the night session from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $15 per angler. No state fishing license is required here. Information: 800-521-6332 or 760-244-5951.

JESS RANCH: Good to excellent trout action this past week with a lot of limits of two to three pound rainbows on Power Bait in salmon peach, garlic, spring green or orange, nightcrawlers, trout jigs, small trout plastics, and small spinners or spoons. Top trout this week was an 8-15 rainbow landed by Chris Marlin, Victorville, on a white and yellow mini jig. Danny Alaniz, Fontana, landed a 7-3 trout, while Chuck Moree, San Bernardino, landed a 4-2 rainbow. The catfish, panfish, and bass bites have all be slow. The lake complex is open every Friday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it is stocked with trout each week on Friday from its own hatchery. Lake information: 760-240-1107 or www.jessranchlakesnews.com.

HESPERIA LAKE: Trout plants are weekly and the action has been very good with a lot of quality fish from eight to 12 pounds and some bigger, but most anglers are getting nice stringers of fish averaging about 1 1/2 pounds. Best action on Power Bait and inflated nightcrawlers with the north shore and east bank the top spots. The catfish bite has slowed down with the cold weather, but the occasional sturgeon continues to show up. Lake hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the night session from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $15 per angler. No state fishing license is required here. Information: 800-521-6332 or 760-244-5951.

JESS RANCH: Excellent trout action this past week with a lot of limits of two to three pound fishing on Kastmasters, Jakes, SuperDupers, Power Worms, and small trout jigs in shad, perch, and yellow-white or the usual array of floating baits. The catfish, panfish, and bass bite slowed down with the cold evenings. The lake complex is open every Friday through Sunday from 7 a.m. to 4 p.m., and it is stocked with trout each week on Friday from its own hatchery. Lake information: 760-240-1107 or http://www.jessranchlakesnews.com.

MOJAVE NARROWS: Good trout action after weekly county trout plants, and there were DFG plants last week and two weeks ago. There have also been quite a few trout over four pounds reported. Top fish this past week was a 14-pound rainbow landed by Art Marquez, Victorville. The fourth event in the San Bernardino County Park trout derby series will be held here March 10. Horseshoe Lake is still closed due to flood damage. Pelican Lake is remains open. For lake information: 760-245-2226.

HESPERIA LAKE: Trout plants are weekly and the action has been very good with a lot of quality fish from eight to 12 pounds and some bigger, but most anglers are getting nice stringers of fish averaging about 1 1/2 pounds. Best action on Power Bait and inflated nightcrawlers with the north shore and east bank the top spots. The catfish bite has slowed down with the cold weather, but the occasional sturgeon continues to show up. Lake hours are 6 a.m. to 5 p.m. with the night session from 1 p.m. to 10 p.m. Cost is $15 per angler. No state fishing license is required here. Information: 800-521-6332 or 760-244-5951.