We’ve been quite warm and a bit windy in the afternoons. The early morning bite has been great, mid-morning bite has been reasonably good. By midday, it has been a bit too windy to fish. Our daytime highs are in the upper 80s and low 90s. The water temp has hit 70 degrees. Here are the details …

The bass are biting well on nearly everything at first light. That bite tapers off into a finesse bite as the day wears on. Minnows are scoring big for numbers of fish caught. Anglers are seeing lots of “clone” bass, pound or pound and a half bass that is. Bigger, post-spawn, fish are coming from nearby dropoffs and ledges. The weed beds are starting to come on strong and a few anglers have told me that they are picking up a few fish where the weeds drop off into clear water.

Crappie and bluegill are being caught now at docks around the lake (FINALLY!). A caller from Lakeport reported a consistent bite – not high numbers of fish, but a steady bite. I talked to Ken over at Indian Beach Resort in Glenhaven. They’re doing exceptionally well on crappie from about 8:30 at night and right on into the later hours. Jago Bay is seeing some action, too. Chartreuse, White or S&P Fin-S or Panfish Assassin jigs are tops for artificial lures.

Catfish are cooperating for most anglers looking for them. Typical baits (nightcrawlers, minnows, mackerel, anchovies, clams, livers and a very limited supply of shad) are working. Shore anglers and boaters are finding best success at night but some nice cats are coming during the middle of the day, too.

The good folks over at the Sunset Fishing Resort here in Clearlake are hosting their inaugural Youth Fishing Derby on Saturday, June 21, from 8 a.m. to 5 p.m. The derby is open to all kids ages 8 to 12. Entry is FREE. A parent or guardian must accompany children entered in the event.

Each registered child will be offered a voucher for FREE bait at Lakeshore Bait & Tackle. Additional bait will be available for purchase at the resort. There will be drawing tickets for sale. All proceeds from this event are to benefit the Lake County Youth Club for facility rehabilitation. Please call the Sunset Fishing Resort at 707-994-6642 or email This email address is being protected from spambots. You need JavaScript enabled to view it. for more information.

Bob Rider owns Lakeshore Bait & Tackle in Clearlake. Visit his Web site at www.994fish.com or call him at 994-FISH (3474).

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