Fish Report

The Delta waterways continue to run high and muddy along with heavy debris and logs in the system which makes boating hazardous. Due to the present conditions the sturgeon fishing should remain on the top of the list. As soon as waters begin to clear the striped bass fishing should bust wide open. Until that takes place stick to the aforementioned. Some of the best sturgeon fishing is taking place off the Mothball Fleet off the Glomar Explorer with eel/pile worm combinations. Another hot spot has been Buoy 31 outside Pittsburg, Chain Island, Montezuma Slough and Broad Slough where ghost shrimp and pile worms have been the big producer. The largemouth bass fishing is taking center stage on the San Joaquin River. It has been observed in any areas of the south Delta and they are chasing the bass into the tules. Most of the largemouth bass fishing action is on swimsuits on slack water during the tide changes. Several caught recently up to 10 pounds. In Whiskey Slough the bluegill and crappie fishing has been outstanding. The best bait is red worms. Fresh threadfin shad should be coming into the local bait shops within the first few weeks of April.