Comprehensive Delta Fishing Report | Update May 26

Delta Report….  Memorial Weekend Bite looks Awesome! Great Weather for #FishOakley.

Isleton Fishing Report

Striper Trolling and plug casting has improved  the last few days. Dirty “D” has been much better this past week.  Trolling the Angry Eyes and Savage Preys is the best bet.  Sturgeon anglers moved West .   Catfish start to show in better numbers with Mackerel.

Rio Vista Fishing Report

Warm seasonable weather ahead finally for Holiday anglers, and forecast to stay stable. Shore bound anglers are scoring both species. The best place to score a striped bass or sturgeon remains Sandy Beach and  the area of the Power Lines, use Sardines or Shad. Trolling is scoring many limits stripers and occasionally, a 10-12 pounder caught.  Savage Prey and P-line Angry Eye lures are key for the trolling anglers.

Walnut Grove Fishing Report

Trolling Savage Prey baits colors 8 to 10 foot deep is key as the spring push continues. The Dirty “D” is clearing its name and conditions are improving for Black Bass in the area. Spinnerbaits and Swim jigs are working in the Hog Area. Bank anglers tossing shad and Sardines prevail for an occasional  Striper those looking for bigger bites.  Drifting live baits for stripers cracking the 10 pound plus keeps anglers smiling..

Central Delta Fishing Report

Most Blackie anglers are sticking with 3/4oz  Jigs and Rage Swimmer baits paired with Fatsack Swim Jigs, Wind and overcast this weekend slow rolling Fatsack Tackle blades and Strike King square bills searching ledges near sparse tulle flats. Larger Stripers had another cameo appearance this week yet it was very brief. Crappie and Bluegill also had a improvement this week.

Frank’s Tract Fishing Report

After being beat up by crazy winds for a week, we some of the best water conditions of the year. Black bass bite is at a consistent yet,  tougher than normal bite. Hematoma Beavers on over cast days also working well. We are seeing a few big Black Bass with ¾ ounce Jigs.  Others looking to score are starting to crank Chartreuse Shad 6th Sense baits  and DDO custom Craws are solid options.

West Delta Fishing Report

The stripers are here anchovies and sardines in many areas for bank anglers, Antioch Pier and along Sherman Island rd.  Stripes to 28 pounds have  grabbed baits . Trollers it’s getting started on both sides with Red Barn being the top choice, if they aren’t there move to the Eddo’s Side. Chartreuse patterns are the best bet.

Contra Loma Fishing Report

Continues as one of the best local bets! Try fishing for catfish at Channel Point, Loma Island or from a boat with nightcrawlers or chicken liver. Trout are biting on nightcrawlers at Channel Point, near the swim area, or from a boat. Black bass fishing has been good again this week, biting on artificial baits/lures or nightcrawlers anywhere around the lake.  Try fishing for crappie or bluegill with jigs or worms at the boat ramp area, Loma Island or Channel Point area.  

Los Vaqueros Fishing Report

The Best bet is fishing with cut baits with all the hungry small stripers around.  Trout are being caught in South Cove and Oak Point as well as Peninsula Cove.  The baits of choice for shore anglers is garlic scented PowerBaits, nightcrawlers or Kastmasters.  Trout average a pound and a half but range to over 5 lbs.  Light tackle is important for catching trout with 4-6 pound test being plenty.  There was a 1000 lb Lassen plant on May 9th .   There will be plant next week.  With the continuing plants, trout fishing has been very good with more limits being caught from all around the reservoir.

Del Valle Fishing Report

Trout has slowed down due to the warm weather, most anglers are catching them on either garlic or colored Power Bait or nightcrawlers. Staff would also recommend using small spinners or smaller jerk baits, Lucky Craft, or yo zuri. Anglers have been catching trout in the deeper waters, as the fish are staying down at depths of 15-20 feet. Black bass are hitting pretty good. Find fallen trees, weed beds or the tulle patches. We would recommend throwing either a weedless senko or artificial crawdads on a ½- to a 1-oz football jighead. Anglers are also catching them on shallow to mid running crank baits.

SF Bay Fishing Report

Many anglers are picking up tray baits (Herring and Anchovies) and heading to the Alameda rock wall and the Emeryville areas for Some Big Halibut! Along with the Halibut many stripes are showing as well.

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