Trout Bite The trout bite was wide open this past week with limits, double-digits, and Lightings being caught. Majority of the trout were caught in 20 to 30 feet of water. The 1,000 pounds of Lightning Trout were stocked this past week, so be on the look out for those neon darting fish. We are anticipating another 1,000 pounds of lightning trout next month. Bass Bite The bass bite is red hot, with bass being caught tight to cover and near shallow water structure. Bass fisherman are targeting bass using soft plastic, primarily creature baits and drop-shot. Stop by the Bait Shop for all of your fishing needs. Catfish & Panfish No redear reported being caught. No catfish reported being caught. Catch of the week Sal Bagnasco of San Diego reeled in a 11 lb. trout. Sal was soaking a nightcraweler in Hermit Cove. Jason Arguello of Chula Vista caught a 2 lb. Lightning Trout. Jason caught the Lightning using rainbow powerbait in Hermit Cove. David Lucero of Santee landed a 10 lb. 12 oz. trout. David was throwing a mini-jig in Hermit Cove. Jed Dickerson of Lakeside caught a 8 lb. 12 oz. trout. Jed was using a crappie jig from Sentry Point. Fred Richter of La Mesa landed a 6 lb. 12 oz. trout. Fred was casting a mini-jig in Hermit Cove. Tips & Tricks Best Trout Spots: Cactus Patch, Half Moon Cove, Sentry Point Best Trout Lures/Bait: Nightcrawlers, PowerBait, PowerWorms & Mini Jigs Best Bass Spots: Around 5 - 20 feet in depths Best Bass Lures/Bait: Creature baits, drop -shot, crawdads & swimbaits Best Catfish Spots: Deeper waters Best Catfish Bait: Mackerel, Chicken Liver, & Dough Bait Best Panfish Spots: Coves Best Panfish Lures/Bait: Mealworms & Nightcrawlers Campground Shore fishing below the campground is available by purchasing permits at the campground Monday through Thursday 7:30 a.m. to 5:30 p.m .. Campground Reservations can be made online at www.LakeJennings.org Announcement Lake Jennings will be hosting a Spring Carnival on April 4th. The lake will be open everyday during Spring Break March 27-April 12 Fishing University is held every Saturday at 10 a.m. Just sign up at the Bait and Tackle Shop! Lake Jennings is looking to host your next fishing tournament, wedding, other special event, company party or reunion! Check out the Venue Rental Options online today and call us at (619) 390-1623 to book! Lake Jennings is on Instagram! www.LakeJennings.org Campground [Daily] 7:30 a.m. - 5:00 p.m. Contact us (619) 390-1623 Campground (619) 443-2510 Bait and Tackle Shop kira.haley@helixwater.org