The trout bite slowed a bit this week with the hotter weather but most anglers caught fish and many scored limits. Anglers used just about everything to catch fish including Power Bait ( especially red, white and blue, sherbert , bubblegum, orange and lemon twist) night crawlers ( doused with attractant), lures and jigs. Anglers also used longer leaders ( 2 to 4 feet). Hot spots included the grassy point and western shore of lake 3 as well as the northern and eastern shores of lake 2. Bass bite is very good with anglers reporting bass up to 3 lbs on drop shot and senkos. Hot spots for bass are the southern shore of lake 2 and the northern and western shores of lake 3, particularly near the bridge and pump house. Bluegill are hitting meal worms and jigs on the western shore of lake 2 and the northern and western shores of lake 3. Anglers report good size on bluegill with many near or over 1 lbs.

Attached Picture: The Apple Valley Police Activity League held a fishing event at the Angling Pond at Jess Ranch Lakes where kids got to learn fly fishing techniques from volunteers from the High Desert Fly Fishing Club and local police officers.The kids caught lots of trout and also enjoyed a barbecue. For many it was their first fishing experience. Thirteen year old, Chris Penaloza of Apple Valley caught a 7 lbs 13 ozs rainbow on a hand tied fly made by Officer Paul Sinclair.

Catches of the Week: Jose Dominguez of Los Angeles caught a 4 lbs 9 ozs rainbow on red, white and blue, Power Bait while fishing on the eastern shore of lake 2. Apple Valley angler, Aaron Brewend caught his 5 lbs 9 ozs rainbow on a night crawler near the inlet of lake 2. Roy Andrews of Azusa reeled in a 4 lbs 8 ozs trout on an power mouse ( power bait-worm combo) on the western shore of lake 3. Kurt Larson of Corona caught a 4 lbs 7 ozs rainbow on the eastern logged shore of lake 3. Thirteen year old, Chris Penaloza of Apple Valley, participated in the Apple Valley Police Activity League Fishing Event down at the Angling Pond and caught a 7 lbs 13 ozs rainbow on a hand tied fly.

The Lakes' Hatchery stocks trout every Friday year round. Hours: Fridays, Saturdays and Sundays--7am to 4pm. For more information call (760)240-1107 or go to www.jessranchlakesnews.com.