Fishing Spots
When searching for bass in Diamond Valley Lake, look in rocky banks and steeper areas. Launch your boat and troll fish in deeper waters and backs of coves. According to California Game and Fish, structures were planted around the entire lake allowing the fish to spread out. Several small islands as well as underwater reefs are available for bass to conjugate. Other effective spots are near rocky shorelines in depths of 10 to15 feet. Also don't overlook the main points of land that sink into the water as spawning bass frequently hang on these points. During spring, dependable bass hotspots include areas around the rock quarry, the water inlet tower, behind the island in Rawson Cove and the small saddle dam on the north shore.
Lures and Baits
Use worms to get you the most bites with either split-shot, drop-shot or Texas-rigged. Other effective baits include smaller baits, jigs and reaction baits like topwater baits, spinnerbaits, jerkbaits, swimbaits and buzz baits. When casting for bass during the early morning, big topwater lures like the Zara Spook over submerged spots are most productive. During spring, use a lead head jig or a scrounger head rigged with a split-tail fluke in soft plastic with a pattern that imitates the color of shad baitfish.
Techniques
Use the lightest line you can get such as a 4 to 6-pound line because Diamond Valley Lake has relatively clear waters. When fishing on waters covered with trees and brush, use a heavier line set up. As the temperatures start to rise, shift to rigs with top water baits like shad pattern poppers. Fish during the spring and early summer for the most productive fishing because that is when the bass are spawning.
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