This striper bite good in the a.m. hours from 6 a.m. to 8 a.m. from the mouth of the river south to Calif Bay. Boils have been occurring sporadically during this time.

Troll Rat L Traps or Pointer 128 minnow plugs in areas where the Grebes (water birds) are congregating over schools of shad.

Catfish bite is excellent in the evening hours in bays where grass isn't too thick.

Live bluegills, cut mackerel and anchovies work well now, be sure to throw out extra chum to attract cats from longer distances.

Smallmouth and largemouth bass hitting poppers, buzzbaits and Super Spooks in the early a.m. hours. Fish the outside edges of floating weedmats.

Carolina-rigged plastics like brush hogs, curly tail Power Worms and Senkos are working well over submerged weedbeds in 8-15 feet of water. Try 3/8- to ½-weights with 10 or 12 test works well. Add a glass bead between the swivel and sinker to attract bass in lower visibility water.

This report was provided by John Galbraith of Bass Tackle Master, Lake Havasu City.

Lake level 448.67 feet, 82 degrees.