FISH REPORT: Central Coast region

Best Bites
1. Lake Nacimiento
Spotted bass are the best bet since the lake levels have dropped off in the coves and creeks where white bass hang out. Look for boils and shad and you'll find the spots near the surface. If not, fish deep. Dropshot and spider jigs will work depending on weather.
2. Lake San Antonio
The striper bite is slowing like most of the bass fisheries in the region. Other bass species are slowing down as well, but fishing here is better than most lakes at this point.
3. Cachuma Lake
Cachuma has been getting some plants. Try Needlefish and Roostertails for rainbows. Night crawlers can also pick up fish. Shore fishermen are sticking with worms and PowerBait. Couldn't hurt to throw some swimbaits after a plant.
4. Santa Margarita Lake
The lake has been getting trout plants. Decent for trolling. Everything else has dropped off. Bass can be found deep with plastics and deep diving crankbaits. Swimbaits will work for big fish.
5. Lopez Lake
Trout are the top draw here and plenty of fish still remain from recent plants. PowerBait, worms and other standard baits are producing.
6. Ocean fishing
Rockcod fishing is closed. Halibut are tough to find now that they've left the bays.