HESPERIA, Calif. (VVNG.com) — Hesperia Lake fishing report from August 23 to September 2, 2020.
Report completed by: Anthony
Best Bait: Garlic Shrimp, Garlic Mackerel, Nightcrawlers
Dates covered on this fishing report: 8/23/20 – 9/2/20
Weather conditions: Hot days (approx. 97-104 ̊) and cool nights (approx. 74-81 ̊). We’ve had
many clear sunny days, along with some windy days.
Water Temperature: 76 ̊, Water Level: 100% normal, Clarity: Clear to about 2 feet from
shore.
Last stock Catfish (1,000 LBS): Thursday, 8/27/20
Next stock Catfish (1,000 LBS): Thursday, 9/3/20
Hatchery: Superior Catfish Inc., Arvin, CA (Catfish)
Average size: Most 1.5 – 2.5 pounds. Several caught were in the 5-7 range.
Top Spots of the Week: North Shore, Grassy Bank, Sandy Point
CATCHES OF THE WEEK:
Julio Hidalgo from Phelan and Joel Westbrook from Hesperia landed a solid stringer of
10 catfish weighing in at over 85lb. using shrimp over by the Finger. Great Day!!!!
Sameya Samuels from Victorville landed a solid 7lb catfish using garlic mackerel over on
Grassy Bank.10 catfish weighing in at over 85lb. using shrimp over by the Finger. Great Day!!!!
Luis Mendoza from Corona caught a 4lb catfish using garlic mackerel at the Drain.10 catfish weighing in at over 85lb. using shrimp over by the Finger. Great Day!!!! Manuel Mendoza from Corona landed himself a 5lb catfish using garlic mackerel also by the Drain. (right)
Xavier Chavira from San Bernardino caught a beautiful 10lb catfish using Hog Wild by
Grassy bank.
Mike Nefferdove from Lucerne Valley reeled in a 6lb catfish using nightcrawlers on
North Shore.
Quincy landed himself a nice looking 8lb catfish using garlic shrimp off North Shore.Baron Strickland from Adelanto reeled a Huge 11.5lb catfish using chicken liver also on
North Shore.
Kirra Skjerve from Lucerne Valley caught herself a nice looking 7lb catfish using garlic
shrimp over on North Shore. Way to go!!!
Ramon Gollaz from Hesperia landed a nice looking 8.5lb catfish using garlic mackerel at
Catfish Cove.Nickolas Brown from Barstow reeled in a 7lb catfish using shrimp at Catfish Cove.
Hesperia Lake Park is located at 7500 Lake Arrowhead in Hesperia, CA 92345.
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