The East Bay Regional Park District (EBRPD) began planting rainbow trout in some of the East Bay lakes the week of Oct.

Austin Kennedy, fishing guide, said trout fishing is good. Prepared trout baits are working well when used with light line. Small spoons are good to use. The Spider Creek area has been fishing well.

The trout are scattered, but if you are willing to look around, quality rainbows can be taken on spoons at depths from 25 to 45 feet. Monte Smith of Gold Country Sport Fishing on the lake during ...