LIVERMORE – Trout fishing is the main attraction at Los Vaqueros Reservoir with the start of fall and winter trout plants.

The first plant of the season of 2,000 pounds of Mt. Lassen trout took place on October 24, followed by another plant of 2,000 pounds of Mt. Lassen trout on November 12.

Shore anglers have the most success using garlic scented PowerBait followed by night crawlers. Trolling from rental boats is doing fairly well especially in the backs of coves. Light tackle is important for catching trout. 4-6-pound test is plenty.

On days the winds allow boats, the marina staff have seen a number of limits as well as anglers with just a couple. Remember: Limit is 5 per angler for the...