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Saltwater fishing out of San Diego’s H&M Landing was good Sunday. Reports indicate 207 anglers on eight trips brought in 337 yellowfin tuna to lead the catch parade. Also caught were 183 bonito, 118 skipjack, 100 yellowtail, 51 rockfish, 28 calico bass and a variety of additional species. The Ocean Odyssey with 27 anglers on a 1.5-day outing caught 135 yellowfin. The Ranger 85 was close behind with 132 yellowfin while on a 2.5-day trip. For information call H&M at (619) 222-1144 or Phoenix Fishing Supply at (602) 266-2624.

Central lakes

Roosevelt

The lake is 58 per cent full and the water being drawn out of the lake is slowing, according to Jim Goughnour of Rim Country Custom Rods in Payson. The morning water temperature is 70 degrees and bass are being caught on reaction baits such as shallow and mid-level diving shad-colored crankbaits, spinnerbaits and buzzbaits. Check out the bass located at 15 feet for best results. One angler reported doing well on bass using top-water lures in the trees. Information: (928) 468-0263.

Bartlett

True to form, the experts point out that the lake is good for big numbers of bass but not so good for big bass. That’s the assessment of Scooter Griffith of The Arizona Fishing Guides. He says the top-water bite is good all day in the main lake and the dropshot bite is good all day off main lake points. Information: (480) 772-8460. Apache

Gary Senft of Bass Pro Shops reports crankbaits and reaction baits have been slow for him, but the best bass bite is coming on plastics as well as dropshots, Texas rigs and Texas rigs armed with Yamamoto jigs. Information: (602) 606-5600.

Saguaro

Three anglers anglers recently reported doing well on bass using green-pumpkin chatterbaits and Ricos. Information: (480) 986-2515. North central

Anglers should remember the road to Blue Ridge Reservoir (also known as CC Cragin Reservoir) has been closed due to renovation of the launch ramp and parking area. In the Flagstaff area Lower Lake Mary continues to keep anglers happy. Use bead-headed flies and worms fished under a bobber. Elsewhere, try Kinnikinick and Ashurst lakes. Information: (928) 774-5045. Mogollon Rim

Chevelon Canyon is a good bet for active brown trout now that fall is in full bloom and winter is near. The lake also holds stocked rainbow trout. Fly fishermen should try black streamers while anglers tossing lures should use Z-Rays and Kastmasters. The lake has a two-fish limit and anglers are limited to flies and lures. Anglers should be ready for a hike as there is no vehicle access to the lake. Information: (928) 532-2307. White Mountains

Silver and Show Low creeks are getting good marks. Information: (928) 532-2307. » Visit fishing.azcentral.com for more.