On November 13, 2025, during the Hesperia opener at Hesperia Lake Park, the trout bite began slowly, with just one fish caught on PowerBait before 10 PM. As the evening progressed, the bite significantly improved. The combination of a double drop shot rig with black-colored lures and the new pellet punch and cheddar charm scents from Magic Fish Water made a notable difference. This combination reduced short-biting and boosted the fish’s responsiveness.

In total, Devon, Tom, and Eli caught 17 trout, with each angler reaching their limit of five fish. The weather was mostly gloomy with occasional sunny breaks, and the water temperature was just on the brink of comfort for rainbow trout. Devon caught the largest trout of the day, weighing approximately 4.8 pounds.