There are large bass in the lake, best results can be had by using a boat and working the shoreline. Avoid the farthest reaches of the lake arms as weed growth is heavy and in late summer they become devoid of oxygen because of weed die off. On hot days I recommend you fish the deeper waters in a line stretching North across the lake from the tip of Cabin Cove West campground to the north shore, slightly hooking West as you go North. There is a submerged island as you approach the North shore on this line, so keep it in mind. Another good area for bass is West of highway 51C at the bridge.
Tree lined banks provide hiding places for the big ones.
The entire bridge area is good for crappie. During times of high water and spillover at the spillway, there are pools just below the dam where fish are caught or at least pause at before continuing their journey downstream from the lake. This can be a rich fishing area, but if the lake is flooding great care should be exercised not to get caught in fast moving water. To reach the dam area, turn off highway 51 and proceed North on the paved road where the sign to Camp Redlands is located. Travel one mile North on this road and turn back West on the county road.