


PHOTOS: Fishing at Diamond Valley Lake
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Fishing report from Tammy Toral, general manager of the Diamond Valley Marina, who said, “Lots of fish caught this past week!” A trout planting is scheduled this week, according to Toral. Shone here, Lane and Nick Hoffarth and Gabe Seroope show off their catches. Photos courtesy of Tammy Toral



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