Bullards Bar Reservoir Fishing Report | February 2026
The report at a glance
Presentation
Throw the Brady Bug soft bait for the trout. Kokanee trolling stays scattered for now, a slow-troll game once the fish group up. Spotted bass are stacked on the points if you want to chase them.
Lures and baits
The Brady Bug soft bait accounted for the trout to 3 pounds.
Weather
A run of storms last month; January stayed dry, and the fishery needs rain.
Advice for this week
Focus on the trout right now and let the kokanee bite develop. Watch for incoming rain to trigger the wider bite. Lower-elevation lakes like Collins are coming into shape too.
What is changing
After a run of storms, wild water fluctuations, and floating debris, things have stabilized greatly. The lake looks beautiful with only minor debris still floating.
Next week
Trout should improve into next month with warmer weather and rain. Kokanee should group up as the bait pulls together. Over at Oroville, kings in the 3 to 5 pound range should improve as bait balls form.
Notable catch
Brett Brady put nice trout in the boat, up to about 3 pounds, throwing the Brady Bug.
Bullards Bar Reservoir is picking up in February 2026 after a stormy, fluctuating January. Capt. Brett Brady took nice trout up to 3 pounds throwing the Brady Bug. Kokanee are still scattered and not worth targeting yet. The hot action is spotted bass, with reports of 8 and 9-pounders on every point. Lower-elevation lakes are coming into good shape as spring nears.
What is biting at Bullards Bar Reservoir right now?
Trout are picking up, with Capt. Brett Brady taking nice fish up to about 3 pounds on the Brady Bug. The bite is fair but improving after a tough January. The real hot action is spotted bass on every point, with reports of 8 and 9-pound fish.
How is the kokanee fishing at Bullards Bar?
Slow. The kokanee are still really scattered and Brett is not targeting them much at all yet. He expects the kokanee bite to pick up quite a bit next month, especially if the region gets some rain and incoming water into the streams.
What lure is catching Bullards Bar trout?
The Brady Bug. Brett took nice trout up to 3 pounds on it this month as the fishing started to improve. Trout fishing remains fair overall but should climb as warmer weather and rain arrive.
What are the water conditions at Bullards Bar Reservoir?
Stabilized. After January storms caused wild elevation swings and heavy debris, things have settled and the lake looks beautiful with only minor floating debris. January was very dry, and Brett says the fishery really needs rain and incoming water to take off.
How are the nearby lakes fishing?
Lower-elevation lakes are coming into really good shape. Brett points to Bullards Bar, Englebright, and Collins Lake as improving. Oroville is slow, kicking out only a few kings around 3 to 5 pounds until the bait pulls together and groups the fish up.
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Bullards Bar Reservoir February 2026 FAQ
Trout up to 3 pounds on the Brady Bug, plus hot spotted bass fishing.
Reports of 8 and 9-pound fish on nearly every point.
No. Kokanee are still scattered and not worth targeting until next month.
The Brady Bug, which took nice trout up to 3 pounds.
Stabilized and beautiful after stormy January swings, with only minor debris.
Slow, with only a few kings around 3 to 5 pounds until the bait groups up.
Bullards Bar, Englebright, and Collins Lake are coming into good shape.
