Bullards Bar Reservoir Fishing Report | July 14, 2025
2025-07-14

Bullards Bar Reservoir Fishing Report | July 14, 2025

Yuba County
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Bullards Bar Reservoir
Kokanee salmon

Water Conditions

Weather
Weather
Not specified
Water Temp
Water Temp
Not specified
Water Clarity
Water Clarity
Unusually off-color; water looking “really weird”
Water Flow
Water Flow
Not specified

Fishing Overview

Target Species
Kokanee salmon
Depth Range
75–85 feet
Presentation
Trolling
Best Time
Weekdays (due to lighter boat traffic)
Successful Lures
Uncle Larry’s hoochies
Other Techniques
Focusing on the North Fork arm later in the season to avoid heavy main-lake boat traffic

Guide’s Tips & Notes

Advice for This Week
Be prepared for a very tough kokanee bite and extreme boat and water skier traffic on weekends. Stick to weekdays for any chance at better conditions, and troll pink or orange lures deep.
Changes We’re Seeing
Water color is odd, and the lake is heavily stirred up from recreational boaters. Fishing quality has declined significantly.
Predictions for Next Week
No major improvements expected until fish start moving into the North Fork arm, which could offer better opportunities and lighter traffic.

Gear Match

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Fishing Dodgers Kokanee Gear

Recommended Gear for This Trip

Uncle Larry's Hoochies - 2 Inch Trout Squid & Landlocked King Salmon Squid

Uncle Larry's Hoochies - 2 Inch Trout Squid & Landlocked King Salmon Squid

$4.99 USD
$4.99 USD

Uncle Larry's Hoochies are some of the most productive squid-skirt lures in the Landlocked King Salmon and trout trolling category: vibrant colors, exceptional in-water action, and a proven track record on Western fisheries from Shasta to the Eastern Sierra. The hoochie skirt design produces a breathing, pulsating motion behind a dodger that kokanee and rainbow trout find irresistible at the slow trolling speeds their fisheries demand. Available in Multiple color patterns covering the full range of bright, UV, and natural tones that produce in varying light and depth conditions throughout the season.

 

Size: 2 inches 

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