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Collins Lake Fishing Report | July 14, 2025
2025-07-14

Collins Lake Fishing Report | July 14, 2025

Sierra County
★ ★ ★ ★ ☆
Collins Lake
Rainbow trout

Water Conditions

Weather
Weather
Not specified
Water Temp
Water Temp
Not specified
Water Clarity
Water Clarity
Not specified
Water Flow
Water Flow
Not specified

Fishing Overview

Target Species
Rainbow trout
Depth Range
Not specified
Presentation
Trolling with downriggers and diving setups
Best Time
Not specified
Successful Lures
A short early run produced nice rainbows—trolling Trout Trix Minnows behind a CA 4" Moon Jelly Dodger was the ticket. Adding scent helped draw strikes from more reluctant fish holding deeper.
Other Techniques
Focus your troll around depth transitions using natural presentations.

Guide’s Tips & Notes

Advice for This Week
Trout are biting consistently when trolled using downriggers or diver rigs. Good time to book a trip while conditions are stable and the boat is already on the water.
Changes We’re Seeing
No major changes reported—bite appears steady and dependable.
Predictions for Next Week
Expect the trout bite to remain productive, especially with continued trolling techniques. Boat traffic likely to increase with warm weather, so plan accordingly for early starts.

Recommended Gear for This Trip

Trout Trix Minnows - 5 pack

Regular price $2.89 USD
Sale price $2.89 USD Regular price $3.85 USD

The Trigger Minnow by Catch America is a lifelike soft plastic minnow designed to mimic real baitfish with fluid, natural movement in the water. Whether trolled, cast, or drifted, this thin-bodied bait produces an irresistible action that triggers aggressive strikes from trout, bass, kokanee, and more. Works great in fresh and saltwater with or without additional rigging.

Includes FIVE 2.75-inch plastic minnows

Thin, flexible body mimics real forage
Pairs perfectly with an Action Disc for erratic movement
Excellent scent retention for prolonged effectiveness
Can be used for trolling, casting, or drifting
Available in five trout-teasing colors

Trout Trix Minnows Kit - 25 pack

Regular price $11.25 USD
Sale price $11.25 USD Regular price $15.00 USD

The Trix Minnow Kit by Catch America features lifelike, soft plastic minnows designed to mimic real baitfish. Perfect for trout trolling in fresh and saltwater, these thin-bodied lures deliver irresistible action when paired with an Action Disc, triggering aggressive strikes. Works for trout, but don’t be surprised if a lunker bass joins the catch!

Kit Includes:
25 Assorted-Color Trix Minnows (Natural Minnow, Bubble Gum, Translucent Pink, Hot Orange, Pure White)
Straight Shank J Hooks
Bobber Stops
Action Discs
Beads

CA Trolling Dodger 6"

Regular price $11.17 USD
Sale price $11.17 USD Regular price $7.70 USD

The Catch America 6″ Stainless Steel Trolling Dodger delivers a wide swinging action with low drag, making it an essential tool for attracting big fish. Engineered for salmon, trout, walleye, and Lakers/Mackinaw, this dodger creates flash, vibration, and a lifelike darting motion that entices strikes. Now available in 24K Gold, Silver, and Copper finishes!

Catch America 4" Moon Jelly Dodgers

Regular price $9.99 USD
Sale price $9.99 USD Regular price

Moon Jelly – A Color Like No Other

One of our top-selling and most talked-about dodgers! The 4" Moon Jelly comes rigged and ready with pre-installed split rings and swivels, so you can tie on and get fishing right away. Run it straight for classic flash, or give it a slight bend to add extra action—either way, the fish can’t resist.