Collins Lake is in a tough late-spring transition in June 2026, and Capt. Cal Kellogg is grinding the 15 to 25 foot water column. He runs side planers with lead core and downsizes to micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms to trick tentative fish. The reward is a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow at the end of the day.
What is the bite like at Collins Lake in June?
It is the tough late-spring transition, so fish are tentative. Capt. Cal Kellogg grinds through it by hunting the 15 to 25 foot water column and downsizing his baits. Persistence pays off, with a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow landed at the end of a long day on the water.
What depth are Collins Lake trout holding in June?
Cal is working the 15 to 25 foot water column during the late-spring transition. Fish are spread and tentative rather than stacked, so he covers water with side planers to find biters. Exact temperatures were not specified in this report.
What lures are working at Collins Lake now?
Cal downsizes to micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms to trick tentative transition fish. The worm is rigged so the hook rides out of the plastic, and a pink worm produced. Smaller, subtle presentations are the key while the bite is tough.
How is Cal rigging at Collins Lake?
He runs side planers with lead core to spread lines and reach the 15 to 25 foot zone. Baits are downsized micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms, with the worm rigged so the hook sits out of the plastic for better hookups on light-biting fish.
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Collins Lake June 2026 FAQ
The crew landed a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow at the end of the day.
The 15 to 25 foot water column during the late-spring transition.
Downsized micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms fished subtly.
So the hook rides out of the worm, which improves hookups on light-biting fish.
Side planers fished with lead core to cover water and reach the fish.
No. It is the tough late-spring transition, so fish are tentative and persistence is required.
