2025-08-11
Don Pedro Fishing Report | August 11, 2025
Tuolumne County
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Don Pedro Reservoir
Rainbow trout
King salmon
Kokanee
Water Conditions
Weather
Weather warmed up after a cool start; recently moved past 100-degree heat
Water Temp
Not specified
Water Clarity
Not specified
Water Flow
Not specified
Fishing Overview
Target Species
Rainbow trout, King salmon, Kokanee
Depth Range
Not specified
Presentation
Custom homemade spoons with Kokanee Slammer scent applied
Best Time
Early morning before heavy weekend boat traffic
Successful Lures
Homemade spoons with Kokanee Slammer scent, corn (planned for Kokanee targeting)
Other Techniques
Staying in less congested areas to avoid boat traffic and maximize fishing time
Guide’s Tips & Notes
Advice for This Week
Bring corn when targeting Kokanee, and apply scent to spoons to attract fish. Plan trips early to avoid heavy recreational boat traffic on weekends.
Changes We’re Seeing
Increasing boat traffic as the weather warms; schools of Kokanee being marked but not heavily targeted yet.
Predictions for Next Week
Setting up for a great fall fishery at Don Pedro with good fishing opportunities expected over the next several days.
Recommended Gear for This Trip
Monte's Kokanee Slammer™
Regular price
$9.95 USD
Sale price
$9.95 USD
Regular price
I’ve spent years dialing in the exact fish attractant profile that kokanee respond to, and Kokanee Slammer is the result. This amino-based formula combines tuna and herring oils in a concentration specifically matched to the forage kokanee key on during active feeding periods — not a generic scent blend, a formula built around what these fish are actually eating. I apply it to my dodgers, T-Pex lures, and hoochies before every troll, and I’ve watched it turn slow days into full limits when other boats were struggling. Kokanee are scent-driven fish — give them what they’re looking for and they commit faster and hold on longer.
