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French Meadows Reservoir Fishing Report

★★★★★Continued solid trout action expected when winds cooperate.

Target species

Rainbow trout

Technique

Trolling bait at a speed of about 2 miles per hour

Depth Around 14 feet, with some fish found as deep as 60 feet

Water temp Surface about 68°F in the morning, rising with the sun, then stalled due to wind

Weather Morning surface temperature around 68°F, warming as the sun rises; strong wind developed late morning affecting fishing conditions

Best time Early morning until strong winds picked up around 10:30 AM

What is working right now

Troll around 14 feet at about 2 mph for consistent rainbow trout action. Don’t hesitate to drop deeper if you see marks—rainbows can be found even at 60 feet. Watch the wind—it can cut your day short, so plan accordingly!

The details

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