2025-06-16
French Meadows Reservoir Fishing Report | June 16
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Rainbow trout
Water Conditions
Weather
Morning surface temperature around 68°F, warming as the sun rises; strong wind developed late morning affecting fishing conditions
Water Temp
Surface about 68°F in the morning, rising with the sun, then stalled due to wind
Water Clarity
Not specified
Water Flow
Not specified
Fishing Overview
Target Species
Rainbow trout
Depth Range
Around 14 feet, with some fish found as deep as 60 feet
Presentation
Trolling bait at a speed of about 2 miles per hour
Best Time
Early morning until strong winds picked up around 10:30 AM
Successful Lures
Junior optimizer
Other Techniques
Dropping deeper when seeing deeper sonar marks (down to 60 feet) to target rainbows
Guide’s Tips & Notes
Advice for This Week
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!
Changes We’re Seeing
Wind picking up mid-morning stalled fishing and forced an early end to the trip despite good early success.
Predictions for Next Week
Continued solid trout action expected when winds cooperate. Early mornings may offer the best opportunities before wind picks up.
Recommended Gear for This Trip
Junior Optimizer™
Regular price
$6.53 USD
Sale price
$6.53 USD
Regular price
$7.68 USD
The Junior Optimizer by Catch America is engineered for speed and precision, designed to maintain its natural action at high trolling speeds. Featuring a 24K gold-plated front and back, this 2 1/4" premium trolling spoon delivers unmatched flash and attraction for targeting aggressive fish like salmon, trout, and walleye. Push the limits—catch more fish, faster.
