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Lake Amador Fishing Report | July 21, 2025
2025-07-21

Lake Amador Fishing Report | July 21, 2025

Amador County
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Lake Amador
Catfish bass crappie bluegill

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
Catfish, bass, crappie, bluegill
Depth Range
Not specified
Presentation
Various live and natural baits for warm-water species
Best Time
Not specified
Successful Lures
Use chicken liver, squid, mackerel, or sardines for catfish. Target crappie with red worms or live minnows. Bass are scattered—Ned rigs and Senkos are the go-to for covering water and finding active fish.
Other Techniques
General warm-water species tactics, varied by target fish

Guide’s Tips & Notes

Advice for This Week
Focus on warm-water species using natural baits for catfish and panfish, and finesse plastics for bass.
Changes We’re Seeing
Trout fishing has ended for the season; warm-water species are now the primary targets.
Predictions for Next Week
Expect continued good action on catfish, bass, crappie, and bluegill with these bait and rig selections.

Recommended Gear for This Trip

Chrome Killer™ Scent by Big Nate

Regular price $7.96 USD
Sale price $7.96 USD Regular price $9.95 USD

Chrome Killer™ is Captain Nate’s go-to UV-enhanced oil scent for chrome lures. Loaded with real baitfish oils, amino acids, and bite stimulants—it hammers kokanee, trout, and kings.

Disco Minnow Spoon

Regular price $4.81 USD
Sale price $4.81 USD Regular price $6.00 USD

Trigger Spoons trigger the feeding response in Trout, Salmon & other freshwater predators.

  • Premium red treble and prominent eye
  • 2 1/4 inches long, ½ inch wide
  • Big enough to tempt trophy fish, small enough to catch pansize fish
  • Perfect Match For baitfish like Threadfin Shad & Pond Smelt
  • Deadly when trolled from 1.7 to 3 plus mph
  • Can be casted or jigged.


Magnum Willow Leaf Dodgers

Regular price $8.95 USD
Sale price $8.95 USD Regular price
Ok If you like "Arrowhead" style dodgers or if you've been thinking of
giving them a try, the Willow Leaf Magnum is a great choice. Check out
these features:
  • Broad Profile, Intense Kick
  • Deadly For Both Trout & Landlocked Salmon
  • Blade Size: 4" Long x 1 3/4 Wide

Max Wiggle Rings™

Regular price $4.25 USD
Sale price $4.25 USD Regular price

Anglers have trusted the Wedding Ring lure since the 1950s as a go-to for landing trout and Kokanee. Now, meet the Trigger Ring—our Catch America twist on this timeless classic. We’ve upgraded the design with individually strung beads for more natural movement, doubled up the iconic rings for extra flash, and added an action disc to bring serious motion to your presentation. Each is equipped with #6 hook and strung on a 60inch Leader of 12lbs Fluorocarbon Line. Stock up today and get ready to hit your limit fast!

Metal Head Fly

Regular price $3.95 USD
Sale price $3.95 USD Regular price

Designed for high-speed and finesse trolling, the Metal Head Trolling Fly by Catch America is a proven big-trout killer. Engineered by Cal Kellogg, this versatile trolling fly performs flawlessly at speeds from 1.3 MPH to over 3 MPH, making it one of the most effective and adaptable flies on the market. Built with premium natural fibers, latex strands, tinsel, and crystal flash, it delivers an irresistible lifelike action that has fooled trophy trout up to 13 pounds across the U.S. and Canada.

Every Fly Includes an Action Disc