2025-06-16
Lake Amador Fishing Report | June 16
Amador County
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Lake Amador
Trout
Water Conditions
Weather
Warm temperature
Water Temp
Cool
Water Clarity
Not specified
Water Flow
Lake is relatively small with limited deep trolling areas, especially around the middle river channel
Fishing Overview
Target Species
Trout
Depth Range
20 to 50 feet deep, concentrated over the middle river channel
Presentation
Trolling Trigger Spoons and Trigger Spoon Juniors
Best Time
Not specified
Successful Lures
Chrome Killer scent applied on Nate's trigger spoon kit and Big Nate junior trigger spoon donkey kit improves catch chances
Other Techniques
Precise trolling over the middle river channel to find the deeper water spots in this smaller lake
Guide’s Tips & Notes
Advice for This Week
Stay focused over the middle river channel—the best spot for trout holding deep.
Troll between 2.3 and 3 miles per hour with Trigger Spoons, using Chrome Killer scent for better results.
Though it’s not “limit-style” fishing, there’s still good opportunity for hooking trout if you stick to these tactics.
Changes We’re Seeing
The lake is small with limited deep water, so anglers need to be precise with their trolling paths.
Trout remain deep in the 20-50 ft range, likely due to warming surface temperatures.
Predictions for Next Week
If conditions stay consistent, expect trout to continue holding deep near the river channel.
Using the right trolling speed and scent will remain key to success at Lake Amador.
Early summer warming might push fish a bit deeper, so keep targeting those depths.
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.
Big Nate Junior Trigger Spoon Donkey Kit
Regular price
$27.20 USD
Sale price
$27.20 USD
Regular price
$34.90 USD
Do you want to "Head to the Barn" by 9a.m.? Do you want to catch "Donkeys" like Big Nate? Then look no further! This kit was hand selected by the man himself, Capt. Big Nate! 5 of his favorite trigger spoon jrs pair with his famous Chrome Killer. If you want fish in the boat, look no further!
Includes:
x1 Chrome Killer
x1 Chub Trigger Spoon Jr.
x1 Hammered Chrome Trigger Spoon Jr.
x1 Jaws Trigger Spoon Jr.
x1 Red Shad Trigger Spoon Jr.
x1 Purple Haze Trigger Spoon Jr.
