Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | July 21, 2025
The report at a glance
Depth
40–85 feet
Presentation
Troll 6" Catch America dodgers in gold, moon jelly, green, orange, or purple with T-PEXs 14–16 inches back. Short setbacks (under 25 ft) are key. Pair with Chrome Killer corn for maximum strikes—especially effective across multiple species.
Lures and baits
Troll 6" Catch America dodgers in gold, moon jelly, green, orange, or purple with T-PEXs 14–16 inches back. Short setbacks (under 25 ft) are key
Other techniques
Short setback trolling (under 25 ft)
Advice for this week
Stick to 6" dodgers and T-PEXs with short leaders (14–16 inches) and tight setbacks (under 25 feet). Depths from 40 to 85 feet are producing consistently. Add Chrome Killer corn to boost bites.
What is changing
King salmon are beginning to move in strong and showing signs of increased size and aggression.
Next week
ect even more king salmon activity as the summer progresses. Bigger fish are likely as we move into late July and into August.
