Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | July 7
The report at a glance
Depth
40 to 75 feet
Presentation
Trolling with gold 6-inch dodgers and T-Pex lures from Catch America kits, slight bend in dodger, short setbacks (20–25 feet)
Lures and baits
Gold CA trolling dodgers (6 inch) with a slight bend
T-Pex lures in various colors: orange, blue, pink, white with orange dots, creamsicle, all with gold backing
Chrome Killer-scented or cured white Shoepeg corn (one kernel per hook)
Other techniques
Using a bobber stop to separate the spoon from hooks for more action
Keeping gear in the fish’s face by watching electronics and marking schools
Advice for this week
Stay mobile, watch your electronics closely, and keep your gear right in the fish’s face. Stick with short setbacks of 20–25 feet, and don’t overload your hooks—use just one kernel of corn per hook for best results.
What is changing
King salmon are already showing up in good numbers, even though they haven’t been specifically targeted yet.
Next week
Expect fishing for king salmon to heat up even more in the next month. Double-digit kings are anticipated soon at Berryessa, making August and September prime months to book a trip.
