Lake Oroville Fishing Report
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Lake Oroville Fishing Report

★★★☆☆Likely similar conditions; focus remains on following bait to catch both rainbows and kings .

Target species

Rainbow Trout and King Salmon

Technique

Focused on bait presence; fish actively feeding wherever bait is found
Depth Rainbows 55–65 feet, Kings 85–95 feet
Clarity Clear enough to locate bait at various depths
Weather Calm, low fishing pressure; very few boats on the water
Best time consistent bites throughout the day when bait is located

What is working right now

Locate bait and stay on it; use a combination of Uncle Larry’s Pearl Squid, flashers, and dodgers for best results

Gear from this report

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Uncle Larry's UV Squid - Kokanee & Salmon Hoochie in Pink for king salmon, kokanee, landlocked salmon - Catch America product image
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Uncle Larry's UV Squid - Kokanee & Salmon Hoochie

$5.99 USD
$5.99 USD
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Downrigger Ball Flasher - Kokanee & Salmon in Black Ice for king salmon, kokanee, landlocked salmon - Catch America product image
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Downrigger Ball Flasher - Kokanee & Salmon

$19.95 USD
$19.95 USD
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Mini Downrigger Ball Flashers - Kokanee & Salmon in Gold for king salmon, kokanee, landlocked salmon - Catch America product image
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Mini Downrigger Ball Flashers - Kokanee & Salmon

$15.99 USD
$15.99 USD
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Turbo Flasher in Gold for king salmon, kokanee, landlocked salmon - Catch America product image
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Turbo Flasher

$9.95 USD
$9.95 USD
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