San Luis Fishing Report | August 11, 2025
2025-08-11

San Luis Fishing Report | August 11, 2025

Merced County
★ ★ ☆ ☆ ☆
San Luis
Striped Bass

Water Conditions

Weather
Weather
Hot, moderate afternoon winds
Water Temp
Water Temp
~80–85°F
Water Clarity
Water Clarity
Not specified
Water Flow
Water Flow
Slightly rising

Fishing Overview

Target Species
Striped Bass
Depth Range
50–70 feet
Presentation
Trolling with shad-colored lures, jigging with Junior Trigger Spoons, topwater near boils
Best Time
Early and late for shore anglers
Successful Lures
Junior Trigger Spoons (shad colors), Reactive Swimbaits
Other Techniques
Covering ground while trolling, jigging for active fish, observing topwater boils

Guide’s Tips & Notes

Advice for This Week
Focus on trolling or jigging in shad colors; watch for topwater action; shore anglers should try early/late windows with Reactive Swimbaits
Changes We’re Seeing
Fishing slowed due to full moon; algae growth changing dynamics
Predictions for Next Week
Fishing should improve with stable water levels and continued bait availability

Recommended Gear for This Trip

Reactive Swimbaits 3pk

Reactive Swimbaits 3pk

$3.75 USD
$3.75 USD $5.00 USD

After years of field testing, we have developed the ultimate FKB swimbait!

FKB's Reactive Swimbaits by Kevin Borck are 4 1/2 inches long and designed for striper fishing. They have the perfect vibration and proven fish-catching colors.

But there's another secret too. We mix in our own special, proven blend of fish-catching scent, which makes all the difference. Even other guides want to fish with these swimbaits because they catch fish!

They have repeatedly proven to be the best swimbait on the Delta, Sacramento, Feather, American, and Yuba Rivers.

We mix our own plastic to make these have more action and fish better.  Each bait is hand poured in the USA.

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Junior Trigger Spoon

Junior Trigger Spoon

$4.25 USD
$4.25 USD $4.99 USD

Small but mighty, the Junior Trigger Spoon by Catch America is a precision-engineered small-spoon designed for finesse trolling, casting, and stream fishing. At 1 ¼ inches and 1/8 ounce, it starts working at just 1.4 MPH and delivers an irresistible fluttering action up to 2.5 MPH. Featuring genuine silver, copper, and 24K gold plating, this premium spoon outshines and outfishes the competition when fish are keyed in on smaller forage.

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