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San Luis Fishing Report
← All reports Aug 11, 2025Merced County

San Luis Fishing Report

★★☆☆☆Fishing should improve with stable water levels and continued bait availability.

Target species

Striped Bass

Technique

Trolling with shad-colored lures, jigging with Junior Trigger Spoons, topwater near boils
Depth 50–70 feet
Water temp ~80–85°F
Level Slightly rising
Weather Hot, moderate afternoon winds
Best time Early and late for shore anglers

What is working right now

Focus on trolling or jigging in shad colors; watch for topwater action; shore anglers should try early/late windows with Reactive Swimbaits

The details

Newer San Luis Reservoir Report

This August 2025 page is still the one Google is showing for San Luis report searches. For the stronger 2026 San Luis Reservoir update, continue to the July 27, 2026 report, then use the trolling spoon and striper gear links below.

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