San Luis Fishing Report | June 30
2025-06-30

San Luis Fishing Report | June 30

Merced County
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Not specified

Water Conditions

Weather
Weather
Windy most afternoons, calmer early mornings
Water Temp
Water Temp
Low 70s
Water Clarity
Water Clarity
Not too bad, but algae mixed up by wind
Water Flow
Water Flow
Dropping 1 to 1.5 feet per day, unstable but expected to stabilize soon

Fishing Overview

Target Species
Not specified
Depth Range
Near the bottom or suspended above structure
Presentation
Working small, muted-color spoons around groups of fish near the bottom or just above them
Best Time
Early mornings
Successful Lures
Disco Minnow Spoon, Double Hook Micro Trigger Spoon, Downrigger Ball Flasher
Other Techniques
Not specified

Guide’s Tips & Notes

Advice for This Week
Fish early mornings for your best shot. Try small spoons in muted colors near the bottom or slightly above suspended fish to trigger bites. Shore anglers might have success with bait or shrimp.
Changes We’re Seeing
Reservoir dropping quickly has scattered fish, but stability in water levels and calmer winds are expected soon. Algae stirred by daily winds is affecting visibility somewhat, but conditions remain decent overall.
Predictions for Next Week
Fishing should improve if water levels stabilize and winds decrease. The next couple of months could see better action despite summer heat, as fish don’t mind warmer temps.

Recommended Gear for This Trip

Downrigger Ball Flasher

Downrigger Ball Flasher

$19.95 USD
$19.95 USD

Downrigger Ball Flashers produce that extra vibration in the water that attract more fish giving you that extra advantage. The ball flashers come in five different colors – silver, gold, copper, pearl glow and black ice.

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Double Hook Micro Trigger Spoon

Double Hook Micro Trigger Spoon

$3.28 USD
$3.28 USD $3.85 USD

The Micro Trigger Spoon is BACK and better than ever! Now featuring dual hooks and pre-rigged on a leader, it’s ready to fish right out of the pack. Don’t let the size fool you—this little spoon is a powerhouse for trolling and casting alike!

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Disco Minnow Spoon

Disco Minnow Spoon

$4.81 USD
$4.81 USD $6.00 USD

Trigger Spoons trigger the feeding response in Trout, Salmon & other freshwater predators.

  • Premium red treble and prominent eye
  • 2 1/4 inches long, ½ inch wide
  • Big enough to tempt trophy fish, small enough to catch pansize fish
  • Perfect Match For baitfish like Threadfin Shad & Pond Smelt
  • Deadly when trolled from 1.7 to 3 plus mph
  • Can be casted or jigged.


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