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Collins Lake Fishing Report | June 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Catch America captain who guides big-trout trips on Collins Lake. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is in a tough late-spring transition in June 2026, and Capt. Cal Kellogg is grinding the 15 to 25 foot water column. He runs side planers with lead core and downsizes to micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms to trick tentative fish. The reward is a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow at the end of the day. What is the bite like at Collins Lake in June?It is the tough late-spring transition, so fish are tentative. Capt. Cal Kellogg grinds through it by hunting the 15 to 25 foot water column and downsizing his baits. Persistence pays off, with a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow landed at the end of a long day on the water. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding in June?Cal is working the 15 to 25 foot water column during the late-spring transition. Fish are spread and tentative rather than stacked, so he covers water with side planers to find biters. Exact temperatures were not specified in this report. What lures are working at Collins Lake now?Cal downsizes to micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms to trick tentative transition fish. The worm is rigged so the hook rides out of the plastic, and a pink worm produced. Smaller, subtle presentations are the key while the bite is tough. How is Cal rigging at Collins Lake?He runs side planers with lead core to spread lines and reach the 15 to 25 foot zone. Baits are downsized micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms, with the worm rigged so the hook sits out of the plastic for better hookups on light-biting fish. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): This is a day in the life of my guide service. We're running a side planer. That loops around the lower jaw like that. Okay, we are hooked up on a pink worm here. Pan-sized Collins Lake rainbow, guys. Big fish on, guys. Collins Lake June 2026 FAQ How big was the trophy trout at Collins Lake?The crew landed a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow at the end of the day. What depth is Cal fishing at Collins Lake in June?The 15 to 25 foot water column during the late-spring transition. What baits trick tentative Collins Lake trout?Downsized micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms fished subtly. How does Cal rig the Trix Worm?So the hook rides out of the worm, which improves hookups on light-biting fish. What rigging spreads lines at Collins Lake?Side planers fished with lead core to cover water and reach the fish. Is June an easy time to fish Collins Lake?No. It is the tough late-spring transition, so fish are tentative and persistence is required. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Trix Worms 5 Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | May 25, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who fishes Collins Lake regularly through spring. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is producing nice rainbows in late May 2026 on soft plastics off the downrigger. Cal Kellogg took a solid blue-back holdover rainbow at 20 feet on a bubblegum pink Trix Worm fished on a light rod. Fish it deeper off the downrigger as the water warms into summer. What is working at Collins Lake right now?A bubblegum pink Trix Worm off the downrigger. Cal Kellogg took a nice blue-back rainbow at 20 feet on one, fished on a light rod with a good bend. The fish were healthy holdovers that have been in the lake a while. How deep are the trout at Collins Lake in late May?Cal caught his rainbow at 20 feet off the downrigger. As surface temperatures climb into summer, expect the trout to keep dropping deeper in the water column, so downrigger presentations become more important. What color soft plastic is producing at Collins Lake?Bubblegum pink. Cal's Trix Worm in bubblegum pink drew the strike. High-contrast colors like bubblegum are a reliable spring choice at Collins before the fish key on more natural profiles later in the day. What kind of fish are in Collins Lake right now?Nice rainbow trout, including blue-back holdovers that have been in the lake for a while. Cal's fish showed a squared-off tail and a healed nick, signs of a fish that has survived a full season in the lake. What gear is Cal using at Collins Lake?A light trout rod with a downrigger, running the bubblegum pink Trix Worm down to 20 feet. Specific trolling speed and additional colors were not detailed in this short report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Got this one off the downrigger. That was at 20 feet on a bubblegum pink Trout Trix worm. That is a real light rod, got a nice bend in it. There we go. That is a pretty nice blue back rainbow. That one has been in the lake for a while. Collins Lake May 2026 FAQ What bait is catching trout at Collins Lake in late May 2026?A bubblegum pink Trix Worm fished off the downrigger. How deep are the Collins Lake trout right now?Cal Kellogg caught his rainbow at 20 feet off the downrigger. What color Trix Worm works at Collins Lake?Bubblegum pink drew the strike in this report. What size are the Collins Lake trout?Nice rainbows, including blue-back holdovers that have been in the lake for a while. Exact weights were not specified in this report. What trolling speed does Cal use at Collins Lake?Not specified in this report. Are the fish holdovers or fresh plants at Collins Lake?Cal's fish was a blue-back holdover with a squared-off tail, indicating it had been in the lake a while. Shop the Tackle Trix Worms 5-Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | May 20, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California trout and striper guide and a Catch America captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is in a late-spring transition on May 20, 2026, and the trophy trout are still here. Capt. Cal Kellogg is working the 15 to 25 foot column, running a micro Trigger Spoon in orange and silver on a side planer plus bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worms on downriggers. It is a finesse bite, and he landed a 7 to 9 pound rainbow. How is the fishing at Collins Lake right now?Slow but rewarding. Capt. Cal Kellogg calls it a late-spring transition on May 20, 2026, with a finesse bite. He worked all day for three or four trout and a bass, then landed a trophy rainbow of 7 to 9 pounds. The big fish are still in the lake if you put in the time. What depth are the trout holding at Collins Lake?In the 15 to 25 foot column. Cal ran a side planer with three colors of lead core out about 12 to 15 feet deep and downriggers down to about 20 feet. Surface temperature was around 70 degrees before a wind event dropped it three degrees, resetting the bite. What lures are working at Collins Lake?A micro Trigger Spoon in orange and silver, which Cal calls his secret weapon for big fish, plus bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worms. He also ran an orange fly and orange worms on divers. The tiny spoon produced several big hookups on the side planer. How do you rig Trout Trix Worms when fish are tentative?Cal inserts the hook into the nose of the worm, threads it about halfway, then slides the worm up and off the point so the hook rides just behind the bait. When a nipping fish grabs the tail, the hook loops around its lower jaw. Use plenty of scent. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Trout are in transition right now. It is May 20th. Hot rods over the last several days have been the side planer rod, that's got a micro trigger spoon on it, orange and silver. We're catching everything in about 15 to 25 feet of water now, running that side planer with three colors of leadcore behind it. Trout Trix Worms are working well. It doesn't take a big lure to hook a big fish. Collins Lake May 20, 2026 FAQ What is biting at Collins Lake in late May 2026?Rainbow trout, including a trophy of 7 to 9 pounds, on a finesse bite, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding?In the 15 to 25 foot water column. What is Cal's secret weapon at Collins Lake?A tiny micro Trigger Spoon in orange and silver, fished on a side planer. What soft plastic is working at Collins Lake?The bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm, which Cal calls the best trout bait he ever pulled. What is the surface temperature at Collins Lake?Around 70 degrees, though a wind event dropped it about three degrees. What gear should I avoid on this finesse bite?Cal warns that fast, big lures like speedy shiners or big Rapalas may go without a strike. Fish finesse gear. Shop the Tackle Junior Trigger Spoon 1.25 inch Trix Worms 3 inch - 5 Pack Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California trout and striper guide and a Catch America captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is loaded with trout in May 2026, including big Mount Lassen rainbows and lightning trout. Capt. Cal Kellogg dropped down to 12 to 20 feet on downriggers, with his hot rig a bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm paired with an action disc, no dodgers or flashers, at 2 mph. May is prime time for lightning trout, so bring your boat. How is the fishing at Collins Lake right now?Strong. Capt. Cal Kellogg says the lake is full of trout in May 2026, with lots of nice rainbows and several lightning trout this week. Bites came in bunches when he was patient, with a good afternoon bite down by the dam and early action back in his cove. What depth are the trout holding at Collins Lake?Cal caught them 12 to 20 feet down, leaning on downriggers, and got a lot of fish right at 20 feet. He expects the fish to drop a little deeper as the water warms, but a storm moving in should cool the surface and reset the clock. What is Cal's hot rig at Collins Lake?A bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm paired with an action disc, no dodgers and no flashers, trolled at 2 miles per hour. He worked different areas on the structure, staying patient until the bite turned on in bunches. What kind of trout are in Collins Lake?Big, hard-fighting Mount Lassen rainbows plus lightning trout, and Cal says May is the time for lightnings. He even hooked a fish he suspects was a channel catfish beyond 10 pounds. There is really no end in sight for the trout fishing right now. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): This weekend, my fish dropped down a little bit. I was catching them anywhere from about 12 to 20 feet, utilizing downriggers a lot. Today, we got a lot of fish at 20 feet. This was my hot rig this weekend: the bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm right there, paired with the Action Disc. No dodgers, no flashers, 2 miles an hour. The lake is full of trout. May is the time for lightnings. Collins Lake May 2026 FAQ What is biting at Collins Lake in May 2026?Rainbow trout, including Mount Lassen rainbows and lightning trout, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding?About 12 to 20 feet, with a lot of fish right at 20 feet on downriggers. What is the hot lure at Collins Lake right now?A bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm paired with an action disc. What trolling speed does Cal use at Collins Lake?About 2 miles per hour, with no dodgers or flashers. When is the best time for lightning trout at Collins Lake?May, which Cal calls the time for lightnings. Will the Collins Lake trout go deeper soon?They may drop a little as the water warms, though an incoming storm should cool it and reset the bite. Shop the Tackle Trix Worms 3 inch - 5 Pack Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | April 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who fishes Collins Lake through spring and summer. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is in high gear for spring trout in April 2026. Surface temps are about 67 degrees and the trout have dropped to 15 to 30 feet, with a mean depth around 20 to 22 feet and a deepest fish at 34. Cal Kellogg trolls soft plastics and trolling flies at 2 mph, changing colors daily. The lake sits about a foot from full, heavily planted, and the bite should hold up into summer as fish move deeper. What is biting at Collins Lake right now?Trout, and the bite has kicked into high gear this spring. Cal Kellogg is trolling soft plastics and trolling flies, changing colors every day. Warm days have pushed the surface temperature to about 67 degrees, and the trout have dropped down in the water column. What depth are the Collins Lake trout holding at?Down from the surface. Best depths are about 15 to 30 feet, with a mean depth of 20 to 22 feet. Cal's deepest fish this week came at about 34 feet. As the water warms he expects the trout to keep dropping deeper toward the 35 to 40 foot summer range. What speed and presentations work at Collins Lake in April?Cal trolls at a target speed of 2 mph, running soft plastics and trolling flies with colors that change every day. Experiment with color daily, since there is no single best pattern, and let the fish tell you what they want as conditions shift. What are the water conditions at Collins Lake?The lake is exceptionally healthy, only about a foot down from maximum pool, with lots of bait, plankton, and fish. Surface temperature is around 67 degrees, though a little weather coming in should suppress it slightly for a few days. What is the Collins Lake outlook into summer?Strong and long-lasting. Heavy plants are still underway, so Cal expects the trout fishing to hold up indefinitely, with fish simply moving deeper. Last summer he was targeting 35 to 40 feet, and he expects a good late spring and summer this year. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): The trout have dropped down in the water column. My best depths are anywhere from about 15 to 30 feet. My deepest fish this week was about 34 feet deep. My mean depth right now, 20 to 22, I would say, is a good bet. Soft plastics, trolling flies, colors different every day. Target speed, 2 mph. Collins Lake April 2026 FAQ How deep are the Collins Lake trout in April 2026?About 15 to 30 feet, with a mean depth of 20 to 22 feet and a deepest fish at 34. What trolling speed works at Collins Lake?A target speed of 2 miles per hour. What is the surface temperature at Collins Lake?About 67 degrees, with a little weather expected to suppress it slightly. What presentations is Cal using at Collins Lake?Soft plastics and trolling flies, with colors changed every day. How full is Collins Lake right now?About a foot down from maximum pool, and exceptionally healthy. Will the Collins Lake trout bite hold into summer?Yes. Cal expects it to hold up indefinitely as the trout move deeper. How deep do Collins Lake trout hold in summer?Around 35 to 40 feet, based on Cal's fishing last year. Shop the Tackle Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreRollins Lake Fishing Report | March 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who has fished Rollins Lake near Colfax for more than 30 years. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Rollins Lake near Colfax is fishing great in March 2026 for both trout and spotted bass. Cal Kellogg boated six or seven fish in under an hour trolling a Trigger Spoon on top line and hybrid leadcore about 5 feet down. He also cast a Junior Trigger Spoon with a dab of Winter Blend. This is a pond smelt lake, so match the forage. What is biting at Rollins Lake right now?Both rainbow trout and spotted bass. Cal Kellogg had a fast morning, boating six or seven fish in under an hour, including a big old rainbow and several spotted bass. Rollins is a strong crossover lake, so a pond smelt imitation appeals to trout and bass alike. What lures are working at Rollins Lake?Trolling a Trigger Spoon in 24-karat gold and chartreuse or silver and orange drew fast strikes. Cal also cast a Junior Trigger Spoon in red and silver with a dab of Winter Blend. Spotted bass hit a Keitech swimbait fished slowly along wood. How deep and fast is Cal trolling at Rollins Lake?He ran a hybrid leadcore rig down about 5 feet and a top-line spoon near the surface. Trigger Spoons troll across a wide speed range, which is handy since Cal had no sonar or temperature reading. He estimated water in the high 40s to low 50s. How do you fish for both trout and bass at Rollins Lake?Match the predominant forage. Rollins is a pond smelt lake, so a pond smelt imitation like a Trigger Spoon or a slow-swimming swimbait will draw trout, spotted bass, smallmouth, and more. Cal fan casts a Junior Trigger Spoon over concentrations of fish, counting it down to find the depth. What are the conditions at Rollins Lake?Semi-stained but improving, with visibility of at least 3 feet. A low-pressure system was moving out with temperatures rising from about 50 to the upper 60s and little wind. After days of wind, rain, and snow, Cal called conditions just about perfect for a productive spring day. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): I have got this spinning rod set up for top lining with a 24-karat gold and chartreuse Trigger Spoon on it, and on my other rod a silver and orange Trigger Spoon. These spoons can troll across a big speed range. This is a pond smelt lake, so it is a good pond smelt imitation. I have had six or seven fish to the kayak at this point. Big beautiful rainbow on the Trigger Spoon. Rollins Lake March 2026 FAQ What is biting at Rollins Lake in March 2026?Rainbow trout and spotted bass, with a fast morning trolling and casting. What lure works best at Rollins Lake?A Trigger Spoon on the troll and a Junior Trigger Spoon for casting. How deep is Cal trolling at Rollins Lake?About 5 feet down on hybrid leadcore, plus a top-line spoon near the surface. What is the water temperature at Rollins Lake?Cal estimated high 40s to low 50s, with no meter reading available. What forage do Rollins Lake fish key on?Pond smelt, so match a smelt imitation for both trout and bass. What did the spotted bass hit at Rollins Lake?A Keitech swimbait fished slowly along wood and drop-offs. How is the water clarity at Rollins Lake?Semi-stained but improving, with at least 3 feet of visibility. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Junior Trigger Spoon Winter Blend UV Gel Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Berryessa Fishing Report | March 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a longtime Northern California trout troller and a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Lake Berryessa is giving up hard-fighting rainbow trout on a spoon bite in Markley Cove. Cal Kellogg ran a silver Trigger Spoon up top and a shad-pattern Metal Head Fly on lead core about 10 feet deep, trolling 1.8 to 2.2 mph. The Junior Trigger Spoon fooled his biggest fish, close to 5 pounds. Water temp 54 to 56 degrees, prime for release. What is biting at Lake Berryessa right now?A rip-roaring rainbow trout bite, with king salmon also around. Capt. Cal Kellogg fished Markley Cove from the kayak and landed several strong rainbows, including a hog close to 5 pounds, one of the hardest-fighting trout he has caught. Fish are feeding on shad. What depth and speed for Lake Berryessa trout?Cal ran his lead core about 10 feet deep, two colors back with a 20 foot top shot, roughly 84 feet behind the kayak, plus an unweighted surface spoon. Target trolling speed was 1.8 to 2.2 mph, right around 1.9 when the big fish hit. What lures and colors are working at Lake Berryessa?A silver death prism Trigger Spoon on the surface and a shad-pattern Magnum Metal Head Fly in grey and chrome tinsel on the lead core. The Junior Trigger Spoon produced the biggest fish. It was clearly a chrome spoon bite matching the shad. How is Cal rigging at Lake Berryessa?Capable tackle: a yellow lead core rod with a 10 pound test leader. Surface line ran the Trigger Spoon with no weight, while the lead core carried the Metal Head Fly down about 10 feet. Cover water, watch the sonar and other boats, then grind on the fish you find. What is the outlook for Lake Berryessa?The trout bite has been good for a while and water temperature is optimum at 54 to 56 degrees, cool enough for excellent catch and release. It is a spoon bite right now with fish feeding on shad. Exact fish depth on the graph beyond the presentation was not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): I'm going to run a death prism Trigger Spoon on top, silver in color. And on my lead core, 10 feet deep, a shad pattern Magnum Metal Head. Target speed, 2.7. Later: You seldom go wrong with that Trigger Spoon Junior. 1.8 to 2.2, I was going right about 1.9 when that fish hit. Big Lake Berryessa rainbow. Lake Berryessa March 2026 FAQ What trolling speed for Lake Berryessa trout?Cal targeted 1.8 to 2.2 mph and was right around 1.9 mph when his biggest fish hit. What depth are Berryessa trout biting?He ran the lead core about 10 feet deep, with an unweighted spoon on the surface line. What lure caught the biggest fish?The Junior Trigger Spoon fooled his hardest-fighting rainbow, a fish close to 5 pounds. What are Berryessa trout feeding on?Shad, which is why a silver, chrome, shad-pattern presentation worked. What is the water temperature at Lake Berryessa?About 54 to 56 degrees, which Cal called optimum and ideal for releasing fish. Where on Lake Berryessa was this report from?Markley Cove and the arm leading toward the main body of the lake. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Junior Trigger Spoon Metal Head Fly Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreScotts Flat Reservoir Fishing Report | February 22, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who fishes High Sierra and foothill waters from his kayak. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Scotts Flat Reservoir is loaded with rainbows in February 2026, and Cal Kellogg landed over 20 trout in a day. The clear 49 degree water fished best on an orange Trix Minnow run 7 to 8 feet deep on hybrid leadcore, plus an orange Trix Worm and a Trigger Bugger. Troll 1.7 to 2.5 mph and work river-arm mouths and submerged creek beds. What is biting at Scotts Flat Reservoir right now?Rainbow trout, and a lot of them. Cal Kellogg put over 20 trout in the kayak in a day on the clear, cold water. The lake is chock-full of rainbows, with big browns, smallmouth, and bonus largemouth also present, though Cal targeted rainbows. What lures and colors work at Scotts Flat Reservoir?Orange soft plastics dominated. An orange Trix Minnow was the standout all day, backed by an orange Trix Worm and a red Trigger Bugger. A pond smelt Junior Trigger Spoon drew no interest and came off early. How deep and how fast is Cal trolling at Scotts Flat?Shallow. Cal ran the Trix Minnow about 8 feet deep and the spoon about 5 feet deep on two hybrid leadcore rigs. He played with speed from 1.7 to 2.5 mph. Most fish came at 7 to 8 feet down over structure. How is Cal rigging the soft plastics at Scotts Flat?He threads the orange Trix Worm straight on the hook near the tail, sets a pair of bobber stops about a quarter inch off the nose, and adds Trigger Scent. On the Trigger Bugger he holds an action disc a half inch from the hook eye on 8 pound fluorocarbon. Where should I fish at Scotts Flat Reservoir?Target the mouth of the river arm, a natural pinch point where fish congregate, and work submerged creek beds. Cal found big schools of pond smelt on the bottom and caught fish repeatedly over creek channels, which act as travel corridors for trout and bass. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): On this rod I am running an orange Trix Minnow about eight feet deep, and over here a pond smelt pattern Trigger Spoon Junior about five feet deep. Target speed anywhere from 1.7 to 2.5. The Trout Trix series of baits were absolutely devastating today. That is three strikes in 30 minutes, two fish to the net. Scotts Flat Reservoir February 2026 FAQ What is the best lure at Scotts Flat Reservoir in February 2026?An orange Trix Minnow was the standout, catching trout all day. How deep are the trout at Scotts Flat Reservoir?Shallow, with most fish at 7 to 8 feet on hybrid leadcore rigs. What trolling speed works at Scotts Flat Reservoir?Cal played with speed from 1.7 to 2.5 mph. What is the water temperature at Scotts Flat Reservoir?About 49 degrees and very clear. What species are in Scotts Flat Reservoir?Rainbows, big browns, smallmouth bass, and some northern strain largemouth. Cal targeted rainbows. Where do you find trout at Scotts Flat Reservoir?At the mouth of the river arm and over submerged creek beds, which act as travel corridors. How many trout did Cal catch at Scotts Flat?Over 20 trout to the kayak in a single day. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5-Pack Trix Worms 5-Pack Trigger Bugger Trolling Fly Junior Trigger Spoon Trigger Scent by Cal Kellogg Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | February 19, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America captain who fished Folsom Lake with Capt. Jerry Lampkin of TNG Guide Service for a multi-species winter day. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Folsom Lake turned on a multi-species winter bite in mid-February 2026. Capt. Cal Kellogg and Capt. Jerry Lampkin trolled fast at 2.5 to 3 mph on lead core, about 2.5 colors out and only 5 to 7 feet deep, and nailed rainbows on a bright pink Trix Worm. When it slowed they dropped speed behind a reggae Mini Willow Dodger with a nightcrawler. A Trigger Spoon, Junior Optimizer, and Trigger Scent added rainbows and a bonus king. What is biting at Folsom Lake right now?A multi-species mix. Capt. Cal Kellogg and Capt. Jerry Lampkin caught rainbow trout, a bonus little king salmon, and bass in one February day. The rainbow bite has been epic the last couple of weeks. Kings are around but not the large ones of years past. How deep and how fast at Folsom?Fast and shallow to start. They ran lead core about 2.5 colors out at 2.5 to 3 mph, which put baits only 5 to 7 feet deep. When the bite slowed they dropped speed and switched to a dodger and crawler, then sped back up to find more fish. What lures are working at Folsom Lake?A bright pink Trix Worm on lead core drew fast strikes. A reggae Mini Willow Dodger with a nightcrawler produced when they slowed. The Trigger Spoon, Trigger Spoon Junior, and Junior Optimizer all boated fish, sweetened with Trigger Scent. How is Cal rigging at Folsom?A hybrid lead-core rig, which Cal likes for its no-stretch, direct-drive hookset. Run a pink Trix Worm or a spoon fast at 2.5 to 3 mph, about 2.5 colors out. When the bite dies, slow down behind a Mini Willow Dodger and a fat nightcrawler and grind out more bites. How do you fish Folsom when the bite is tough?Move and adjust. Jerry's rule is do not be afraid to run around Folsom. They started fast, slowed when it died, ran up the North Fork toward Anderson Creek for a king, then sped up again. Changing speed and location kept the count climbing. What is the Folsom Lake outlook?The rainbow bite has been epic for a couple of weeks and Jerry hopes the next month holds, though it depends on weather and lake level. Folsom is a harsh mistress, great one day and tough the next. Exact water temperature was not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Fish on! On the bright Trix Worm, baby. And how fast were we going, Jerry? Right about 2.5, 2.6, maybe even a three. That was two and a half colors, so I would estimate that was five, six, seven feet deep. When the bite slowed down, we dropped our speed and got right back into the hookups on a mini willow leaf dodger in the reggae color. Folsom Lake February 19, 2026 FAQ What is the best lure at Folsom Lake now?A bright pink Trix Worm trolled fast on lead core, plus a reggae Mini Willow Dodger with a nightcrawler when the bite slows. How fast should I troll Folsom?About 2.5 to 3 mph on lead core, roughly 2.5 colors out, which runs 5 to 7 feet deep. What species are biting?Rainbow trout, a bonus king salmon, and bass in a mixed February bag. Where are the fish at Folsom?They started at Folsom Point, then ran up the North Fork between the Peninsula Boat Ramp and Anderson Creek for a king. What scent are they using?Trigger Scent UV gel by Cal Kellogg, added to spoons like the Junior Optimizer. Is Folsom Lake an easy bite?No. Cal calls it a harsh mistress, great one day and a skunk the next. Move around and adjust speed to find fish. Who guided this trip?Capt. Cal Kellogg with Capt. Jerry Lampkin of TNG Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trix Worms 5-Pack Mini Willow Dodger Trigger Spoon Junior Trigger Spoon Junior Optimizer Spoon Trigger Scent by Cal Kellogg Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
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