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Collins Lake Fishing Report | February 13, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who fishes Collins Lake almost daily through spring. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is trolling well in February 2026. Work the top 10 to 15 feet at 2 mph on hybrid leadcore. Cal Kellogg's three best baits are a white Trix Minnow, a pink Trix Minnow, and a bubblegum pink Trix Worm. Average fish run 2 pounds with some to 8. As spring arrives he adds Metal Heads and Trigger Buggers for trophies. What is working at Collins Lake right now?Trolling the top 10 to 15 feet. Cal Kellogg is scoring on three baits: a white Trix Minnow, a pink Trix Minnow, and a bubblegum pink Trix Worm. Bait fishing still works, but trolling is clearly the best approach in early February. How deep and fast should I troll at Collins Lake?Shallow and steady. Cal works the top 15 feet, mostly the top 10, at 2 miles per hour on hybrid leadcore rigs, sometimes with a side planer. Bite windows are short, so be patient. You may get bites for an hour, then wait 90 minutes for more. How big are the Collins Lake trout?Average fish run about 2 pounds, with big fish up to 8. Cal had a couple of 7-pounders and an 8-pounder in recent days, plus a 4.5 to 5-pounder. April is trophy time, when 10, 11, and 12-pound fish come out. What are the water conditions at Collins Lake?Surface temperature is about 53 degrees, dropping to around 48 in the morning for a nice daily swing. It is exceptional to be trolling this well at this time of year. The lake is planted heavily, with 40,000 pounds of trout going in this year. What is the outlook for Collins Lake into spring?The bite gets better and better through March and April as overnight water temps stabilize at 56 degrees or above, usually by mid-March. Cal will pull Metal Heads and Trigger Buggers for double-digit fish while still running soft plastics for numbers. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): You want to be working the top 15 feet of the water column, and I have been scoring with three baits: the white Trout Trix Minnow, the pink Trout Trix Minnow, and the bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm. I am trolling 2 miles an hour. Average fish, 2 pounds. Big fish, they range up to 8. April is trophy time here at Collins Lake. Collins Lake February 2026 FAQ What are the best baits at Collins Lake in February 2026?A white Trix Minnow, a pink Trix Minnow, and a bubblegum pink Trix Worm. How deep are the Collins Lake trout right now?In the top 10 to 15 feet of the water column. What trolling speed works at Collins Lake?About 2 miles per hour on hybrid leadcore rigs. How big are the Collins Lake trout?Average around 2 pounds, with fish up to 8 pounds recently. What is the water temperature at Collins Lake?About 53 degrees on the surface, dropping to around 48 in the morning. When is trophy time at Collins Lake?April, when 10, 11, and 12-pound trout come out. What will Cal pull for big Collins Lake trout in spring?Metal Heads and Trigger Buggers, while still running soft plastics for numbers. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5-Pack Trix Worms 5-Pack Metal Head Trolling Fly Trigger Bugger Trolling Fly Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreEagle Lake Fishing Report | January 28, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain with more than 30 years of trout fishing experience. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Cal Kellogg caught epic Eagle Lake rainbows in late January 2026 on simple, small presentations. His winners were an orange Trix Minnow, a Trigger Bugger tipped with a bit of nightcrawler, and a Mini Willow Dodger with half a threaded crawler on a slow-death hook. He trolls hybrid leadcore at 1.5 to 2.2 mph, with 1.8 his target speed. What is catching Eagle Lake trout right now?Small, simple presentations. Cal Kellogg used an orange Trix Minnow, a Trigger Bugger tipped with a tiny piece of nightcrawler, and a Mini Willow Dodger teamed with half a threaded crawler on a slow-death hook to land big, hard-fighting rainbows. What trolling speed works at Eagle Lake?Moderate to slow. Cal trolls 1.5 to about 2.2 mph, with 1.8 mph as his target speed, on hybrid leadcore rigs. He keeps a sharp eye on the sonar and stays on the fish, adjusting to conditions rather than committing to one speed. What color fly is working at Eagle Lake?Cal switched off a slow orange fly to an olive Trigger Bugger and immediately started catching fish. Tipping it with a small piece of nightcrawler produced even more, turning a mediocre fly bite into a very good one. How does Cal simplify his Eagle Lake setup?Basic rigs and small baits. He runs hybrid leadcore, fluorocarbon line, tackle in perfect shape, and scent, then reads the conditions and lets the fish tell him what they want. He stresses you do not need forward-facing sonar or side planers to catch a lot of trout. What is Cal's key advice from this Eagle Lake trip?Keep it simple and pay attention to detail. Big baits do not always catch big fish, and small compact presentations can fool them too. Build a few confident presentations for slow, medium, and high speed, then adapt to changing conditions to put more trout in the boat. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): I have been using my Trout Trix Minnow in the orange color up here. I have been using a Trigger Bugger fly tipped with a little tiny piece of nightcrawler, and a mini Willow Dodger teamed with half a threaded nightcrawler on a slow-death hook. I am trolling at a very moderate to slow speed, 1.5 to about 2.2, 1.8 is my target speed. Eagle Lake January 2026 FAQ What lures work for Eagle Lake trout in January 2026?An orange Trix Minnow, a Trigger Bugger tipped with nightcrawler, and a Mini Willow Dodger with a threaded crawler. What trolling speed does Cal use at Eagle Lake?1.5 to 2.2 mph, with 1.8 mph as his target speed. What fly color is best at Eagle Lake right now?An olive Trigger Bugger outproduced orange, especially tipped with a piece of nightcrawler. Do I need forward-facing sonar to catch Eagle Lake trout?No. Cal says you can catch plenty of trout with simple rigs and standard sonar. What line does Cal recommend at Eagle Lake?Fluorocarbon line, with tackle kept in perfect shape and scent applied. How big are the Eagle Lake rainbows?Cal caught some huge, hard-fighting rainbows, though exact weights were not specified in this report. What is Cal's top tip for trout fishing?Keep things simple, pay attention to detail, and let the fish tell you what they want. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5-Pack Trigger Bugger Trolling Fly Mini Willow Dodger Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | January 7, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain with more than 30 years of trout fishing experience across Northern California. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Trolling is the best bet at Collins Lake in January 2026. The lake is full and spilling, clearer than it has been, at 52 degrees. Cal Kellogg's number one bait is a plain white Trix Minnow rigged on an action disc, run 0 to 10 feet deep at about 1.5 to 1.8 mph. He is also scoring on a gold 6 inch Catch America dodger paired with a threaded crawler. What is working at Collins Lake right now?Trolling beats bait right now. Cal Kellogg's top producer is a plain white standard-size Trix Minnow rigged on an action disc. He is also catching on a gold 6 inch Catch America dodger with a threaded nightcrawler and a couple of garlic Power Eggs. How deep and how fast should I troll at Collins Lake?Shallow. Cal got both hookups at about 10 feet, working the 0 to 10 foot zone. He trolls his slowest, about 1.8 mph, and even tossed a 5-gallon bucket off the bow to slow to 1.5 to 1.6 mph, roughly fast kokanee speed, which worked well. What color trout bait works best at Collins Lake in winter?White. Cal says white is a great color during the cold water months because trout are feeding on baitfish and a little white minnow swimming along seals the deal. The plain white Trix Minnow has been his number one offering. What scents is Cal using at Collins Lake?On the dodger-and-crawler setup he slathers Trigger Scent or Max Gross's WD80 scent, which has a strong sweet anise base. For bait fishing he mixes PowerBait with Power Powder, though bait has not been the best approach. What are the water conditions at Collins Lake?The lake is absolutely full and spilling after heavy foothill rain, which cleared the water to about 30 inches of visibility, far better than a week earlier. Water temperature is 52 degrees since the storms have not been very cold. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): My number one bait has been a simple white, standard-size Trout Trix minnow. I am rigging that with the action disc. I got both my hookups yesterday at 10 feet, so I have been getting them from about 0 to 10 feet deep. White is a great color during the cold water months. Fish are feeding on baitfish, little white minnow swimming along, end of story. Collins Lake January 2026 FAQ What is the best bait at Collins Lake in January 2026?A plain white standard-size Trix Minnow rigged on an action disc has been Cal Kellogg's number one producer. How deep are the trout at Collins Lake?Shallow, from 0 to about 10 feet. Cal got both of his hookups at roughly 10 feet. What trolling speed works at Collins Lake?About 1.8 mph, and slowing to 1.5 to 1.6 mph with a bucket drag worked well, roughly fast kokanee speed. Is bait or trolling better at Collins Lake right now?Trolling. Bait on PowerBait mixed with Power Powder and Trigger Scent produced, but trolling was clearly the best approach. What is the water temperature at Collins Lake?About 52 degrees, since the storms have not dropped it below 50. Is Collins Lake clear right now?Yes. The lake is full and spilling, which cleared visibility to about 30 inches, far better than a week earlier. What dodger is Cal Kellogg running at Collins Lake?A gold 6 inch Catch America dodger paired with a threaded crawler and scent. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5-Pack Trolling Dodger 6 inch Trigger Scent by Cal Kellogg Power Powder by Cal Kellogg WD80 UV Gel by Max Gross Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFrench Meadows Reservoir Fishing Report | November 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who bank fished French Meadows Reservoir with Nate for this report. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Bank fishing is on fire at French Meadows Reservoir in November 2025. Cal Kellogg and Nate limited on rainbows and browns fishing bait from a rocky point where shallow flats meet the main channel. The water is a frigid 32 degrees. Vary your cast distance to find the right drop, watch for rising fish, and fish the new Catch America 7 foot 6 inch Spinning Rod Cal designed for trout. What is biting at French Meadows Reservoir right now?Rainbows and browns, and the bite came fast. Cal Kellogg and Nate limited out bank fishing bait from a rocky point. One cast got hit within 10 seconds. Fish were feeding tight to structure where shallow flats meet the main river channel. Where should I bank fish at French Meadows Reservoir?On a point that divides shallow feeding flats from the main channel, near submerged stumps and rock. French Meadows was a logged meadow before it was dammed on the Middle Fork of the American River tributaries, so structure is everywhere. Trout patrol these edges hunting forage. What is the key bank fishing tip at French Meadows?Vary your cast distance to find the productive drop. Nate got bit on a longer 8-second drop when a 4-second drop nearby was slower. Watch for rising fish and move to them. Nate spotted four fish rise 20 feet away, cast over, and hooked a brown two minutes later. What rod is Cal using at French Meadows?The new Catch America Spinning Rod, a 7 foot 6 inch fiberglass, medium-action rod Cal designed for bank fishing trout. Its soft cork grips, forgiving tip, and stout mid-section cushion the fight while giving enough backbone to control a 6 to 10-pound trout. What are the conditions at French Meadows Reservoir?Cold. The water is about 32 degrees, so the fish are cold-water hungry and fry up as excellent eating. Expect snaggy rock, so work fish out carefully rather than breaking off, and use a high, tight line to track the bite like a strike indicator. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Nate just threw that rod in, guys. He literally had that out there for 10 seconds and it was getting hit. That water is about 32 degrees. We got a beautiful rainbow, big old male, long, lean, getting ready for winter. We saw some fish rising over here, so I decided to make a little cast, and there she was, a beautiful brown. French Meadows Reservoir November 2025 FAQ What is biting at French Meadows Reservoir in November 2025?Rainbows and browns on bait, with a fast bank bite off a rocky point. What is the water temperature at French Meadows Reservoir?About 32 degrees. Where should I fish from the bank at French Meadows?A point dividing shallow flats from the main channel, near stumps and rock structure. What is the best bank fishing tip at French Meadows?Vary cast distance to find the right drop, and move to rising fish. What rod does Cal Kellogg recommend for bank fishing trout?The Catch America 7 foot 6 inch fiberglass medium-action Spinning Rod he designed. Why is French Meadows so full of structure?It was a logged meadow before being dammed, leaving stumps and rock throughout. What river feeds French Meadows Reservoir?Tributaries of the Middle Fork of the American River. Shop the Tackle Catch America 7 foot 6 inch Spinning Rod Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreSan Joaquin Delta Fishing Report | November 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a longtime Northern California angler and a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now San Joaquin Delta stripers are on the move chasing bait in 61 to 62 degree water, ranging from brilliant to frustrating day to day. Fish the last hour of the outgoing and first hour of the incoming tide, and keep plugs clean of the dying weeds. Over at Collins Lake, a hybrid lead-core rig with a bubblegum pink Trix Minnow at 1.8 to 2.2 mph took rainbows to 4 pounds. What is biting in the San Joaquin Delta right now?Striped bass, and the fishing ranges from brilliant to frustrating depending on the day. Capt. Cal Kellogg reports the bass are on the move chasing bait in 61 to 62 degree water. The biggest striper on his boat recently was 44 inches, released safe and sound in the low 30 pound class. When is the best tide for Delta stripers?The bite is most intense during the last hour of the outgoing tide and the first hour of the incoming tide. That tide change is when to focus your effort, since the fish are scattered across a big area and moving day to day. How do the weeds affect Delta fishing?Dying weeds are making it tough. Trolling means constantly cleaning plugs, and anchoring or bait fishing coats your bait with weeds in the current. Keep your presentation clean to get bit while the weeds continue to die off. What is working at Collins Lake for trout?On a kayak trip in wind and rain, Cal caught quality rainbows to about 4 pounds on a hybrid lead-core rig running a bubblegum pink Trix Minnow at 1.8 to 2.2 mph. He caught fish near the dam, the mouth of the Narrows, and off the peninsula. What is the outlook for the Delta and Collins Lake?Delta stripers stay catchable on the tide changes as they chase bait, and the weeds will keep dying off. Collins Lake is producing steady rainbow action. Specific striper lures for the Delta were not specified in this report beyond plugs and bait. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): The striper fishing has been ranging from absolutely brilliant to absolutely frustrating. Water temperature is about 61-62 degrees. The bite is best during the last hour of the tide and the first hour of the tide. At Collins Lake, number one offering, hybrid leadcore rig running the bubblegum pink Trout Trix minnow. Speed, 1.8 to about 2.2. San Joaquin Delta November 2025 FAQ When is the best tide for San Joaquin Delta stripers?The last hour of the outgoing tide and the first hour of the incoming tide. What is the water temperature in the Delta?Around 61 to 62 degrees, keeping the bass on the move chasing bait. What was the biggest striper caught?A 44 inch fish, released safely, in the low 30 pound range. What lure works at Collins Lake?A bubblegum pink Trout Trix Minnow on a hybrid lead-core rig at 1.8 to 2.2 mph. How big are the Collins Lake trout?Quality rainbows up to about 4 pounds. Why is Delta trolling tough right now?Dying weeds constantly foul plugs and bait, so you must keep your presentation clean. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Striped Bass Gear
Learn moreDavis Lake Fishing Report | October 6, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who guides high-country trout and Delta striper trips. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Davis Lake trout are feeding aggressively in early October 2025. Cal Kellogg trolled a Mickey Finn pattern Metal Head trolling fly in the top 10 feet at 2 miles per hour and it was trout after trout up to about 22 inches. Bright-colored flies and spoons with an aggressive presentation are taking these fish as they feed up before winter. What is biting at Davis Lake right now?Rainbow trout, and they are on the chew. Cal Kellogg had trout after trout up to about 22 inches. The fish are looking to put on weight and hit targets of opportunity, so aggressive presentations are producing. What depth are the Davis Lake trout holding?Right up high, in the top 10 feet of the water column. Cal Kellogg kept his fly in that top 10 feet and it was game on. Give the fish something up top and you will be yelling fish on. What lures and colors are working at Davis Lake?A Mickey Finn pattern Metal Head trolling fly was the ticket. Bright-colored flies and bright-colored spoons with aggressive approaches take these feeding fish. Keep the colors bold to trigger reaction strikes. How is Cal Kellogg rigging and presenting?He trolled the Metal Head trolling fly in the top 10 feet at a target speed of 2 miles per hour from his kayak. Keep it shallow, keep it moving, and keep the colors bright for these aggressive fall trout. What is the outlook for Davis Lake and the high Sierra?A winter-type storm was moving in, and once it clears Cal Kellogg expects the high-country trout bite from Davis to Almanor to be an angler's paradise for the next few weeks. Get up high and get your trout on. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Let's talk about Davis. I put on a Mickey Finn pattern Metal Head trolling fly. I kept it in the top 10 feet of the water column. Target speed: 2 miles an hour, and it was game on. Trout after trout up to about 22 inches. Bright-colored flies, bright-colored spoons, aggressive approaches will take those fish. Davis Lake October 6, 2025 FAQ What depth are Davis Lake trout in October 2025?In the top 10 feet of the water column, per Cal Kellogg. What speed should I troll at Davis Lake?About 2 miles per hour. What fly is working at Davis Lake?A Mickey Finn pattern Metal Head trolling fly in the top 10 feet. How big are the Davis Lake trout?Up to about 22 inches, looking to feed and put on weight. What colors work best at Davis Lake?Bright-colored flies and spoons fished with an aggressive presentation. What is the water temperature at Davis Lake?About 58 degrees first thing in the morning, warming to about 60 in the afternoon, and expected to drop after an incoming storm. Shop the Tackle Metal Head Fly - 2 Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Davis Fishing Report | October 5, 2025
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 The fall bite is on at Lake Davis on October 5, 2025, with the surface at 58.7 degrees. Capt. Cal Kellogg worked the top of the water column from a kayak and caught about 12 rainbows, including chrome, square-tail beauties. Top producers were a Mickey Finn Metal Head fly down 10 feet and an orange Trout Trix Minnow down 5 to 6 feet on lead core. How is the fishing at Lake Davis right now?Excellent. Capt. Cal Kellogg found prime fall conditions on October 5, 2025, with the surface at 58.7 degrees, and caught about 12 rainbows from his kayak. Several were beautiful, chrome, square-tail fish. He calls it redemption after a tough trip 10 days earlier. What depth are the fish holding at Lake Davis?Up high in the water column. Cal ran a lead core rig with the minnow down about 5 to 6 feet and a trolling fly down about 10 feet. Fish came in 17 to 26 feet of water off points and islands, holding near the top as fall cools the lake. What lures work at Lake Davis in the fall?Trolling flies and soft plastics. Cal's best was a Mickey Finn Metal Head fly with an added double hook. An orange Trout Trix Minnow on an action disc also produced, and he landed the first fish ever on the new Trout Trix Minnow Elite in UV clown. When should you run trolling flies versus soft plastics?Match water clarity. Cal says flies shine in nutrient-dense, lower-clarity lakes like Davis, and the more color in the water, the brighter the fly. In crystal-clear lakes he leans to soft plastics or spoons for their cleaner action. His target speed at Davis was 1.8 to 2.2 mph. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Lake Davis, October 5th. Surface temp 58.7 degrees. It is prime time. Lead core rod number one, rigged up with an orange Trout Trix minnow, running that action disc approximately a half inch off the nose. Target speed 1.8 to 2.2. Rod number two is armed with a Mickey Finn colored Metal Head trolling fly. I am going to run that minnow down approximately 5 to 6 feet, and this fly down about 10 feet. Lake Davis October 5, 2025 FAQ What is biting at Lake Davis in October 2025?Rainbow trout, about 12 for the day, including chrome square-tail fish, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. What depth are Lake Davis trout holding?Up high, with the minnow down 5 to 6 feet and the fly about 10 feet in 17 to 26 feet of water. What is the water temperature at Lake Davis?About 58.7 degrees on the surface, prime fall conditions. What lures work at Lake Davis in the fall?A Mickey Finn Metal Head fly and an orange Trout Trix Minnow, plus the new Trout Trix Minnow Elite. What trolling speed did Cal use at Lake Davis?A target speed of 1.8 to 2.2 miles per hour. When do trolling flies work best?In nutrient-dense, lower-clarity lakes like Davis, with brighter flies as water color increases. Shop the Tackle Metal Head Fly - Trophy Trout Trolling Fly Trix Minnows 3 inch - 5 Pack Trix Minnows Elite 3 inch - 5 Pack Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFrench Meadows Reservoir Fishing Report | September 29, 2025
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 The fall trout bite is underway at French Meadows Reservoir in late September 2025. Capt. Cal Kellogg smoked full limits off the bank by 10 a.m., with trout cruising just beyond the drop-off. Fish PowerBait or worms and scent them with Power Powder or Trigger Scent. Work the structure and do not cast too far. How is the fishing at French Meadows Reservoir?On fire. Capt. Cal Kellogg went up two days before this late September 2025 report and smoked them from the bank, landing full limits of trout by 10 a.m. The fall trout bite is underway in the Sierras, with fish cruising right out beyond the drop-off. How do you bank fish French Meadows right now?Set up and work the structure. Cal drops baits just beyond the drop-off where the trout cruise, and stresses you should not cast out too far. Get comfortable and fish the near structure. He had full limits before mid-morning doing exactly that. What bait and scent work at French Meadows?Bring PowerBait and worms, and add scent. Cal recommends Power Powder and Trigger Scent to boost your bank presentation. That simple setup put full limits of French Meadows trout on the bank for him fast. When is the best time to fish the fall trout bite?Now. Cal says the fall trout bite is underway across the Sierras and calls it epic. Cooler nights push the fish to feed, so get to your favorite high-mountain lake, set up on the structure beyond the drop-off, and you should have a smile on your face. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): I went up to French Meadows Reservoir two days ago and I absolutely smoked them while fishing off the bank. The fall trout bite is underway in the Sierras. They were cruising right out beyond the drop-off. I had full limits of trout by 10 a.m. If you're a bank fisherman, get some PowerBait, get some worms, get some Power Powder, get some trigger scent, work the structure, don't cast out too far. French Meadows Reservoir September 29, 2025 FAQ What is biting at French Meadows Reservoir in September 2025?Rainbow trout on a strong fall bank bite, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. Where are the trout holding at French Meadows?Cruising just beyond the drop-off, within reach of bank anglers. What bait works from the bank at French Meadows?PowerBait and worms, scented with Power Powder or Trigger Scent. How far should I cast at French Meadows?Not too far. Cal says work the near structure rather than casting way out. How fast can you limit at French Meadows right now?Cal had full limits of trout by 10 a.m. fishing off the bank. Is the Sierra fall trout bite on?Yes. Cal says the fall trout bite is underway and epic across the high country. Shop the Tackle Power Powder by Cal Kellogg Trigger Scent UV Gel by Cal Kellogg Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreSan Joaquin Delta Fishing Report | September 22, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Catch America captain who guides Delta stripers and high-mountain trout. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Delta striper fishing is steady out of the B&W Resort Marina in late September 2025, on bait, on the troll, and casting, with weeds still a challenge. Sturgeon were seen jumping off Three Mile Slough. At Lake Davis, Capt. Cal Kellogg top-lined a beautiful rainbow on a gold micro Trigger Spoon and got another on a prototype Trix Minnow XL. How is Delta striper fishing right now?Steady out of the B&W Resort Marina. Capt. Cal Kellogg is getting stripers on bait, on the troll, and casting. Weeds continue to be a challenge, but conditions improve every week as more fish push into the system. Put your time in and you will get nice stripers. Were there sturgeon on the San Joaquin?Yes. Cal saw sturgeon jumping right outside the mouth of Three Mile Slough, which is not something you see every day in that area. It is more typically a west-side and Suisun Bay behavior, so it was an exciting sight while running the Delta. What is working at Lake Davis for trout?During a big bug hatch that had trout feeding all around, Cal top-lined a beautiful high-mountain rainbow on a gold micro Trigger Spoon. Later he got one on his prototype Trix Minnow XL, a 2-inch pattern bait the trout jumped all over. Water was a perfect 66 degrees at dawn. How should I present lures at Lake Davis?Top-line a gold micro Trigger Spoon near the surface during morning bug hatches, staying mobile with a kayak to reach feeding fish. A small 2-inch Trix Minnow XL pattern also drew hard strikes. Match the small profile to the hatch the trout are keyed on. What is the outlook for the Delta and Lake Davis?Cal expects both fisheries to keep improving through October. Delta stripers should get more numerous as more fish enter the system, and the high-mountain trout bite should build into fall. Specific striper depths were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Delta striper fishing, it's steady out there, out of the B&W Resort Marina. We're getting them on bait, on the troll, and casting. I managed to get one beautiful rainbow on a micro Trigger Spoon in the gold color. Just top-lining it. And then later on, I got one on my new prototype bait, the Trout Tricks Minnow XL. San Joaquin Delta September 22, 2025 FAQ How is Delta striper fishing in late September?Steady out of the B&W Resort Marina on bait, troll, and casting, though weeds remain a challenge. What lure caught the Lake Davis rainbow?A gold micro Trigger Spoon, top-lined during a morning bug hatch. What water temperature was Lake Davis?A perfect 66 degrees at dawn with calm conditions. What is the Trix Minnow XL?A 2-inch pattern soft bait that produced a Lake Davis rainbow, which Cal was prototyping. Were sturgeon active on the San Joaquin?Sturgeon were seen jumping just outside the mouth of Three Mile Slough, which is uncommon there. What depth are Delta stripers holding?Specific striper depths were not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Trix Minnow XL 5 Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
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