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San Joaquin Delta Fishing Report | September 15, 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 California Delta is producing enthusiastic striped bass and fun-sized largemouth in mid-September 2025. Capt. Cal Kellogg fished a hot morning session, dropping spoons on marks for stripers and getting largemouth on vibrating crankbaits out of the weeds. Big plugs drew a topwater follow but no hookup. Up high, Lake Davis is kicking off its fall trout bite on small orange spoons. How is the fishing on the California Delta right now?Good on a short morning session. Capt. Cal Kellogg threw big swimbaits and topwaters first and drew a huge topwater follow that never committed. Once the sun climbed, he dropped spoons on marks and got enthusiastic, though undersized, stripers, plus fun-sized largemouth on vibrating crankbaits. What lures are working on the Delta?A mix. Large plugs, big swimbaits, and big topwaters drew interest early. When the sun got high, spoons dropped on marks produced stripers. Smaller swimbaits did not produce, but vibrating crankbaits got slapped by largemouth bass rushing out of the weeds. The keeper-size fish were tougher to find. How is the Lake Davis fall trout bite starting?Kicking off. Cooler nights and shorter days have anglers getting early limits at Lake Davis, with some slow days mixed in. They are trolling the top 10 feet with small orange and chrome spoons, an Orange Trigger Spoon Junior, plus tui chub tube flies, small orange flies, and soft plastics. When does Collins Lake trout fishing start up?Trout plants begin around Halloween. Cal is booking Collins Lake trips starting November 15, and says there are still hundreds of holdover trout from last year's plants. Once the surface temperature drops and stocking resumes, he expects productive fishing there all fall through spring. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): I was committed this morning to throwing really large plugs: big swimbaits, big topwaters. I got a huge follow on a topwater bait, but he never committed. When the sun got high, I started dropping spoons on some marks. I got stripers on those marks. Those vibrating crankbaits were getting slapped around by the largemouth bass. At Lake Davis, they're trolling the top 10 feet with small orange and chrome spoons. Think Orange Trigger Spoon Junior. California Delta September 15, 2025 FAQ What is biting on the California Delta in September 2025?Striped bass on spoons and fun-sized largemouth bass on vibrating crankbaits, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. What lures work for Delta stripers right now?Spoons dropped on marks once the sun is high, after big plugs draw early interest. What got the largemouth bass on the Delta?Vibrating crankbaits worked near the weeds, where the bass rushed out to grab them. What is working at Lake Davis for fall trout?Trolling the top 10 feet with small orange and chrome spoons like the Orange Trigger Spoon Junior, plus tube flies. When can I book Collins Lake trout trips with Cal?Starting November 15, with trout plants beginning around Halloween. Were the Delta stripers keepers?No. Cal says the stripers were enthusiastic but not keepers on this trip. Shop the Tackle Junior Trigger Spoon 1.25 inch Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Striped Bass Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | September 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 Collins Lake trout fishing has been great in September 2025, and Capt. Cal Kellogg proved a color rule in one day. Run dark flies like a black-and-green Metal Head in overcast or low light, and switch to a white fly under blue sky. Cal caught trophy rainbows up to 10 pounds trolling flies about 3 feet deep, 200 feet back, at 1.8 mph. How is the fishing at Collins Lake right now?Great. Capt. Cal Kellogg says trout fishing was strong all week in September 2025, with one exceptional day producing several very large rainbows, including a 10 pound trophy. He caught the fish by matching fly color to the light conditions, which made all the difference that day. What color fly should I use at Collins Lake?Match the light. Under overcast or low-light conditions, run a dark fly for a strong silhouette against the sky. Cal used a black-and-green Metal Head fly. When the sky turned blue and sunny, he switched to a white fly and it was game on. How is Cal rigging and presenting at Collins Lake?Trolling flies on a light setup. Cal ran his fly about 3 feet deep with a small trolling weight, 200 feet behind the boat, at 1.8 miles per hour. He notes a stinger hook was key, because the trout were nipping. No stinger, no fish that day. What is Cal's takeaway on lure color?Dark conditions call for a dark lure, ideally a black fly, which Cal calls a big-fish magnet. High, sunny skies with chop call for a light-colored fly, and you can even downsize. His double-digit rainbow came on a small white junior trolling fly, a number eight. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): The idea of running dark lures in dark conditions and light lures in light conditions was illustrated very well this week with several big trout. Started out the day overcast. I went to the black fly. After lunch, we got blue sky, I switched from black to white, and it was game on. There's a shot of the fly, a black and green metal head. Troll in 1.8 miles an hour, maybe 3 feet deep, 200 feet behind the boat. Collins Lake September 2025 FAQ What is biting at Collins Lake in September 2025?Rainbow trout, including trophy fish up to 10 pounds, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. When should I run a dark fly at Collins Lake?In overcast or low-light conditions, when a dark silhouette shows best against the sky. When should I switch to a white fly?Under blue sky and sunny, high-light conditions, when Cal switched and got immediate hookups. How deep and how far back was Cal trolling?About 3 feet deep with a trolling weight, 200 feet behind the boat. What trolling speed did Cal use at Collins Lake?About 1.8 miles per hour. What size fly caught the biggest trout?A small white junior trolling fly, a number eight, took the double-digit rainbow. Shop the Tackle Metal Head Fly - Trophy Trout Trolling Fly Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreSan Joaquin Delta Fishing Report | September 1, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California guide and Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Striper action on the San Joaquin Delta is heating up in early September 2025 as more fish push up from the bay through the West Delta. Cal Kellogg’s best depth has been 12 to 17 feet, with a 22 pound fish safely released this week. Stay flexible: troll shallow and deep divers and swimbaits, or drift and anchor with live and cut bait in the smaller sloughs. What is biting on the San Joaquin Delta right now?Striped bass, and the action is getting exciting. Cal Kellogg reports more and more fish pushing up from the bay, through the West Delta, and up the San Joaquin. His biggest so far this fall was a 22 pounder, safely released, plus a 7 to 8 pound fish he kept for dinner. It gets better every trip.What depth are the stripers holding on the Delta?Cal’s best depth has been 12 to 17 feet. The fish are trickling up the system and staging where the current concentrates them. Stay mobile and target that 12 to 17 foot band, adjusting to where you mark and hook fish along the West Delta and San Joaquin.What methods are working on the Delta?Stay flexible. Trolling shallow runners, deep runners, Rat-L-Traps, and soft plastic swimbaits has been productive, though weeds can make trolling frustrating. In smaller sloughs, drifting with live bait or anchoring with cut and live bait works. These are not Catch America products, so use your confidence striper gear.How should I target concentrated stripers on the Delta?When you find fish stacked on a current break, casting soft plastic swimbaits is productive. Otherwise keep an open mind and rotate between trolling, drifting, and anchoring with bait depending on the area. Flexibility is the key theme, since different spots reward different methods day to day.What is the outlook for the San Joaquin Delta?Great. Cal says it seems to get better every time he hits the water as more fish push in from the bay, setting up a strong fall for Delta striper anglers. Longer-term outlook and exact numbers were not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): More and more fish are pushing up the system. They're coming up from the bay, passing through the West Delta, trickling up the San Joaquin. Stay flexible in terms of the method. Best depth for me has been 12 to 17 feet deep. Biggest fish so far this fall, 22 pounds, safely released.San Joaquin Delta September 1, 2025 FAQWhat depth are stripers biting on the Delta now?Cal’s best depth has been 12 to 17 feet along the West Delta and San Joaquin.What methods work for Delta stripers?Trolling divers, Rat-L-Traps, and swimbaits, plus drifting or anchoring with live and cut bait in the sloughs.How big are the Delta stripers right now?Cal released a 22 pounder this week and kept a 7 to 8 pound fish, with other fish on swimbaits.Where are the stripers on the San Joaquin Delta?Fish are pushing up from the bay through the West Delta and trickling up the San Joaquin.Is trolling good on the Delta now?It is effective but weeds can be frustrating. Casting swimbaits works well when fish stack on current breaks.What is the fall outlook for Delta stripers?Strong. Cal says it gets better every trip as more fish push in, setting up a great fall. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Striped Bass Gear
Learn moreSan Joaquin River Fishing Report | August 25, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California guide and Catch America pro-staff captain, fishing the California Delta out of the Sierra foothills. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Stripers are moving into the California Delta in late August 2025, with good action in the west Delta and fish caught in the San Joaquin River. Surface temps are around 71 degrees. Cal Kellogg ran and gunned for marks, throwing a compact swimbait on an underspin head. Largemouth bass came on rattletrap-style baits. A fun fall striper season is shaping up. What is biting in the San Joaquin River right now?Stripers are moving into the Delta, with a good bite in the west Delta and fish caught in the San Joaquin River. Cal Kellogg ran and gunned for marks on his first exploratory trip and boated stripers, plus a bunch of largemouth bass mixed in.What baits are working for Delta stripers?Cal's top bait was a compact swimbait fished on a Blade Runner Tackle underspin head, a competitor product with a ton of vibration. For largemouth, a Rattle Trap style lure from Berkley produced well. Both were cast and retrieved on a run-and-gun search pattern.Where are the stripers holding in the San Joaquin?Many marks were fairly deep on the sand flats, with some sitting in holes. Cal thinks the fish went deeper because of the warm surface temperature and heavy sun that day. He plans to work those deeper marks with bait next time out.What are the conditions on the Delta?Surface temp was 71 degrees in the San Joaquin River, with hot air near 100 degrees and a lot of sun the day of the trip. That heat pushed fish deeper, but the west Delta striper bite has been very good for anglers throwing swimbaits.What is the outlook for Delta stripers?Cal expects a really exciting fall on the striper front for anglers who get out to the Delta. His next trips will add live-bait drifting and anchor-and-bait fishing to reach the deeper marks he found on the sand flats and in the holes.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Surface temp out there was 71 degrees in the San Joaquin River. I was throwing a little swimbait on a little underspin head put out by Blade Runner Tackle. Compact bait, ton of vibration, and it was working really well. The stripers are moving into the Delta. The bite in the west Delta has been very good for guys throwing swimbaits.San Joaquin River August 25, 2025 FAQWhat is biting in the San Joaquin River right now?Stripers are moving into the Delta, with largemouth bass mixed in and a good west Delta bite.What is the water temperature in the San Joaquin River?Surface temp was around 71 degrees, with hot air near 100 degrees.What baits work for Delta stripers?A compact swimbait on a Blade Runner underspin head was the top bait. Rattletrap-style baits took largemouth bass.Where are the stripers holding?Deeper on the sand flats and in holes, likely pushed down by the warm surface temperature and heavy sun.What tactics will Cal try next?Live-bait drifting and anchor-and-bait fishing to reach the deeper marks on the sand flats.Who guides the Delta for Catch America?Capt. Cal Kellogg. Shop the Tackle Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop All Tackle
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | August 18, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Catch America captain who guides trout on Collins Lake and stripers on the Delta. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake trout are holding in cool water 35 to 45 feet down in August 2025. Troll at 2 mph behind a number 3 dodger with a blue and white Junior Trigger Spoon, a white glow Pinhead Spoon, a white Trix Minnow, or a translucent purple Trix Worm. Bank anglers can mooch garlic green PowerBait over 40-foot marks. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding in August?The magic depth is 40 to 45 feet, with baits run anywhere from 35 to about 40 feet down. Capt. Cal Kellogg caught trout on every trip by finding deep water and staying over the marks, since that is where the cool water sits in late summer at Collins Lake. What lures are working at Collins Lake right now?Cal caught fish on four lures. A blue and white Junior Trigger Spoon took the lightning trout, a white glow Pinhead Spoon produced steadily, and both a white Trix Minnow and a translucent purple Trix Worm added fish. Small-profile spoons are outfishing bigger ones because the shad are tiny. How should I rig and troll for Collins Lake trout?Pull spoons behind a number 3 Chinook dodger with 60 feet of line out at 2 miles per hour. Key speed is 2 mph. Get baits down 35 to 40 feet over deep water. Cal ran the Pinhead Spoon and Junior Trigger Spoon this way. Small profiles match the tiny shad the trout are eating. Can you catch Collins Lake trout from the bank?Yes. Fish garlic green PowerBait, the same bait Cal fishes in the dead of winter, but out over deep water. From a boat, find 40-foot marks and drop a 1-ounce sinker so you sit vertical, then mooch the bait 38 to 40 feet down. Bank anglers may also pick up fish at night. Where is the best area on Collins Lake?Cal's best water ran from the mouth of the narrows down to the second marina. Work that deep water, stay over the marks, and grind it out. The earlier you get on the water the better, though fish are catchable all day right now. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): I trout fished every time I was on the lake and I caught trout on every single trip, and I caught them on four different lures. The magic depth out there right now is 40 to 45 feet. Get your baits down anywhere from 35 to maybe 38, 40 feet deep, 2 miles an hour. Collins Lake August 18, 2025 FAQ What is the best trolling speed for Collins Lake trout?2 miles per hour, with baits down 35 to 40 feet behind a number 3 dodger. Why are small spoons working better at Collins Lake?The shad are very tiny right now, so small-profile spoons like the Junior Trigger Spoon and Pinhead outfish traditional-sized spoons. What color Trix Worm is catching Collins Lake trout?Translucent purple, fished behind a dodger at 2 mph. What are Collins Lake trout eating in August?Primarily plankton, with a few small shad starting to show up in stomachs. What bank bait works at Collins Lake now?Garlic green PowerBait fished over deep water, with a 1-ounce sinker to stay vertical over 40-foot marks. How big are Collins Lake trout right now?Holdover rainbows up to about 3 pounds and lightning trout up to about 2 pounds. Shop the Tackle Junior Trigger Spoon Pinhead Spoon Kit Trix Minnows 5 Pack Trix Worms 5 Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreDon Pedro Reservoir Fishing Report | August 2025
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing and is a Catch America pro-staff captain who power-trolls Don Pedro for kings and rainbows. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro Reservoir put out an epic power-trolling bite in August 2025. Fishing with Cal Kellogg, Capt. Monte Smith had kings and rainbows biting within minutes, often on the drop. He runs 75 feet down at 2.4 mph, using fluorocarbon leaders because the kings will saw through mono with their teeth. A chartreuse spoon caught the last two fish for limits. How good is the Don Pedro salmon bite right now?Epic. Filming with Cal Kellogg, Capt. Monte Smith had rods bending within five to ten minutes and kept the action going all day. King salmon and rainbow trout hit steadily, with the bite actually heating up as the day went on and the fish fighting harder and harder. How deep and fast does Monte troll Don Pedro?Monte power-trolls 75 feet down at about 2.4 mph, and several fish hit on the drop before the gear even reached depth. He moved to Middle Bay after the bite near the dam dried up, following the bait and fish there. Why use fluorocarbon leaders at Don Pedro?Because the kings have teeth and will saw through your leader with ease. Monte runs fluorocarbon to prevent break-offs. That confidence in the gear let the crew put heavy pressure on strong, acrobatic kings without losing them. How do you find fish at Don Pedro Reservoir?Monte reads the prevailing wind, which pushes plankton and threadfin shad into an area. He watches for grebes diving on bait and looks for big bait balls on the electronics. Where there is bait, the trout and kings are not far behind. What lure produced at Don Pedro?A chartreuse spoon caught both of the last two fish to fill limits. Monte tried several presentations, but the chartreuse spoon closed the deal on a strong finish, including a king Cal called nearly an ocean-sized keeper. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): Do you use fluorocarbon on your leader? Yeah, because the kings have teeth, and they will saw through your leader with ease. Okay, 75 feet down. How fast you going? 2.4. The bite was great first thing in the morning, but as the day went on, the bite heated up even more and the fish started fighting harder and harder. Don Pedro Reservoir August 2025 FAQ How deep does Monte troll at Don Pedro Reservoir?About 75 feet down. What trolling speed for Don Pedro kings?Around 2.4 mph power trolling. Why does Monte use fluorocarbon leaders?Kings have teeth and will saw through a standard leader, so fluorocarbon prevents break-offs. How do you locate fish at Don Pedro?Read the prevailing wind, watch for diving grebes, and look for big threadfin shad bait balls on your electronics. What lure filled the limits at Don Pedro?A chartreuse spoon caught the last two fish. What species did Don Pedro produce?King salmon and rainbow trout, with the bite improving through the day. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. Monte Smith's Tackle Shop Salmon Gear
Learn moreBucks Lake Fishing Report | July 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California guide and Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Bucks Lake kokanee are running 13 to 14 inches in mid-July 2025, holding 30 to 45 feet, with a 10-fish limit boxed in about 2.5 hours. Cal Kellogg’s rig is a 6 inch 24-karat gold Catch America dodger trailing a purple and pink T-Pex with Shoepeg corn. Troll slow at 1.3 to 1.5 mph with a short 15 to 25 foot setback. What is biting at Bucks Lake right now?Kokanee, and they are good size at 13 to 14 inches. Cal Kellogg boxed a 10-fish limit in about 2.5 hours. Bucks also holds rainbows, browns, brookies, and mackinaw. Cal caught bonus rainbows too, including a big planter, while running a Trix Minnow and a tandem fly for trout.What depth are the kokanee holding at Bucks Lake?Kokanee are holding 30 to 45 feet. Cal hooked them at 40 feet the first afternoon, then found them shallower at 30 to 38 feet in the morning. Depth is critical for kokanee, so if you are 10 to 15 feet off you can go hours without a bite. Drop the T-Pex right into their zone.What lures and colors work at Bucks Lake?Cal’s rig is a 6 inch 24-karat gold Catch America dodger trailing a purple and pink T-Pex with two kernels of Shoepeg corn. He scented the corn with anise, which outfished plain corn. A brass and orange T-Pex and spinners did not produce, so color mattered.How does Cal rig and present at Bucks Lake?Slow troll at 1.3 to 1.5 mph with a short 15 to 25 foot setback off the downrigger ball, since kokanee are not line shy and have soft mouths. Run the big gold dodger for flash ahead of the T-Pex. Use a modern GPS sonar to find schools and drop a waypoint to stay on them.What is the outlook for Bucks Lake?Strong. Cal calls Bucks one of his all-time favorites, full of kokanee and three varieties of trout, and this year the kokanee are a solid size. He fished it against a bright full moon and still limited quickly. Longer-term outlook was not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): If you've been watching the channel, you're no stranger to this rig: 6-inch 24-karat gold Catch America Dodger, trailing a purple and pink T-Pex. I've been catching fish, hooking fish at 40 feet with that gold blade and that T-Pex. Kokanee trolling is a slow-speed sport, your best speeds are anywhere from about 1.2 to 1.5.Bucks Lake July 2025 FAQHow deep are kokanee at Bucks Lake in July?Kokanee are holding 30 to 45 feet, shallower in the morning around 30 feet and deeper by afternoon.What is the best kokanee rig at Bucks Lake?A 6 inch 24-karat gold Catch America dodger trailing a purple and pink T-Pex with Shoepeg corn.What trolling speed works at Bucks Lake?Slow, 1.3 to 1.5 mph. Kokanee trolling is a low-speed sport, so do not go too fast.How big are the kokanee at Bucks Lake?They are running 13 to 14 inches, about three quarters of a pound, and all a similar size.What is the kokanee limit at Bucks Lake?The kokanee limit at Bucks Lake is 10 fish.What setback should I use for Bucks Lake kokanee?A short setback, about 15 to 25 feet off the ball, since kokanee are not line shy and have soft mouths. Shop the Tackle Trolling Dodger 6 inch T-Pex Kokanee & Trout Lure Trix Minnows 5-Pack Shop Capt. Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | June 30, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California guide and Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is still producing healthy foothill trout through summer 2025, including a lightning trout of 4 to 5 pounds this week. Cal Kellogg downrigger trolls at 2 to 2.5 mph with a natural-colored Trix Minnow and action disc at 25 to 30 feet. On lead core he pulls the orange and white Popped-Eyed spoon and the Pinhead spoon. What is biting at Collins Lake right now?Foothill trout, and they are holding steady through the summer. Cal Kellogg is still catching nice fish, with the top fish this week a lightning trout of 4 or 5 pounds. Collins is fishing well on downrigger setups for anglers who want steady summer trout action in the foothills.What depth and speed work at Collins Lake?Downrigger troll at about 2 to 2.5 mph. The hot depth has been 25 to 30 feet for the natural-colored Trix Minnow and action disc. On lead core, run two colors with a one-ounce sinker to reach the mid-column. As the water warms, the productive depth has dropped slightly.What lures are working at Collins Lake?Cal’s number one offering is a natural-colored Trix Minnow teamed with an action disc. He also pulls the orange and white Popped-Eyed spoon and, his top spoon, the orange and silver or red and silver Pinhead spoon, which trolls across a wide speed range.How is Cal rigging at Collins Lake?On the downrigger he runs the natural Trix Minnow with an action disc at 25 to 30 feet. On lead core he runs two colors plus a one-ounce sinker and pulls spoons, including the Popped-Eyed and Pinhead. Bend the Popped-Eyed tail to dial it in to any speed.What about French Meadows Reservoir?Cal also fished French Meadows and found good action on planted Lassen rainbows up to 3 to 3.5 pounds, plus sleek holdovers. Fish held 25 to 30 feet down on the Trix Minnow and action disc at 2 to 2.5 mph. Avoid the full moon phases for the best results up there.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Number one offering, the natural colored Trix Minnow, teamed with the action disk, trolled anywhere from 1.8 to about 2.5 miles an hour on the downrigger. The hot depth was 25 to 30 feet. Honorable mention goes to the orange and white Popped-Eyed spoon. My number one spoon was the Pinhead spoon. You can troll it across a broad range of speeds.Collins Lake June 30, 2025 FAQAre trout still biting at Collins Lake in summer?Yes. Healthy foothill trout are holding steady, with a lightning trout of 4 to 5 pounds this week.What depth for trout at Collins Lake now?The hot depth is 25 to 30 feet on the downrigger for the natural Trix Minnow and action disc.What trolling speed works at Collins Lake?About 2 to 2.5 mph on the downrigger. The Pinhead spoon also trolls well across a wider speed range.What is the best lure at Collins Lake right now?A natural-colored Trix Minnow with an action disc, plus the Popped-Eyed and Pinhead spoons on lead core.Is French Meadows Reservoir fishing well?Yes. Planted Lassen rainbows up to 3 to 3.5 pounds are biting at 25 to 30 feet. Avoid full moon phases.What lead core setup does Cal use?Two colors of lead core with a one-ounce trolling sinker, pulling the Popped-Eyed and Pinhead spoons. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5-Pack Popped-Eyed Spoon Pinhead Spoon Shop Capt. Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreMammoth Pool Reservoir Fishing Report | June 23, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California trout troller, outdoor writer, and Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Trout fishing was slow at Mammoth Pool Reservoir the week of June 23, 2025, with about six fish on Uncle Larry's spinners tipped with worms. Nearby Collins Lake gave a slow to fair trout bite on Trigger Spoons and Trout Trix Minnows, plus lightning trout to about 5 pounds and good potluck action for panfish, bass, and catfish. How is the fishing at Mammoth Pool Reservoir?Slow this trip despite the lake's reputation for good action. Cal Kellogg landed about six trout, with Uncle Larry's spinners tipped with worms the hot ticket. It is a beautiful Sierra National Forest lake that fishes hit or miss depending on timing, so cover water thoroughly.What is biting at Collins Lake right now?Trout action is slow to fair, with fish coming on Trigger Spoons and Trout Trix Minnows. Cal also picked up bluegill, bass, and catfish, plus lightning trout up to about 5 pounds. It is a great spot for mixed potluck fishing right now.What lures are working at Mammoth Pool and Collins?At Mammoth Pool, Uncle Larry's spinners tipped with worms produced the fish. At Collins Lake, Trigger Spoons and Trout Trix Minnows are drawing trout, and soft plastics or spoons work well for the aggressive lightning trout.How should I fish Folsom Lake for landlocked kings?Cal discussed downrigger fishing for landlocked kings at Folsom. Focus on precise depth control with downriggers and small shad-pattern lures. No specific Folsom conditions were reported on this trip, since it came up as an instructional topic rather than a fished venue.What is the outlook for these Sierra lakes?Mix trolling for trout with targeting warm-water species for a productive day. Expect hit or miss timing at Mammoth Pool. Collins Lake is a good bet if you want to troll for trout for a while, then target panfish, bass, and catfish.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Started out the week at Mammoth Pool Reservoir in the Sierra National Forest. The trout fishing at times is really good there, but it was really slow when we were there. We got about six fish. Uncle Larry's spinners teamed with worms was the hot ticket for us. Today, I'm out on Collins Lake, getting fish on trigger spoons and Trout Trix minnows.Mammoth Pool Reservoir June 23, 2025 FAQWhat depth are the trout at Mammoth Pool Reservoir?A specific depth was not specified in this report. The bite was slow, so cover water and work your spinners thoroughly.How big are the lightning trout at Collins Lake?Cal reported lightning trout up to about 5 pounds over the week. They are aggressive, so try spoons or soft plastics.What baits work at Mammoth Pool Reservoir?Uncle Larry's spinners tipped with worms produced about six fish on this slow trip.What else is biting at Collins Lake?Along with trout, bluegill, bass, and catfish are available for potluck fishing.How do you target landlocked kings at Folsom Lake?Use downriggers for precise depth control and small shad-pattern lures. No specific Folsom conditions were reported in this trip.Who guides these lakes for Catch America?Capt. Cal Kellogg. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon 2.25 inch - Trout & Landlocked Salmon Trix Minnows 3 inch - Trout Soft Bait - 5 Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
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