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Pyramid Lake Fishing Report | October 2025
Report by Capt. Nate Kelsch (Big Nate) Nate Kelsch runs Big Nate's Guide Service and makes an annual first-week-of-October trip to Pyramid Lake. He is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Nate Kelsch (Big Nate)'s tackle. What is working right now Pyramid Lake was on fire for the October 2025 opener. Capt. Nate Kelsch and crew put 105 Lahontan cutthroat trout in the boat, with 20-plus fish in the teens and some to 23 pounds. They vertical-jigged 1 to 3 ounce P-Line Laser Minnows and Sierra Spoons over fish stacked from 40 to 80 feet. Use the new Big Nate rod for the fight. How is the fishing at Pyramid Lake right now?Lights out. Nate reported 70 to 90 fish a day, and the best day hit 105 Lahontan cutthroat to the boat in five to six hours. Quality was incredible, with 20-plus fish in the teens and up to 23 pounds. Nate called it his best day in 20 years. What depth are the fish holding at Pyramid Lake?The cutthroat were stacked from 40 to 80 feet, with marks littering the graph from 50 down to about 80 feet inside bait balls. Pull up over the top of active fish and drop your jig into that zone to stay on them. What lures work at Pyramid Lake?Nate jigged 1 to 3 ounce P-Line Laser Minnows in Wonderbread and Sierra Spoons, plus triple-style jigs built for vertical presentations. These are competitor jigging spoons and minnows, not Catch America products, but they hammered the stacked cutthroat all day. How do you jig for Pyramid Lake cutthroat?Pull up over the top of the fish, drop the jig to the right zone, and let it flutter down. The fish usually hit on the flutter on the way down, then you lift and let it flutter again. All barbless hooks, no scent, staying right on top of the bait balls. What rod is Nate using at Pyramid Lake?The brand new Big Nate Catch America Kokanee and Trout Trolling Rod. Nate fought fish on it all day and showed off how deep it bends into these heavy cutthroat. It was his favorite rod of the trip. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Nate Kelsch (Big Nate)): We are jigging for these fish. We're using anything from 1 ounce to 3 ounce P-Line Laser Minnows, Sierra spoons. We're pulling up over the top of these fish, dropping, letting it flutter down. Generally, these fish are going to hit on the flutter on the way down. We ended our day with 105 fish to the boat. Pyramid Lake October 2025 FAQ What depth are the cutthroat at Pyramid Lake?Stacked from 40 to 80 feet, with marks from 50 down to about 80 feet inside bait balls. What technique works at Pyramid Lake?Vertical jigging. Pull up over the fish, drop the jig, and let it flutter down. The fish hit on the fall. What color was best at Pyramid Lake?A Wonderbread P-Line Laser Minnow accounted for fish in this report. What is the keeper limit at Pyramid Lake?Two fish per day: two from 17 to 20 inches, or one from 17 to 20 inches and one over 24 inches. Do you use scent at Pyramid Lake?No. Nate fished barbless hooks with no scent, relying on the jigs and vertical presentation. How big do the fish get at Pyramid Lake?Nate landed 20-plus fish in the teens and up to 23 pounds on this trip, calling it his best day in 20 years. Who guides Pyramid Lake for Catch America?Capt. Nate Kelsch (Big Nate) of Big Nate's Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Big Nate's Kokanee & Trout Rod Shop Big Nate's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Sammamish Fishing Report | September 15, 2025
Report by Pete Fisher Pete Fisher fishes Washington waters with the Gig Harbor Fishin Club. What is working right now Lake Sammamish cutthroat trout are biting at 40 feet deep over 65 to 70 feet of water in mid-September 2025, with a 68 degree surface. Pete Fisher landed 12 fish, most on a pink Fire Tiger Junior Trigger Spoon from Catch America run behind a Chinook diver. Fish the north end, 100 yards off the mouth of Issaquah Creek. What is biting at Lake Sammamish right now?Cutthroat trout. Pete Fisher landed 12 fish on September 15, 2025, including a 19 inch hog, plus a bonus catfish. Most of his fish came on a pink Fire Tiger Junior Trigger Spoon from Catch America. The action ran from about 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM on the north end of the lake.What depth are the fish holding at Lake Sammamish?Nearly all fish came at 40 feet deep over 65 to 70 feet of water. With the surface at 68 degrees, Pete expected fish in the top 25 feet but found them at 40. He hooked one at 25 feet after adjusting to the sonar, so watch your electronics and stay near 40 feet.What lures are working at Lake Sammamish?The hot lure was a pink Fire Tiger Junior Trigger Spoon from Catch America, which caught 10 of Pete’s fish. He started with a Brad’s dodger in moon jelly and a Mack’s Kokanee Pro spinner, then switched to a Chinook diver with the Trigger Spoon Junior. Brad’s and Mack’s are not brands we carry.Where should I fish on Lake Sammamish?Fish the north end of the lake, staying 100 yards off the mouth of Issaquah Creek, over 65 to 70 feet of water. Pete ran a Chinook diver with the pink Fire Tiger Junior Trigger Spoon and kept his gear at 40 feet, adjusting up to 25 feet only when the sonar showed higher fish.What are the conditions at Lake Sammamish?Water temperature is 68 degrees. Fish are holding around 40 feet over 65 to 70 feet of water on the north end. Pete fished from about 7:50 AM launch through 12:30 PM. Longer-term outlook and weather trend were not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Pete Fisher): All our fish came in fishing at 40 feet deep. I put on a pink fire tiger trigger spoon from Catch America, and the other 10 fish I caught, including that catfish, came in on that trigger spoon junior. We're fishing the north end of the lake. You've got to stay 100 yards off the mouth of Issaquah Creek, over 65 to 70 feet of water.Lake Sammamish September 15, 2025 FAQHow deep are the trout at Lake Sammamish now?Almost all fish came at 40 feet deep over 65 to 70 feet of water, with one hooked at 25 feet.What lure works best at Lake Sammamish?A pink Fire Tiger Junior Trigger Spoon from Catch America caught 10 of the 12 fish.Where do I fish on Lake Sammamish?The north end, 100 yards off the mouth of Issaquah Creek, over 65 to 70 feet of water.What is the water temperature at Lake Sammamish?The surface was 68 degrees on September 15, 2025.What species are in Lake Sammamish?Cutthroat trout were the target, with a bonus catfish also caught on the Trigger Spoon.What time of day was best at Lake Sammamish?Pete fished from about 8:30 AM to 12:30 PM and caught fish steadily through that window. Shop the Tackle Junior Trigger Spoon Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFlathead River Fishing Report | July 7, 2025
Report by Ryan Stultz Ryan Stultz guides for Bent Fly Fishing on the rivers of northwest Montana. What is working right now Dry-fly fishing on the Flathead River is exceptional in early July 2025. Guides netted up to 40 fish in a day on foam bugs fished on top. Native westslope cutthroat are looking up. The Clark Fork is strong on morning dries then droppers, and the Blackfoot salmonfly hatch is dwindling but still worth a big topwater pattern. What is biting on the Flathead River right now?Native westslope cutthroat trout are the target and they are looking up. A guide netted 40 fish in a day on dry flies, throwing foam bugs on top. Early July surface action on the main stem of the Flathead is as good as it gets, with bright orange-bellied cutthroat rising to big dries. What flies are working on the Flathead in July?Foam bugs fished on top are producing on the Flathead. On the Clark Fork, fish morning dries then switch to droppers as the sun rises, using San Juans, Pat's Rubber Legs, and Pheasant Tail jigs. On the Blackfoot, a Water Walker draws salmonfly-era topwater eats. Exact patterns beyond these were not specified in this report. How is the Clark Fork River fishing?The Clark Fork is fishing exceptionally well. Warm spells balanced by cool-downs have held water temps in good shape. When shade is on the water in the morning the dry fly gets chugged, then the dropper takes over as the sun climbs. Pat's Rubber Legs is a go-to, with nocturnal stones making an appearance. Is the Blackfoot salmonfly hatch still on?The Blackfoot salmonfly hatch is dwindling and turning hit or miss. On a good day you can throw a big Water Walker on top and cut the dropper off entirely during peak feeding. Timing is everything now, so target windows when salmonflies are active rather than counting on all-day action. What is the guide's outlook for early July?Ryan Stultz reports everything still looking good at the beginning of July, with strong surface activity across the Flathead, Clark Fork, and Blackfoot. He expects the dry-fly window to hold. Specific flow numbers and water temperatures were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Ryan Stultz): Our go-to, our local, the main stem of the Flathead River, fishing exceptional. He said they netted 40 fish on dry flies, throwing a foam bug up top. There's not much better than watching a bright orange belly native westslope cutthroat rise to a big dry fly. Flathead River July 7, 2025 FAQ What is the best fly for the Flathead River in July?Foam bugs fished on top are producing well, with fish looking up for big dries. Exact guide patterns were not specified in this report. How many fish are anglers catching on the Flathead?A guide reported netting up to 40 fish in a day on dry flies during early July 2025. What species is the Flathead River known for?Native westslope cutthroat trout, which take big dry flies aggressively on the surface. What droppers work on the Clark Fork River?San Juans, Pat's Rubber Legs, and Pheasant Tail jigs, fished under a dry once the sun rises. Is the Blackfoot River salmonfly hatch still happening?It is dwindling and hit or miss. When salmonflies are active, a big Water Walker on top can produce without a dropper. What water temperatures are the Montana rivers running?Specific water temperatures were not specified in this report, though cool-downs have kept the Clark Fork in good shape. Shop the Tackle Shop Catch America Flies Shop Fly Gear
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