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Eagle 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 moreEagle Lake Fishing Report | November 12, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service and guides fall fly-trolling trips on Eagle Lake. He is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Fall means topline fly trolling at Eagle Lake, and the November 2025 bite is strong. Bryan Roccucci runs hot orange J-Fair and Tui Chub pattern trolling flies just 2 to 5 feet down on topline rigs, scented with Minnow Mayhem fly spray. Fish are over 15 to 30 feet of water, dropping to 10 to 15 feet on bright, calm mornings. Hard-charging rainbows are running 2 to 2.5 pounds up into the high 4s. What is biting at Eagle Lake right now?Hard-charging rainbow trout on topline trolled flies. Bryan Roccucci reports fish running 2 to 2.5 pounds up into the high 4s, and they are smoking hot when hooked. This classic fall topline bite will continue for the rest of the season. What depth are the Eagle Lake trout holding?The flies are getting down just 2 to 5 feet on the topline rigs. Fish are sitting over 15 to 30 feet of water, and on bright, calm, fog-free mornings they can drop down to 10 to 15 feet. What flies and colors are working at Eagle Lake?Hot orange J-Fair flies scented with Minnow Mayhem fly spray have been the top producer, with a few coming on the Tui Chub pattern too. The stained water gives brighter colors and that scent an edge. These specialty flies are not carried by Catch America. How is Bryan Roccucci rigging and presenting?Topline fly trolling: run scented trolling flies 2 to 5 feet down on topline rigs over 15 to 30 feet of water. He is also running fly casting trips with intermediate lines and minnow patterns on the strip, plus balanced leeches under indicators. Trolling speed was not specified. What are the conditions at Eagle Lake?Mild fall weather with water temps in the low 50s, up to 53 on flat sunny afternoons and 50 to 51 in the morning. Water clarity is a little stained. The bite is expected to continue through November. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): Fall here at Eagle Lake means one thing and it's time for topline fly fishing. We're scenting up the flies with the Minnow Mayhem fly spray and running those flies on the topline rigs, getting down 2 to 5 feet. Hot orange J. Fair flies have been our top producer. We're starting to pick up a few on the Tui Chub pattern as well. These hard-charging rainbows are running 2 to 2 1/2 pounds all the way up to the high 4s. Eagle Lake November 12, 2025 FAQ What depth are Eagle Lake trout in November 2025?Flies are run 2 to 5 feet down over 15 to 30 feet of water, dropping to 10 to 15 feet on bright, calm mornings. What is the best fly for Eagle Lake right now?Hot orange J-Fair patterns scented with Minnow Mayhem fly spray, with a few on the Tui Chub pattern. How big are the Eagle Lake rainbows?Running 2 to 2.5 pounds up into the high 4s. What is the water temperature at Eagle Lake?Low 50s, up to 53 on flat sunny afternoons and 50 to 51 in the morning. What is the water clarity at Eagle Lake?A little bit stained, which is why brighter colors and scent are producing. How long will the Eagle Lake topline bite last?This classic fall topline fly bite is expected to continue through the rest of the season. Shop the Tackle Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreEagle Lake Fishing Report | November 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service and is a Catch America pro-staff captain on Eagle Lake and Lake Almanor. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Fall trout fishing is as good as it gets at Eagle Lake in November 2025. Capt. Bryan Roccucci is top-line fly trolling, working the surface down to about 10 feet. Early under fog or cloud cover the fish sit in the top 5 feet, then slide to 10 or 12 feet when the sun comes out. A hot orange fly and a tui chub pattern are doing most of the work across the south end and both shores. How is Eagle Lake fishing right now?It is prime time. Capt. Bryan Roccucci reports fantastic fall conditions with top-line fly trolling under mild weather, some rain, and a few foggy mornings. Fish are hanging in the top 5 to 10 feet, and the south end plus both shores are all producing. How deep are Eagle Lake trout in November?Shallow. Early under fog or cloud cover the fish are usually in the top 5 feet near the surface. When the sun comes out and the lake goes flat, they slide offshore and drop to 10, sometimes 12 feet, so do not be afraid to drop your lines down to them. What flies work at Eagle Lake right now?The two flies doing most of the work are a hot orange pattern and a tui chub pattern. Orange is a traditional Eagle Lake producer, while the tui chub mimics the minnows the fish are still chasing offshore. Bryan scents them with a fly spray to boost bites. What are Eagle Lake trout feeding on?Still mostly tui chub minnows out over open water, which is why the tui chub fly produces offshore. But Bryan is seeing increasing signs they are feeding on the rocks too, finding snails and daphnia in the fish he cleans. They are hunting both zones. What is the outlook for Eagle Lake?Excellent. A couple of mild weather fronts should stay fishable, and the fall pattern should continue right through November. Bryan has about one more week at Eagle before heading to Lake Almanor for late fall and early winter fishing. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): We continue to work the Jay Fair trolling flies on the top line rigs, covering the water from the surface down to about 10 feet. Early in the morning under cloud cover or fog, the fish will usually be in the top 5 feet. The two flies that are doing most of the work for us right now is the hot orange and the tui chub pattern. The south end of the lake, the east shore, the west shore, all producing fish. Eagle Lake November 2025 FAQ How deep are Eagle Lake trout in the fall?In the top 5 feet early under fog, dropping to 10 or 12 feet when the sun comes out. What flies work at Eagle Lake in November?A hot orange pattern and a tui chub pattern on top-line rigs. What are Eagle Lake trout eating?Mostly tui chub minnows offshore, plus some feeding on the rocks where Bryan finds snails and daphnia. Where are the fish biting at Eagle Lake?The south end and both the east and west shores are all producing. How long will the Eagle Lake bite last?Bryan expects the fall pattern to continue right through November. Does Bryan scent his flies at Eagle Lake?Yes, he uses a fly scent spray on the hot orange and tui chub flies. That specific product was out of stock at publication. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreEagle Lake Fishing Report | October 25, 2025
Report by Catch America This Eagle Lake fall fly trolling report comes from the Catch America guide team. The guide is not named in this report. What is working right now Eagle Lake trout are biting steadily in late October 2025 despite hail, rain, and wind. Fish are holding in the top few feet over 20 to 40 feet of open water, not yet in the shallows. Run J-Fair trolling flies on top-line rigs, with hot orange the standout color. A new water-based Fly Spray in Minnow Mayhem keeps marabou fluffing naturally and outfished unscented flies in a same-day test. What is biting at Eagle Lake right now?Trout, and plenty of them. The Catch America crew landed a lot of fish through hail, rain, and wind on their late October trips. Fish are up in the top few feet of the water column, holding over 20 to 40 feet of open water rather than crowding the shallows so far. What depth are the trout holding at Eagle Lake?Right up in the surface few feet, but positioned over 20 to 40 feet of open water. There have not been many fish in the shallows yet. The cooling trend is expected to push trout shallow soon for a classic fall Eagle Lake bite. What flies and colors work at Eagle Lake in fall?J-Fair trolling flies on top-line rigs, with hot orange doing most of the damage. Orange is predominantly a strong color at Eagle Lake. A few fish came on other colors, but the trout clearly wanted orange on this day. What scent is being used on the flies?A new water-based Fly Spray in the Minnow Mayhem formula. Because it is water-based, it does not pack down the marabou like oil-based scents, so the feathers still fluff in the water. In a same-day test, the scented flies outperformed the unscented ones. What is the outlook for Eagle Lake?Strong. The crew is fishing the rest of the week through more funky weather, and the fish are biting with a lot of bent rods. The cooler trend should push trout into the shallows for a traditional fall bite. Only a few guide days remain for late October into early November. Watch the full report From the report (Catch America): We are running the J-Fair trolling flies on the top line rigs. Fish are all up in the top few feet of the surface. We are still out over a little more of the open water, 20 to 40 feet deep water right now. It just felt like an orange day, so running the J-Fair trolling flies, hot orange did most of the damage. Eagle Lake October 2025 FAQ What is the best fly color at Eagle Lake in fall?Hot orange did most of the damage. Orange is predominantly a strong color at Eagle Lake. How deep are the Eagle Lake trout in late October?Up in the top few feet of the surface, holding over 20 to 40 feet of open water. How should I rig for Eagle Lake trout right now?Run J-Fair trolling flies on top-line rigs near the surface. Does scent help on trolling flies at Eagle Lake?Yes. The water-based Minnow Mayhem Fly Spray keeps marabou fluffy and outfished unscented flies in a same-day test. What are Eagle Lake trout feeding on?Tui chub minnows, which is why the minnow-imitating scent and flies are producing. Are the Eagle Lake trout in the shallows yet?Not many. Fish are still over open water, but a cooling trend should push them shallow soon. Who guided this Eagle Lake report?The guide is not named in this report. It comes from the Catch America fall fly trolling trips. Shop the Tackle Shop Trolling Flies Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreEagle Lake Fishing Report | September 22, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service and is a Catch America pro-staff captain on Eagle Lake and Lake Almanor. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Eagle Lake is starting its fall run in late September 2025. The lake level is up slightly over last year, allowing safe launching from the south-end Marina ramp. Capt. Bryan Roccucci landed fish from 7 to 15 feet deep while working water 15 to 45 feet, with the trout feeding on tui chub. Brighter colors and orange, especially a Jay Fair Special, produced best on overcast days. How is Eagle Lake fishing right now?Fall is just kicking off. Capt. Bryan Roccucci landed all his fish from 7 feet on the shallow side to 15 feet deep, while working water 15 to 45 feet. The fish are holding over that deeper water, waiting for cooler temperatures to push them into the shallows. How deep are Eagle Lake trout holding?Not deep. The fish came from 7 to 15 feet, even though Bryan worked water 15 to 45 feet, sometimes over 40 to 45 feet, picking up a few on turns. As fall sets in and temperatures cool, expect more fish to move shallow. What are Eagle Lake trout feeding on?Mainly tui chub, which is standard for this time of year, plus lots of minnows in the lake. Match that forage with minnow-imitating patterns. Bryan's best producer had a darker brown tail with marabou and an iridescent flash mimicking those baitfish. What colors work at Eagle Lake in fall?Brighter colors and orange produced on overcast, dark-sky days. Bryan got a few fish on orange and the Jay Fair All Around Best, but by far his best producer was the Jay Fair Special with its brown marabou tail and iridescent body. What is the Eagle Lake water level and outlook?The lake level is up slightly over last year, and the big rock near the Marina low-water ramp is still underwater, so launching is safe. Bryan expects full-blown fall mode by mid-October as the water cools. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): All the fish we hooked and landed came from 7 feet on the shallow side, with the deepest being 15 feet. These fish are still out over the open water. We were working water anywhere from 15 to 30 feet, sometimes even out over 40 and 45 feet of water. The fish seem to be feeding mainly on the tui chub still. Eagle Lake September 22, 2025 FAQ What is the Eagle Lake water level in September 2025?Up slightly over last year, with the big rock near the Marina ramp still underwater, allowing safe launching. How deep are Eagle Lake trout in late September?Fish were caught from 7 to 15 feet while holding over 15 to 45 feet of water. What are Eagle Lake trout eating?Mainly tui chub, along with lots of minnows in the lake. What colors work at Eagle Lake right now?Brighter colors and orange on overcast days, with the Jay Fair Special the top producer. When will Eagle Lake fish move shallow?Bryan expects full fall mode by mid-October as water temperatures cool. Can you launch a boat at Eagle Lake now?Yes. The south-end Marina low-water ramp is usable, and Bryan launched a good-size boat without issue. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
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