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Quick updates from guides and anglers, organized so shoppers can find the bite faster.
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Collins Lake
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Collins Lake Fishing Report | March 3, 2025
Collins Lake is loaded after a 2,000 pound plant, with Cal Kellogg's pink dodger-and-worm rig and a white Trix Worm on leadcore leading the...
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Bullard's Bar
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Bullard's Bar Fishing Report | February 28, 2025
Kokanee and rainbows are scattered in small pockets at Bullard's Bar in late February, holding 20 to 70 feet down on pink and orange.
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Eagle Lake trout
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Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | February 27, 2025
Big Nate called it the best Lake Berryessa day in months, three limits of big Eagle Lake trout by 11 am.
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Lake & River Reports
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Lake ReportsLake Berryessa
Kokanee, trout, dodgers, spoons, and guide updates.
Lake ReportsShasta LakeReservoir trout, landlocked kings, depth, and baitfish lanes.
Lake ReportsLake OrovilleOpen-water trolling updates for trout and salmon.
River ReportsSacramento RiverPlug tuning, wraps, scent, and river salmon conditions.
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Reports By Bite
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Species ReportsTrout
Spoons, minnows, flies, plastics, scent, and reservoir trolling.
Species ReportsKokaneeDodgers, hoochies, spinners, corn, depth, speed, and scent.
Species ReportsSalmonRiver and ocean reports with flashers, plugs, bait, and scent.
Species ReportsStriped BassDelta trolling, baitfish color, current, and water movement.
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Guide Reports
Follow updates from the guides behind the gear and on-water programs.
Guide ReportsBig Nate
Lake Berryessa kokanee, trout, scent, and trolling updates.
Guide ReportsJeff GoodwinNorthern California salmon, trout, and kokanee reports.
Guide ReportsAustin MoserNorthwest salmon updates, flashers, plugs, and bait programs.
Guide ReportsDavid JohnsonOregon salmon reports and changing river conditions.
Gear From Reports
Shop What Shows Up
Find the tackle families most often connected to current reports.
Report GearSpoons
Search baits for trout, landlocked salmon, and open water.
Report GearDodgersFlash and kick for kokanee, trout, and light trolling spreads.
Report GearFlashersRotating flash for salmon and larger trolling presentations.
Report GearHard BaitsPlugs and bait profiles for trout and salmon programs.
Report GearScentsGuide-used scent options for trolling setups.
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Salmon Gear Breakdown
Flash, bait, and hardware for big salmon water.
Kokanee Trolling Setup
Dodgers, scent, speed, and presentation notes.
Fishing Report FAQ
How To Use Reports
Use reports to understand conditions, then match the presentation to your water.
How often are reports updated?
Reports are added as new guide updates, field notes, and fishing conditions come in.
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Collins Lake Fishing Report | March 3, 2025
Collins Lake is loaded after a 2,000 pound plant, with Cal Kellogg's pink dodger-and-worm rig and a white Trix Worm on leadcore leading the way.
Learn moreBullard's Bar Fishing Report | February 28, 2025
Kokanee and rainbows are scattered in small pockets at Bullard's Bar in late February, holding 20 to 70 feet down on pink and orange.
Learn moreLake Berryessa Fishing Report | February 27, 2025
Big Nate called it the best Lake Berryessa day in months, three limits of big Eagle Lake trout by 11 am.
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | February 25, 2025
Shasta Lake keeps producing nice rainbows and browns for Jeff Goodwin, with fish high in the water column.
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | February 24, 2025
Cal Kellogg's first all-trolling trip of the year at Collins Lake produced two-plus hours of steady action on a pink Trix Minnow.
Learn moreLake Berryessa Fishing Report | February 21, 2025
Big Nate got 14 hookups on beautiful Eagle Lake trout and big crappie at Lake Berryessa despite murky, debris-filled high water.
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | February 19, 2025
Shasta Lake is giving up good rainbows and browns for Jeff Goodwin, and the best depth is shallow at 5 to 15 feet.
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | February 17, 2025
Trolling is back on at Collins Lake with a pink Dodger and worm producing early, though bait fishing still edges it out.
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | February 14, 2025
Jeff Goodwin is catching nice rainbows and browns with the odd landlocked king on Shasta Lake.
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