Plug Tuning For Salmon
How to tune and wrap plugs for river kings.
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Reports From The Water
Find recent bite updates by water, species, and guide. Then jump into the gear and videos connected to those reports.
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Recent Reports
Quick updates from guides and anglers, organized so shoppers can find the bite faster.
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Lake Berryessa
Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | February 13, 2025
Even in ice-cold, murky, high water, Big Nate hooked about 17 trout at Lake Berryessa by 1 pm.
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Lake Berryessa
Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | February 5, 2025
The Lake Berryessa trout bite stayed strong for Big Nate, with fish to 5 pounds and a bass near 8 pounds.
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Eagle Lake trout
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Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | January 29, 2025
Big Nate ran three limits of big Eagle Lake trout at Lake Berryessa, all on spoons.
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Lake & River Reports
Start with where you fish, then narrow into the newest bite information.
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
Jump straight to the reports that match what you are chasing.
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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Report Videos & Tutorials
Helpful videos stay on the page so shoppers can learn without leaving Catch America.
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.
Why do some reports not show photos?
If a report does not have a useful image, the page shows the report without a blank or broken image area.
Where should I go after reading a report?
Use the gear links and species pages to find the tackle family mentioned in the report, then choose the setup that fits your water.
Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | February 13, 2025
Even in ice-cold, murky, high water, Big Nate hooked about 17 trout at Lake Berryessa by 1 pm.
Learn moreLake Berryessa Fishing Report | February 5, 2025
The Lake Berryessa trout bite stayed strong for Big Nate, with fish to 5 pounds and a bass near 8 pounds.
Learn moreLake Berryessa Fishing Report | January 29, 2025
Big Nate ran three limits of big Eagle Lake trout at Lake Berryessa, all on spoons.
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | January 28, 2025
Bait fishing is on fire at Collins Lake, with Cal Kellogg boxing 12 rainbows to 3 or 4 pounds for three anglers.
Learn moreLake Berryessa Fishing Report | January 22, 2025
Lake Berryessa trout are biting well for Big Nate, with most fish in the top 30 feet.
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | January 7, 2025
Cal Kellogg boxed a limit of pound-and-a-half to 3 pound rainbows at Collins Lake in cold, rainy January conditions.
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