Plug Tuning For Salmon
How to tune and wrap plugs for river kings.
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Recent Reports
Quick updates from guides and anglers, organized so shoppers can find the bite faster.
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Shasta Lake Fishing Report | May 28, 2025
Shasta Lake kokanee fishing very good 35 to 40 feet, kings 55 to 65 feet as the surface hits 70 degrees.
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Truckee River Fishing Report | May 23, 2025
Truckee River spring runoff fly report: nymphing baetis and caddis, with streamers and dry flies producing.
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Upper Twin Lakes Fishing Report | May 22, 2025
Upper Twin Lakes rainbow trout bite on the bubblegum Trix Worm in cold, shallow water.
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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.
Shasta Lake Fishing Report | May 28, 2025
Shasta Lake kokanee fishing very good 35 to 40 feet, kings 55 to 65 feet as the surface hits 70 degrees.
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | May 23, 2025
Truckee River spring runoff fly report: nymphing baetis and caddis, with streamers and dry flies producing.
Learn moreUpper Twin Lakes Fishing Report | May 22, 2025
Upper Twin Lakes rainbow trout bite on the bubblegum Trix Worm in cold, shallow water.
Learn moreNorthern California Weekly Fishing Report | May 22, 2025
Northern California weekly roundup: kokanee season in full swing at Berryessa, plus Shasta and Eastern Sierra reports.
Learn moreSacramento River Fishing Report | May 15, 2025
Sacramento River stripers slow in Colusa as fish drop toward Nights Landing and Verona on minnows and trolled plugs.
Learn moreNorthern California Weekly Fishing Report | May 15, 2025
Northern California weekly roundup: kokanee season kicks off, plus a tribute to Uncle Larry Barnes.
Learn moreNorthern California Weekly Fishing Report | May 7, 2025
Northern California weekly roundup: Collins Lake outstanding on the bubblegum Trix Minnow, Berryessa trout and kokanee firing.
Learn moreNorthern California Weekly Fishing Report | April 30, 2025
Northern California weekly roundup: Berryessa on fire, Collins limits on the Trix Minnow, Sacramento River stripers peaking.
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | April 24, 2025
Collins Lake had a week of really big trout, with fish over 8 and 10 pounds on the pink Trix Worm.
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