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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Sacramento River
Sacramento River Fishing Report | April 15, 2025
The Sacramento River near Colusa is red hot for striped bass, with every boat catching on minnows, trolling, and swimbaits.
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Don Pedro
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Don Pedro Fishing Report | April 13, 2025
Don Pedro is a strong medium and improving, with shad harnesses and fast-trolled Junior Optimizer spoons taking kings and rainbows.
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Feather River
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Feather River Fishing Report | April 13, 2025
Feather River stripers are slow while the Sacramento is medium, with minnows on anchor in 10 to 12 feet the best bet.
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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.
Sacramento River Fishing Report | April 15, 2025
The Sacramento River near Colusa is red hot for striped bass, with every boat catching on minnows, trolling, and swimbaits.
Learn moreDon Pedro Fishing Report | April 13, 2025
Don Pedro is a strong medium and improving, with shad harnesses and fast-trolled Junior Optimizer spoons taking kings and rainbows.
Learn moreFeather River Fishing Report | April 13, 2025
Feather River stripers are slow while the Sacramento is medium, with minnows on anchor in 10 to 12 feet the best bet.
Learn moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | April 13, 2025
Folsom Lake is fishing tough as the water rises fast, with scattered rainbows and a king around 30 feet.
Learn moreNorthern California Weekly Fishing Report | April 12, 2025
Capt. Nate Kelsch weekly roundup for April 12, 2025 covering Berryessa, Camanche, Pardee, and Amador.
Learn moreSacramento River Fishing Report | April 12, 2025
Capt. Jeff Goodwin on a very good Sacramento River striper start, drifting minnows for limits every boat.
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | April 12, 2025
Capt. Cal Kellogg on Collins Lake trout good to excellent on the pink Trix Minnow in the top 10 feet.
Learn moreNorthern California Weekly Fishing Report | April 11, 2025
Catch America pro staff weekly roundup for April 11, 2025 covering Sacramento River stripers, Collins, Don Pedro, and Folsom.
Learn moreFeather River Fishing Report | April 3, 2025
Capt. Wes Hoskin on the early Feather River striper season, drifting minnows in 10 to 12 feet.
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