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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California Delta
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California Delta Fishing Report | March 20, 2025
Striped bass fishing is underway in the West Delta with Capt. Brett Brady.
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Don Pedro Lake
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Don Pedro Lake Fishing Report | March 14, 2025
Monte Smith slowed down to dodgers with hoochies and corn at Don Pedro after fast spoons stalled, boating rainbows and king salmon 15 to...
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Folsom Lake
Folsom Lake Fishing Report | March 14, 2025
Folsom Lake is a spoon bite. Cal Kellogg runs a Junior Optimizer and Trigger Spoon 12 to 15 feet down at 2.7 mph for...
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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.
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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.
California Delta Fishing Report | March 20, 2025
Striped bass fishing is underway in the West Delta with Capt. Brett Brady.
Learn moreDon Pedro Lake Fishing Report | March 14, 2025
Monte Smith slowed down to dodgers with hoochies and corn at Don Pedro after fast spoons stalled, boating rainbows and king salmon 15 to 50 feet down.
Learn moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | March 14, 2025
Folsom Lake is a spoon bite. Cal Kellogg runs a Junior Optimizer and Trigger Spoon 12 to 15 feet down at 2.7 mph for rainbows and kings.
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | March 14, 2025
Collins Lake is red hot on Trix Minnows, bubblegum pink Trix Worms, and trolling flies, with fish to 7 pounds in the top 15 feet.
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | March 14, 2025
Rainbows and browns are biting at Shasta Lake on divers and small Optimizer spoons.
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | March 7, 2025
Jeff Goodwin is trolling spoons and flasher cut-plug rigs on divers, downriggers, and side planers for big browns and rainbows at Shasta Lake.
Learn moreLake Camanche Fishing Report | March 6, 2025
Lake Camanche is an all-bait, all-shore bite at 12 to 25 fish per day on rainbow glitter PowerBait near the launch ramps. No boats allowed.
Learn moreLake Berryessa Fishing Report | March 6, 2025
Big Nate reports big Eagle Lake strain trout and crappie to almost 3 pounds at Lake Berryessa, with an on-and-off bite between mini storms.
Learn moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | March 3, 2025
Folsom Lake is a fast-troll spoon bite for landlocked kings to 24 inches and rainbows, from the surface to 40 feet at 2.5 to 3 mph.
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