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Northern California Weekly Fishing Report | June 5, 2025
Northern California weekly roundup: kokanee are firing at Almanor, Shasta, Berryessa, Stampede, and Bullards, with strong trout at Collins.
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Shasta Lake Fishing Report | June 4, 2025
Shasta Lake is very good with kokanee limits nearly every trip, good rainbows, and consistent king salmon.
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Rogue River Fishing Report | July 28, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin's Guide Service and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. His partner boat with Capt. Justin Thompson runs the Rogue estuary trips. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now King salmon are staging in the Rogue River estuary at Gold Beach, Oregon in late July 2025 before pushing upriver. Trolling is the game, with 360 flashers and spinner or bait rigs. The classic Rogue spinner is an anchovy with a spinner blade up front. This ocean-fresh king run fishes mid-July through mid-September. What is biting on the Rogue River right now?Ocean-fresh fall-run king salmon are staging in the little bay at the mouth of the Rogue River estuary near Gold Beach, Oregon, before heading upriver. Capt. Jeff Goodwin reports really good, consistent king fishing here, one of the few strong salmon runs left on the West Coast. What technique works at the Rogue estuary?Trolling is the predominant method. Run 360 flashers with spinner or bait setups. Many anglers use the Rogue spinner, which is an anchovy with a spinner blade in front of it. You will see a few casting flies or spinners from the bank, but trolling dominates. When is the best time to fish the Rogue estuary?This is an annual venue that usually starts around mid-July and finishes mid-September. Late July is prime as ocean-fresh kings stack into the bay. It is a great window for chrome, ocean-fresh king salmon before they run up the river. What are the conditions like at Gold Beach?Expect plenty of company. It is not a private spot, and it gets congested some days with lots of boats. The consistent action is the reason for the crowd. Jeff does not run these trips himself right now; his partner boat with Capt. Justin Thompson fishes them. What is the outlook and where else is biting?The Rogue king run should stay strong through mid-September. Jeff also noted Shasta and Whiskeytown are fishing great for kokanee, and he hears Trinity is good for kokanee too, with a 10-fish limit, though those fish run smaller than valley kokanee. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): The mouth of the Rogue River estuary hosts some really great king salmon fishing. It's an annual venue for us, we usually start around mid-July and finish up in mid-September. Predominant technique is trolling. It's 360s, which are flashers, and spinner setups. A lot of people use the Rogue spinner, an anchovy with a spinner blade in front of it. Rogue River July 28, 2025 FAQ What is biting at the Rogue River estuary?Ocean-fresh fall-run king salmon staging in the bay at the mouth near Gold Beach, Oregon. What technique works at the Rogue estuary?Trolling with 360 flashers and spinner or bait setups. The Rogue spinner is an anchovy with a spinner blade in front. When does the Rogue estuary king season run?Roughly mid-July through mid-September each year, with late July a prime window. Is the Rogue estuary crowded?Yes. It is not a private spot and can get congested some days, but the consistent king action is worth it. Who runs the Rogue estuary trips?Capt. Jeff Goodwin's partner boat with Capt. Justin Thompson fishes these trips. Where else is fishing well right now?Shasta and Whiskeytown are great for kokanee, and Trinity is reportedly good too, with a 10-fish limit. Shop the Tackle Shop Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Salmon Gear
Learn moreNorthern California Weekly Fishing Report | June 5, 2025
Northern California weekly roundup: kokanee are firing at Almanor, Shasta, Berryessa, Stampede, and Bullards, with strong trout at Collins.
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | June 4, 2025
Shasta Lake is very good with kokanee limits nearly every trip, good rainbows, and consistent king salmon.
Learn moreLake Berryessa Fishing Report | May 30, 2025
Lake Berryessa is on fire with limits of kokanee, kings, and trout on a Catch America dodger and T-Pex with Chrome Killer corn.
Learn moreDon Pedro Fishing Report | April 17, 2025
Don Pedro is giving up big rainbows and kings on shad harnesses from 35 to 75 feet, with kokanee only weeks away.
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 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 moreDon Pedro Reservoir Fishing Report | April 3, 2025
Capt. Monte Smith on Don Pedro kings to 4 pounds on Junior Optimizers, Kokanee Killers, and frozen shad.
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | March 27, 2025
Shasta Lake brown trout are chewing on Optimizer spoons in the top 15 feet.
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