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Lake Oroville Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Capt. Brett Brady Brett Brady runs Bare Bones Guide Service and guides trout, kokanee, and steelhead waters for Catch America. Shop Brett Brady's tackle. What is working right now Lake Oroville is full and tough in May 2026. Capt. Brett Brady is scratching out king salmon and rainbow trout, with kings around 85 feet and trout near 35 feet on white hoochies and 360 rollers. Bait is scattered. He expects the bite to concentrate and improve in June and July. Bullards Bar kokanee are small so far, biting typical kokanee gear and T-Pex in pink and orange. How is the fishing at Lake Oroville right now?Tough. Capt. Brett Brady and his buddy Ron scouted Oroville and landed three fish: a king just over 4 pounds, a rainbow around 4 to 4.5 pounds, and a smaller 18 inch rainbow. Bait is scattered and light, though the lake is completely full and beautiful. What depth are the fish holding at Lake Oroville?Brett found trout around 35 feet and the salmon down near 85 feet in May 2026. The fish are scattered rather than concentrated, so cover water. He is running a mix of white hoochies and 360 rollers to search for the marks. What is biting at Bullards Bar?Small kokanee, roughly 6 to 8 inches, plus small trout of 12 to 16 inches up the North Fork Arm and Willow Creek. Brett runs typical kokanee gear with pink and orange colors and T-Pex. He expects the better kokanee bite in June and July. What is the outlook for Lake Oroville?Brett is hoping the fish pull together in June and July as bait concentrates, which should improve the bite greatly. Right now bass anglers are doing well along the North Fork Arm shoreline. Almost all the mountain lakes are open early this year because of low snowpack. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Brett Brady): As far as Oroville, man, hang on tight. It's a tough one up here. We caught three fish total for today: one nice king going a little over four pounds, another rainbow going over about four, four and a half pounds, and then a small rainbow about 18 inches. Up here on Oroville, it's been a little mix of white hoochies and 360 Rollers, about 35 feet on some of the trout, and the salmon came at about 85 feet. Lake Oroville May 2026 FAQ What is biting at Lake Oroville in May 2026?King salmon and rainbow trout, both scattered, with kings to about 4 pounds and rainbows around 4 pounds. What depth are Oroville trout and salmon holding?Trout around 35 feet and salmon near 85 feet, per Capt. Brett Brady. What lures is Brett using at Oroville?A mix of white hoochies and 360 rollers to search for scattered fish. How big are the kokanee at Bullards Bar right now?Small, about 6 to 8 inches, with the better bite expected in June and July. What kokanee gear works at Bullards Bar?Typical kokanee gear in pink and orange, including the T-Pex, mostly up the North Fork Arm. Is Lake Oroville full in May 2026?Yes. Brett says the lake is totally full with a lot of water to cover. When will the Oroville bite improve?Brett expects June and July as bait concentrates and fish pull together. Shop the Tackle T-Pex Kokanee & Trout Lure Shop Brady's Tackle Shop Salmon Gear
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Lake Oroville Fishing Report | March 27, 2025
Capt. Wes Hoskin on Lake Oroville king salmon holding 30 to 40 feet on a slow-trolled green dodger and white hoochie.
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