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Don Pedro Reservoir Fishing Report | June 2026
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing on Don Pedro Reservoir and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro has gotten tough in June after Memorial Day, with kokanee scattered and no schooled-up concentrations. Capt. Monte Smith is still catching, with fish biting 43 to 65 feet and coming up shallow to feed. He is running T-Pex lures and dodgers with Kokanee Slammer scent. A recent 2.14-pound, 17.5-inch kokanee was a standout. What is biting at Don Pedro Reservoir right now?Kokanee, but the bite has gotten tough since right after Memorial Day. Capt. Monte Smith is still catching kokanee, though the fish are extremely scattered and he has not boated a king in four trips. He is hunting for schooled-up concentrations that have not formed yet. What depth are the Don Pedro kokanee holding?Fish are biting from 43 to 65 feet, but they come up shallow to feed. Monte caught one at 43 feet at midday and another kokanee at 36 feet on rolled shad the week before, when fish were feeding on the surface. Active feeders move up. What lures work at Don Pedro in June?Monte runs Catch America gear, the T-Pex lures and dodgers, and always puts Kokanee Slammer scent on the dodgers and mixes it with his corn. He runs a ton of gear and washes lures often, which is the key to putting scattered fish in the boat. How is Monte presenting at Don Pedro?Slow-troll off the downriggers, covering 43 to 65 feet and marking fish on LiveScope. He scents dodgers with Kokanee Slammer and rotates through gear, washing a lot of it on tough days to find what the scattered fish want. What is the outlook for Don Pedro Reservoir?Monte is not giving up. The lake sits about 5 feet from full and incoming hot weather should school these fish up. He expects the bite to come back as the season progresses. It is still early, so keep trying and cover water. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): Don Pedro's gotten tough. We're still catching kokanee. The fish are extremely scattered. We haven't caught any king salmon in the past four trips. These fish are biting 43 ft to 65, but I have noticed these fish when they do feed, they come up shallow. We caught one yesterday at 43 ft at midday. We actually caught a kokanee at 36 ft on a shad. We're always putting the Kokanee Slammer scent on. Don Pedro Reservoir June 2026 FAQ What depth are kokanee holding at Don Pedro in June?From 43 to 65 feet, though they come up shallow, even to 36 to 43 feet, to feed. Why is the Don Pedro bite tough in June?Right after Memorial Day the fish scattered and picked up and moved, with no big schooled-up concentrations yet. What lures work at Don Pedro in June?T-Pex lures and dodgers scented with Kokanee Slammer. How big are the Don Pedro kokanee?Monte boated a beautiful 2.14-pound, 17.5-inch kokanee the week before this report. What is the key on tough Don Pedro days?Running a lot of gear and washing lures often to find what the scattered fish will bite. Who guides Don Pedro for Catch America?Capt. Monte Smith of Gold Country Sport Fishing. Shop the Tackle T-Pex Kokanee & Trout Lure Kokanee Slammer Scent by Monte Smith Shop Capt. Monte Smith's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreDon Pedro Lake Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing on Don Pedro Reservoir and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Kokanee are on the bite at Don Pedro in May, with kings, rainbows, and the odd brown coming on the same trip. Fish are running 40 to 65 feet, with the sweet spot around 50 to 55, under a 70-degree surface. Capt. Monte Smith is scoring on T-Pex lures and Simon Hot Tails, plus Uncle Larry's spinners and micro hoochies. Some days limits, plus bookend 4-pound kings. What is biting at Don Pedro Reservoir right now?Kokanee are really on the bite, with king salmon, rainbow trout, and the occasional brown trout all coming on the same trip. Capt. Monte Smith reports some days of kokanee limits, kings helping fill the salmon limit, and plenty of rainbows in the mix through a strong May. What depth are the Don Pedro fish holding?Fish are generally caught from 40 to 65 feet, with the sweet spot around 50 to 55 feet. Surface water is up to 70 degrees. Some fish sit on structure. Monte ran downrigger weights right on the bottom in a shallow area and pulled a triple. What lures work at Don Pedro in May?Monte runs T-Pex lures and Simon Hot Tails, along with Uncle Larry's spinners and smaller-profile micro hoochies. One Saturday he scored on big Pro-Troll Kokanee Killers. A mix of profiles is producing right now. How is Monte presenting at Don Pedro?Slow-troll for kokanee off the downriggers, covering 40 to 65 feet. He runs weights near the bottom over structure in shallower areas, which produced a triple. The bite sometimes does not turn on until noon, so fish through the day. What is the outlook for Don Pedro Reservoir?Excellent. The water is still rising with about 10 feet to go before full, the weather is warming, and Monte calls it a great time to be out. Watch for heavy grass and large submerged logs. Boat with caution and give others room at the ramp. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): The kokanee are really on the bite. We're catching kokanee, king salmon, rainbow trout, and the occasional brown trout, all on the same trip. The fish are generally being caught around 40 to 65 feet. The sweet spot is about the 50-55 range. We're still using the Simon Hot Tails, we're using T-Pex lures, Uncle Larry's Spinners. We had a triple the other day. One was a 2-pound kokanee. We had two king salmon, exactly 4 pounds each. Don Pedro Reservoir May 2026 FAQ What depth are kokanee holding at Don Pedro in May?From 40 to 65 feet, with the sweet spot around 50 to 55 feet. What species are biting at Don Pedro Reservoir?Kokanee, king salmon, rainbow trout, and the occasional brown trout, often on the same trip. What lures work for Don Pedro kokanee?T-Pex lures, Simon Hot Tails, Uncle Larry's spinners, and micro hoochies. What is the water temperature at Don Pedro in May 2026?Surface water is up to about 70 degrees. How big are the Don Pedro kings and kokanee?Monte landed two king salmon at exactly 4 pounds each and a 2-pound kokanee on one trip, plus a 3-pound rainbow. Who guides Don Pedro for Catch America?Capt. Monte Smith of Gold Country Sport Fishing. Shop the Tackle T-Pex Kokanee & Trout Lure Hawken Simon Hot Tails Shop Capt. Monte Smith's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreDon Pedro Lake Fishing Report | February 2026
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing and guides Don Pedro Reservoir for Catch America. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro is fishing tough but steady in February 2026. Capt. Monte Smith is catching mostly rainbow trout plus a few early king salmon on lead core, three to five colors, in shallow water. Surface temperature sits around 53 to 55 degrees with 7 to 8 feet of clarity. The lake is about 28 to 30 feet from full. Monte expects an outstanding king season this spring and summer. How is the fishing at Don Pedro right now?Tough but steady. Capt. Monte Smith is catching rainbow trout with a few kings mixed in, though he says the bite has been slow and he has pushed some trips back. He has also fished nearby McClure and done pretty well there in February 2026. What are the water conditions at Don Pedro in February?Clear water with about 7 to 8 feet of visibility, maybe more. Surface temperature is around 53 to 55 degrees and Monte is waiting for it to warm. The lake is roughly 28 to 30 feet from full capacity. He notes the area could use more rain and snow. How is Monte Smith rigging at Don Pedro?Lead core, three to five colors, no downriggers. Monte likes running lead core in shallow water so he does not snag downrigger balls on rocks. To free a light hangup he gives a couple cranks or lifts the rod straight up. He rarely gets hung up this way. What is the outlook for Don Pedro this spring?Monte expects an outstanding king salmon year. Last season produced 2 to 3 pound kings, and those fish should be at least a pound heavier now, with a strong population of larger fish. He has dates booked for kings mid to late March through June and hopes for 6 to 8 pound fish. What is Monte's tip of the week?Go through all your tackle before you fish. Tie on fresh leaders and run your fingers down the line, and if you feel a nick, cut it off. Monte warns that an old leader can snap on a trophy fish. Fresh, strong leaders are cheap insurance. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): Active species what we've been catching is predominantly the rainbow trout. We're using lead core. I don't really need to use downriggers. We're running lead core, three to five colors. We are catching some Kings. Still waiting for the water temperature to pick back up. It's around the 53, 54, to 55 on the surface. Don Pedro Reservoir February 2026 FAQ What are anglers catching at Don Pedro in February 2026?Predominantly rainbow trout with a few early king salmon, per Capt. Monte Smith. What is the water temperature at Don Pedro in February?About 53 to 55 degrees on the surface, and Monte is waiting for it to warm before the bite picks up. What is the water clarity at Don Pedro right now?Around 7 to 8 feet of visibility, maybe more. The water is clear. How full is Don Pedro in February 2026?About 28 to 30 feet from full capacity, which Monte says is in really good shape. What method is Monte using at Don Pedro?Lead core line, three to five colors, without downriggers so he can fish shallow water without snagging. What does Monte expect for the Don Pedro king salmon season?An outstanding year with larger fish, potentially 6 to 8 pound kings, from mid to late March through June. What trolling speed does Monte recommend at Don Pedro?A specific trolling speed was not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Shop Smith's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreDon Pedro Lake Fishing Report | November 2025
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing and guides Don Pedro Reservoir for Catch America. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro is a great fall fishery in November 2025, with the lake rising from storms and seriously clear water. Capt. Monte Smith caught fish down to 75 feet on lead core, biting nonstop on the new Optimizer Junior in electric banana plus soft plastics, along with a king salmon. Surface temps cooled about 5 degrees to around 60. Run the Optimizer Junior at 2 to 3 mph. How is the fishing at Don Pedro right now?Great. Capt. Monte Smith had a Catch America crew out and the fish were biting nonstop in November 2025. They caught a lot of fish on the new Optimizer Junior and some on soft plastics, plus a king salmon. There is hardly anyone on the water, making it a great time to fish. What depth are the fish holding at Don Pedro in November?Down to 75 feet. Monte caught fish that deep on lead core, which tells him the lake has not turned over yet and the thermocline is still very deep. The bigger fish are down there, holding away from the smaller planters that make up much of the lake. What lures are working at Don Pedro right now?The new Optimizer Junior, which is half the weight of the original and really produced, especially the electric banana color. Monte also ran soft plastics for a few fish. He caught most of the morning's fish on lead core over several hours. How fast should you troll the Optimizer Junior?Monte says it is versatile: you can run it at 2 miles per hour, 3 miles per hour, or a little slower. There are also brand new colors out. He caught fish at a range of speeds this trip and calls the Optimizer Junior a must-have for the Don Pedro fall fishery. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): We had a Catch America crew out trying out some new lures, soft plastics, and mainly the new Optimizer Junior. It's half its weight, so it really produced. The electric banana caught a lot of fish. We caught fish down to 75 feet today, so that tells me the lake has not turned over yet. The water has cooled off about 5 degrees, so it's down to about 60 on the surface. You can go 2 miles an hour, you can go 3 miles an hour. Don Pedro Reservoir November 2025 FAQ What is biting at Don Pedro in November 2025?Rainbow trout biting nonstop plus a king salmon, per Capt. Monte Smith. What depth are Don Pedro fish holding in November?Down to 75 feet on lead core, where the bigger fish are holding. What lure is working best at Don Pedro right now?The new Optimizer Junior, especially the electric banana color. What trolling speed works for the Optimizer Junior?Anywhere from 2 to 3 miles per hour, or a little slower. What is the water temperature at Don Pedro in November?About 60 degrees on the surface, down roughly 5 degrees, with seriously clear water. Has Don Pedro turned over yet?No. Catching fish down to 75 feet tells Monte the lake has not turned over and the thermocline is deep. Shop the Tackle Junior Optimizer 2.25 inch Spoon Shop Smith's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreDon Pedro Lake Fishing Report | October 2025
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing and is a Catch America pro-staff captain who specializes in trolling Don Pedro. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro Lake is on fire in October 2025 with excellent water clarity, you can still see the downrigger weight 12 to 13 feet down. Kings are the main target, running 1.5 to 5 pounds, with bonus rainbows and a few fat 14 to 15 inch kokanee. Capt. Monte Smith runs frozen shad early, then switches to dodgers and lures when the wind picks up for steady action. What is biting at Don Pedro Lake right now?Kings are the main event. Capt. Monte Smith says it is all about kings, running 1.5 to 5 pounds, with bonus rainbows and two to three kokanee per trip. The kokanee are 14 to 15 inches, fat and healthy. One recent trip landed nine kings, five rainbows, and a German brown over 7.5 pounds. How clear is the water at Don Pedro Lake?Excellent. Monte can still see his downrigger weight 12 to 13 feet down. The lake continues to rise, and the Blue Oaks launch ramp is close to closing as the water nears the parking lot, so check ramp access before you go. What lures are working at Don Pedro Lake?Monte runs frozen shad early in the day, which produced a 2.5-pound king on one trip. When the wind picks up he switches over to dodgers and lures to keep the bite going. Adjusting to conditions has been the key to steady action. How big are the Don Pedro fish?Kings run 1.5 to 5 pounds and kokanee are 14 to 15 inches, fat and healthy, including some next-year fish. Monte's group also released a German brown over 7.5 pounds, a beautiful fish that swam off strong after a few photos. What is the outlook for Don Pedro Lake?Really good. Clear water, a rising lake, and a strong king bite have Don Pedro on fire. Watch the Blue Oaks ramp, which may close as water rises. Exact depths and trolling speed were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): It is really good fishing right now. We can still see a downrigger weight 12 to 13 feet down. It is all about kings. King salmon are anywhere from a pound and a half to five pounds. We ran frozen shad in an area for a while, and that produced a two and a half pound king. When the wind picked up, we changed over to dodgers and lures. Don Pedro Lake October 2025 FAQ What is biting at Don Pedro Lake in October?King salmon running 1.5 to 5 pounds, plus rainbows and a few 14 to 15 inch kokanee. How clear is Don Pedro Lake right now?Very clear, with the downrigger weight visible 12 to 13 feet down. What did the big fish weigh at Don Pedro?Monte's group released a German brown over 7.5 pounds. What lures work at Don Pedro in October?Frozen shad early, then dodgers and lures when the wind picks up. Is the Blue Oaks ramp open at Don Pedro?It is close to closing as the rising lake nears the parking lot, so check before launching. What depth and speed for Don Pedro kings?A specific depth and trolling speed were not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. Monte Smith's Tackle Shop Salmon Gear
Learn moreDon Pedro Fishing Report | September 29, 2025
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing and guides Don Pedro Reservoir for Catch America. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro is fishing excellent in late September 2025 with lots of rainbow trout and king salmon from 2 to 3.5 pounds. Capt. Monte Smith trolls spoons to cover water fast, catching fish from 40 to 75 feet, with the real action at 45 to 55 feet. Bait sits in the 30 to 45 foot range. Watch for grebes and other signs of life to find the schools. How is the fishing at Don Pedro right now?Excellent. Capt. Monte Smith had several trips this past week with lots of rainbows and several king salmon from 2 to 3.5 pounds. One grandfather and grandson group had 20 fish to the boat. A cloudy front on September 29 slowed things, but they still worked out 10 fish. What depth are the fish holding at Don Pedro in September?Monte is catching fish from 40 to 75 feet, but the deep fish near 75 feet are mostly just hanging in cold water. The real action is shallower, right around the 45 to 55 foot mark. Bait is showing in the 30 to 45 foot range on his electronics. How is Monte presenting at Don Pedro?Trolling spoons. Monte says it is one of his all-time favorite methods because he can cover a lot of water and find where the active fish are quicker. He watches the live scope and looks for grebes and any sign of life to locate the schools of fish and bait. What is the outlook for Don Pedro king salmon?Strong. With this year's kings running 2 to 3 pounds, Monte expects those fish to be at least 2 pounds heavier next year. The water is in great shape and he expects the good fall action to continue. Shark weights are still showing down 10 to 11 feet. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): We've been doing excellent, and I mean excellent. Lots and lots of rainbows and several, several king salmon, all from 2 to 3.5 lb. Trolling spoons is one of my all-time favorite things to do. We can cover a lot of water. We're looking for grebes, any sign of life. We're seeing a lot of bait in that 30 to 45 ft range. We're catching fish from 40 to 75, but the real action is up shallower, right around the 45, 55 ft mark. Don Pedro Reservoir September 29, 2025 FAQ What is biting at Don Pedro in late September 2025?Lots of rainbow trout plus king salmon from 2 to 3.5 pounds, per Capt. Monte Smith. What depth are Don Pedro fish holding?From 40 to 75 feet, with the best action at 45 to 55 feet. Where is the bait at Don Pedro right now?In the 30 to 45 foot range, showing on Monte's electronics. What technique is Monte using at Don Pedro?Trolling spoons to cover water and locate active fish quickly. How do you find fish at Don Pedro?Watch the live scope and look for grebes and other signs of life over bait schools. How big will next year's Don Pedro kings be?Monte expects this year's 2 to 3 pound kings to be at least 2 pounds heavier next year. Shop the Tackle Shop Smith's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreDon Pedro Fishing Report | September 22, 2025
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing and is known for fast-trolling spoons on Don Pedro Lake. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro is stacked with shad in late September 2025 and the fast-troll bite is excellent. Capt. Monte Smith is covering water at 2 to 2.5 plus mph on Optimizer Juniors and custom spoons for rainbows, kings to 3.5 pounds, and schooling bass. Bass run in packs of 5 to 20 and produce singles, doubles, even quadruple hookups. Water clarity is 7 to 10 feet. What is biting at Don Pedro right now?Rainbow trout fishing is really good, with multiple fish every trip. Capt. Monte Smith is also catching kings, one day landing five from 2 to 3.5 pounds, plus smallmouth, spotted, and black bass. The lake is loaded with shad, so everything is feeding hard. How fast should I troll at Don Pedro?Fast. Monte trolls 2 to 2.5 or better miles per hour to cover a lot of water, much faster than a dodger setup allows. Dodgers force you to go slow, so he sticks with spoons to run and gun and find active fish quickly. What lures are working at Don Pedro in September?Optimizer Juniors and Monte's custom homemade spoons. Trolled fast, they draw rainbows, kings, and bass all on the same program. The bass hit spoons just as readily as the trout when they push up on the shad schools. Why are bass biting trolled spoons?The lake is loaded with shad and the bass are running in packs of 5 to 20 fish. Monte spots them on live scope, and within 20 seconds the rods start pounding. Fast-trolled spoons trigger smallmouth, spotted, and black bass right alongside the trout and kings. What kind of hookups can I expect?Lots. Monte reports singles, doubles, and even quadruple hookups at a time when a pack of bass moves through. It has been a great bite with a lot of fish boated every trip on the fast troll. Monte's outlook for Don PedroMonte rates the trout fishing really good with a shad-loaded lake and schooling bass adding to the fun. Expect fast spoon action to continue. Exact water temperature and fishing depths were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): We're continuing to troll fast. We're running Optimizer Juniors and my custom homemade spoons, and we're covering a lot of water, going anywhere from 2 to 2 and a half or better miles an hour. The lake is literally loaded with shad, and these bass are running in packs, anywhere from 5 to 20 fish at a time. Don Pedro Lake September 22, 2025 FAQ What is water clarity at Don Pedro in September?About 7 to 10 feet, staying steady. You can see a shark weight down that far. What speed does Monte troll?2 to 2.5 or better miles per hour with spoons, much faster than a dodger setup allows. What lures are best right now?Optimizer Juniors and Monte's custom homemade spoons, trolled fast. Are bass biting at Don Pedro?Yes. Smallmouth, spotted, and black bass are schooling in packs of 5 to 20 and hitting trolled spoons. How big are the Don Pedro kings?One day produced five kings from 2 to 3.5 pounds. Why troll spoons instead of dodgers?Spoons let you troll fast and cover water. Dodgers force a slow troll, so Monte runs spoons to find active fish quickly. Who is the guide?Capt. Monte Smith of Gold Country Sport Fishing. Shop the Tackle Junior Optimizer Spoon Shop Monte Smith's Tackle Shop Trolling Spoons
Learn moreDon Pedro Fishing Report | September 15, 2025
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing and guides Don Pedro Reservoir. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro is fishing great in mid-September 2025 as fall cools the water to about 75 degrees on the surface. Monte Smith is smashing fish trolling his custom homemade spoons and Optimizer Juniors from 40 to 70 feet deep. The lake is stuffed with threadfin shad, so watch for grebes to find the bait schools, then find the fish. Water clarity is 8 to 9 feet. How is the fishing at Don Pedro right now?Very good. Monte Smith says they are smashing fish hard as fall arrives early and cools the water. The lake is loaded with threadfin shad, there is hardly any boat traffic, and the action should hold at least through October. What depth are the fish holding at Don Pedro?From 40 to 70 feet deep. Monte Smith is running his gear through that band and putting a lot of fish in the boat. Follow the bait and the fish will be nearby. What lures are working at Don Pedro?Monte Smith is running his custom homemade spoons alongside Optimizer Juniors, and the Optimizer Juniors are starting to put a lot more fish in the boat. The custom spoons are his own and are not sold by Catch America. How do I locate fish at Don Pedro?Hunt down the schools of threadfin shad. Monte Smith watches for grebes, which are a telltale sign of bait. Match the grebes and you will find bait, and where there is bait, there are fish. Note that the target species was not named in this report. What are the conditions at Don Pedro?Surface temps are down to about 75 degrees and cooling. Water clarity is 8 to 9 feet. The lake is dropping 4 to 5 inches a day and is about 40 feet down, but it is in great shape with light pressure. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): We're still running my custom homemade spoons, and we're running Optimizer Junior spoons. Those are starting to put a lot more fish in the boat for us. We're fishing from 40, 65, 70 feet deep. The lake is stuffed full of threadfin shad. You got to hunt down the schools of bait, and we're looking for grebes. If you match those grebes, you're going to find bait and then you're going to find fish. Don Pedro Reservoir September 15, 2025 FAQ What depth are the fish at Don Pedro in September 2025?From 40 to 70 feet deep, per Monte Smith. What lures work at Don Pedro right now?Custom homemade spoons and Optimizer Junior spoons, with the Optimizer Juniors producing more fish. How do I find fish at Don Pedro?Look for grebes to locate the threadfin shad schools, which lead you to the fish. What is the water temperature at Don Pedro?About 75 degrees on the surface and cooling as fall arrives. What is the water clarity at Don Pedro?About 8 to 9 feet of visibility with a shark weight. How long will the Don Pedro bite last?Monte Smith expects the action to continue at least through all of October, maybe later depending on weather. Shop the Tackle Junior Optimizer 2.25 inch Shop Monte Smith's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreDon Pedro Reservoir Fishing Report | September 1, 2025
Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro has good water clarity, 9 to 10 feet with a green tint, and rainbow trout are biting 50 to 75 feet down. Capt. Monte Smith is running spoons only, Optimizers, Trigger Spoons, and Speed Spoons, with a dab of Kokanee Slammer scent on the back. Kings may have moved on, so watch for them after the holiday. What is biting at Don Pedro Reservoir right now?Rainbow trout are biting steadily, with king salmon also in play. Capt. Monte Smith had two anglers hook up instantly on a recent trip, catching all rainbows. He notes the kings may have moved on a little and plans to check again after the holiday. What depth are the fish at Don Pedro Reservoir?Rainbows are coming from 50 to 75 feet down. Water clarity is really good for this time of year at 9 to 10 feet of visibility with a green tint, which Monte says actually helps him catch these fish. What lures are working at Don Pedro Reservoir?Spoons only. Monte is running Optimizers, Trigger Spoons, Speed Spoons, and his custom spoons. He is not running dodgers. Speedy Shiners and Excels also get named but are not Catch America products, so we do not link those. How is Monte scenting his spoons at Don Pedro?He puts a little dab of Kokanee Slammer scent on the back of the spoon. It is designed to catch salmon, not just kokanee, and has been helping him put king salmon in the boat at Don Pedro. What is the outlook for Don Pedro Reservoir?Monte expects a great fall fishery at Don Pedro and beyond once the weather cools from the 100 degree stretch. He plans to hit it hard again after the holiday once the water calms. A specific trolling speed was not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): Water clarity at Don Pedro is really good, 9 to 10 feet of visibility with a green tint. We're still using spoons, Optimizer, Trigger spoons, Speed spoons, my custom spoons. We're not using any dodgers. My Kokanee Slammer Scent, a little dab on the back. We're catching these fish from 50 to 75 feet. Don Pedro Reservoir September 1, 2025 FAQ What depth are Don Pedro trout holding?From 50 to 75 feet down. What lures work at Don Pedro right now?Spoons only, including Optimizers, Trigger Spoons, and Speed Spoons, with no dodgers. What scent is Monte using at Don Pedro?A dab of Kokanee Slammer scent on the back of the spoon. How is the water clarity at Don Pedro?Really good, 9 to 10 feet of visibility with a green tint. Are king salmon biting at Don Pedro?The kings may have moved on a little, and Monte will check again after the holiday. Who guides Don Pedro for Catch America?Capt. Monte Smith of Gold Country Sport Fishing. Shop the Tackle Optimizer Spoon Trigger Spoon Speed Spoon Kokanee Slammer Scent Shop Monte Smith's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
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