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Bridgeport Reservoir Fishing Report | July 2026
Report by Capt. Wes Hoskins Wes Hoskins runs Grey Light Guide Service in the Eastern Sierra and is a Catch America catch-crew guide. Shop Wes Hoskins's tackle. What is working right now Bridgeport Reservoir is giving up quality rainbows averaging 3 pounds, up to 5, on trolled soft plastics. Capt. Wes Hoskins dialed the bite with a Trix Minnow and Trix Worm in orange, the go-to color at Bridgeport. This lake is shallow, averaging about 18 feet, so run downriggers up high at 12 to 14 feet. A Junior Trigger Spoon in hammered copper also produced. What is biting at Bridgeport Reservoir right now?Quality rainbow trout, with a shot at big browns. Capt. Wes Hoskins put the crew on fish averaging 3 pounds and up to 5 in tough, windy conditions. The bite dialed in completely on trolled soft plastics when other lures would not cut it. What depth are the Bridgeport trout holding?Shallow. Bridgeport averages only about 18 feet deep, so Wes starts downriggers at 12 feet and runs 12 to 14 feet in about 20 feet of water. He also runs top waters and lead lines to cover the column, keeping baits up high where the fish are. What lures and colors work at Bridgeport in July?Orange is the color at Bridgeport. The giant trout keyed on the Trix Minnow and the Trix Worm in orange. A Junior Trigger Spoon in hammered copper crushed wild rainbows and brookies in nearby high Sierra lakes and also produced on the reservoir. How does Wes present at Bridgeport?Trolling soft plastics on downriggers 75 feet behind the boat, running 50 feet of fluorocarbon to braid. He uses a Cannon downrigger cycle mode to raise and lower the gear, triggering bites. He also anchors and bait-fishes an orange Trix Worm on a size 10 single hook with a light hookset. What is the guide's outlook for Bridgeport?Wes worked hard for every bite in heavy wind but caught really quality fish and expects it to improve in the next week or so. He runs his Grey Light trophy scent on the spoons. Bridgeport also holds tagged trophy trout from the local enhancement foundation. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Wes Hoskins): We're going to go after rainbows today. This lake is real shallow. The average depth is probably about 18 ft. So we started about 12 ft. Everything's coming off the orange trout tricks minnow or the trout tricks worm and orange. So orange is the color on Bridgeport, typically always works. The biggest at five pounds, but the average was at three pounds. Bridgeport Reservoir July 2026 FAQ What depth are trout holding at Bridgeport Reservoir?Shallow, around 12 to 14 feet in about 20 feet of water, since the lake averages only 18 feet deep. What is the best color at Bridgeport Reservoir?Orange, on both the Trix Minnow and the Trix Worm. How big are the Bridgeport trout?Averaging about 3 pounds, with the biggest around 5 pounds on this trip. What soft plastics work at Bridgeport?The Trix Minnow and Trix Worm in orange, trolled on downriggers. What spoon works in the Eastern Sierra?A Junior Trigger Spoon in hammered copper on wild rainbows and brookies. Who guides Bridgeport Reservoir for Catch America?Capt. Wes Hoskins of Grey Light Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3" Soft Bait Trix Worms 3" Soft Bait Trigger Spoon 2.25" Junior Trigger Spoon 1.25" Shop Capt. Wes Hoskins's Tackle Shop Trout Soft Plastics
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | June 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Catch America captain who guides big-trout trips on Collins Lake. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is in a tough late-spring transition in June 2026, and Capt. Cal Kellogg is grinding the 15 to 25 foot water column. He runs side planers with lead core and downsizes to micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms to trick tentative fish. The reward is a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow at the end of the day. What is the bite like at Collins Lake in June?It is the tough late-spring transition, so fish are tentative. Capt. Cal Kellogg grinds through it by hunting the 15 to 25 foot water column and downsizing his baits. Persistence pays off, with a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow landed at the end of a long day on the water. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding in June?Cal is working the 15 to 25 foot water column during the late-spring transition. Fish are spread and tentative rather than stacked, so he covers water with side planers to find biters. Exact temperatures were not specified in this report. What lures are working at Collins Lake now?Cal downsizes to micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms to trick tentative transition fish. The worm is rigged so the hook rides out of the plastic, and a pink worm produced. Smaller, subtle presentations are the key while the bite is tough. How is Cal rigging at Collins Lake?He runs side planers with lead core to spread lines and reach the 15 to 25 foot zone. Baits are downsized micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms, with the worm rigged so the hook sits out of the plastic for better hookups on light-biting fish. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): This is a day in the life of my guide service. We're running a side planer. That loops around the lower jaw like that. Okay, we are hooked up on a pink worm here. Pan-sized Collins Lake rainbow, guys. Big fish on, guys. Collins Lake June 2026 FAQ How big was the trophy trout at Collins Lake?The crew landed a heavy 7 to 9 pound trophy rainbow at the end of the day. What depth is Cal fishing at Collins Lake in June?The 15 to 25 foot water column during the late-spring transition. What baits trick tentative Collins Lake trout?Downsized micro Trigger Spoons and Trix Worms fished subtly. How does Cal rig the Trix Worm?So the hook rides out of the worm, which improves hookups on light-biting fish. What rigging spreads lines at Collins Lake?Side planers fished with lead core to cover water and reach the fish. Is June an easy time to fish Collins Lake?No. It is the tough late-spring transition, so fish are tentative and persistence is required. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Trix Worms 5 Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | May 25, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who fishes Collins Lake regularly through spring. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is producing nice rainbows in late May 2026 on soft plastics off the downrigger. Cal Kellogg took a solid blue-back holdover rainbow at 20 feet on a bubblegum pink Trix Worm fished on a light rod. Fish it deeper off the downrigger as the water warms into summer. What is working at Collins Lake right now?A bubblegum pink Trix Worm off the downrigger. Cal Kellogg took a nice blue-back rainbow at 20 feet on one, fished on a light rod with a good bend. The fish were healthy holdovers that have been in the lake a while. How deep are the trout at Collins Lake in late May?Cal caught his rainbow at 20 feet off the downrigger. As surface temperatures climb into summer, expect the trout to keep dropping deeper in the water column, so downrigger presentations become more important. What color soft plastic is producing at Collins Lake?Bubblegum pink. Cal's Trix Worm in bubblegum pink drew the strike. High-contrast colors like bubblegum are a reliable spring choice at Collins before the fish key on more natural profiles later in the day. What kind of fish are in Collins Lake right now?Nice rainbow trout, including blue-back holdovers that have been in the lake for a while. Cal's fish showed a squared-off tail and a healed nick, signs of a fish that has survived a full season in the lake. What gear is Cal using at Collins Lake?A light trout rod with a downrigger, running the bubblegum pink Trix Worm down to 20 feet. Specific trolling speed and additional colors were not detailed in this short report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Got this one off the downrigger. That was at 20 feet on a bubblegum pink Trout Trix worm. That is a real light rod, got a nice bend in it. There we go. That is a pretty nice blue back rainbow. That one has been in the lake for a while. Collins Lake May 2026 FAQ What bait is catching trout at Collins Lake in late May 2026?A bubblegum pink Trix Worm fished off the downrigger. How deep are the Collins Lake trout right now?Cal Kellogg caught his rainbow at 20 feet off the downrigger. What color Trix Worm works at Collins Lake?Bubblegum pink drew the strike in this report. What size are the Collins Lake trout?Nice rainbows, including blue-back holdovers that have been in the lake for a while. Exact weights were not specified in this report. What trolling speed does Cal use at Collins Lake?Not specified in this report. Are the fish holdovers or fresh plants at Collins Lake?Cal's fish was a blue-back holdover with a squared-off tail, indicating it had been in the lake a while. Shop the Tackle Trix Worms 5-Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | May 20, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California trout and striper guide and a Catch America captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is in a late-spring transition on May 20, 2026, and the trophy trout are still here. Capt. Cal Kellogg is working the 15 to 25 foot column, running a micro Trigger Spoon in orange and silver on a side planer plus bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worms on downriggers. It is a finesse bite, and he landed a 7 to 9 pound rainbow. How is the fishing at Collins Lake right now?Slow but rewarding. Capt. Cal Kellogg calls it a late-spring transition on May 20, 2026, with a finesse bite. He worked all day for three or four trout and a bass, then landed a trophy rainbow of 7 to 9 pounds. The big fish are still in the lake if you put in the time. What depth are the trout holding at Collins Lake?In the 15 to 25 foot column. Cal ran a side planer with three colors of lead core out about 12 to 15 feet deep and downriggers down to about 20 feet. Surface temperature was around 70 degrees before a wind event dropped it three degrees, resetting the bite. What lures are working at Collins Lake?A micro Trigger Spoon in orange and silver, which Cal calls his secret weapon for big fish, plus bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worms. He also ran an orange fly and orange worms on divers. The tiny spoon produced several big hookups on the side planer. How do you rig Trout Trix Worms when fish are tentative?Cal inserts the hook into the nose of the worm, threads it about halfway, then slides the worm up and off the point so the hook rides just behind the bait. When a nipping fish grabs the tail, the hook loops around its lower jaw. Use plenty of scent. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Trout are in transition right now. It is May 20th. Hot rods over the last several days have been the side planer rod, that's got a micro trigger spoon on it, orange and silver. We're catching everything in about 15 to 25 feet of water now, running that side planer with three colors of leadcore behind it. Trout Trix Worms are working well. It doesn't take a big lure to hook a big fish. Collins Lake May 20, 2026 FAQ What is biting at Collins Lake in late May 2026?Rainbow trout, including a trophy of 7 to 9 pounds, on a finesse bite, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding?In the 15 to 25 foot water column. What is Cal's secret weapon at Collins Lake?A tiny micro Trigger Spoon in orange and silver, fished on a side planer. What soft plastic is working at Collins Lake?The bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm, which Cal calls the best trout bait he ever pulled. What is the surface temperature at Collins Lake?Around 70 degrees, though a wind event dropped it about three degrees. What gear should I avoid on this finesse bite?Cal warns that fast, big lures like speedy shiners or big Rapalas may go without a strike. Fish finesse gear. Shop the Tackle Junior Trigger Spoon 1.25 inch Trix Worms 3 inch - 5 Pack Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Matt Heron Matt Heron of Matt Heron Fly Fishing runs a fly fishing school and outfitter in Truckee, California, and reports for Catch America. What is working right now The Truckee River is coming into prime shape at the end of May 2026. Flows are dropping and water temps sit in the mid-50s, the feeding sweet spot. Fish are keyed on size 16 to 18 Baetis and March Browns, transitioning to PMDs and early Green Drakes in June. The Little Truckee is in flood stage at 600 cfs, best on an 18 Baetis. The Nevada side is fishing well on nymphs. How is the Truckee River fishing right now?Really coming into shape. Flows are dropping in the Glenshire stretch and the canyon, and water temps run 50 to 57 degrees, right in the mid-50s Goldilocks zone where fish want to feed. Matt Heron got into a nice canyon rainbow on a streamer on a cloudy day. What flies are working on the Truckee River in late May?Keep size 16 and 18 Mayflies on hand. Fish are keyed on spring Baetis, seen almost daily, plus larger March Browns in a 14 or 16. Caddis are around too, tan or olive, size 16 to 18, with color not mattering much right now. What is the fly outlook heading into June on the Truckee?The March Browns will dissipate over the next couple of weeks and give way to summer PMDs and maybe early Green Drakes in a 10 or 12. For the end of May it is still Baetis and March Browns, but June brings the PMD hatch. How is the Little Truckee River fishing?The opposite of the Truckee. It dropped then went back to full flood stage at 600 cfs. Dry fly fishing is limited with few fish feeding on top. An 18 Baetis has been the fly of choice. As the water drops it should trigger the springtime and early summer hatches. How is the Nevada side of the Truckee fishing?Very well. Matt is running float trips east and west of Reno with flows and temperatures in great shape. Expect mostly nymphing with a little dry fly fishing if you get lucky. Conditions are similar to the California stretch. Watch the full report From the report (Matt Heron): Water temps are anywhere from 50 to 57, so we are right in that mid-50 zone, especially by the afternoon, which is absolute for feeding fish. I would keep a selection of size 16 and 18 Mayflies on you. Fish are still keying in on our spring Baetis, which we are seeing almost daily. As far as the Little Truckee goes, it went back up into full-blown flood stage. It is at 600 cfs. Truckee River May 2026 FAQ What flies work on the Truckee River in late May 2026?Size 16 to 18 Baetis and March Browns, plus tan or olive Caddis in a 16 to 18. What is the water temperature on the Truckee River?About 50 to 57 degrees, right in the mid-50s feeding zone. What is the flow on the Little Truckee River?It is at 600 cfs, in full flood stage. What fly works on the Little Truckee right now?An 18 Baetis has been the fly of choice. What hatches are coming in June on the Truckee?Summer PMDs and possibly early Green Drakes in a 10 or 12. How is the Nevada side of the Truckee fishing?Very well, mostly nymphing on float trips east and west of Reno. Should I wade the Truckee canyon right now?Be careful. It is still somewhat high around 800 to 900 cfs, but dropping and clearing. Shop the Tackle Shop Trout Flies Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake 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
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California trout and striper guide and a Catch America captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is loaded with trout in May 2026, including big Mount Lassen rainbows and lightning trout. Capt. Cal Kellogg dropped down to 12 to 20 feet on downriggers, with his hot rig a bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm paired with an action disc, no dodgers or flashers, at 2 mph. May is prime time for lightning trout, so bring your boat. How is the fishing at Collins Lake right now?Strong. Capt. Cal Kellogg says the lake is full of trout in May 2026, with lots of nice rainbows and several lightning trout this week. Bites came in bunches when he was patient, with a good afternoon bite down by the dam and early action back in his cove. What depth are the trout holding at Collins Lake?Cal caught them 12 to 20 feet down, leaning on downriggers, and got a lot of fish right at 20 feet. He expects the fish to drop a little deeper as the water warms, but a storm moving in should cool the surface and reset the clock. What is Cal's hot rig at Collins Lake?A bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm paired with an action disc, no dodgers and no flashers, trolled at 2 miles per hour. He worked different areas on the structure, staying patient until the bite turned on in bunches. What kind of trout are in Collins Lake?Big, hard-fighting Mount Lassen rainbows plus lightning trout, and Cal says May is the time for lightnings. He even hooked a fish he suspects was a channel catfish beyond 10 pounds. There is really no end in sight for the trout fishing right now. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): This weekend, my fish dropped down a little bit. I was catching them anywhere from about 12 to 20 feet, utilizing downriggers a lot. Today, we got a lot of fish at 20 feet. This was my hot rig this weekend: the bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm right there, paired with the Action Disc. No dodgers, no flashers, 2 miles an hour. The lake is full of trout. May is the time for lightnings. Collins Lake May 2026 FAQ What is biting at Collins Lake in May 2026?Rainbow trout, including Mount Lassen rainbows and lightning trout, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding?About 12 to 20 feet, with a lot of fish right at 20 feet on downriggers. What is the hot lure at Collins Lake right now?A bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm paired with an action disc. What trolling speed does Cal use at Collins Lake?About 2 miles per hour, with no dodgers or flashers. When is the best time for lightning trout at Collins Lake?May, which Cal calls the time for lightnings. Will the Collins Lake trout go deeper soon?They may drop a little as the water warms, though an incoming storm should cool it and reset the bite. Shop the Tackle Trix Worms 3 inch - 5 Pack Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service on Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake and is a Catch America captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Lake Almanor is fishing fantastic in May 2026, with huge-number days on rainbows plus nice browns as spring bug hatches turn on. Fast-troll Junior Optimizers and Trigger Spoons in reds, golds, and oranges 6 to 25 feet down at over 3 mph. Or slow down to about 1 mph and run soft plastics 15 to 30 feet deep. Scent with Brown Town and Goomba Garlic. What is biting at Lake Almanor in May?Spring fishing is fantastic. Capt. Bryan Roccucci is catching nice browns and having huge-number days on rainbows. The water is about 2.5 feet from full pool, clarity is improving daily, and morning temps are already hitting 60 degrees. Aquatic bug hatches have fish keyed on midges all over the lake. What depth and speed for Almanor trout?Fast-troll spoons 6 to 25 feet down depending on the day and location, running over 3 to 3.5 mph. If fast fishing is not your thing, slow to about 1 mph and run soft plastics and worms 15 to 30 feet deep. Both approaches are putting fish in the boat right now. What lures and colors are working at Lake Almanor?There is lots of action on the hardware. Bryan is running Junior Optimizers and Trigger Spoons fast, and it has been all about bright colors, lots of reds, golds, and oranges. For a slower bite, switch to soft plastics and worms fished 15 to 30 feet deep at around a mile per hour. What scents is Bryan using at Almanor?He scents all his gear two ways. Brown Town minnow scent goes on the spoons out over open water and has been working well. When fishing slow gear during the bug activity, he switches to Goomba Garlic, which puts out a strong scent trail to help fish find the bait. What is the outlook for Lake Almanor?Bryan says it is only going to get better, with the big Hexagenia mayfly hatch about a month to a month and a half out. He has already found Hexagenia larvae in fish on the cleaning table, a sign they are keying on the bottom. Open calendar dates are limited. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): Spring fishing up here at Almanor is just always fantastic. Right now, lots of action on the hardware. The fast trolling spoons anywhere from about 6 to 25 feet down. It's been all about the bright colors: lots of reds, golds, oranges. We're running the Optimizer Juniors, the Triggers, running them up over three, three and a half miles an hour. Lake Almanor May 2026 FAQ What depth are Lake Almanor trout in May?Fast-trolled spoons 6 to 25 feet down, or slow gear and soft plastics 15 to 30 feet deep. What trolling speed works at Lake Almanor?Over 3 to 3.5 mph for spoons, or slow down to about 1 mph for soft plastics. What lure colors are best at Almanor now?Bright colors, especially reds, golds, and oranges, on Junior Optimizers and Trigger Spoons. What scents does Bryan use at Lake Almanor?Brown Town minnow scent on spoons in open water, and Goomba Garlic on slow gear. When is the Hexagenia hatch at Lake Almanor?About a month to a month and a half out, and larvae are already showing in fish. What is the Lake Almanor water temperature?Around 60 degrees in the morning, with clarity improving daily. Shop the Tackle Junior Optimizer Spoon Trigger Spoon Brown Town Scent Goomba Garlic Scent Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Capt. Jerry Lampkin Jerry Lampkin runs TNG Motor Sports Guide Service on Folsom Lake and shares monthly Catch America reports. What is working right now Folsom Lake is full to the brim in May and the fish are dropping deeper, with bigger kings showing up. The best window is first light to 9 am. Fast-troll 3 mph with Trigger Shad on the top lines, Trigger Spoons in chrome down around 40 feet, and watermelon Junior Optimizers in the mid-depths. Slow down midday with big Brad's 360 flashers and a pink Trix Worm. What is biting at Folsom Lake right now?King salmon and rainbow trout, with the lake full to the brim and fish going a little deeper. Capt. Jerry Lampkin reports bigger kings showing, including a buddy's 24-inch, three to four pound fish. The morning bite from first light to about 9 am has been the best. What depth are the Folsom fish holding in May?It varies with the sun. Early, Trigger Spoons in chrome work down around 40 feet with Junior Optimizers in the mid-depths. As the sun climbs, kings come down deep around 55 to 60 feet. Top-line rainbows stay up high on the slow presentations. What lures work at Folsom Lake in May?Fast-troll Trigger Shad on the top lines way behind the boat, Trigger Spoons in chrome deep, and watermelon Junior Optimizers mid-depth. Jerry also runs the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon on sliders, plus a pink Trix Worm and big Brad's 360 flashers midday. What trolling speeds work at Folsom Lake?Jerry starts fast at 3 mph at first light with Trigger Shad and spoons. Once the sun rises he slows to 2 to 2.5 mph with big Brad's 360 flashers and cut plugs, then down to about 1.5 mph midday with a pink Trix Worm for rainbows hanging up top. What is the outlook for Folsom Lake?Good and improving. With the lake full, Jerry says the kings especially are only going to get bigger, so keep hitting Folsom. Get out early, as the gates open around 6 am and the best bite runs from daybreak to about 9. He heads to the Klamath in July. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jerry Lampkin): I've been starting off with fast trolling at three miles an hour with Rapalas and Trigger Shad on the top lines. And then, Trigger Spoons in chrome on the deep lines down around 40 feet or so, with the Watermelon Optimizer Juniors in the mid-depths. And the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon on the sliders. The pink Trix Worm has been working well. The Kings especially are only going to get bigger. Folsom Lake May 2026 FAQ What is biting at Folsom Lake in May 2026?King salmon and rainbow trout, with bigger kings showing as the lake fills. What time is the best bite at Folsom Lake?First light to about 9 am, with gates opening around 6 am. What lures work for Folsom kings in May?Trigger Shad, chrome Trigger Spoons, Junior Optimizers, and big Brad's 360 flashers down 55 to 60 feet. What trolling speed at Folsom Lake?3 mph fast at first light, slowing to 2 to 2.5 mph as the sun rises, then about 1.5 mph midday. What catches Folsom rainbows midday?A pink Trix Worm on the top line and the watermelon Popped-Eyed spoon on sliders. Who provided this Folsom Lake report?Capt. Jerry Lampkin of TNG Motor Sports Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trigger Shad Diving Plug Trigger Spoon 2.25" Junior Optimizer Trolling Spoon Popped-Eyed Spoon Brad's 360 Evolution Flasher Trix Worms 3" Soft Bait Shop Trolling Spoons
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