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Kitsap Lake Fishing Report | April 20, 2026
Report by Pete Fisher Pete Fisher fishes Kitsap Lake in Washington and shared this soft-plastic trout report for Catch America. What is working right now Trout are hitting soft plastics on Kitsap Lake in April, with fish marking between 6 and 12 feet. The change that unlocked the bite was a Trix Minnow in bubblegum, which hooked up within five to six minutes. Pete ran a one-ounce sliding sinker 70 feet behind the boat to get the minnow down about seven to eight feet, right in the fish zone. What is biting at Kitsap Lake right now?Trout are the target and they are responding to soft plastics. Pete Fisher marked fish between 6 and 12 feet and got bit within minutes of switching to a Trix Minnow in bubblegum. Soft plastics are effective this time of year on most of the waters he fishes. What depth are the Kitsap Lake trout holding?Pete was marking fish between 6 and 12 feet. He adjusted his setup to run the minnow about seven to eight feet down to reach them. Paying attention to the sonar and adjusting sinker distance put the bait in the strike zone. What lure and color worked on Kitsap Lake?A Trix Minnow soft plastic in the bubblegum color. Pete had been fishing another color, switched to bubblegum, and hooked up five to six minutes later while working into a productive cove near a point. How did Pete rig the Trix Minnow at Kitsap Lake?He ran the minnow behind a one-ounce Gibbs sliding sinker. He started 50 feet behind the boat with no bites, then let it out to 70 feet, which got the bait down about seven to eight feet to the marked fish. Small adjustments made the difference. What was the takeaway from this Kitsap Lake trip?One small change, switching to the bubblegum Trix Minnow and lengthening the sinker distance, produced an instant hookup. Pete stresses watching your marks and making adjustments. Trolling speed and water temperature were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Pete Fisher): So we're hooked up. I just switched to a bubble gum probably five-six minutes ago and hooked up. There's that Trout Trix Minnow. And there's that trout right there. I put on a Gibbs sliding sinker, one ounce. And I ran that initially 50 feet behind the boat, but we didn't get hit, so I moved that to 70 feet behind the boat. And that probably is getting me about seven or eight feet. I'm marking fish between six and 12. Kitsap Lake April 20, 2026 FAQ What depth are trout holding on Kitsap Lake in April?Pete marked trout between 6 and 12 feet and ran his bait about seven to eight feet down. What is the best color Trix Minnow for Kitsap Lake?Bubblegum was the color that triggered the bite on this trip. How far behind the boat should you run the soft plastic?Pete ran a one-ounce sliding sinker 70 feet behind the boat to reach the fish. What sinker did Pete use at Kitsap Lake?A one-ounce Gibbs sliding sinker ahead of the Trix Minnow. Are soft plastics good for spring trout?Yes. Pete notes soft plastics are effective this time of year on most bodies of water he and his partner fish. What trolling speed did Pete use on Kitsap Lake?A specific trolling speed was not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3" Trout Soft Bait 5 Pack Shop Trout Soft Plastics
Learn moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | April 2026
Report by Capt. Jerry Lampkin Jerry Lampkin runs TNG Guide Service on Folsom Lake and shares monthly Catch America reports. What is working right now Folsom Lake is giving up really nice rainbows in April, with the lake nearly full and water clear at about 64 degrees. Capt. Jerry Lampkin is scoring on Trigger Spoons and the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon. Bigger kings are starting to show, with a couple landed midweek. Clean water and no debris have the rainbows biting willingly. What is biting at Folsom Lake right now?Rainbow trout are the main event and running really nice. Capt. Jerry Lampkin is also starting to see a little bigger kings show up, scoring a couple on a recent Tuesday. The rainbows are willing biters with the lake full and the water in gorgeous shape. What lures work at Folsom Lake in April?Trigger Spoons and the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon are producing the nice rainbows. These are the setups Jerry leaned on through the middle of April as the lake filled and cleared. What are the water conditions at Folsom Lake?The lake is almost full and the water is absolutely gorgeous, about 64 degrees, nice and clear with no debris. Those clean conditions have the rainbows biting willingly and set up well for the rest of April into May. How is Jerry catching Folsom rainbows?Trolling the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon and Trigger Spoons for the willing rainbows. Exact depth and trolling speed were not specified in this report. What is the outlook for Folsom Lake?Jerry looks for the bite to get even better as the full lake stabilizes into May, with bigger kings expected to show more. He calls Folsom the local pond and reports a good time on the water. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jerry Lampkin): It's the middle of April, the lake is almost full. And we're getting a lot of really, really nice rainbows on trigger spoons and popped-eye spoon in watermelon. The lake is full right now, the water looks really good. It's about 64 degrees. It's nice and clear, there's no debris. And the rainbows are willing biters and we're starting to see a little bit bigger kings show up. Folsom Lake April 2026 FAQ What is biting at Folsom Lake in April 2026?Nice rainbow trout, with a couple of bigger kings starting to show. What lures work at Folsom Lake in April?Trigger Spoons and the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon. What is the best color at Folsom Lake right now?Watermelon on the Popped-Eyed spoon has been producing nice rainbows. What is the water temperature at Folsom Lake?About 64 degrees, clear with no debris, with the lake nearly full. How deep were the Folsom rainbows?A specific depth was not specified in this report. Who provided this Folsom Lake report?Capt. Jerry Lampkin of TNG Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon 2.25" Popped-Eyed Spoon Shop Trout Trolling Spoons
Learn moreRollins Lake Fishing Report | March 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who has fished Rollins Lake near Colfax for more than 30 years. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Rollins Lake near Colfax is fishing great in March 2026 for both trout and spotted bass. Cal Kellogg boated six or seven fish in under an hour trolling a Trigger Spoon on top line and hybrid leadcore about 5 feet down. He also cast a Junior Trigger Spoon with a dab of Winter Blend. This is a pond smelt lake, so match the forage. What is biting at Rollins Lake right now?Both rainbow trout and spotted bass. Cal Kellogg had a fast morning, boating six or seven fish in under an hour, including a big old rainbow and several spotted bass. Rollins is a strong crossover lake, so a pond smelt imitation appeals to trout and bass alike. What lures are working at Rollins Lake?Trolling a Trigger Spoon in 24-karat gold and chartreuse or silver and orange drew fast strikes. Cal also cast a Junior Trigger Spoon in red and silver with a dab of Winter Blend. Spotted bass hit a Keitech swimbait fished slowly along wood. How deep and fast is Cal trolling at Rollins Lake?He ran a hybrid leadcore rig down about 5 feet and a top-line spoon near the surface. Trigger Spoons troll across a wide speed range, which is handy since Cal had no sonar or temperature reading. He estimated water in the high 40s to low 50s. How do you fish for both trout and bass at Rollins Lake?Match the predominant forage. Rollins is a pond smelt lake, so a pond smelt imitation like a Trigger Spoon or a slow-swimming swimbait will draw trout, spotted bass, smallmouth, and more. Cal fan casts a Junior Trigger Spoon over concentrations of fish, counting it down to find the depth. What are the conditions at Rollins Lake?Semi-stained but improving, with visibility of at least 3 feet. A low-pressure system was moving out with temperatures rising from about 50 to the upper 60s and little wind. After days of wind, rain, and snow, Cal called conditions just about perfect for a productive spring day. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): I have got this spinning rod set up for top lining with a 24-karat gold and chartreuse Trigger Spoon on it, and on my other rod a silver and orange Trigger Spoon. These spoons can troll across a big speed range. This is a pond smelt lake, so it is a good pond smelt imitation. I have had six or seven fish to the kayak at this point. Big beautiful rainbow on the Trigger Spoon. Rollins Lake March 2026 FAQ What is biting at Rollins Lake in March 2026?Rainbow trout and spotted bass, with a fast morning trolling and casting. What lure works best at Rollins Lake?A Trigger Spoon on the troll and a Junior Trigger Spoon for casting. How deep is Cal trolling at Rollins Lake?About 5 feet down on hybrid leadcore, plus a top-line spoon near the surface. What is the water temperature at Rollins Lake?Cal estimated high 40s to low 50s, with no meter reading available. What forage do Rollins Lake fish key on?Pond smelt, so match a smelt imitation for both trout and bass. What did the spotted bass hit at Rollins Lake?A Keitech swimbait fished slowly along wood and drop-offs. How is the water clarity at Rollins Lake?Semi-stained but improving, with at least 3 feet of visibility. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Junior Trigger Spoon Winter Blend UV Gel Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | March 2026
Report by Capt. Jerry Lampkin Jerry Lampkin runs TNG Guide Service on Folsom Lake and shares monthly Catch America reports. What is working right now The Folsom Lake rainbow bite has been epic in March, with a crazy-good topwater window in the top 15 feet. Capt. Jerry Lampkin is toplining the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon around 10 to 15 feet and killing it on Trigger Spoons in watermelon. Kings remain a mystery with only one or two small ones. Get out on calm days between the wind. What is biting at Folsom Lake right now?Rainbow trout, and the bite has been epic. Capt. Jerry Lampkin reports the last two weeks were crazy good, with a strong topwater window in the top 15 feet. Kings are still a mystery, with just one or two little ones coming. How deep are the Folsom rainbows in March?Right up top. The topwater bite in the upper 15 feet has been excellent, with the watermelon Popped-Eyed spoon working at about 10 to 15 feet deep. Toplining shallow is the play right now. What lures and colors work at Folsom in March?Watermelon is the color. Jerry is toplining a Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon at 10 to 15 feet and crushing fish on Trigger Spoons in watermelon. He is also toplining Rapalas up top. What are the conditions at Folsom Lake?The lake sits around 430 feet and has come up at least 10 feet in two days. A strong Northwest wind was making the lake nearly unfishable on report day, so Jerry tucked into a cove. Look for calmer days to fish the shallow bite. What is the outlook for Folsom Lake?Jerry expects the trout bite to really kick off once the lake level and weather stabilize heading into April. He is still searching for the kings, which have not shown in numbers like a couple of years ago. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jerry Lampkin): The last two weeks have just been epic on the rainbow trout bite. Top water bite in the top 15 feet has just been crazy good. Toplining Rapalas and watermelon Pop-Eye spoon has just been killing it at about 10 to 15 feet deep. Trigger spoons have just been killing it in watermelon. Still searching for those Kings. We're getting one or two little ones. Folsom Lake March 2026 FAQ What is the Folsom Lake bite in March 2026?An epic rainbow trout bite, with a crazy-good topwater window in the top 15 feet. How deep are the Folsom rainbows in March?In the top 15 feet, with the watermelon spoon working about 10 to 15 feet down. What color works best at Folsom in March?Watermelon, on both the Popped-Eyed spoon and Trigger Spoons. What is the lake level at Folsom Lake?Around 430 feet, having come up at least 10 feet in two days. Are the kings biting at Folsom Lake?Not really. Only one or two little ones, with their location a mystery. Who provided this Folsom Lake report?Capt. Jerry Lampkin of TNG Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Popped-Eyed Spoon Trigger Spoon 2.25" Shop Trout Trolling Spoons
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | March 2026
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin Guide Services on Shasta Lake and the Sacramento River and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now Shasta Lake is set up for better trout fishing in March. Rainbows have been sluggish as they stage for the spring spawn, but the brown trout bite has picked up and more fish are hitting the net. On the Sacramento River near Redding, low flows around 4,000 CFS have left skinny water and a slightly slower wild rainbow bite before the spring striper transition. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?Brown trout have picked up nicely at the tail end of last week and the start of this week, putting more fish in the net. Rainbow trout have been less active, with many staging for their spring spawn. Capt. Jeff Goodwin thinks the trout fishing should improve. Why are the Shasta rainbows slow right now?A lot of the rainbows are moving up and getting ready for their spring spawn, which is keeping them less active. That is normal for March. The good news is the browns are biting better and filling the gap while the rainbows stage. How is the Sacramento River fishing near Redding?The river is running low, around 4,000 CFS, because they are holding back flows to store water in Shasta. That leaves skinny water in the Redding area and a slightly slower wild rainbow bite than usual, though March is normally a good time for them. What is coming next for Jeff Goodwin's fishery?Around mid-March the operation transitions to the spring striped bass fishery. Jeff moves his boats down to the Colusa area for stripers, leaving the Redding-area venues idle for about five or six weeks while he runs striper trips into the second week of May. What is the outlook for Shasta Lake?Jeff expects better trout fishing and looks forward to a strong spring striped bass run. Low river releases should continue through April to store water before the wet weather stops. Specific lures, depths, and colors were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): I think we could see some better trout fishing on Shasta Lake. The rainbow trout just really haven't been very active, and a lot of those rainbows are getting ready for their spring spawn. We are seeing a better bite with the browns. The river is running pretty low, we're sitting at about 4000 cfs. Shasta Lake March 2026 FAQ Are trout biting at Shasta Lake in March?Browns have picked up, while rainbows are slower as they stage for the spring spawn. Why are Shasta rainbows less active?Many are moving up and preparing for their spring spawn. What is the flow on the Sacramento River?About 4,000 CFS, kept low to store water in Shasta, leaving skinny water near Redding. When does the striped bass season start?Around mid-March, when Jeff moves boats to the Colusa area for spring stripers. What lures is Jeff recommending?Specific lures were not specified in this report. Who guides Shasta Lake for Catch America?Capt. Jeff Goodwin of Jeff Goodwin Guide Services. Shop the Tackle Shop Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Berryessa Fishing Report | March 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a longtime Northern California trout troller and a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Lake Berryessa is giving up hard-fighting rainbow trout on a spoon bite in Markley Cove. Cal Kellogg ran a silver Trigger Spoon up top and a shad-pattern Metal Head Fly on lead core about 10 feet deep, trolling 1.8 to 2.2 mph. The Junior Trigger Spoon fooled his biggest fish, close to 5 pounds. Water temp 54 to 56 degrees, prime for release. What is biting at Lake Berryessa right now?A rip-roaring rainbow trout bite, with king salmon also around. Capt. Cal Kellogg fished Markley Cove from the kayak and landed several strong rainbows, including a hog close to 5 pounds, one of the hardest-fighting trout he has caught. Fish are feeding on shad. What depth and speed for Lake Berryessa trout?Cal ran his lead core about 10 feet deep, two colors back with a 20 foot top shot, roughly 84 feet behind the kayak, plus an unweighted surface spoon. Target trolling speed was 1.8 to 2.2 mph, right around 1.9 when the big fish hit. What lures and colors are working at Lake Berryessa?A silver death prism Trigger Spoon on the surface and a shad-pattern Magnum Metal Head Fly in grey and chrome tinsel on the lead core. The Junior Trigger Spoon produced the biggest fish. It was clearly a chrome spoon bite matching the shad. How is Cal rigging at Lake Berryessa?Capable tackle: a yellow lead core rod with a 10 pound test leader. Surface line ran the Trigger Spoon with no weight, while the lead core carried the Metal Head Fly down about 10 feet. Cover water, watch the sonar and other boats, then grind on the fish you find. What is the outlook for Lake Berryessa?The trout bite has been good for a while and water temperature is optimum at 54 to 56 degrees, cool enough for excellent catch and release. It is a spoon bite right now with fish feeding on shad. Exact fish depth on the graph beyond the presentation was not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): I'm going to run a death prism Trigger Spoon on top, silver in color. And on my lead core, 10 feet deep, a shad pattern Magnum Metal Head. Target speed, 2.7. Later: You seldom go wrong with that Trigger Spoon Junior. 1.8 to 2.2, I was going right about 1.9 when that fish hit. Big Lake Berryessa rainbow. Lake Berryessa March 2026 FAQ What trolling speed for Lake Berryessa trout?Cal targeted 1.8 to 2.2 mph and was right around 1.9 mph when his biggest fish hit. What depth are Berryessa trout biting?He ran the lead core about 10 feet deep, with an unweighted spoon on the surface line. What lure caught the biggest fish?The Junior Trigger Spoon fooled his hardest-fighting rainbow, a fish close to 5 pounds. What are Berryessa trout feeding on?Shad, which is why a silver, chrome, shad-pattern presentation worked. What is the water temperature at Lake Berryessa?About 54 to 56 degrees, which Cal called optimum and ideal for releasing fish. Where on Lake Berryessa was this report from?Markley Cove and the arm leading toward the main body of the lake. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Junior Trigger Spoon Metal Head Fly Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreScotts Flat Reservoir Fishing Report | February 22, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who fishes High Sierra and foothill waters from his kayak. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Scotts Flat Reservoir is loaded with rainbows in February 2026, and Cal Kellogg landed over 20 trout in a day. The clear 49 degree water fished best on an orange Trix Minnow run 7 to 8 feet deep on hybrid leadcore, plus an orange Trix Worm and a Trigger Bugger. Troll 1.7 to 2.5 mph and work river-arm mouths and submerged creek beds. What is biting at Scotts Flat Reservoir right now?Rainbow trout, and a lot of them. Cal Kellogg put over 20 trout in the kayak in a day on the clear, cold water. The lake is chock-full of rainbows, with big browns, smallmouth, and bonus largemouth also present, though Cal targeted rainbows. What lures and colors work at Scotts Flat Reservoir?Orange soft plastics dominated. An orange Trix Minnow was the standout all day, backed by an orange Trix Worm and a red Trigger Bugger. A pond smelt Junior Trigger Spoon drew no interest and came off early. How deep and how fast is Cal trolling at Scotts Flat?Shallow. Cal ran the Trix Minnow about 8 feet deep and the spoon about 5 feet deep on two hybrid leadcore rigs. He played with speed from 1.7 to 2.5 mph. Most fish came at 7 to 8 feet down over structure. How is Cal rigging the soft plastics at Scotts Flat?He threads the orange Trix Worm straight on the hook near the tail, sets a pair of bobber stops about a quarter inch off the nose, and adds Trigger Scent. On the Trigger Bugger he holds an action disc a half inch from the hook eye on 8 pound fluorocarbon. Where should I fish at Scotts Flat Reservoir?Target the mouth of the river arm, a natural pinch point where fish congregate, and work submerged creek beds. Cal found big schools of pond smelt on the bottom and caught fish repeatedly over creek channels, which act as travel corridors for trout and bass. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): On this rod I am running an orange Trix Minnow about eight feet deep, and over here a pond smelt pattern Trigger Spoon Junior about five feet deep. Target speed anywhere from 1.7 to 2.5. The Trout Trix series of baits were absolutely devastating today. That is three strikes in 30 minutes, two fish to the net. Scotts Flat Reservoir February 2026 FAQ What is the best lure at Scotts Flat Reservoir in February 2026?An orange Trix Minnow was the standout, catching trout all day. How deep are the trout at Scotts Flat Reservoir?Shallow, with most fish at 7 to 8 feet on hybrid leadcore rigs. What trolling speed works at Scotts Flat Reservoir?Cal played with speed from 1.7 to 2.5 mph. What is the water temperature at Scotts Flat Reservoir?About 49 degrees and very clear. What species are in Scotts Flat Reservoir?Rainbows, big browns, smallmouth bass, and some northern strain largemouth. Cal targeted rainbows. Where do you find trout at Scotts Flat Reservoir?At the mouth of the river arm and over submerged creek beds, which act as travel corridors. How many trout did Cal catch at Scotts Flat?Over 20 trout to the kayak in a single day. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5-Pack Trix Worms 5-Pack Trigger Bugger Trolling Fly Junior Trigger Spoon Trigger Scent by Cal Kellogg Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | February 19, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America captain who fished Folsom Lake with Capt. Jerry Lampkin of TNG Guide Service for a multi-species winter day. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Folsom Lake turned on a multi-species winter bite in mid-February 2026. Capt. Cal Kellogg and Capt. Jerry Lampkin trolled fast at 2.5 to 3 mph on lead core, about 2.5 colors out and only 5 to 7 feet deep, and nailed rainbows on a bright pink Trix Worm. When it slowed they dropped speed behind a reggae Mini Willow Dodger with a nightcrawler. A Trigger Spoon, Junior Optimizer, and Trigger Scent added rainbows and a bonus king. What is biting at Folsom Lake right now?A multi-species mix. Capt. Cal Kellogg and Capt. Jerry Lampkin caught rainbow trout, a bonus little king salmon, and bass in one February day. The rainbow bite has been epic the last couple of weeks. Kings are around but not the large ones of years past. How deep and how fast at Folsom?Fast and shallow to start. They ran lead core about 2.5 colors out at 2.5 to 3 mph, which put baits only 5 to 7 feet deep. When the bite slowed they dropped speed and switched to a dodger and crawler, then sped back up to find more fish. What lures are working at Folsom Lake?A bright pink Trix Worm on lead core drew fast strikes. A reggae Mini Willow Dodger with a nightcrawler produced when they slowed. The Trigger Spoon, Trigger Spoon Junior, and Junior Optimizer all boated fish, sweetened with Trigger Scent. How is Cal rigging at Folsom?A hybrid lead-core rig, which Cal likes for its no-stretch, direct-drive hookset. Run a pink Trix Worm or a spoon fast at 2.5 to 3 mph, about 2.5 colors out. When the bite dies, slow down behind a Mini Willow Dodger and a fat nightcrawler and grind out more bites. How do you fish Folsom when the bite is tough?Move and adjust. Jerry's rule is do not be afraid to run around Folsom. They started fast, slowed when it died, ran up the North Fork toward Anderson Creek for a king, then sped up again. Changing speed and location kept the count climbing. What is the Folsom Lake outlook?The rainbow bite has been epic for a couple of weeks and Jerry hopes the next month holds, though it depends on weather and lake level. Folsom is a harsh mistress, great one day and tough the next. Exact water temperature was not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Fish on! On the bright Trix Worm, baby. And how fast were we going, Jerry? Right about 2.5, 2.6, maybe even a three. That was two and a half colors, so I would estimate that was five, six, seven feet deep. When the bite slowed down, we dropped our speed and got right back into the hookups on a mini willow leaf dodger in the reggae color. Folsom Lake February 19, 2026 FAQ What is the best lure at Folsom Lake now?A bright pink Trix Worm trolled fast on lead core, plus a reggae Mini Willow Dodger with a nightcrawler when the bite slows. How fast should I troll Folsom?About 2.5 to 3 mph on lead core, roughly 2.5 colors out, which runs 5 to 7 feet deep. What species are biting?Rainbow trout, a bonus king salmon, and bass in a mixed February bag. Where are the fish at Folsom?They started at Folsom Point, then ran up the North Fork between the Peninsula Boat Ramp and Anderson Creek for a king. What scent are they using?Trigger Scent UV gel by Cal Kellogg, added to spoons like the Junior Optimizer. Is Folsom Lake an easy bite?No. Cal calls it a harsh mistress, great one day and a skunk the next. Move around and adjust speed to find fish. Who guided this trip?Capt. Cal Kellogg with Capt. Jerry Lampkin of TNG Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trix Worms 5-Pack Mini Willow Dodger Trigger Spoon Junior Trigger Spoon Junior Optimizer Spoon Trigger Scent by Cal Kellogg Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | February 13, 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who fishes Collins Lake almost daily through spring. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is trolling well in February 2026. Work the top 10 to 15 feet at 2 mph on hybrid leadcore. Cal Kellogg's three best baits are a white Trix Minnow, a pink Trix Minnow, and a bubblegum pink Trix Worm. Average fish run 2 pounds with some to 8. As spring arrives he adds Metal Heads and Trigger Buggers for trophies. What is working at Collins Lake right now?Trolling the top 10 to 15 feet. Cal Kellogg is scoring on three baits: a white Trix Minnow, a pink Trix Minnow, and a bubblegum pink Trix Worm. Bait fishing still works, but trolling is clearly the best approach in early February. How deep and fast should I troll at Collins Lake?Shallow and steady. Cal works the top 15 feet, mostly the top 10, at 2 miles per hour on hybrid leadcore rigs, sometimes with a side planer. Bite windows are short, so be patient. You may get bites for an hour, then wait 90 minutes for more. How big are the Collins Lake trout?Average fish run about 2 pounds, with big fish up to 8. Cal had a couple of 7-pounders and an 8-pounder in recent days, plus a 4.5 to 5-pounder. April is trophy time, when 10, 11, and 12-pound fish come out. What are the water conditions at Collins Lake?Surface temperature is about 53 degrees, dropping to around 48 in the morning for a nice daily swing. It is exceptional to be trolling this well at this time of year. The lake is planted heavily, with 40,000 pounds of trout going in this year. What is the outlook for Collins Lake into spring?The bite gets better and better through March and April as overnight water temps stabilize at 56 degrees or above, usually by mid-March. Cal will pull Metal Heads and Trigger Buggers for double-digit fish while still running soft plastics for numbers. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): You want to be working the top 15 feet of the water column, and I have been scoring with three baits: the white Trout Trix Minnow, the pink Trout Trix Minnow, and the bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm. I am trolling 2 miles an hour. Average fish, 2 pounds. Big fish, they range up to 8. April is trophy time here at Collins Lake. Collins Lake February 2026 FAQ What are the best baits at Collins Lake in February 2026?A white Trix Minnow, a pink Trix Minnow, and a bubblegum pink Trix Worm. How deep are the Collins Lake trout right now?In the top 10 to 15 feet of the water column. What trolling speed works at Collins Lake?About 2 miles per hour on hybrid leadcore rigs. How big are the Collins Lake trout?Average around 2 pounds, with fish up to 8 pounds recently. What is the water temperature at Collins Lake?About 53 degrees on the surface, dropping to around 48 in the morning. When is trophy time at Collins Lake?April, when 10, 11, and 12-pound trout come out. What will Cal pull for big Collins Lake trout in spring?Metal Heads and Trigger Buggers, while still running soft plastics for numbers. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5-Pack Trix Worms 5-Pack Metal Head Trolling Fly Trigger Bugger Trolling Fly Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
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