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Riffe Lake Fishing Report | August 25, 2025
Report by Pete Fisher Pete Fisher fishes Washington waters with the Gig Harbor Fishin Club. What is working right now Riffe Lake gave up five coho and one rainbow on a kayak trip in late August 2025. The water is low but great for kayak launching. Fish held deep, 100 to 150 feet, with the best hookups at 95 feet on the downrigger. Fish the dam area near Mossyrock Park over 200 to 300 feet of water. Pink Gulp Maggots and tuna Fire Gel added scent. What is biting at Riffe Lake right now?Coho salmon and rainbow trout. Pete Fisher caught five coho and one rainbow on a kayak trip on August 25, 2025. He normally targets coho here but the lake also holds big rainbows. The first rainbow came at 50 feet, then the action turned on once he dropped deeper to the fish.What depth are the fish holding at Riffe Lake?Fish were holding deep, 100 to 150 feet, over water 200 to 300 feet deep. Pete caught one rainbow at 50 feet, then dropped to 95 feet on the downrigger and hooked five more fish within an hour. That 95 foot depth was the key once he matched the marks on his sonar.What lures are working at Riffe Lake?Pete ran a Brad’s Moon Jelly Herringbone Dodger with a Mack’s Kokanee Pro spinner, then added pink Gulp Maggots and tuna Pautzke’s Fire Gel. Those brands are not products we carry, so match the moon jelly dodger and pink spinner presentation from your own kokanee and trout box.Where should I fish on Riffe Lake?Fish the dam area, just outside Mossyrock Park, over water 200 to 300 feet deep. Pete’s fish came in and around the dam and on the eastern shore. The water level is low but the Mossyrock Park boat launch is perfect for launching a kayak on this big 13 mile long lake.What are the conditions at Riffe Lake?The lake is low but great for kayak launching. It is a big body of water, 13 miles long and about a mile wide at the widest, an impoundment of the Cowlitz River. Fish were deep at 100 to 150 feet. Longer-term outlook and water temperature were not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Pete Fisher): I was seeing a lot of fish at 100 to 150, and so I dropped down to 95 feet on the downrigger and started hooking up. Once I did that drop to 95 feet, it probably took me less than an hour to get the remaining five fish. All of our fish came over water that was 2 to 300 foot deep, in and around the dam. Today, we caught five Coho and one rainbow trout.Riffe Lake August 25, 2025 FAQHow deep are the fish at Riffe Lake now?Fish were holding 100 to 150 feet, with the best hookups at 95 feet on the downrigger.What species are biting at Riffe Lake?Coho salmon and rainbow trout. Pete caught five coho and one rainbow on his kayak trip.Where should I fish on Riffe Lake?The dam area outside Mossyrock Park and the eastern shore, over water 200 to 300 feet deep.Is Riffe Lake good for kayak fishing?Yes. The water is low but the Mossyrock Park boat launch is perfect for launching a kayak.What scent works at Riffe Lake?Pete used pink Gulp Maggots and tuna Fire Gel. Those are not brands we carry, so match locally.How big is Riffe Lake?It is 13 miles long and about a mile wide at its widest, an impoundment of the Cowlitz River. Shop the Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | August 18, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Catch America captain who guides trout on Collins Lake and stripers on the Delta. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake trout are holding in cool water 35 to 45 feet down in August 2025. Troll at 2 mph behind a number 3 dodger with a blue and white Junior Trigger Spoon, a white glow Pinhead Spoon, a white Trix Minnow, or a translucent purple Trix Worm. Bank anglers can mooch garlic green PowerBait over 40-foot marks. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding in August?The magic depth is 40 to 45 feet, with baits run anywhere from 35 to about 40 feet down. Capt. Cal Kellogg caught trout on every trip by finding deep water and staying over the marks, since that is where the cool water sits in late summer at Collins Lake. What lures are working at Collins Lake right now?Cal caught fish on four lures. A blue and white Junior Trigger Spoon took the lightning trout, a white glow Pinhead Spoon produced steadily, and both a white Trix Minnow and a translucent purple Trix Worm added fish. Small-profile spoons are outfishing bigger ones because the shad are tiny. How should I rig and troll for Collins Lake trout?Pull spoons behind a number 3 Chinook dodger with 60 feet of line out at 2 miles per hour. Key speed is 2 mph. Get baits down 35 to 40 feet over deep water. Cal ran the Pinhead Spoon and Junior Trigger Spoon this way. Small profiles match the tiny shad the trout are eating. Can you catch Collins Lake trout from the bank?Yes. Fish garlic green PowerBait, the same bait Cal fishes in the dead of winter, but out over deep water. From a boat, find 40-foot marks and drop a 1-ounce sinker so you sit vertical, then mooch the bait 38 to 40 feet down. Bank anglers may also pick up fish at night. Where is the best area on Collins Lake?Cal's best water ran from the mouth of the narrows down to the second marina. Work that deep water, stay over the marks, and grind it out. The earlier you get on the water the better, though fish are catchable all day right now. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): I trout fished every time I was on the lake and I caught trout on every single trip, and I caught them on four different lures. The magic depth out there right now is 40 to 45 feet. Get your baits down anywhere from 35 to maybe 38, 40 feet deep, 2 miles an hour. Collins Lake August 18, 2025 FAQ What is the best trolling speed for Collins Lake trout?2 miles per hour, with baits down 35 to 40 feet behind a number 3 dodger. Why are small spoons working better at Collins Lake?The shad are very tiny right now, so small-profile spoons like the Junior Trigger Spoon and Pinhead outfish traditional-sized spoons. What color Trix Worm is catching Collins Lake trout?Translucent purple, fished behind a dodger at 2 mph. What are Collins Lake trout eating in August?Primarily plankton, with a few small shad starting to show up in stomachs. What bank bait works at Collins Lake now?Garlic green PowerBait fished over deep water, with a 1-ounce sinker to stay vertical over 40-foot marks. How big are Collins Lake trout right now?Holdover rainbows up to about 3 pounds and lightning trout up to about 2 pounds. Shop the Tackle Junior Trigger Spoon Pinhead Spoon Kit Trix Minnows 5 Pack Trix Worms 5 Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | August 18, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin of Jeff Goodwin Fishing guides trout, kokanee, and salmon on Shasta Lake and the Sacramento River as a Catch America captain. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now Shasta Lake is fishing really good in mid-August 2025. Big rainbows are holding 70 to 80 feet down near the dam and I-5 bridge, while thick, football kokanee are schooled deep at 100 to 125 feet near structure. Run dodgers and small spoons, or pearl white Trix Minnows with a white 360 flasher. Uncle Larry's spinners in pink and orange are hot for kokanee. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?Fishing is really good, led by a lot of big rainbows that turned on about a week ago, plus a handful of browns and strong late-season kokanee. Capt. Jeff Goodwin says now through the end of September is the time for the big-rainbow spectacle on Shasta Lake. What depth are Shasta Lake kokanee and rainbows holding?Kokanee are deep, schooled at 100 to 125 feet close to structure, and easy to spot on the graph. Rainbows are shallower, in the 70 to nearly 80 foot range, and Jeff is fishing them lower in the system toward the dam and the I-5 bridge area. What lures and colors are working at Shasta Lake?Dodgers and small spoons are very productive. Pearl white Trix Minnows shine, especially paired with a white 360 flasher. For kokanee, Uncle Larry's spinners in gold, orange, and pink are strong. Keep spoons small since the shad are barely 2 inches right now. How should I present baits at Shasta Lake in August?Run a dodger with a small spoon or a pearl white Trix Minnow behind a white 360 flasher. If you do not want to dodger fish, pull a spoon off a downrigger or a diver and you will still get them. Match the small shad with compact lures. How do the Shasta Lake kokanee look?Most kokanee run around 18 inches and are exceptionally big and thick across the back, like footballs. They are starting to turn, getting darker with hooking jaws and full bellies of eggs or milt, but they still cut and eat nicely. Late-season is the time to target them. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): The fishing remains really good. We're really getting a lot of big rainbows. Kokanee, you need to look down deep for them, in that 100, 125-foot mark now. The rainbows, mostly in that 70, starting to push that 80-foot mark. Trout Trix Minnows are pretty darn good, especially the pearl white colors. Shasta Lake August 18, 2025 FAQ How deep are Shasta Lake kokanee in August?Schooled at 100 to 125 feet, close to structure. How deep are Shasta Lake rainbows holding?In the 70 to nearly 80 foot range, mostly toward the dam and I-5 bridge areas. What is the best trout lure at Shasta Lake now?Pearl white Trix Minnows run with a white 360 flasher, plus dodgers with small spoons. What color spinners work for Shasta kokanee?Uncle Larry's spinners in gold, orange, and pink. How big are the Shasta Lake kokanee?Around 18 inches, very thick and football-shaped, though starting to turn dark. Why keep spoons small at Shasta Lake?The shad are barely 2 inches, so small lures match the forage best. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5 Pack Shop Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreWishon Reservoir Fishing Report | August 11, 2025
Report by Max Gross Max Gross is part of the Catch America team and reports on the high-country lakes above Fresno. What is working right now Wishon Reservoir is on fire for numbers, with 30 to 40 pan-sized rainbows, 12 to 16 inches, per trip. Nearby Courtright is holding bigger fish, so run lead lines of three to four colors or a downrigger with Uncle Larry's Hoochies or Trix Trigger Squids on an action disc. Max also runs his new anise-based WD80 scent. Start early to beat the heat and crowds. What is biting at Wishon Reservoir right now?Rainbow trout, and the bite is non-stop. Max Gross of Catch America is getting 30 to 40 fish almost every trip, though they are pan-sized rainbows around 12 to 16 inches. He has not found browns there this year. Bigger fish are reportedly up at nearby Courtright. What lures are working at Wishon and Courtright?Hoochies are hot at Courtright. Max recommends Uncle Larry's Hoochies and bigger squids, plus the Trix Trigger Squids fished with an action disc on top, which he says makes all the difference. Whether you run a dodger changes the combination. How should you rig at Courtright Lake?Run lead lines of three colors, maybe four, or throw a downrigger. Pull Uncle Larry's Hoochies or Trix Trigger Squids with an action disc. Max has had good luck on browns with the bigger squids. Dodgers are optional depending on your setup. What scent is Max using?His own new WD80 scent, an anise-based UV gel he built for the Central Valley. Between the color, UV, stickiness, and anise scent, he calls it a killer, and notes anglers plan to use it for salmon since anise is in salmon mixes too. What is the outlook for the Fresno high country?Max recommends heading up the mountain to Wishon and Courtright to escape the 100-plus degree heat and the crowds on the lower lakes. Start early to beat both. Depths and trolling speeds were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Max Gross): Wishon and Courtright, as far as the bite goes, it is on, it is non-stop. 30 or 40 fish, almost guaranteed. They're all pan-sized rainbows, 12 to 16 inches. If you're going to go to Courtright, lead lines, three colors, maybe even four. Hoochies from Uncle Larry's, check out the Trix Trigger Squids with an action disc on top. Wishon Reservoir August 11, 2025 FAQ How is the Wishon Reservoir trout bite?Non-stop for numbers, with 30 to 40 pan-sized rainbows, 12 to 16 inches, per trip. Where are the bigger fish, Wishon or Courtright?Courtright is reportedly holding the more sizable fish this year. What lures work at Courtright Lake?Uncle Larry's Hoochies, bigger squids, and Trix Trigger Squids with an action disc. How should you rig at Courtright?Lead lines of three to four colors or a downrigger, with dodgers optional. What is WD80 scent?Max Gross's new anise-based UV gel scent built for Central Valley fishing. What is the main challenge fishing Fresno-area lakes now?Extreme heat over 100 degrees and crowds on the lower lakes, so head to the upper lakes early. Shop the Tackle Uncle Larry's Hoochies Trix Squids WD80 UV Gel Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | August 4, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service on Lake Almanor and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Lake Almanor trout are keyed on pond smelt in early August 2025, holding 30 to 45 feet on the downriggers along the east basin. Match the hatch with soft plastic Trout Trix Minnows and grubs scented with Brown Town. Browns pushed close to 10 pounds and rainbows topped 6. What is biting at Lake Almanor right now?Rainbow and brown trout are feeding hard on pond smelt across the east basin and the eastern side of the peninsula. Capt. Bryan Roccucci landed browns just short of 10 pounds and rainbows over 6 pounds this week, with 4 and 5 pound fish not uncommon.What depth are the trout holding at Lake Almanor?Run your baits on downriggers from 30 to 45 feet, adjusting to the water you are fishing. The trout are chasing pond smelt in that band, so get down into the cooler water where the fish and the bait are stacked together.What lures are working at Lake Almanor in August?Match the hatch with minnow imitations. Bryan is running soft plastic grubs and Trout Trix Minnows scented with a minnow-based Brown Town scent to push scent through the water column. Specific colors were not called out in this report.How is Bryan rigging and presenting at Lake Almanor?Slow-troll minnow-imitating soft plastics on downriggers set 30 to 45 feet down, right where the smelt-eating trout are holding. Scent everything with Brown Town for extra draw. These are minnow-eating fish, so give them minnow-imitating presentations and keep them in the strike zone.What is the outlook for Lake Almanor?Bryan expects the summertime bite to continue through August as the trout keep hunting deeper, cooler water while waiting for the fall cool-down. Water temps are in the low 70s, around 71 degrees, with calm mornings and occasional afternoon breezes or thundershowers.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): We're running a lot of soft plastics, both soft plastic grubs and the Trout Trix minnows. We're scenting those up with a minnow-based scent called Brown Town. Running those baits down on the downriggers anywhere from about 30 to about 45 feet right now. This week, we've seen browns to just short of 10 pounds and rainbows over 6 pounds.Lake Almanor August 4, 2025 FAQWhat depth should I fish at Lake Almanor in August?Downriggers from 30 to 45 feet, matching the depth to the water you are fishing and the pond smelt schools the trout are chasing.What are the trout eating at Lake Almanor?Large schools of pond smelt. Match the hatch with minnow-imitating soft plastics like grubs and Trout Trix Minnows.How big are the trout at Lake Almanor right now?Browns to just short of 10 pounds (a 9.5 pound fish) and rainbows over 6 pounds, with 4 and 5 pound fish common.What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?Surface temps are in the low 70s, about 71 degrees, with a warming trend, calm mornings, and afternoon breezes.What scent works for Lake Almanor trout?A minnow-based scent. Bryan uses Brown Town to put scent in the water for the smelt-eating trout to follow.Where are the fish holding on Lake Almanor?In the east basin, along the east shore, and the eastern side of the peninsula where the pond smelt are schooling.Who guides Lake Almanor for Catch America?Capt. Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3 inch - Trout Soft Bait - 5 Pack Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci Shop Capt. Bryan's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | July 28, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service on Lake Almanor and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Lake Almanor is fishing well in late July 2025 as trout switch onto pond smelt. Bryan Roccucci slow-trolls Trix Minnows and grubs scented with Brown Town, catching rainbows and browns from 2 up to just short of 10 pounds, with lots of 4s and 5s. Mornings are calm, water is about 70 degrees with 20 feet of visibility, and a fading hex hatch still has a few fish looking up. What is biting at Lake Almanor right now?Quality rainbows and browns, ranging from 2 pounds up to just short of 10, with lots of 4s and 5s. Bryan Roccucci is mainly targeting minnow-eating fish that have switched over to the lake's pond smelt, and it is making for happy customers. What lures are working at Lake Almanor?Soft plastics on the slow troll. Bryan Roccucci runs Trix Minnows and grubs, both scented with Brown Town, a minnow-based scent. That match-the-forage program is producing spectacular results on the pond smelt bite. How is Bryan Roccucci presenting at Lake Almanor?Slow trolling scented soft plastics to fish keyed on pond smelt. He spent one day on fish still feeding on the remnants of the hex hatch, which can be caught at any level from the bottom to the surface. Specific trolling depth was not specified in this report. Is the hex hatch still going at Lake Almanor?Barely. There are still 10 to 15 hex flies popping up in the mornings, and the fish know it, rooting out the larva. Most of the action, though, has shifted to the minnow-eating fish on soft plastics. What are the conditions at Lake Almanor?Stable, with good visibility around 20 feet and water cooling slightly to about 70 degrees. Mornings are mostly flat and calm, though afternoon thunderstorms and wind have been rolling through. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): Most of my time this week has been spent targeting those minnow-eating fish. That means slow trolling. We're running a lot of soft plastics: Trout Trix Minnows scented up with Brown Town, and grubs, same thing, scented up with that minnow-base scent. We're seeing some pretty spectacular results, catching quality fish, rainbows and browns, ranging anywhere from 2 all the way up to just short of 10 pounds. Lake Almanor July 28, 2025 FAQ What is biting at Lake Almanor in late July 2025?Rainbows and browns from 2 pounds up to just short of 10, with lots of 4s and 5s, per Bryan Roccucci. What are the Lake Almanor fish eating?They have switched over to the lake's pond smelt, so minnow imitations are producing. What is the best setup at Lake Almanor right now?Slow-trolled Trix Minnows and grubs scented with Brown Town. Is the hex hatch still on at Lake Almanor?It is fading, with only 10 to 15 hex flies in the mornings, though a few fish are still on the bugs. What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?About 70 degrees, cooled a couple of degrees from the prior week, with 20 feet of visibility. What is the depth for Lake Almanor trout?A specific trolling depth was not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3 inch - 5 Pack Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreHaven Lake Fishing Report | June 30, 2025
Report by Pete Fisher Pete Fisher of the Gig Harbor Fishing Club files weekly Western Washington lake reports for Catch America. What is working right now Haven Lake is producing fast rainbow trout with surprise coho in late June 2025 at a warm 71 degrees. Pete Fisher hooked eight fish in 32 minutes from his kayak, trolling a Trix Minnow in bubblegum and orange 20 to 30 feet deep in the lake's deeper pockets. He ran one off a downrigger at 19 feet and one on 1 ounce of lead 50 feet back. What is biting at Haven Lake right now?Rainbow trout are biting fast with surprise coho salmon mixed in. Pete Fisher hooked eight fish in 32 minutes trolling soft plastics. He runs a Trix Minnow on both sides of the kayak, and the first two fish were rainbows before a coho came aboard. How deep are Haven Lake fish holding?The water is warm at 71 degrees, so fish are holding in the lake's deeper pockets. Pete trolls 20 to 30 feet deep, watching sonar and staying tight to marked fish. He hooked up at 19 feet on the downrigger and 50 feet back on lead. What lure works at Haven Lake?A Trix Minnow soft plastic is Pete's top producer. His two best colors for Washington lakes are bubblegum and orange. He sets the hook fairly close to the rear of the tail to prevent short strikes on these trout and coho. How is Pete rigging at Haven Lake?Pete runs a Trix Minnow off the downrigger paired with a flasher, and another on the right side with 1 ounce of lead 50 feet behind the kayak. He keeps the hook near the tail of the minnow to convert short-striking fish. What is the outlook for Haven Lake?With the surface at 71 degrees, target the deeper pockets and stay on the schools with your sonar. The rainbow bite is strong and coho are a fun bonus. Haven Lake is a 69-acre lake, so cover the productive pockets thoroughly. Watch the full report From the report (Pete Fisher): Right now the water temperature is 71 degrees. I went down 19 feet on the downrigger and hooked up there. I have 1 ounce of lead, 50 feet behind the kayak with a Trout Trix minnow on the right side. We are making sure that we are trolling 20 to 30 feet deep in this lake and keeping an eye on the sonar where we are marking fish. Haven Lake June 30, 2025 FAQ What is the water temperature at Haven Lake?71 degrees at the surface, which has fish holding in the deeper pockets. How deep should you troll at Haven Lake?20 to 30 feet deep, tight to the schools you mark on sonar. What is the best lure for Haven Lake?A Trix Minnow in bubblegum or orange, Pete's two best colors for Washington lakes. How do you avoid short strikes at Haven Lake?Set the hook close to the rear of the minnow's tail. What can you catch at Haven Lake?Rainbow trout are the main bite, with surprise coho salmon mixed in. How big is Haven Lake?Haven Lake is a 69-acre lake. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5 Pack Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | June 30, 2025
Report by Capt. Jerry Lampkin Jerry Lampkin runs TNG Motorsports Guide Service and guides trout and salmon across Northern California waters. What is working right now Folsom Lake surface temps are near 80 degrees in late June 2025, pushing trout and kings deep. Jerry Lampkin released two limits of rainbows to 20 inches plus a 24-inch king. Everything came 60 to 70 feet down on Uncle Larry's Hoochies in green, white, pink, or purplish UV with tinsel, run behind big chrome flashers. What is biting at Folsom Lake right now?Rainbow trout and kings are biting deep. Jerry Lampkin released two limits of rainbows to 20 inches and one really nice 24-inch king around 4 to 5.5 pounds. With surface temps near 80 degrees, the fish have dropped down the water column. How deep are the fish at Folsom Lake in June?Deep. With the surface near 80 degrees on Jerry's scan, all of the fish came between 60 and 70 feet down. When the water warms like this, you have to get your gear down to reach both trout and kings. What lures are working at Folsom Lake?Uncle Larry's Hoochies in green, white, pink, and purplish UV with tinsel behind big chrome flashers. The hero was a purplish UV hoochie with purple tinsel behind a solid chrome flasher, which is what fooled the quality king. How is Jerry rigging at Folsom Lake?Run a Uncle Larry's Hoochie behind a big chrome flasher and get it down 60 to 70 feet. Match hoochie color to the day, with green, white, pink, and purplish UV all producing. Trolling speed was not specified in this report. What is the outlook for Folsom Lake?With warm surface water, plan to fish deep for the near term. Both trout and kings are holding in that 60 to 70 foot band. Water clarity and trolling speed were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jerry Lampkin): We released two limits of rainbows to 20 inches, and one really, really nice king, a 24-inch king, about 4, 5 and a half pounds. Everything today was on hoochies and big flashers in various shades of green and white and pink. The hero today was kind of a purplish UV with purple tinsel in it behind a solid chrome flasher. The lake right now is almost 80 degrees, so all of our fish today were between 60 and 70 feet down. Folsom Lake June 30, 2025 FAQ What is the water temperature at Folsom Lake?Near 80 degrees on the surface, which is pushing trout and kings deep. How deep are Folsom Lake fish holding in June?All of Jerry's fish came between 60 and 70 feet down. What lure is best at Folsom Lake right now?Uncle Larry's Hoochies in purplish UV with tinsel behind a chrome flasher were the hero. How big are the Folsom Lake trout?Jerry released two limits of rainbows to 20 inches. Are there king salmon in Folsom Lake?Yes. Jerry landed a 24-inch king around 4 to 5.5 pounds on the same deep hoochie setup. What trolling speed for Folsom Lake?A specific trolling speed was not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Uncle Larry's Hoochies Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreWishon Reservoir Fishing Report | June 30, 2025
Report by Max Gross Max Gross reports from the Catch America warehouse and fishes the Central Valley and southern Sierra out of his home lake, Wishon. What is working right now Wishon Reservoir is lights out in late June 2025. Max Gross put 42 fish in the boat in three hours, all near the top of the water column. Troll leadcore 1 to 2 colors deep with Uncle Larry's Double Trouble and Glow Tiger spinners behind a 6-inch Catch America dodger in Moon Jelly. Expect nonstop doubles and triples. What is biting at Wishon Reservoir right now?Rainbow trout and kokanee are stacked near the surface and biting hard. Max Gross landed 42 fish in three hours, almost all doubles and triples. Water levels are high, the launch dock is back in, and the bite is wide open for a fun family trip. How deep are the fish holding at Wishon Reservoir?The fish are right up in the top of the water column. Max ran leadcore line only 1 to 2 colors deep all day, which puts your lure roughly 5 to 10 feet down. Watch your electronics and stay shallow rather than fishing deep this time of year. What lures and colors are working at Wishon Reservoir?Uncle Larry's spinners are the ticket. Max ran the Double Trouble in Mad Passion and Hot Belly Tiger plus the Glow Tiger in Firefly Madness. He fished them behind 6-inch Catch America dodgers in Moon Jelly and a UV Kokanee and Trout dodger in white, pink, and watermelon. How is Max rigging at Wishon Reservoir?Run leadcore line 1 to 2 colors deep with an Uncle Larry's spinner trailing a 6-inch offset dodger. Max uses the Double Trouble and Glow Tiger for both kokanee and rainbows here. Exact trolling speed was not specified in this report. What is the outlook for Wishon Reservoir?Max calls it lights out and a perfect spot to beat the Central Valley heat. High, stable water and surface-oriented fish mean fast limits and easy launching. Bring the family and expect most of your lines out of the water fighting fish. Watch the full report From the report (Max Gross): We went up there, and in three hours, we caught 42 fish. It is nothing but doubles, triples. They are all up the top of the water column. We were using lead line, about one to two colors deep all day long using nothing but Uncle Larry's. Wishon Reservoir June 30, 2025 FAQ How many fish did Catch America catch at Wishon Reservoir?Max Gross reported 42 fish in three hours, mostly doubles and triples, near the surface. How deep should you troll at Wishon Reservoir in June?Leadcore 1 to 2 colors deep, roughly 5 to 10 feet down, where the fish are stacked near the top. What is the best lure for Wishon Reservoir right now?Uncle Larry's spinners, especially the Double Trouble in Hot Belly Tiger, are Max's go-to for both trout and kokanee. What dodger colors are working at Wishon Reservoir?Moon Jelly 6-inch dodgers and a UV Kokanee and Trout dodger in white, pink, and watermelon. Is the Wishon Reservoir launch open?Yes. Water levels are high and the dock is back in, so launching and loading is easy. What trolling speed did Max use at Wishon Reservoir?A specific trolling speed was not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Uncle Larry's Double Trouble Uncle Larry's Glow Tiger Spinners Trolling Dodger 6 inch UV Kokanee & Trout Dodger Shop Trout Gear
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