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Collins Lake Fishing Report | June 30, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California guide and Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is still producing healthy foothill trout through summer 2025, including a lightning trout of 4 to 5 pounds this week. Cal Kellogg downrigger trolls at 2 to 2.5 mph with a natural-colored Trix Minnow and action disc at 25 to 30 feet. On lead core he pulls the orange and white Popped-Eyed spoon and the Pinhead spoon. What is biting at Collins Lake right now?Foothill trout, and they are holding steady through the summer. Cal Kellogg is still catching nice fish, with the top fish this week a lightning trout of 4 or 5 pounds. Collins is fishing well on downrigger setups for anglers who want steady summer trout action in the foothills.What depth and speed work at Collins Lake?Downrigger troll at about 2 to 2.5 mph. The hot depth has been 25 to 30 feet for the natural-colored Trix Minnow and action disc. On lead core, run two colors with a one-ounce sinker to reach the mid-column. As the water warms, the productive depth has dropped slightly.What lures are working at Collins Lake?Cal’s number one offering is a natural-colored Trix Minnow teamed with an action disc. He also pulls the orange and white Popped-Eyed spoon and, his top spoon, the orange and silver or red and silver Pinhead spoon, which trolls across a wide speed range.How is Cal rigging at Collins Lake?On the downrigger he runs the natural Trix Minnow with an action disc at 25 to 30 feet. On lead core he runs two colors plus a one-ounce sinker and pulls spoons, including the Popped-Eyed and Pinhead. Bend the Popped-Eyed tail to dial it in to any speed.What about French Meadows Reservoir?Cal also fished French Meadows and found good action on planted Lassen rainbows up to 3 to 3.5 pounds, plus sleek holdovers. Fish held 25 to 30 feet down on the Trix Minnow and action disc at 2 to 2.5 mph. Avoid the full moon phases for the best results up there.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Number one offering, the natural colored Trix Minnow, teamed with the action disk, trolled anywhere from 1.8 to about 2.5 miles an hour on the downrigger. The hot depth was 25 to 30 feet. Honorable mention goes to the orange and white Popped-Eyed spoon. My number one spoon was the Pinhead spoon. You can troll it across a broad range of speeds.Collins Lake June 30, 2025 FAQAre trout still biting at Collins Lake in summer?Yes. Healthy foothill trout are holding steady, with a lightning trout of 4 to 5 pounds this week.What depth for trout at Collins Lake now?The hot depth is 25 to 30 feet on the downrigger for the natural Trix Minnow and action disc.What trolling speed works at Collins Lake?About 2 to 2.5 mph on the downrigger. The Pinhead spoon also trolls well across a wider speed range.What is the best lure at Collins Lake right now?A natural-colored Trix Minnow with an action disc, plus the Popped-Eyed and Pinhead spoons on lead core.Is French Meadows Reservoir fishing well?Yes. Planted Lassen rainbows up to 3 to 3.5 pounds are biting at 25 to 30 feet. Avoid full moon phases.What lead core setup does Cal use?Two colors of lead core with a one-ounce trolling sinker, pulling the Popped-Eyed and Pinhead spoons. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 5-Pack Popped-Eyed Spoon Pinhead Spoon Shop Capt. Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreMammoth Pool Reservoir Fishing Report | June 23, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California trout troller, outdoor writer, and Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Trout fishing was slow at Mammoth Pool Reservoir the week of June 23, 2025, with about six fish on Uncle Larry's spinners tipped with worms. Nearby Collins Lake gave a slow to fair trout bite on Trigger Spoons and Trout Trix Minnows, plus lightning trout to about 5 pounds and good potluck action for panfish, bass, and catfish. How is the fishing at Mammoth Pool Reservoir?Slow this trip despite the lake's reputation for good action. Cal Kellogg landed about six trout, with Uncle Larry's spinners tipped with worms the hot ticket. It is a beautiful Sierra National Forest lake that fishes hit or miss depending on timing, so cover water thoroughly.What is biting at Collins Lake right now?Trout action is slow to fair, with fish coming on Trigger Spoons and Trout Trix Minnows. Cal also picked up bluegill, bass, and catfish, plus lightning trout up to about 5 pounds. It is a great spot for mixed potluck fishing right now.What lures are working at Mammoth Pool and Collins?At Mammoth Pool, Uncle Larry's spinners tipped with worms produced the fish. At Collins Lake, Trigger Spoons and Trout Trix Minnows are drawing trout, and soft plastics or spoons work well for the aggressive lightning trout.How should I fish Folsom Lake for landlocked kings?Cal discussed downrigger fishing for landlocked kings at Folsom. Focus on precise depth control with downriggers and small shad-pattern lures. No specific Folsom conditions were reported on this trip, since it came up as an instructional topic rather than a fished venue.What is the outlook for these Sierra lakes?Mix trolling for trout with targeting warm-water species for a productive day. Expect hit or miss timing at Mammoth Pool. Collins Lake is a good bet if you want to troll for trout for a while, then target panfish, bass, and catfish.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): Started out the week at Mammoth Pool Reservoir in the Sierra National Forest. The trout fishing at times is really good there, but it was really slow when we were there. We got about six fish. Uncle Larry's spinners teamed with worms was the hot ticket for us. Today, I'm out on Collins Lake, getting fish on trigger spoons and Trout Trix minnows.Mammoth Pool Reservoir June 23, 2025 FAQWhat depth are the trout at Mammoth Pool Reservoir?A specific depth was not specified in this report. The bite was slow, so cover water and work your spinners thoroughly.How big are the lightning trout at Collins Lake?Cal reported lightning trout up to about 5 pounds over the week. They are aggressive, so try spoons or soft plastics.What baits work at Mammoth Pool Reservoir?Uncle Larry's spinners tipped with worms produced about six fish on this slow trip.What else is biting at Collins Lake?Along with trout, bluegill, bass, and catfish are available for potluck fishing.How do you target landlocked kings at Folsom Lake?Use downriggers for precise depth control and small shad-pattern lures. No specific Folsom conditions were reported in this trip.Who guides these lakes for Catch America?Capt. Cal Kellogg. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon 2.25 inch - Trout & Landlocked Salmon Trix Minnows 3 inch - Trout Soft Bait - 5 Pack Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | June 16, 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 rainbow trout are in fantastic shape in mid-June 2025, running up to 5 to 6 pounds and averaging about 2.75 to 3 pounds. A strong hexagenia hatch along the west shore is concentrating fish. Slow troll metals to those spots, especially into the early evening when the hex hatch peaks. Water temps are in the mid to upper 60s. What is biting at Lake Almanor right now?Rainbow trout, and they are in fantastic shape. Capt. Bryan Roccucci reports fish up to 5 to 6 pounds, with the average around 2.75 to 3 pounds. These are solid, healthy fish scoring high on table fare. A strong hex hatch is concentrating trout in specific areas of the lake.Where are the trout holding on Lake Almanor?Along the west shore, where the hexagenia hatch is strongest. The hex hatch consolidates fish into areas where the larvae are on the bottom and the hatch follows later in the day. Work through those west shore spots methodically, especially into the early evening when the hatch peaks.How are anglers catching Lake Almanor trout?The metal bite is going strong, so slow troll metals through the hex zones. Bryan is running that presentation to the concentrated fish along the west shore. A specific lure model was not named in this report, so pick your confidence trolling spoons and work the hatch areas.What are the water conditions at Lake Almanor?The lake is nearly full, just a couple feet from capacity. Water temps are in the mid to upper 60s, reaching the low 70s on flat, calm days. Bug hatches are active, which means the trout are feeding. Bite times shifted slightly around the recent full moon.What is the outlook for Lake Almanor?Prime. Water and bugs are lined up, the trout are healthy, and the hex hatch has fish concentrated. The forecast looks solid, so now is a great time to get up here. Longer-term outlook was not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): New this week is we've seen the hex hatch come on pretty strong, especially along the west shore. What that hex fly hatch does is it congregates fish. The metal bite is going strong. We're still seeing fish up to five, six pounds. Probably the average is about two and three quarters to three pounds. These rainbows are in fantastic shape right now.Lake Almanor June 16, 2025 FAQHow big are the trout at Lake Almanor now?Up to 5 to 6 pounds, with an average around 2.75 to 3 pounds. They are healthy and eat well.Where are the trout at Lake Almanor?Concentrated along the west shore where the hexagenia hatch is strongest, especially in the early evening.How do I catch Lake Almanor trout right now?Slow troll metals through the hex hatch zones along the west shore. The metal bite is going strong.What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?Mid to upper 60s, reaching the low 70s on calm, flat days. The lake is nearly full.What is the hex hatch at Lake Almanor?A strong hexagenia mayfly hatch that congregates trout into specific west shore areas where the larvae live.What lure model is best at Lake Almanor?A specific model was not named in this report. Bryan is slow trolling metals through the hex zones. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | June 9, 2025
Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin Guide Service on Shasta Lake and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now The bite is on at Shasta Lake the week of June 9, 2025. The summer pattern has emerged, fish are keying on shad, and the spoon bite is turning on. Most fish are coming from the 40 to 45 foot range at about 2.2 mph on spoons like the Optimizer Junior fished on divers or downriggers. For kokanee, run Uncle Larry's spinners and 6 inch Catch America dodgers. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?Fishing has been really good despite hot weather. Kokanee are coming steadily, and the trout bite just picked up with nice rainbows and browns. The summer pattern has emerged and fish are feeding on shad, which turns the spoon bite on. Open water is really starting to produce. What depth are the fish holding at Shasta Lake?Most fish are coming from the 40 to 45 foot range, trolling about 2.2 mph. Big rainbows and browns are moving into open water, though some fish are still close to shore. Kokanee are also close to shore and mark well on sonar. What lures are working for Shasta trout?With fish feeding on shad, the spoon bite is on. Capt. Jeff Goodwin likes the Junior Optimizer spoons fished on divers or off downriggers for quality rainbows and browns at 40 to 45 feet and about 2.2 mph. How should I target Shasta kokanee this week?Watch your sonar and when you mark good schools, put kokanee gear down. Run Uncle Larry's spinners behind 6 inch Catch America dodgers, which have been really good. Many kokanee are holding close to shore right now. What is Jeff Goodwin's outlook for Shasta Lake?With the summer pattern set and fish keying on shad, Goodwin expects the spoon bite and open-water action to keep improving. Most of the boats working with him are now on the lake, so more good reports are ahead. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): Fishing has been really good. We have been catching lots of kokanee, and the last couple days we just picked up on the trout bite. That summer pattern has emerged. These fish are feeding on the shad, and when that happens the spoon bite really turns on. I really like the Optimizer Juniors for this fishery. Most of our fish are coming from the 40 to 45 foot range, trolling about 2.2 miles an hour. Shasta Lake June 9, 2025 FAQ How deep are the fish at Shasta Lake in early June?Most fish are coming from the 40 to 45 foot range, trolling about 2.2 mph. What lure is best for Shasta trout right now?Junior Optimizer spoons fished on divers or downriggers, since the fish are feeding on shad and the spoon bite is on. What trolling speed works at Shasta Lake?About 2.2 mph for the rainbows and browns in the 40 to 45 foot range. Where are the kokanee holding at Shasta?Many kokanee are close to shore and mark well on sonar. Put gear down when you see good marks. What kokanee setup does the guide recommend?Uncle Larry's spinners run behind 6 inch Catch America dodgers, which have been really good. Are the trout in open water or near shore at Shasta?Open water is really starting to pick up for big rainbows and browns, though some fish are still close to shore. Who guides Shasta Lake for Catch America?Capt. Jeff Goodwin of Jeff Goodwin Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Junior Optimizer 2.25 inch Trolling Spoon Trolling Dodger 6 inch - Kokanee & Trout Shop Capt. Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreDon Pedro Lake Fishing Report | June 9, 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 was a tough, full-moon bite on June 9, 2025, with surface temps 73 to 75 degrees and very clear water holding fish from 50 to 83 feet. Capt. Monte Smith did best around 75 feet on a Catch America gold dodger paired with an Uncle Larry's squid and a wiggle disc, with purple the top color. He tips his corn with Kokanee Slammer to boost bites in clear water. What is biting at Don Pedro Lake right now?Rainbows, king salmon, and kokanee are mixed together. Capt. Monte Smith caught rainbows and kings on a tough, full-moon day with a father and son aboard. The bite was challenging, but Monte adapted to the ultra-clear water and still put together a solid day. How deep are Don Pedro fish holding?Fish are spread from 50 to 83 feet in very clear water. Monte did his best work around 75 feet. With bright, full-moon conditions and high clarity, getting down to that depth was key to finding willing rainbows, kings, and kokanee. What lures are working at Don Pedro Lake?Monte's best setup was a Catch America gold dodger paired with an Uncle Larry's squid bait and a wiggle disc out front. Purple was clearly the top color. He tried small and big lures, and size did not seem to matter as much as color on this day. What scent is Monte using at Don Pedro?Monte tips his corn with Kokanee Slammer corn scent to draw more bites in the ultra-clear water. He notes a pink hoochie that produced the week before got no love on this full-moon day, so he stayed flexible. What is the outlook for Don Pedro Lake?Expect to keep adjusting. Lure effectiveness changed through the day, so rotate colors and stay on your electronics. Purple was best on this trip. With clear water and warm surface temps, keep your presentation down near 75 feet. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): Our best lure today was Catch America's gold dodger. Paired with Uncle Larry's, this big squid bait with a wiggle disc in front of it. At about 75 feet, we did very well with this today. Purple seemed to do the trick today. On my corn is this Kokanee Slammer. Don Pedro Lake June 9, 2025 FAQ Why was Don Pedro tough on June 9?A full moon, warm 73 to 75 degree surface temps, and very high water clarity made for a challenging bite. What depth were Don Pedro fish holding?From 50 to 83 feet, with the best action around 75 feet. What color worked best at Don Pedro?Purple was the top color across a range of lure sizes. What scent does Monte use at Don Pedro?Kokanee Slammer corn scent to boost bites in clear water. What species did Don Pedro produce?Rainbow trout and king salmon on this trip, with kokanee also in the mix. Did the pink hoochie work at Don Pedro?No. A pink hoochie that produced the previous week got no bites on this full-moon day. Shop the Tackle Kokanee Slammer by Monte Smith Shop Capt. Monte Smith's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | June 9, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who guides trout and multi-species trips across Northern California. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake trout are picky and shifting daily in early June 2025 as the water warms. This week they want a natural-colored Trix Minnow with no action disc. Cal Kellogg bends the bare hook slightly so the minnow rolls like a salmon bait, trolling 1.8 to 2.2 mph. A week ago the bubblegum pink Trix Worm did the heavy lifting. What is biting at Collins Lake right now?Trout are active but very selective. Cal Kellogg says they cannot settle on one color, so he carries a full box of soft plastics. This week a natural-colored Trix Minnow is producing quality fish, while last week the bubblegum pink Trix Worm was the go-to. How do you rig soft plastics at Collins Lake?Cal removed the action disc, bobber stops, and bead entirely. He takes the bronze ring-eye hook on a natural Trix Minnow and puts a light bend in it, just enough to make the minnow roll through the water almost like a salmon bait. He says that subtle roll was money. What trolling speed works at Collins Lake?Troll 1.8 to 2.2 mph with a natural-colored Trix Minnow rigged to roll. The trout are selective right now, so the rolling presentation without the action disc is what turned neutral fish into biters this week. What colors are working at Collins Lake?It changes fast. A week ago the bubblegum pink Trix Worm carried the load. This week the fish switched to a natural-colored Trix Minnow. Carry a range of colors because the Collins Lake trout cannot make up their minds. What is the outlook for Collins Lake?Lots of opportunity as the lake warms into summer. It is a fun time to visit, with tubers out and about. Cal suggests getting there early on hot days and wrapping up by about 1 PM. Bass fishing from a pontoon is a fun mixed-bag option too. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): A week ago, the bubblegum pink Trout Trix worm was doing all the heavy lifting. This week, they wanted a natural-colored Trout Trix minnow, but they did not want it paired with an action disc. I took the bronze ring-eye hook, put a little bend in the hook, just enough to make that minnow roll through the water, almost like a salmon bait. If I did that, it was money. Collins Lake June 9, 2025 FAQ What is the best bait for Collins Lake trout right now?A natural-colored Trix Minnow rigged to roll, with no action disc. What trolling speed for Collins Lake trout?Cal Kellogg trolls 1.8 to 2.2 mph. Why remove the action disc at Collins Lake?The trout wanted the minnow rolling on its own, so Cal bent the hook to create a salmon-style roll instead of using the disc. What color trout plastic worked last week at Collins?The bubblegum pink Trix Worm was the top producer a week earlier. When should you fish Collins Lake in summer?Get on the water early and plan to wrap up by about 1 PM on hot days. Can you bass fish at Collins Lake?Yes. Cal's group mixed in bass fishing from a pontoon boat as a fun combo day. Shop the Tackle Trix Worms 5 Pack Trix Minnows 5 Pack Shop Capt. Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Camanche Fishing Report | June 6, 2025
Lake Camanche is great for shore anglers bombing rainbow glitter PowerBait deep off the north shore points.
Learn moreShasta Lake Fishing Report | June 4, 2025
Shasta Lake is very good with kokanee limits nearly every trip, good rainbows, and consistent king salmon.
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | June 3, 2025
Lake Almanor is firing on the bug hatch with high speed trolled Optimizer Juniors and Trigger Spoons in Brown Town scent.
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