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San Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | July 27, 2026
Report by Capt. Roger George Roger George runs Roger George Guide Service and is the exclusive guide on San Luis Reservoir. Reach him at (559) 905-2954 to book a trip. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir is fishing up and down in late July 2026 as heavy wind stirs algae and holds the water temperature at 71 degrees. Capt. Roger George is trolling the main lake flats in 60 to 80 feet of water at 2.2 to 2.4 mph, running lures 120 to 140 feet behind the boat. White belly and chartreuse are the top colors. One recent trip landed fish of 14, 21, and 27 pounds. What is biting at San Luis Reservoir right now?The bite is up and down as constant wind churns the lake. Capt. Roger George had an epic recent trip with guest Bob McGill, landing fish of 14, 21, and 27 pounds, then a tough follow-up trip. Big fish are still figuring out where the bait has moved. The report did not name a specific target species. What depth are the fish holding at San Luis Reservoir in late July?Roger is fishing the main lake flats that run about 70 feet deep, trolling in water 60 to 80 feet deep. As the surface warms toward 80 degrees over the next week, expect fish to slide deeper, likely down to 70 to 80 feet. Watch your sonar daily since depth shifts with wind and overcast. What lure colors are working at San Luis Reservoir?White belly patterns are helping out right now, and chartreuse is producing as well. Colors can change day to day with the wind and light, so Roger's rule is to let the fish tell you what they want rather than committing to one pattern. Specific lure models were not named in this report. How is Roger George rigging and trolling at San Luis Reservoir?He is trolling 2.2 to 2.4 mph and letting lures back 120, 130, and 140 feet behind the boat, running through water 60 to 80 feet deep on the main lake flats. He leans on his sonar to find the depth fish are holding at and whether they are active before committing to a zone. What are conditions like at San Luis Reservoir?The lake is holding stable near 50 percent, with water being pumped in and out, which stirs in grass, debris, and algae. Water temperature is only 71 degrees, well below normal. Heavy wind is the biggest factor, and shore anglers have been doing a little better than boaters because wind limits boat time. What is the guide's outlook for San Luis Reservoir?Roger expects temperatures to rise toward 80 degrees over the next week, which should move fish deeper and change the pattern again. His forecast is decent fishing coming up if you can handle the summer heat. Water clarity beyond the algae mixing was not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Roger George): We're running 2.2, 2.4 mph and we're putting back 120, 130, 140 ft behind the boat and running it in water that's like 60 to 80 ft deep. White bellies right now seem to be helping out. Chartreuse is working as well as the white, but that could change tomorrow. Once again, let the fish tell you what's happening. San Luis Reservoir July 27, 2026 FAQ What is the water temperature at San Luis Reservoir?Water temperature is 71 degrees, well below normal for late July, held down by heavy wind. Roger expects it to rise toward almost 80 degrees over the following week. What lake level is San Luis Reservoir at?The lake is holding stable around 50 percent, with water being pumped in and taken out, which is normal for this time of year and stirs in grass and debris. How fast should you troll at San Luis Reservoir?Roger is trolling 2.2 to 2.4 mph on the main lake flats. How far behind the boat should you run lures at San Luis Reservoir?He is letting lures back 120, 130, and 140 feet behind the boat in 60 to 80 feet of water. What lure colors are working at San Luis Reservoir?White belly patterns and chartreuse are the top colors right now, though Roger says colors can change day to day. Are shore anglers or boaters doing better at San Luis Reservoir?Shore anglers have been doing a little better than boaters because the constant wind limits how and when boats can fish, while shore anglers can fish earlier and later. What size fish are being caught at San Luis Reservoir?One recent trip produced fish of 14, 21, and 27 pounds, though the next trip was much tougher. The specific species was not named in this report. Who guides San Luis Reservoir?Capt. Roger George of Roger George Guide Service, the exclusive guide on San Luis Reservoir. Call (559) 905-2954 to book. Shop the Tackle Trolling Spoons Striped Bass Tackle Shop Striped Bass Gear
Learn moreSan Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | June 2026
Report by Capt. Roger George Roger George of Roger George Guide Service specializes in San Luis Reservoir stripers for Catch America. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir stripers are getting more active in June as the spawn settles down and the water warms. Capt. Roger George showed a healthy school fish around 24 inches. Water starts near 64 degrees and climbs toward 70, and it is dropping about a foot a day. Try a reaction bite and go deeper than you think. Watch the wind near the trash racks. What is biting at San Luis Reservoir right now?Striped bass, and they are starting to get more active. Capt. Roger George says the spawn is settling down and the fish are coming out of the heavy milting phase. He showed a healthy school fish around 24 inches that was in great shape and fighting hard. How deep are the San Luis stripers in June?Roger suggests going deeper than you think, since the fish have moved out a little, though they shift back and forth constantly. On dead-calm days the bite is different than with wind. A reaction bite is a good way to go right now. What are the water conditions at San Luis Reservoir?Water temperature starts around 64 degrees and climbs toward 70, and a lot of hot weather is coming. The lake is still dropping about a foot a day. The heat will do a number on conditions, so expect things to keep changing. How should you fish San Luis in June?Target a reaction bite and fish deeper than you expect, adjusting as the fish move in and out. Conditions change with wind versus calm. Watch out for the wind and do not get caught down by the trash racks in a small boat. What is the outlook for San Luis Reservoir?Roger calls the report positive and expects the striper fishing to improve as fish finish the spawn and turn on. The heat is a wild card. No specific lure was named in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Roger George): The fish right now are starting to get a little more active. I think the spawn is starting to settle down a little bit. I got a nice little school fish here, probably around 24 inches. Our water temperature is still down. It's about 64 degrees starting out and probably goes up to 70. I think reaction bite is a good way to go. You may have to go deeper than you think. San Luis Reservoir June 2026 FAQ What is biting at San Luis Reservoir in June 2026?Striped bass, getting more active as the spawn settles down. How deep are San Luis stripers in June?Roger suggests going deeper than you think, as the fish have moved out but keep shifting. What is the water temperature at San Luis in June?Starting around 64 degrees and climbing toward 70, with more heat coming. What is the best approach for San Luis stripers now?A reaction bite, fishing deeper and adjusting with the wind and conditions. Is the San Luis lake level rising or falling?Falling, dropping about a foot a day. What lure did the guide recommend?No specific product was named in this report. Shop the Tackle Shop Trolling Spoons
Learn moreSan Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Roger George Roger George runs Roger George Guide Service and reports on San Luis Reservoir for Catch America. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir is changing fast in May 2026. Roger George reports the water falling nearly a foot a day and warming toward 80 degrees, with stripers mid-spawn and more focused on spawning than eating. Trolling to find roaming groups is the play. Fish small spoons and small jigs in bright colors like white through the thickening algae, anywhere from 20 to 80 feet down. How is the fishing at San Luis Reservoir right now?Challenging. Roger George says the stripers are mid-spawn since the last full moon and more focused on spawning than eating, so finding an active group willing to feed is harder than normal. The water is falling nearly a foot a day and heat is building, both pushing fish around. Where are the stripers holding at San Luis?Out deeper and off structure. Roger says as the water falls, fish move out into the main lake, sometimes in the middle of nowhere, rather than loading up on points, islands, or cuts. That makes them tougher to find, so covering water is key right now. What lures and colors work at San Luis Reservoir?Small spoons and small jigs are a good way to target fish as you troll. With algae getting thick and visibility dropping, Roger recommends brighter colors that stand out, like white. Silver can still work too. Fish them anywhere from 20 or 30 feet down to 50, 60, 70, or 80 feet. What presentation does Roger recommend at San Luis?Trolling. Because the spawning fish are roaming and moving quickly, trolling is a better tactic than sitting on structure to locate scattered groups. Water temperature is climbing back toward 80 degrees after a recent reading of 68, and the shad are spawning up on top when it is calm. Watch the full report From the report (Roger George): The water is starting to fall, up to a foot a day. We're also in the middle of a milt and spawning period. These fish are more focused on spawning than they are probably eating right now. Trolling may be a better tactic to try to find these groups of fish. You might want to go to colors that are a little brighter, that stand out in algae, like white. Spoons, small spoons, small jigs are another way to target fish. San Luis Reservoir May 2026 FAQ What is biting at San Luis Reservoir in May 2026?Striped bass, though they are mid-spawn and tougher to tempt, per Roger George. What depth are San Luis stripers holding?Anywhere from 20 or 30 feet down to 50, 60, 70, or 80 feet, out in the main lake. What lure colors work at San Luis right now?Brighter colors like white that stand out through thick algae, with silver also working. What is the water temperature at San Luis Reservoir?Climbing back toward 80 degrees after a recent reading of 68. Is trolling or structure fishing better at San Luis now?Trolling, to find roaming spawning fish that are off structure. Why is the San Luis water clarity dropping?Algae is getting thick and wind mixes it into the water, cutting visibility. Shop the Tackle Shop Striped Bass Gear
Learn moreSan Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | April 2026
Report by Capt. Roger George Roger George of Roger George Guide Service specializes in San Luis Reservoir stripers for Catch America. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir stripers are fishing moderate but improving in April, and the trophies are here. Roger George's group landed a 40-inch, 30-pound striper at about 60 feet. Water holds around 64 degrees with heavy algae and the lake near 1.8 million acre-feet. Trolling is moderate, while jigging and spooning produce at times. Cover ground and fish the bite windows. What is biting at San Luis Reservoir right now?Striped bass, and some big ones. Capt. Roger George's group landed a 40-inch, roughly 30-pound striper this trip, the biggest of their year so far. The fish are fat and in great shape. April fishing has been moderate but Roger expects it to improve. How deep are the San Luis stripers in April?The 30-pound trophy came from about 60 feet. Fish are spread out and you have to find them. Guys are still working the shores and the trash racks when water is pumping, but otherwise you need to cover ground to locate active fish. What techniques are working at San Luis in April?Trolling has been moderate. Jigging and spooning have worked at times when you get on groups of fish. The bite windows can be short and hard to find, so experienced anglers who fish hard and cover water do best. What are the water conditions at San Luis Reservoir?Water temperature is holding around 64 degrees with fairly heavy algae, which Roger thinks actually helps the fish. The lake sits near 1.8 million acre-feet, rising and falling daily, and wind can jump to 40 mph, so plan carefully. What is the outlook for San Luis Reservoir?Roger expects the striper bite to improve through the April into May transition, though wind becomes a bigger factor. With some stability in lake level, he is optimistic. Specific lures were not named in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Roger George): Here in April, the fishing has been moderate during the entire month, but I expect it to improve. Water temperature is holding about 64 degrees. This is a monster. 40 inches, right at 30 pounds. And we caught this fish probably about 60 feet. That's just about what the depth was on it. The fish are fat, great, great shape. San Luis Reservoir April 2026 FAQ How big do stripers get at San Luis Reservoir?Roger's group landed a 40-inch, roughly 30-pound striper on this April trip. How deep was the big San Luis striper caught?At about 60 feet. What is the water temperature at San Luis in April 2026?About 64 degrees, with fairly heavy algae in the lake. What techniques work for San Luis stripers?Trolling has been moderate, while jigging and spooning produce at times on groups of fish. What is the lake level at San Luis Reservoir?About 1.8 million acre-feet, going up and down on a daily basis. What lure caught the trophy striper?A specific lure was not named in this report. Shop the Tackle Shop Trolling Spoons
Learn moreSan Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | March 2026
Report by Roger George Roger George of Roger George Guide Service fishes San Luis Reservoir for striped bass and reports for Catch America. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir is filling fast and the striped bass bite is improving in March 2026. With 6,000 to 7,000 acre-feet coming in daily, a rising lake, and water near 60 degrees, Roger George rates it four out of five. He fished 20-plus stripers in a day including a 12-pounder, almost entirely trolling. Trolling, jigging, spooning, and deeper swimbaits should all keep producing. How is the striped bass bite at San Luis Reservoir right now?Improving and rated four out of five. Roger George fished 20-plus stripers in a day, almost entirely trolling, with a 12-pounder in the mix. The lake is rising and stable at a good temperature, which has the fish active heading into spring. What conditions are driving the San Luis bite?A lot of inflow. They are putting in 6,000 to 7,000 acre-feet per day, which moves fish and changes currents. Water temperature is around 60 degrees, and some fish are already starting to milt, roughly a month ahead of the normal track. Wind will become more of a factor late in March. What techniques are working at San Luis Reservoir?Roger did almost all of his catching on the troll this trip. He expects trolling, jigging, spooning, and deeper baits like swimbaits to all produce well as the fishery improves. Pick your days around the heat and wind for the best shot. What is the San Luis Reservoir outlook for spring?Promising. With the lake rising, stable conditions, and fish moving early, Roger thinks it could be one of the better springs in a long time. He suggests putting the next couple of weeks of stable weather on your go-fishing list. How big are the San Luis stripers right now?Roger had fish up to a 12-pounder in a 20-plus fish day. Specific average sizes beyond that were not detailed, but the quality and numbers point to an active, healthy striped bass population as spring sets up. Watch the full report From the report (Roger George): The lake is changing pretty rapidly, and they are putting in a lot of water, 6,000 to 7,000 acre-feet per day. With water temperature around 60 degrees, all those things are just really set. I fished yesterday with two guys. We ended up with over 20 fish for the day, and we had a 12-pounder in the mix. I rate it right now four out of five. San Luis Reservoir March 2026 FAQ How is striped bass fishing at San Luis Reservoir in March 2026?Improving and rated four out of five, with 20-plus fish days and a 12-pounder. What is the water temperature at San Luis Reservoir?Around 60 degrees. How much water is coming into San Luis Reservoir?About 6,000 to 7,000 acre-feet per day, with the lake rising. What techniques work at San Luis Reservoir right now?Trolling led the way, with jigging, spooning, and deeper swimbaits also expected to produce. Are the stripers spawning yet at San Luis Reservoir?Some fish are starting to milt, about a month ahead of the normal track. How big are the San Luis Reservoir stripers?Roger had a 12-pounder in a 20-plus fish day. Will wind affect fishing at San Luis Reservoir?Wind should become more of a factor in the latter part of March, so pick your days. Shop the Tackle Shop All Striped Bass Gear Shop Striped Bass Gear
Learn moreSan Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | February 8, 2026
Report by Capt. Roger George Roger George of Roger George Guide Service specializes in San Luis Reservoir stripers for Catch America. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir stripers are in a pattern-change mode in early February, with fish up in the upper water column and water warming to 60 degrees. Topwater and ripbaits are producing in the right coves in the morning, while spooning, jigging, and minnows work when you find feeding groups. Watch the weather. Passing fronts and sudden wind shut the bite off fast. What is biting at San Luis Reservoir right now?Striped bass. Capt. Roger George reports frequent pattern changes in early February, with some bigger fish taken on topwater and ripbaits in the right cove at the right time. A lot of fish are suspended in the upper level and can be finicky, so timing and location matter. How deep are the San Luis stripers holding?Many fish are up in the upper level of the water column, with water warming to as high as 60 degrees. There are suspended fish that will not touch a bait dropped on them, so read conditions. Fog, brightness, and wind all shift their feeding windows. What is working for San Luis stripers in February?Topwater and ripbaits in the morning in the right cove for bigger fish. Spooning, jigging, and fishing minnows produce when you locate feeding groups. Trolling has been up and down. Cover water and be ready to change with the conditions. How does weather affect the San Luis bite?Strongly. When a low-pressure front pushes through, the fish shut off. One trip went from dead calm to 20 mph west wind and the bite died. Watch your wind apps. Rapid rises and drops signal a front and tough fishing. Fish the windows between storms. What is the outlook for San Luis Reservoir?Roger expects change as a storm pattern arrives with rain and snow, which should raise the reservoir and cool the warm coves where algae was growing. He sees great windows between fronts and thinks conditions will look better than they have in a while. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Roger George): There's been a lot of pattern changes that guys are catching. Sometimes on topwater in the morning, but you got to find the right cove and the right time. A lot of those fish are up in the upper level right now. We got water that's getting up as warm as 60 degrees. The other day the fish just weren't biting, and then we realized there was a front going through. It went from dead calm to 20 miles an hour from the west. The fish shut off. San Luis Reservoir February 8, 2026 FAQ What species is San Luis Reservoir known for in winter?Striped bass. Roger George targets stripers here year round. How warm is the water at San Luis in February 2026?Up to about 60 degrees, warm enough that algae was growing in some coves. What lures work for San Luis stripers now?Topwater, ripbaits, spoons, jigs, and minnows, depending on the day and where feeding fish are found. Why did the stripers stop biting?A low-pressure front moved through, with wind jumping from calm to 20 mph, which shut the bite off. When is the best time to fish San Luis between storms?During the calm windows between passing fronts, before the wind starts spiking up and down. What specific lure brand did the guide name?No specific product was named in this report. Shop the Tackle Shop Trolling Spoons
Learn moreSan Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | January 2026
Report by Roger George Roger George of Roger George Guide Service writes the Central Valley Fishing Report and covers San Luis Reservoir for Catch America. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir is setting up for a strong stretch in January 2026 as a milder winter keeps water near 60 degrees. The full moon is fading and low pressure is easing, so Roger George expects a flip to a week of stable conditions the stripers should respond to. The lake is still rising, and incoming pump water is adding a helpful murk that makes fish more reactive to lures. How is the striped bass bite at San Luis Reservoir right now?It has been fairly slow in the limited windows anglers could get out, hurt by storms, wind, and a full moon last week. But Roger George expects a complete flip this week, with the full moon going away and low pressure easing into stable conditions the stripers should respond to. Why is Roger optimistic about San Luis Reservoir?A mild winter has kept water temperature around 60 degrees instead of plummeting, which keeps baitfish and stripers active in the coves and main lake. He calls it a really good temperature and thinks it could be one of the better springs in a long time. How does the murky water affect the San Luis bite?It helps. Pump inflow from the aqueduct and runoff from the Portuguese area are adding murk. Fish cannot see a lure from 15 feet away, so they get more reactive and the bite can actually improve in the stained water. What conditions matter most at San Luis Reservoir now?Stability. Roger watches for stable weather, and this week looks like a full week of stable conditions around 60 degrees, which is amazing for January. Water is still rising, another positive when the other factors line up. What is Roger's advice for San Luis Reservoir?Put the next two weeks on your go-fishing list if the forecast stays stable as predicted. His closing words are to never give up, keep cranking, and throw your big fish back. Specific lures and depths were not detailed in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Roger George): With the water temperature being about 60 degrees, we should be in good shape. Normally you see the water temperature really plummeting right now, but it is staying up there. This next week we have a whole week of stable conditions around 60 degrees. That is amazing for January, and I think the fish will respond. San Luis Reservoir January 2026 FAQ How is San Luis Reservoir fishing in January 2026?Slow in recent windows, but Roger George expects a flip to stable, productive conditions this week. What is the water temperature at San Luis Reservoir?About 60 degrees, unusually warm for January in a mild winter. Does murky water help the San Luis bite?Yes. Incoming pump water adds murk that makes stripers more reactive to lures. Is San Luis Reservoir rising or dropping?Still rising, which Roger views as a positive when other factors line up. What conditions does Roger watch at San Luis Reservoir?Stability, and this week looks like a full week of stable weather near 60 degrees. What lures work at San Luis Reservoir in January?Specific lures were not detailed in this report. What is Roger's outlook for the spring?He thinks it could be one of the better springs in a long time. Shop the Tackle Shop All Striped Bass Gear Shop Striped Bass Gear
Learn moreSan Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | December 2025
Report by Roger George Roger George runs Roger George Guide Service and fishes San Luis Reservoir for striped bass. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir stripers are in a transition bite in December 2025, rated about 3 to 4 out of 10 by Roger George. The lake has come up 16 feet in 13 days and surface temps slid from 68 to 65 degrees, so fish are on the move and searching for bait. Trolling the main lake is producing. Limits are possible and a few big fish are coming, but you have to hunt every trip. What is the striper bite like at San Luis Reservoir right now?Slow and sporadic, rated 3 to 4 out of 10 by Roger George. The lake is in a transition period with the water rising fast and fish on the move. Limits are still possible and a few big stripers are being caught, but it takes work to find them each trip. Why is the San Luis striper bite so unpredictable?The water is coming up almost 2 feet a day, up 16 feet in 13 days, which spreads out the bait and scatters the fish. Surface temps dropped from 67 to 68 down to 65 to 66 degrees. Day to day swings in fog and bright sun are also moving the bite around. Where are the stripers holding at San Luis Reservoir?Fish are scattered and searching for bait. The rising water is pushing some stripers up toward the shoreline to feed, but they can drop from very shallow to fairly deep quickly. Roger George has been catching fish trolling out in the main lake. How is Roger George catching San Luis stripers?He is trolling the main lake and covering water to locate scattered fish. On one bright, sunny day with the water rising almost 2 feet he landed seven or eight fish. Specific lures, colors, and depths were not specified in this report. What is the outlook for San Luis Reservoir stripers?Roger George expects the bite to improve once the water level stabilizes, and he would raise his rating then. For now it is a hunt every trip. He has not said when the fast inflow will slow down. Watch the full report From the report (Roger George): The fishing overall has been up and down. We've had water coming up like crazy. It's come up 16 feet in the last 13 days. That is an amazing amount of water. It throws the fish off, the bait gets a little bit spread out. So the fish right now are looking and searching for bait. San Luis Reservoir December 2025 FAQ What is the water temperature at San Luis Reservoir in December 2025?Surface temps dropped from 67 to 68 degrees down to 65 to 66 degrees, per Roger George. How fast is San Luis Reservoir rising?About a foot to a foot and a quarter per day, up 16 feet in 13 days, with inflows reaching 12,000 acre-feet on some days. How would the guide rate San Luis striper fishing right now?Roger George rates it about a three to four out of ten during this transition period. Are limits of stripers possible at San Luis Reservoir?Yes. Limits are possible and a few big fish are being caught, but anglers have to work hard to find them. What depth are the San Luis stripers holding at?They are moving and can go from very shallow to fairly deep quickly, so a set depth was not specified in this report. What lures is Roger George using for San Luis stripers?He was trolling the main lake, but specific lures and colors were not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Shop Striped Bass Tackle Shop Striped Bass Gear
Learn moreSan Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | November 2025
Report by Roger George Roger George of Roger George Guide Service fishes San Luis Reservoir for striped bass and reports for Catch America. What is working right now Striped bass fishing at San Luis Reservoir is slow in November 2025, rated about three out of ten. Fish are suspended mid-level around 40 to 60 feet and hard to activate. Roger George is trolling near 2 mph about 100 feet back over flats to cover water, with only brief topwater boils. The lake sits near 50 percent full and stable. One giant striper over 41 inches and 26.5 pounds came on a Catch America film trip with Cal Kellogg. What is the striped bass bite like at San Luis Reservoir right now?Slow. Roger George rates it about three out of ten in November 2025. The troll bite and shoreline casting have both been sluggish. Fish are scattered, and a full moon plus an incoming storm front are expected to hurt the bite for a few days before possible weather windows open. What depth are the stripers holding at San Luis Reservoir?Many fish are suspended mid-level around 40 to 60 feet and have been hard to reach and hard to get active. Roger sees brief topwater boils here and there, but the fish push up then drop back down quickly and do not stay on top. How is Roger George trolling San Luis Reservoir?He runs about 2 miles per hour, roughly 100 feet back, working over flats where he can mark fish and cover ground. Jigs have been slower than usual. He suspects fish are feeding on shrimp on the bottom rather than shad or the newer silverside minnows. What were the notable catches at San Luis Reservoir?On a Catch America filming trip with Cal Kellogg, angler Robert Barcellos hooked a giant striper that made about four runs over roughly ten minutes. It measured over 41 inches and weighed 26.5 pounds in beautiful shape. What are the lake conditions at San Luis Reservoir?The reservoir holds about 1,050,000 acre-feet, near 50 percent full, with water coming in and going out slowly for a stable situation. Weather is the wild card, with a full moon and a storm front moving through as Roger filed this report. Watch the full report From the report (Roger George): The troll bite and the casting along the shoreline has been fairly slow. A lot of those fish have been suspended down mid-level, around 40 to 60 feet, and they have been hard to get active. Right now the bite overall is about three out of ten. When we finally got that fish up, it was over 41 inches, 26 and a half pounds, beautiful shape. San Luis Reservoir November 2025 FAQ How is striped bass fishing at San Luis Reservoir in November 2025?Slow, rated about three out of ten, with scattered fish and a full moon and storm front working against the bite. How deep are the stripers at San Luis Reservoir?Many are suspended mid-level around 40 to 60 feet and have been hard to get active. What trolling speed works at San Luis Reservoir?Roger George runs about 2 miles per hour, roughly 100 feet back, over flats to cover ground. How full is San Luis Reservoir right now?About 1,050,000 acre-feet, near 50 percent full and stable, with slow inflow and outflow. What was the biggest striper caught in this report?A striped bass over 41 inches and 26.5 pounds, landed on a Catch America film trip with Cal Kellogg. What are the stripers feeding on at San Luis Reservoir?Roger suspects shrimp on the bottom rather than shad or the newer silverside minnows, though that is not confirmed in this report. Is there topwater action at San Luis Reservoir?Only brief boils that come and go. Fish push up then drop back down and do not stay on top. Shop the Tackle Shop All Striped Bass Gear Shop Striped Bass Gear
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