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Scotts 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