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Shaver Lake Fishing Report | July 2026
Report by Paul Brown Paul Brown of Fishin with Paul Guide Service guides Shaver Lake for kokanee and trout. What is working right now Kokanee at Shaver Lake are moving deeper in July as the surface warms to 74 degrees. Guide Paul Brown is running downriggers at 35 to 55 feet, with most action around 42 feet. The top setup is a T-Pex in orange-gold behind a 6-inch gold dodger, then blue and purple. A 5.5-pound German brown ate a Hawken Simon Hot Tail in glow. What is biting at Shaver Lake right now?Kokanee, with a shot at a big brown. Guide Paul Brown pulled six to seven kokanee on a tough, slow July day and hooked a 5.5-pound German brown. The kokanee are still scattered but starting to school up as the month goes on. What depth are the Shaver Lake kokanee holding?With the surface at about 74 degrees and the lake dropping, the kokanee have moved deeper. Paul sets his downriggers at 35 to 55 feet, and most of the action has come around 42 feet. Patience has been the key on this lake. What lures and colors work at Shaver Lake in July?The most success came on a T-Pex in orange-gold behind a 6-inch gold dodger, followed by a T-Pex in blue and purple with a gold dodger. The 5.5-pound German brown ate a Hawken Simon Hot Tail in the glow color. How is Paul presenting at Shaver Lake?Slow-troll for kokanee off the downriggers at 35 to 55 feet, dialing in around 42. He runs a T-Pex behind a 6-inch gold dodger, swapping colors when the bite is slow. Patience and covering the depth band matter on tough days. What is the outlook for Shaver Lake?Improving. Paul expects the kokanee to school up more as July goes on, which should make for more consistent action. The bite has been up and down, good one day and slower the next, so stay patient. Watch the full report From the report (Paul Brown): The conditions on the water are currently about 74 degrees surface temperature. Rising temperatures, the kokanee have started moving a little deeper. So we've been setting our downrigger at 35 to 55 feet. Most of our action has been happening around 42 feet. We've had the most success with Catch America's T-PEX in orange-gold with a 6-inch gold dodger. We caught the German brown on a Hawk and Simons Hot Tails from Catch America, and that was in the glow. Shaver Lake July 2026 FAQ What depth are kokanee holding at Shaver Lake in July?Downriggers set 35 to 55 feet, with most action around 42 feet. What is the water temperature at Shaver Lake?About 74 degrees on the surface, with the lake dropping. What lure works best for Shaver Lake kokanee?A T-Pex in orange-gold behind a 6-inch gold dodger, then blue and purple. What caught the big brown at Shaver Lake?A 5.5-pound German brown ate a Hawken Simon Hot Tail in glow. How was the Shaver Lake bite in mid-July?Slow and tough on report day, with six to seven kokanee and one big brown boated. Who guides Shaver Lake for kokanee?Paul Brown of Fishin with Paul Guide Service. Shop the Tackle T-Pex Kokanee & Trout Lure Trolling Dodger 6" Hawken Simon Hot Tails Shop Kokanee Gear
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Report by Max Gross Max Gross reports from the Catch America warehouse in Fresno and fishes the Central Valley and southern Sierra lakes. What is working right now The Shaver Lake kokanee bite is still strong in late July 2025, with fish holding 50 to 60 feet deep. Start early to beat the recreational boat traffic. Troll slow at 1.0 to 1.4 mph with corn-tipped lures, and marinate your corn overnight in Chrome Killer or Power Powder to stand out. For trout, bump up to about 2.7 mph with a Speed Spoon. How is the Shaver Lake kokanee bite?Still strong. Max Gross reports the kokanee holding a manageable 50 to 60 feet deep. With triple-digit valley heat, plan for a shorter early day, because recreational boaters will crowd the lake and cut lines as the morning goes on. Start early and fish first. How do you troll for Shaver Lake kokanee?Troll slow at 1.0 to 1.4 mph with corn-tipped lures. Everyone runs corn, so set yours apart by marinating it in scent. Max uses Chrome Killer corn and has also sprinkled Power Powder on his corn, letting it marinate overnight or even on the drive up. What works for trout at Shaver Lake?After the early kokanee bite, pick up speed and switch to trout closer to 10 or 11 AM. Max says anglers running Speed Spoons have had really good luck, so bump your trolling speed up to about 2.7 mph to fish them right. How is Wishon Reservoir fishing?Wishon has been producing like crazy this year with good water temps and levels. The fish dropped a bit with the heat, now holding around 3 to 4 colors, roughly 15 to 20 feet down. Use your fish finder and target areas near runoffs where cooler water enters. What is the outlook for Shaver Lake?The kokanee bite should hold up if you start early and slow-troll scented corn. Beat the boat traffic and heat with an early launch. For a bonus, run a Speed Spoon faster for trout later in the morning. Watch the full report From the report (Max Gross): The kokanee bite is still on. They are about 50 to 60 feet deep, which is really not that bad. Troll slow, go 1 to 1.4, and tip them with corn. All the guys out there are going to be running corn, so set your corn aside from the rest. Marinate it. I know Big Nate does his Chrome Killer corn. I have used Power Powder from Cal in my corn too. Shaver Lake July 28, 2025 FAQ How deep are Shaver Lake kokanee in July?About 50 to 60 feet deep. What trolling speed for Shaver Lake kokanee?Slow, 1.0 to 1.4 mph with corn-tipped lures. How do you make your corn stand out at Shaver?Marinate it overnight in Chrome Killer corn scent or Power Powder. What lure works for Shaver Lake trout?A Speed Spoon run faster, around 2.7 mph. How deep are Wishon Reservoir fish now?Around 3 to 4 colors, roughly 15 to 20 feet down, after dropping with the heat. When should you fish Shaver Lake in summer?Start early to beat the recreational boat traffic and heat. Shop the Tackle Chrome Killer Corn Cure Power Powder by Cal Kellogg Speed Spoon Shop Kokanee Gear
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