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Crescent Lake Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Pete Fisher Pete Fisher fished Crescent Lake in Washington from his kayak for this Catch America report. What is working right now Pete Fisher had just a 90-minute window at Crescent Lake, Washington, and boated 12 trout on the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug in Seahawk color, fished straight out of the package. He ran a legal two-hook rig with three 5-millimeter beads so the hook rides clear of the spinning tail. The wounded-baitfish shimmy was too much for the trout to resist. What is catching trout at Crescent Lake right now?The Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug in Seahawk color. Pete Fisher boated 12 trout in about 90 minutes running the plug, even without stuffing the cavity with scent or tuna. The wounded-baitfish shimmy alone drew repeated takedowns. How do you rig the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug at Crescent Lake?Pete ran a two-hook rig, which is legal at this lake, with three 5-millimeter beads. The beads keep the hook clear of the tail so it does not foul while the plug spins. He fished it straight out of the package with no added scent. How did the Crescent Lake trip go?Fast. Pete had three takedowns before the first hookup, then a second fish on the fourth takedown. He soon switched to running all cut plugs and they were tearing it up, ending with 12 fish boated in roughly an hour and a half before he had to head home. Does the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug need scent to work?Not here. Pete ran it straight out of the package without stuffing the cavity with scent or tuna, and the spinning wounded-baitfish action was enough to fool 12 trout in a short window. Stuffing the plug is an option for adding scent when needed. What is the takeaway from Crescent Lake?If you want to be more effective at catching trout, add the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug to your arsenal. Pete's short session shows how quickly the plug can produce, with 12 fish in 90 minutes on the Seahawk color. Watch the full report From the report (Pete Fisher): We are hooked up, pulling the Seahawk Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug. I got a two-hook rig, which is legal here in this lake, and I have three five-millimeter beads, so the hook is clear of the tail when it is spinning. Report on the day, 12 fish boated on the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug after about an hour and a half of fishing. Crescent Lake May 2026 FAQ What lure caught trout at Crescent Lake in this report?The Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug in Seahawk color, fished straight out of the package. How many trout did Pete catch at Crescent Lake?12 fish in about 90 minutes. How do you rig the Kokanee Cut Plug at Crescent Lake?A two-hook rig with three 5-millimeter beads to keep the hook clear of the spinning tail. Do you need scent in the Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug?No. Pete ran it without scent or tuna and still boated 12 trout. What color Kokanee Cut Plug worked at Crescent Lake?Seahawk. Where is this Crescent Lake?Crescent Lake, Washington, fished from a kayak. Is a two-hook rig legal at Crescent Lake?Pete noted a two-hook rig is legal at this lake. Check current regulations before fishing. Shop the Tackle Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | April 2026
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 for browns and rainbows in April, from the surface down to about 25 feet, with a few deep fish in the high 40s on the slow troll. Water sits around 50 degrees with 5 to 6 feet of visibility. Everything mimics the pond smelt. Run Trix Minnows in pearl white scented with Brown Town, plus Trigger Spoons and Junior Optimizers. What is biting at Lake Almanor right now?Browns and rainbows in solid numbers, everything from small fish to incredibly large ones. Capt. Bryan Roccucci has fished three different techniques in three days, all producing. The bite stayed good through a warm March and into April. What depth are the Lake Almanor trout holding?Target from the surface down to about 25 feet for most fish. A couple days before this report Bryan found deep fish on bait down in the high 40s, which is extremely deep for this time of year, on the slow troll. Watch your sonar and follow the bait. What lures and colors work at Lake Almanor in April?Match the pond smelt. Bryan runs plugs, hardware like Trigger Spoons and Junior Optimizers, and soft-plastic Trix Minnows in pearl white. Everything gets Brown Town scent, a minnow-based scent, to match the hatch. How is Bryan presenting at Lake Almanor?It is dealer's choice. He mixes plugs, spoons, and soft plastics from the surface to 25 feet, and slow-trolls bait deeper when fish drop into the high 40s. Everything is scented with Brown Town to imitate the pond smelt these fish feed on. What is the outlook for Lake Almanor?Bryan calls it just another good spring at Almanor, with the lake healthy, water on the rise, and temps around 50 degrees. He expects the bite to hold. Only a few April dates were left open on his calendar at the time of this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): We're seeing solid numbers of browns and rainbows, everything from mild to wild. We're getting basically surface to about 25 feet. We did manage to find some deep fish on bait, down in the high 40s. That was on the slow troll. Everything we're doing is some form of mimicking the pond smelt. The soft plastic Trix Minnows in the pearl white, scented up with Brown Town scent. Lake Almanor April 2026 FAQ What depth are trout holding at Lake Almanor in April?Surface to about 25 feet for most fish, with some deep fish found in the high 40s on the slow troll. What is the primary food source at Lake Almanor?Pond smelt. Bryan matches it with pearl white Trix Minnows and Brown Town minnow scent. What lures work at Lake Almanor now?Plugs, Trigger Spoons, Junior Optimizers, and pearl white Trix Minnows. What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?Around 50 degrees, with 5 to 6 feet of visibility depending on location. What scent does Bryan use at Lake Almanor?Brown Town scent, a minnow-based scent, on everything to match the pond smelt. Who guides Lake Almanor for Catch America?Capt. Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3" Soft Bait Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci Trigger Spoon 2.25" Junior Optimizer Trolling Spoon Shop Capt. Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Trolling Spoons
Learn moreCollins Lake Fishing Report | April 2026
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a Catch America pro-staff captain who fishes Collins Lake through spring and summer. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now Collins Lake is in high gear for spring trout in April 2026. Surface temps are about 67 degrees and the trout have dropped to 15 to 30 feet, with a mean depth around 20 to 22 feet and a deepest fish at 34. Cal Kellogg trolls soft plastics and trolling flies at 2 mph, changing colors daily. The lake sits about a foot from full, heavily planted, and the bite should hold up into summer as fish move deeper. What is biting at Collins Lake right now?Trout, and the bite has kicked into high gear this spring. Cal Kellogg is trolling soft plastics and trolling flies, changing colors every day. Warm days have pushed the surface temperature to about 67 degrees, and the trout have dropped down in the water column. What depth are the Collins Lake trout holding at?Down from the surface. Best depths are about 15 to 30 feet, with a mean depth of 20 to 22 feet. Cal's deepest fish this week came at about 34 feet. As the water warms he expects the trout to keep dropping deeper toward the 35 to 40 foot summer range. What speed and presentations work at Collins Lake in April?Cal trolls at a target speed of 2 mph, running soft plastics and trolling flies with colors that change every day. Experiment with color daily, since there is no single best pattern, and let the fish tell you what they want as conditions shift. What are the water conditions at Collins Lake?The lake is exceptionally healthy, only about a foot down from maximum pool, with lots of bait, plankton, and fish. Surface temperature is around 67 degrees, though a little weather coming in should suppress it slightly for a few days. What is the Collins Lake outlook into summer?Strong and long-lasting. Heavy plants are still underway, so Cal expects the trout fishing to hold up indefinitely, with fish simply moving deeper. Last summer he was targeting 35 to 40 feet, and he expects a good late spring and summer this year. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): The trout have dropped down in the water column. My best depths are anywhere from about 15 to 30 feet. My deepest fish this week was about 34 feet deep. My mean depth right now, 20 to 22, I would say, is a good bet. Soft plastics, trolling flies, colors different every day. Target speed, 2 mph. Collins Lake April 2026 FAQ How deep are the Collins Lake trout in April 2026?About 15 to 30 feet, with a mean depth of 20 to 22 feet and a deepest fish at 34. What trolling speed works at Collins Lake?A target speed of 2 miles per hour. What is the surface temperature at Collins Lake?About 67 degrees, with a little weather expected to suppress it slightly. What presentations is Cal using at Collins Lake?Soft plastics and trolling flies, with colors changed every day. How full is Collins Lake right now?About a foot down from maximum pool, and exceptionally healthy. Will the Collins Lake trout bite hold into summer?Yes. Cal expects it to hold up indefinitely as the trout move deeper. How deep do Collins Lake trout hold in summer?Around 35 to 40 feet, based on Cal's fishing last year. Shop the Tackle Shop Cal Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreTruckee River Fishing Report | February 2026
Report by Catch America Guide Matt Heron Matt Heron runs Matt Heron Fly Fishing on the Truckee River system and reports for Catch America. What is working right now The Truckee River is producing rainbows and browns as winter shifts toward spring. Down in the canyon the water has color, so fish 2X and 3X nymphing rigs with eggs and size 14 to 16 Baetis. Above Boca on the gin-clear Little Truckee, drop to 5X and 6X with tiny flies, size 18 to 22. The Nevada-side dry-fly fishing is starting to get good. What is biting on the Truckee River right now?A solid mix of rainbows and browns. Catch America guide Matt Heron reports a good morning in the canyon, a midday lull, then fish picking up again in the early afternoon. The water has a little color down low, which lets you fish heavier tippet. What flies are working on the Truckee River?Eggs and Baetis are the go-to. Fish any color of egg and Baetis in sizes 14 and 16 down in the canyon. Above Boca on the Little Truckee, still eggs, Baetis, and worms, but go smaller. A big gaudy stonefly or rubber legs works occasionally as an attractor. What tippet should you use on the Truckee?In the colored canyon water, fish 2X and 3X, maybe a little 4X, with most fish hooked on 3X so you can go heavier. Above the Little Truckee, where it is lower and gin clear, drop to 4X and 5X, and 5X to 6X for nymphing. Where is the dry-fly fishing best on the Truckee?The Nevada side of the Truckee, where dry-fly fishing is starting to get good as it usually does in February. Sunny weather is less ideal for Baetis hatches, but incoming weather later in the week should get the bugs popping. What is the outlook for the Truckee system?Matt is looking forward to weather moving in to trigger Baetis hatches and better dry-fly fishing. The Middle Fork of the Feather to the north is fishing really well on nymphing floats. These fly patterns are not Catch America products, so we name them without shop links. Watch the full report From the report (Catch America Guide Matt Heron): We are fishing 2 and 3X with most of our nymphing rigs. Eggs and Baetis have been the go-to, any color of egg and then Baetis, size 14s and 16s. If you're fishing above Boca, the water is gin clear, so up there maybe 4 and 5X, smaller flies, but still eggs, Baetis, worms. The dry fly fishing is more on the Nevada side. Truckee River February 2026 FAQ What flies work on the Truckee River in February?Eggs and Baetis in sizes 14 to 16 in the canyon, and smaller flies, size 18 to 22, on the clear Little Truckee. What tippet for the Truckee canyon?2X and 3X, maybe a little 4X, with most fish coming on 3X. What is the flow on the Little Truckee?Around 47 CFS, in the high 40s, which is totally normal for this time of year. Where is dry-fly fishing best on the Truckee?The Nevada side, which is starting to get good in February. What other water is fishing well nearby?The Middle Fork of the Feather to the north is fishing really well on nymphing floats. Who is the guide for this report?Matt Heron of Matt Heron Fly Fishing. Shop the Tackle Shop Catch America Flies Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreEagle Lake Fishing Report | November 12, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service and guides fall fly-trolling trips on Eagle Lake. He is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Fall means topline fly trolling at Eagle Lake, and the November 2025 bite is strong. Bryan Roccucci runs hot orange J-Fair and Tui Chub pattern trolling flies just 2 to 5 feet down on topline rigs, scented with Minnow Mayhem fly spray. Fish are over 15 to 30 feet of water, dropping to 10 to 15 feet on bright, calm mornings. Hard-charging rainbows are running 2 to 2.5 pounds up into the high 4s. What is biting at Eagle Lake right now?Hard-charging rainbow trout on topline trolled flies. Bryan Roccucci reports fish running 2 to 2.5 pounds up into the high 4s, and they are smoking hot when hooked. This classic fall topline bite will continue for the rest of the season. What depth are the Eagle Lake trout holding?The flies are getting down just 2 to 5 feet on the topline rigs. Fish are sitting over 15 to 30 feet of water, and on bright, calm, fog-free mornings they can drop down to 10 to 15 feet. What flies and colors are working at Eagle Lake?Hot orange J-Fair flies scented with Minnow Mayhem fly spray have been the top producer, with a few coming on the Tui Chub pattern too. The stained water gives brighter colors and that scent an edge. These specialty flies are not carried by Catch America. How is Bryan Roccucci rigging and presenting?Topline fly trolling: run scented trolling flies 2 to 5 feet down on topline rigs over 15 to 30 feet of water. He is also running fly casting trips with intermediate lines and minnow patterns on the strip, plus balanced leeches under indicators. Trolling speed was not specified. What are the conditions at Eagle Lake?Mild fall weather with water temps in the low 50s, up to 53 on flat sunny afternoons and 50 to 51 in the morning. Water clarity is a little stained. The bite is expected to continue through November. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): Fall here at Eagle Lake means one thing and it's time for topline fly fishing. We're scenting up the flies with the Minnow Mayhem fly spray and running those flies on the topline rigs, getting down 2 to 5 feet. Hot orange J. Fair flies have been our top producer. We're starting to pick up a few on the Tui Chub pattern as well. These hard-charging rainbows are running 2 to 2 1/2 pounds all the way up to the high 4s. Eagle Lake November 12, 2025 FAQ What depth are Eagle Lake trout in November 2025?Flies are run 2 to 5 feet down over 15 to 30 feet of water, dropping to 10 to 15 feet on bright, calm mornings. What is the best fly for Eagle Lake right now?Hot orange J-Fair patterns scented with Minnow Mayhem fly spray, with a few on the Tui Chub pattern. How big are the Eagle Lake rainbows?Running 2 to 2.5 pounds up into the high 4s. What is the water temperature at Eagle Lake?Low 50s, up to 53 on flat sunny afternoons and 50 to 51 in the morning. What is the water clarity at Eagle Lake?A little bit stained, which is why brighter colors and scent are producing. How long will the Eagle Lake topline bite last?This classic fall topline fly bite is expected to continue through the rest of the season. Shop the Tackle Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFrench Meadows Reservoir Fishing Report | September 29, 2025
Report by Capt. Cal Kellogg Cal Kellogg is a veteran Northern California trout and striper guide and a Catch America captain. Shop Cal Kellogg's tackle. What is working right now The fall trout bite is underway at French Meadows Reservoir in late September 2025. Capt. Cal Kellogg smoked full limits off the bank by 10 a.m., with trout cruising just beyond the drop-off. Fish PowerBait or worms and scent them with Power Powder or Trigger Scent. Work the structure and do not cast too far. How is the fishing at French Meadows Reservoir?On fire. Capt. Cal Kellogg went up two days before this late September 2025 report and smoked them from the bank, landing full limits of trout by 10 a.m. The fall trout bite is underway in the Sierras, with fish cruising right out beyond the drop-off. How do you bank fish French Meadows right now?Set up and work the structure. Cal drops baits just beyond the drop-off where the trout cruise, and stresses you should not cast out too far. Get comfortable and fish the near structure. He had full limits before mid-morning doing exactly that. What bait and scent work at French Meadows?Bring PowerBait and worms, and add scent. Cal recommends Power Powder and Trigger Scent to boost your bank presentation. That simple setup put full limits of French Meadows trout on the bank for him fast. When is the best time to fish the fall trout bite?Now. Cal says the fall trout bite is underway across the Sierras and calls it epic. Cooler nights push the fish to feed, so get to your favorite high-mountain lake, set up on the structure beyond the drop-off, and you should have a smile on your face. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): I went up to French Meadows Reservoir two days ago and I absolutely smoked them while fishing off the bank. The fall trout bite is underway in the Sierras. They were cruising right out beyond the drop-off. I had full limits of trout by 10 a.m. If you're a bank fisherman, get some PowerBait, get some worms, get some Power Powder, get some trigger scent, work the structure, don't cast out too far. French Meadows Reservoir September 29, 2025 FAQ What is biting at French Meadows Reservoir in September 2025?Rainbow trout on a strong fall bank bite, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. Where are the trout holding at French Meadows?Cruising just beyond the drop-off, within reach of bank anglers. What bait works from the bank at French Meadows?PowerBait and worms, scented with Power Powder or Trigger Scent. How far should I cast at French Meadows?Not too far. Cal says work the near structure rather than casting way out. How fast can you limit at French Meadows right now?Cal had full limits of trout by 10 a.m. fishing off the bank. Is the Sierra fall trout bite on?Yes. Cal says the fall trout bite is underway and epic across the high country. Shop the Tackle Power Powder by Cal Kellogg Trigger Scent UV Gel by Cal Kellogg Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreBridgeport Reservoir Fishing Report | September 29, 2025
Report by Capt. Wes Hoskin Wes Hoskin owns Greylight Guide Service and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Wes Hoskin's tackle. What is working right now Bridgeport Reservoir is fishing slow with trout spread out, but the top producer is an orange Trigger Spoon with gold flakes paired with Grey Light Trophy Scent, run 10 to 12 feet down in 16 feet of water. Capt. Wes Hoskin worked hard for about two limits. Bait fishing is nonexistent, so cover water to find bites. What is biting at Bridgeport Reservoir right now?Rainbow trout, but the fishing is slow. Capt. Wes Hoskin of Greylight Guide Service put together about two limits after working for them. The fish are spread out through the system, so you have to cover a lot of water to get bites in the last weekend of September. What lure is working at Bridgeport Reservoir?The number one producer was an orange Trigger Spoon with gold flakes, paired with Grey Light Trophy Scent. Wes threw everything in the book, and that spoon and scent combo was clearly the best of the day. What depth for Bridgeport Reservoir trout?Run your gear about 10 to 12 feet down while fishing over roughly 16 feet of water. That shallow presentation over the flats was the winning setup with the orange gold-flake Trigger Spoon. Is bait fishing working at Bridgeport Reservoir?No. Bait fishing is pretty much nonexistent right now. With the fish spread out, trolling and covering water to find scattered fish is the way to get bites, rather than sitting on bait. What is the outlook for Bridgeport Reservoir?Wes expects fishing to improve as the water clears up. There is still some debris and algae in the water, but conditions are trending better. Exact water temperature and colors beyond the orange gold-flake spoon were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Wes Hoskin): The most success, and we've been throwing everything, the number one thing today has been the Trigger Spoon, orange color with the gold flakes, with the Grey Light Trophy Scent. We're normally fishing that about 10 to 12 feet, fishing about 16 feet of water. Bait fishing is pretty much nonexistent right now. Bridgeport Reservoir September 29, 2025 FAQ What is the best lure at Bridgeport Reservoir right now?An orange Trigger Spoon with gold flakes, paired with Grey Light Trophy Scent. What depth are Bridgeport trout holding?About 10 to 12 feet down while fishing over roughly 16 feet of water. Is bait fishing productive at Bridgeport?No, bait fishing is pretty much nonexistent right now. Trolling and covering water is producing. Why is Bridgeport fishing slow?The fish are spread out through the system, so you have to cover a lot of area to get bites. Is Bridgeport expected to improve?Yes. The water is starting to clear, and Wes expects the fishing to pick up despite some remaining debris and algae. Who guides Bridgeport Reservoir for Catch America?Capt. Wes Hoskin of Greylight Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon Shop Wes Hoskin's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | September 29, 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 chomping in late September 2025, holding 35 to 45 feet. Bryan Roccucci slow-trolls a cut-down Trix Minnows scented with Brown Town. Hardware is producing too: run Trigger Spoons and Optimizer Juniors in the low 30s to mid 40s using greens, blues, whites, and pearls. Fish are spread lakewide with a slight edge on the east shore. Water temp is 66.3 and dropping. What is biting at Lake Almanor right now?Trout are still chomping in this late-summer into fall bite, though it is a bit more sporadic than prior weeks. Bryan Roccucci is finding fish spread all over the lake, with a slight edge on the east shore and the east side of the peninsula, from the dam up to Hamilton Branch and Big Springs. What depth are Lake Almanor trout holding?Look in the 35 to 45 foot range on the slow gear, wherever fish show on the sonar. On hardware, the fish are in the low 30s to mid 40s. Bryan Roccucci puts baits right down on the marks rather than fishing one fixed depth. What lures and colors are working at Lake Almanor?Slow-troll a cut-down Trix Minnows scented with Brown Town at 35 to 45 feet. For hardware, run Trigger Spoons and Optimizer Juniors in greens and blues plus baitfish patterns like whites and pearls. How is Bryan Roccucci rigging and presenting?His main program is slow trolling cut-down Trix Minnows scented with Brown Town, down 35 to 45 feet on the marks. If wind makes slow trolling tough, switch to hardware and go faster with Trigger Spoons or Optimizer Juniors. Trolling speed was not specified in this report. What is the outlook for Lake Almanor?A storm front with wind and rain is moving in, which may make slow trolling harder for a few days. Water temp is 66.3 and ticking down. Bryan Roccucci expects the fall pattern to keep rolling right into October. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): I've been pretty much attacking them with the slow gear. We're running a cutdown Trout Trix Minnows, scenting them up with the Brown Town scent, and running them down between 35 and 45 ft, wherever we're seeing the fish on the sonar. The Trigger Spoons, the Optimizer Juniors, same depth range. Greens, blues, and baitfish imitations have been working. Lake Almanor September 29, 2025 FAQ What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor in late September 2025?About 66.3 degrees in the afternoon and trending down, per Bryan Roccucci. What depth should I fish for Lake Almanor trout?35 to 45 feet on slow-trolled minnows, and the low 30s to mid 40s on hardware. Where are the fish concentrated at Lake Almanor?Spread all over the lake, with a slight emphasis on the east shore and the east side of the peninsula. What scent is working at Lake Almanor?Brown Town scent on a cut-down Trix Minnow is the go-to slow-troll setup. What hardware colors are producing at Lake Almanor?Greens, blues, and baitfish patterns like whites and pearls on Trigger Spoons and Optimizer Juniors. Should I slow troll or fast troll at Lake Almanor?Both are working. Slow troll cut-down Trix Minnows, or go faster with Trigger Spoons and Optimizer Juniors if conditions call for it. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3 inch - 5 Pack Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci Trigger Spoon 2.25 inch Junior Optimizer 2.25 inch Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | September 15, 2025
Report by Capt. Bryan Roccucci Bryan Roccucci runs Big Daddy's Guide Service on Lake Almanor and Eagle Lake and is a Catch America captain. Shop Bryan Roccucci's tackle. What is working right now Lake Almanor is fishing well in mid-September 2025 with fall in the air and the water at 66 degrees. Capt. Bryan Roccucci finds trout in the mid-30s to mid-40 foot range feeding on pond smelt. Run Trout Trix Minnows slow at 1.2 mph or rainbow-pattern Trigger Spoons fast at 2.8 to 3.2 mph, both scented with Brown Town. How is the fishing at Lake Almanor right now?Good and cooperative. Capt. Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service reports a fun week under mostly flat, mild conditions in mid-September 2025. Fall is in the air, the water keeps cooling, and the fish are still spread throughout the entire lake feeding well on pond smelt. What depth are the fish holding at Lake Almanor?In the mid-30s to mid-40 foot range. Bryan targets that band for both his slow and fast presentations. The fish are keyed on the lake's pond smelt population, so he matches that forage. Water temperature is 66 degrees, down about 2 degrees from a week ago. What lures and speeds work at Lake Almanor?Two ways. Run slow at 1.2 mph pulling Trout Trix Minnows scented with Brown Town Scent, or run the fast hardware, rainbow-pattern Trigger Spoons, at 2.8 to 3.2 mph in the 35 to 40 foot range. Bryan scents both. Why does Bryan use Brown Town Scent at Almanor?Match the hatch. The fish are feeding on minnows, and Brown Town Scent is made from a minnow base. Bryan, a big believer in scent from his fly fishing roots, says if you want to look like a minnow, smell like a minnow. He scents both his slow minnows and his spoons. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): We continue to target fish in the mid-30s to mid-40 foot range. These fish are feeding primarily on the lake's pond smelt population. If we're running slow, we're pulling the Trout Trix Minnows, setting them up with Brown Town Scent, running them slow, 1.2 miles an hour. The other option is to run the fast gear. The rainbow pattern Trigger Spoons continue to get whacked, fish down in that 35 to 40 foot range, pulling those 2.8 to 3.2 miles an hour. Lake Almanor September 15, 2025 FAQ What is biting at Lake Almanor in September 2025?Rainbow trout feeding on pond smelt, per Capt. Bryan Roccucci. What depth are Lake Almanor fish holding?In the mid-30s to mid-40 foot range, with spoons fished at 35 to 40 feet. What trolling speed works for Trout Trix Minnows at Almanor?Slow, about 1.2 miles per hour, with Brown Town Scent. What trolling speed works for Trigger Spoons at Almanor?Fast, 2.8 to 3.2 miles per hour, in the rainbow pattern. What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?About 66 degrees, down roughly 2 degrees from a week earlier. Why use Brown Town Scent at Lake Almanor?Its minnow base matches the pond smelt the trout are feeding on. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3 inch - 5 Pack Trigger Spoon 2.25 inch Brown Town Scent by Bryan Roccucci Shop Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
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