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Upper Twin Lakes Fishing Report | September 29, 2025
Report by Capt. Wes Hoskin Wes Hoskin reports from Upper Twin Lakes and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Wes Hoskin's tackle. What is working right now Fishing is starting to improve at Upper Twin Lakes the week of September 29, 2025, with surface temps around 61 to 62 degrees. Browns are still deep, so troll 35 to 55 feet with plugs and minnow baits in silver and black or black and gold. For rainbows, sit on bait near the surface. Kokanee season is done. As fall cools, browns and rainbows should move up into 10 to 20 feet. What is biting at Upper Twin Lakes right now?Fishing is starting to improve and is decent. Browns are the main target and a few are coming each trip, with trophy potential. The rainbow bite on the troll has been tough. Kokanee season is done, since they have turned over and moved into spawn mode. Capt. Wes Hoskin catch-and-releases all his browns. What depth are the browns holding at Upper Twin Lakes?Browns are still fairly deep at 35 to 55 feet right now. Surface temps are around 61 to 62 degrees, warming slightly in the afternoons. As fall cooler temps arrive, expect browns and rainbows to move up out of the deep water into 10 to 20 feet. What lures are working for Upper Twin Lakes browns?Wes Hoskin is trolling Rapalas, broken backs, and Mini Pins in silver and black and black and gold patterns for browns at 35 to 55 feet. These are not Catch America products, so match the size and colors from your own box. It takes a lot of hours for the big ones. How do I catch rainbows at Upper Twin Lakes?The rainbow troll bite has been tough, so sit on bait instead. Mice Tails and PowerBait near the surface will get them one after another, though the quality is not great right now. These are not Catch America products. Better rainbow fishing should come with fall. What is Wes Hoskin's outlook for Upper Twin Lakes?Hoskin looks forward to the next couple weeks as fall patterns set in and cooler temps arrive. Browns and rainbows should wake up and move out of deep water into 10 to 20 feet. Kokanee season is over after a tough year for size and quality. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Wes Hoskin): The fishing is starting to improve. Right now the water temps are about 61, 62 degrees on the surface. We are still fishing pretty deep, 35 to 55 feet. We are mainly trolling Rapalas, broken backs, and Minny Pins, silver and black and black and gold patterns for the browns. If you want to catch rainbows, sit on bait, Mice Tails and PowerBait, it is one after another. As we get into fall patterns, the browns and rainbows will start coming up into 10 to 20 feet of water. Upper Twin Lakes September 29, 2025 FAQ How deep are the browns at Upper Twin Lakes right now?Browns are holding 35 to 55 feet. As fall cools the water, they should move up into 10 to 20 feet. What is the water temperature at Upper Twin Lakes?Surface temps are about 61 to 62 degrees, warming slightly in the afternoons. What lures work for Upper Twin Lakes browns?Rapalas, broken backs, and Mini Pins in silver and black and black and gold. These are not Catch America products. How do I catch rainbows at Upper Twin Lakes?Sit on bait near the surface with Mice Tails and PowerBait. The troll bite for rainbows has been tough and quality is not great right now. Is kokanee season over at Upper Twin Lakes?Yes. Kokanee have turned over and are in spawn mode. It was a tough season for size and quality. When will Upper Twin Lakes fishing improve?Over the next couple weeks as fall patterns and cooler temps arrive, browns and rainbows should wake up and move shallower. Who guides Upper Twin Lakes for Catch America?Capt. Wes Hoskin, who catch-and-releases all of his browns. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. Wes Hoskin's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
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Upper Twin Lakes Fishing Report | May 29, 2025
Quality rainbows on the troll at Upper Twin Lakes on a bubblegum Trix Worm and gold Trigger Spoon, with small kokanee around.
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Upper Twin Lakes rainbow trout bite on the bubblegum Trix Worm in cold, shallow water.
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