Wishon Reservoir Fishing Report | June 30, 2025
The report at a glance
Depth
Fish held near the top of the water column. The crew ran leadcore just one to two colors deep all day.
Presentation
Slow trolling Uncle Larrys spinners behind six-inch dodgers. Tip the spinners with corn for steady bites.
Lures and baits
Uncle Larrys Double Trouble in Mad Passion and Hot Belly Tiger
Uncle Larrys UV Glow Tiger in Firefly Madness
Six-inch Catch America dodgers in Moon Jelly
UV Kokanee and Trout Dodger in white, pink, and watermelon
Water clarity
Clear, running high and clear
Water level
Running high.
Advice for this week
Keep the presentation shallow and moving enough to fire up aggressive fish. Take the family, beat the heat, and expect nonstop action.
Next week
The bite is wide open right now. Expect the strong surface action to hold as long as water levels stay high.
Wishon Reservoir is lights out in late June 2025. Max Gross put 42 fish in the boat in three hours, all near the top of the water column. Troll leadcore 1 to 2 colors deep with Uncle Larry's Double Trouble and Glow Tiger spinners behind a 6-inch Catch America dodger in Moon Jelly. Expect nonstop doubles and triples.
What is biting at Wishon Reservoir right now?
Rainbow trout and kokanee are stacked near the surface and biting hard. Max Gross landed 42 fish in three hours, almost all doubles and triples. Water levels are high, the launch dock is back in, and the bite is wide open for a fun family trip.
How deep are the fish holding at Wishon Reservoir?
The fish are right up in the top of the water column. Max ran leadcore line only 1 to 2 colors deep all day, which puts your lure roughly 5 to 10 feet down. Watch your electronics and stay shallow rather than fishing deep this time of year.
What lures and colors are working at Wishon Reservoir?
Uncle Larry's spinners are the ticket. Max ran the Double Trouble in Mad Passion and Hot Belly Tiger plus the Glow Tiger in Firefly Madness. He fished them behind 6-inch Catch America dodgers in Moon Jelly and a UV Kokanee and Trout dodger in white, pink, and watermelon.
How is Max rigging at Wishon Reservoir?
Run leadcore line 1 to 2 colors deep with an Uncle Larry's spinner trailing a 6-inch offset dodger. Max uses the Double Trouble and Glow Tiger for both kokanee and rainbows here. Exact trolling speed was not specified in this report.
What is the outlook for Wishon Reservoir?
Max calls it lights out and a perfect spot to beat the Central Valley heat. High, stable water and surface-oriented fish mean fast limits and easy launching. Bring the family and expect most of your lines out of the water fighting fish.
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Wishon Reservoir June 30, 2025 FAQ
Max Gross reported 42 fish in three hours, mostly doubles and triples, near the surface.
Leadcore 1 to 2 colors deep, roughly 5 to 10 feet down, where the fish are stacked near the top.
Uncle Larry's spinners, especially the Double Trouble in Hot Belly Tiger, are Max's go-to for both trout and kokanee.
Moon Jelly 6-inch dodgers and a UV Kokanee and Trout dodger in white, pink, and watermelon.
Yes. Water levels are high and the dock is back in, so launching and loading is easy.
A specific trolling speed was not specified in this report.
