Reports From The Water

Collins Lake Fishing Report | June 16

French Meadows Reservoir Fishing Report | June 16

French Meadows Reservoir fishing report with newer report routing and trout trolling tackle links.

Rollins Reservoir Fishing Report | June 16

Shasta Lake Fishing Report | June 16, 2025

Report by Capt. Jeff Goodwin Jeff Goodwin runs Jeff Goodwin Guide Service on Shasta Lake and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Jeff Goodwin's tackle. What is working right now Kokanee fishing is fantastic at Shasta Lake the week of June 16, 2025, with fish holding 45 to 50 feet and growing daily. Get any gear down to that depth and slow-troll at 1.2 to 1.4 mph. Rainbows with a few browns are showing 40 to 50 feet in the lower lake between the I-5 bridge and the dam, best at 2.2 to 2.4 mph. Kings are hit or miss on 8 inch flashers with Brad's Kokanee Cut Plugs. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?Kokanee fishing is fantastic and the fish are growing every day, setting up big quality kokanee by late summer. Rainbows, with a few browns mixed in, are just starting to fire. King salmon is decent but hit or miss. Capt. Jeff Goodwin is putting 15 to 20 fish in the boat per day. What depth are kokanee holding at Shasta Lake?Look for kokanee in the 45 to 50 foot range. Jeff Goodwin is running downriggers, but any gear that reaches that depth gets bites. Rainbows and browns are holding 40 to 50 feet, best in the lower lake between the I-5 bridge and the dam. What trolling speed works for Shasta kokanee and trout?Notch the speed back to 1.2 to 1.4 mph for kokanee. For rainbows and browns, speed up to 2.2 to 2.4 mph, which draws the most bites. Match the speed to the species you are targeting for the best results. What lures are working for Shasta kings?King salmon are coming on 8 inch flashers paired with Brad's Kokanee Cut Plugs or Brad's Super Bait Skinny Minis. Add tuna packed in oil to the bait cavities for the best results. Keeping kings buttoned on the flashers can be a challenge. What is Jeff Goodwin's outlook for Shasta Lake?Goodwin expects the trout fishing to improve with a lot more action in the coming days. Kokanee keep growing and should be big and high quality by late July into September. The bite has been on and off week to week but is holding up well overall. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): Really good kokanee fishing. Kokanee fishing is fantastic. Look for kokanee to be in the 45 to 50 foot mark, and I am using primarily downriggers. We are just now starting to get into some really good trout fishing, the rainbows specifically, with a few browns in the mix, in the 40 to 50 foot range. King salmon is still pretty good, 8 inch flashers and Brads Kokanee Cut Plugs or the Skinny Minnys have been really good. Shasta Lake June 16, 2025 FAQ How deep are kokanee at Shasta Lake in June?Kokanee are holding in the 45 to 50 foot range and growing every day, per Capt. Jeff Goodwin. What is the best trolling speed for Shasta kokanee?Slow-troll kokanee at 1.2 to 1.4 mph. For rainbows and browns, run faster at 2.2 to 2.4 mph. Where are the trout biting on Shasta Lake?Rainbows with a few browns are in the 40 to 50 foot range, best in the lower lake between the I-5 bridge and the dam. What baits work for Shasta king salmon?Eight inch flashers with Brad's Kokanee Cut Plugs or Brad's Super Bait Skinny Minis, with tuna in oil in the bait cavities. How many fish is the guide catching per day at Shasta?Jeff Goodwin is putting 15 to 20 fish a day in the boat depending on how many anglers are aboard. Is king salmon fishing good at Shasta Lake right now?It is decent but hit or miss, with some days off and some days really good. Keeping kings on the flashers can be tough. Who guides Shasta Lake for Catch America?Capt. Jeff Goodwin of Jeff Goodwin Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Brad's Kokanee Cut Plug 2.25 inch Brad's Super Bait Skinny Mini - 2 Pack Shop Capt. Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear

San Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | June 16, 2025

Report by Capt. Roger George Roger George runs Roger George Guide Service and reports on San Luis Reservoir striper fishing for Catch America. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir is tough right now. The lake is falling about a foot a day, down 30 feet in a month to 1.1 million acre-feet, water is in the 70s with heavy algae, and stripers are deep in a major spawn. Roger George rates it two to three out of ten. Scout the main lake, troll a little deeper on calm days, and stay persistent for a shot at a big fish. What is biting at San Luis Reservoir right now?Stripers, but the bite is slow. Capt. Roger George rates it two to three out of ten. The fish are in a very big spawn and everything being caught is milting, so many fish are only interested in spawning and will follow lures without committing. Why is the San Luis bite so slow right now?Several factors stack up. The lake is dropping about a foot a day, down 30 feet in a month to 1.1 million acre-feet, which hurts stability. Water is in the 70s with heavy algae, and a recent full moon plus an active spawn have fish focused on spawning, not feeding. Where are the fish holding at San Luis Reservoir?Fish are in the main lake and running deeper as shallow areas like Portuguese Cove get shallower. On calm days with good light penetration, trolling and focusing a little deeper helps. Locations shift day to day, so scout to find them. What techniques work at San Luis Reservoir now?The game is finding the fish first, then figuring out what they want, whether trolling, jigging, or spooning. Once you mark fish on your electronics, work to get them active. Patience is key during this unstable, high-pressure spawning period. What is the outlook for San Luis Reservoir?It will be difficult until the lake stabilizes, but Roger expects some relief and a better bite fairly soon. A few big fish are still being caught during the spawn. He recommends staying persistent. Specific lures were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Roger George): The lake is falling a foot a day or so, and it's down to 1.1 million acre feet. These fish are on a very big spawn right now. Everything that we're catching is milting. We're finding fish in the main lake, and we're trolling a little bit deeper. I would rate it about a two or three out of 10 right now. San Luis Reservoir June 16, 2025 FAQ How fast is San Luis Reservoir dropping?About a foot a day, down 30 feet in the last month to 1.1 million acre-feet. Why are the stripers not biting well?They are in a major spawn and milting, plus a recent full moon and falling, warm, algae-heavy water are hurting stability. Where should you fish San Luis right now?The main lake, trolling a little deeper, especially on calm days with good light penetration. How does Roger rate the June bite?About a two or three out of ten. It is slow. Are any big fish being caught?Yes, a few big fish are still landed during the spawning period. What is the water temperature at San Luis?Up into the 70s, with heavy algae forming in the heat. Shop the Tackle Shop Striped Bass Tackle Shop Striped Bass Gear

Flathead River Fishing Report | June 16, 2025

Report by Ryan Stultz Ryan Stultz runs Bent Fly Fishing in Montana and files weekly river reports for Catch America. What is working right now The Flathead River is fishing great in mid-June 2025 despite low flows near 8,470 CFS, less than half the seasonal norm. Early morning, run a Chubby Chernobyl up top with a hot dropper like a size 12 golden tungsten bead or Pat's Rubber Legs. Later in the day, switch to dries. Purple Haze and Parachute Adams in size 12 to 14 are drawing solid surface takes. How is the Flathead River fishing right now?The Flathead is fishing great even though flows are low at 8,470 CFS, less than half of what they usually run this time of year. Ryan Stultz reports steady action early on droppers and better dry fly fishing through the back half of the day. What flies are working on the Flathead River?Early, fish a Chubby Chernobyl up top with a hot dropper, a size 12 golden tungsten bead or a Pat's Rubber Legs. As the day goes on, switch to dries. Old faithfuls like a Purple Haze or Parachute Adams in size 12 to 14 are your best bet. When is the best time to fish the Flathead River?Fish early to beat the heat and the crowds, then look for the dry fly bite to improve through the second half of the day. Ryan notes hoot owl restrictions may arrive early this year, so plan to be off the water by early afternoon. What are the other Montana rivers doing?Salmonflies are hatching daily on the Blackfoot with good dry fly eats, especially the canyon from Ovando down at 1,360 CFS. The Clark Fork is fishing great near 7,400 CFS, and the Missouri had a thick PMD hatch with fish rising by 7:30 AM. What is the outlook for the Flathead River?Flows are low and may drop further with warmer weather, so enjoy the current window. Cooler snaps can slow the bite short term but set up strong summer fishing. Water clarity and temperature were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Ryan Stultz): Flathead River running at 8,470 CFS this morning, which is a good amount of water to float, but we are less than half the cubic feet per second that we usually are. Early mornings, a Chubby up top with the hot dropper, a golden size 12 tongue bead or Pat's Rubber Legs, gets you fish. Second half of the day, the dry fly fishing is a little better. Purple Haze and Parachute Adams, size 12 to 14, would be your best bet. Flathead River June 16, 2025 FAQ What are the Flathead River flows in June 2025?About 8,470 CFS, which Ryan Stultz notes is less than half of the seasonal norm. What dry flies work on the Flathead River?Purple Haze and Parachute Adams in size 12 to 14 for the afternoon dry fly bite. What dropper should you fish on the Flathead River?A size 12 golden tungsten bead or a Pat's Rubber Legs under a Chubby Chernobyl in the early morning. Are salmonflies hatching in Montana?Yes. The Blackfoot River has salmonflies coming off every day with good dry fly action, especially the canyon from Ovando down. Is the Missouri River fishing well?Yes. A thick PMD hatch had fish rising by 7:30 AM, with a size 16 Frenchie producing on the nymph. Are there fishing restrictions on the Flathead?Ryan expects hoot owl restrictions may come early this year, meaning anglers off the water by early afternoon. Exact dates were not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Shop Fly Fishing Gear Shop Trout Gear

Don Pedro Lake Fishing Report | June 16, 2025

Report by Capt. Monte Smith Monte Smith runs Gold Country Sport Fishing on Don Pedro and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Monte Smith's tackle. What is working right now Don Pedro Lake is fishing really well in mid-June 2025, kicking out kings, rainbows, and big kokanee up to 2.4 pounds. The lake is about four feet from full and very clear, with a 74 degree surface. Fish are stacked in a cold-water band from 50 to 75 feet, so target that layer where the fish are concentrated. Great steady action for a mixed bag. What is biting at Don Pedro Lake right now?Kings, rainbows, and big kokanee are all in play. Capt. Monte Smith reported really good fishing on June 16, 2025, catching kokanee up to 2.4 pounds with big shoulders on them. One young angler landed nine fish on a half-day trip, a mix of kings, kokanee, and rainbows.What depth are the fish holding at Don Pedro?Fish are stacked from 50 to 75 feet in a small band of cold water. The 74 degree surface pushes the warm water and the fish deeper, so target that colder layer where the fish are concentrated. Watch your electronics and stay in that zone for steady multi-species action.How are anglers catching fish at Don Pedro?Monte is trolling the cold-water band from 50 to 75 feet for a mixed bag of kings, kokanee, and rainbows. A specific lure model was not named in this report. Run your confidence kokanee and trout trolling gear through that depth window where the fish are holding.What are the conditions at Don Pedro Lake?The lake is about four feet from maximum capacity and the water is still very clear. Surface temperature is 74 degrees but cools off fast with depth, concentrating fish in the cold band from 50 to 75 feet. Clarity and cold water down deep are pushing the bite into that layer.What is the outlook for Don Pedro Lake?Strong. The kokanee are big and the mixed bag is steady, making it a great option for half-day and family trips. Fish should keep stacking in the cold-water band as the surface warms. Longer-term outlook was not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Monte Smith): The lake's in great condition, about four feet from maximum capacity, water is still very clear. Water temperatures are 74 degrees on the surface, but it cools off pretty fast, so we're getting fish from 50 to 75 feet. We're catching kings, rainbows, and kokanee. And I'm talking big kokanee, up to 2.4 pounds.Don Pedro Lake June 16, 2025 FAQWhat species are biting at Don Pedro in June?Kings, rainbows, and big kokanee up to 2.4 pounds are all being caught.How deep are the fish at Don Pedro Lake?Fish are holding in a cold-water band from 50 to 75 feet as the surface warms to 74 degrees.How big are the kokanee at Don Pedro?Kokanee are running up to 2.4 pounds with big shoulders on them right now.What is the water clarity at Don Pedro?The water is very clear and the lake is about four feet from maximum capacity.Is Don Pedro good for family fishing trips?Yes. The steady mixed-bag action makes it great for half-day trips, including with kids.What lure is best at Don Pedro right now?A specific lure model was not named in this report. Monte is trolling the 50 to 75 foot cold band. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. Monte Smith's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear

Lake Almanor Fishing Report | June 16, 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 rainbow trout are in fantastic shape in mid-June 2025, running up to 5 to 6 pounds and averaging about 2.75 to 3 pounds. A strong hexagenia hatch along the west shore is concentrating fish. Slow troll metals to those spots, especially into the early evening when the hex hatch peaks. Water temps are in the mid to upper 60s. What is biting at Lake Almanor right now?Rainbow trout, and they are in fantastic shape. Capt. Bryan Roccucci reports fish up to 5 to 6 pounds, with the average around 2.75 to 3 pounds. These are solid, healthy fish scoring high on table fare. A strong hex hatch is concentrating trout in specific areas of the lake.Where are the trout holding on Lake Almanor?Along the west shore, where the hexagenia hatch is strongest. The hex hatch consolidates fish into areas where the larvae are on the bottom and the hatch follows later in the day. Work through those west shore spots methodically, especially into the early evening when the hatch peaks.How are anglers catching Lake Almanor trout?The metal bite is going strong, so slow troll metals through the hex zones. Bryan is running that presentation to the concentrated fish along the west shore. A specific lure model was not named in this report, so pick your confidence trolling spoons and work the hatch areas.What are the water conditions at Lake Almanor?The lake is nearly full, just a couple feet from capacity. Water temps are in the mid to upper 60s, reaching the low 70s on flat, calm days. Bug hatches are active, which means the trout are feeding. Bite times shifted slightly around the recent full moon.What is the outlook for Lake Almanor?Prime. Water and bugs are lined up, the trout are healthy, and the hex hatch has fish concentrated. The forecast looks solid, so now is a great time to get up here. Longer-term outlook was not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): New this week is we've seen the hex hatch come on pretty strong, especially along the west shore. What that hex fly hatch does is it congregates fish. The metal bite is going strong. We're still seeing fish up to five, six pounds. Probably the average is about two and three quarters to three pounds. These rainbows are in fantastic shape right now.Lake Almanor June 16, 2025 FAQHow big are the trout at Lake Almanor now?Up to 5 to 6 pounds, with an average around 2.75 to 3 pounds. They are healthy and eat well.Where are the trout at Lake Almanor?Concentrated along the west shore where the hexagenia hatch is strongest, especially in the early evening.How do I catch Lake Almanor trout right now?Slow troll metals through the hex hatch zones along the west shore. The metal bite is going strong.What is the water temperature at Lake Almanor?Mid to upper 60s, reaching the low 70s on calm, flat days. The lake is nearly full.What is the hex hatch at Lake Almanor?A strong hexagenia mayfly hatch that congregates trout into specific west shore areas where the larvae live.What lure model is best at Lake Almanor?A specific model was not named in this report. Bryan is slow trolling metals through the hex zones. Shop the Tackle Shop Capt. Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear

Truckee River Fishing Report | June 16, 2025

Report by Matt Heron Matt Heron runs Matt Heron Fly Fishing and guides the Truckee River. What is working right now The Truckee River is in near-perfect summer shape in mid-June 2025, with flows dropping and water temps in the 50s to low 60s. Bugs are everywhere: Golden Stones, Yellow Sallies, PMDs, caddis, and Green Drakes. A size 16 PMD emerger is a go-to on top. Fish are eating on every technique, from dry-dropper to Euro nymphing. Pack a thermometer. What is the Truckee River fishing like right now?Excellent. Matt Heron reports flows, color, and temperatures are just about perfect throughout the entire system from Lake Tahoe down to Boca. Water temps have been in the 50s all day, creeping into the low 60s by evening. Fish are eating on nearly every technique right now.What bugs and flies are working on the Truckee River?Big Golden Stones just started, Yellow Sallies and PMDs are everywhere, caddis run size 20 to 14, and Green Drakes started this week. A size 16 PMD emerger is a go-to on top. These are fly patterns rather than products we carry, so match them locally.What techniques are producing on the Truckee River?Just about everything: bobber fishing, dry-dropper, dry fly, Trout Spey, and Euro nymphing. There are tons of fish in the bubbles right now, so working the fast water pays off. The Green Drakes are big enough to bring quality fish to the top, so do not be afraid to blind cast a big dry.What are the water temperatures on the Truckee River?Temps have been in the 50s almost all day, creeping into the low 60s in the late afternoon and evening. Below Boca the canyon is running around 1,000 CFS, high for mid-June but fishing great. Start carrying a thermometer, since the river shuts down near 68 degrees to protect fish.What is the outlook for the Truckee River?Conditions are prime now, but a hot week is coming, so watch water temps closely. Hoot owl closures near 68 degrees are still a few weeks off, maybe a month if lucky. The Little Truckee is running high near 500 CFS. Longer-term outlook was not specified in this report.Watch the full report From the report (Matt Heron): Flows on the Truckee are really good from Lake Tahoe all the way downstream to Boca. Temps are absolutely perfect, in the 50s almost all day, creeping into the low 60s in the late afternoon. Every bug you can imagine is popping. We are literally catching fish on every technique you can imagine: bobber fishing, dry-dropper, dry fly, Trout Spey, Euro-nymphing.Truckee River June 16, 2025 FAQIs the Truckee River fishing well in mid-June?Yes. Flows, color, and temperatures are near perfect throughout the system, and fish are eating on every technique.What flies are working on the Truckee River now?Golden Stones, Yellow Sallies, PMDs, caddis size 20 to 14, and Green Drakes. A size 16 PMD emerger is a go-to.What are the water temperatures on the Truckee River?In the 50s most of the day, creeping into the low 60s by evening. Carry a thermometer as it warms.Do I need a thermometer on the Truckee in summer?Yes. The river shuts down near 68 degrees to protect fish, so check temps in the afternoons and evenings.What are the flows below Boca on the Truckee?The canyon below Boca is running around 1,000 CFS, high for mid-June but producing excellent fishing.Is the Little Truckee fishing well?It is running high near 500 CFS. A dam maintenance project may cut flows very low later in summer. Shop the Tackle Shop Trout Gear