Reports From The Water

Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | June 16

Lake Amador Fishing Report | June 16

Lake Camanche Fishing Report | June 16

Lake Pardee Fishing Report | June 16

Montana Fly Fishing Report | June 14, 2025

Montana rivers are fishing unusually well for June, with the Flathead, Missouri, Blackfoot, and Clark Fork all producing.

Shasta Lake Fishing Report | June 9, 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 The bite is on at Shasta Lake the week of June 9, 2025. The summer pattern has emerged, fish are keying on shad, and the spoon bite is turning on. Most fish are coming from the 40 to 45 foot range at about 2.2 mph on spoons like the Optimizer Junior fished on divers or downriggers. For kokanee, run Uncle Larry's spinners and 6 inch Catch America dodgers. What is biting at Shasta Lake right now?Fishing has been really good despite hot weather. Kokanee are coming steadily, and the trout bite just picked up with nice rainbows and browns. The summer pattern has emerged and fish are feeding on shad, which turns the spoon bite on. Open water is really starting to produce. What depth are the fish holding at Shasta Lake?Most fish are coming from the 40 to 45 foot range, trolling about 2.2 mph. Big rainbows and browns are moving into open water, though some fish are still close to shore. Kokanee are also close to shore and mark well on sonar. What lures are working for Shasta trout?With fish feeding on shad, the spoon bite is on. Capt. Jeff Goodwin likes the Junior Optimizer spoons fished on divers or off downriggers for quality rainbows and browns at 40 to 45 feet and about 2.2 mph. How should I target Shasta kokanee this week?Watch your sonar and when you mark good schools, put kokanee gear down. Run Uncle Larry's spinners behind 6 inch Catch America dodgers, which have been really good. Many kokanee are holding close to shore right now. What is Jeff Goodwin's outlook for Shasta Lake?With the summer pattern set and fish keying on shad, Goodwin expects the spoon bite and open-water action to keep improving. Most of the boats working with him are now on the lake, so more good reports are ahead. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jeff Goodwin): Fishing has been really good. We have been catching lots of kokanee, and the last couple days we just picked up on the trout bite. That summer pattern has emerged. These fish are feeding on the shad, and when that happens the spoon bite really turns on. I really like the Optimizer Juniors for this fishery. Most of our fish are coming from the 40 to 45 foot range, trolling about 2.2 miles an hour. Shasta Lake June 9, 2025 FAQ How deep are the fish at Shasta Lake in early June?Most fish are coming from the 40 to 45 foot range, trolling about 2.2 mph. What lure is best for Shasta trout right now?Junior Optimizer spoons fished on divers or downriggers, since the fish are feeding on shad and the spoon bite is on. What trolling speed works at Shasta Lake?About 2.2 mph for the rainbows and browns in the 40 to 45 foot range. Where are the kokanee holding at Shasta?Many kokanee are close to shore and mark well on sonar. Put gear down when you see good marks. What kokanee setup does the guide recommend?Uncle Larry's spinners run behind 6 inch Catch America dodgers, which have been really good. Are the trout in open water or near shore at Shasta?Open water is really starting to pick up for big rainbows and browns, though some fish are still close to shore. Who guides Shasta Lake for Catch America?Capt. Jeff Goodwin of Jeff Goodwin Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Junior Optimizer 2.25 inch Trolling Spoon Trolling Dodger 6 inch - Kokanee & Trout Shop Capt. Jeff Goodwin's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear

San Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | June 9, 2025

Report by Roger George Roger George runs Roger George Guide Service and fishes San Luis Reservoir for striped bass. What is working right now The San Luis Reservoir striper bite is tough in early June 2025, with heavy algae and low visibility scattering the fish. Quality is still there, with fish up to 8 pounds and a recent trip of 15 fish from 21 inches to 8 pounds. Roger George trolls diving lures with rattles about 120 feet behind the boat at 2.2 mph, on 20 to 25 pound line and 9-foot rods. How is the striper bite at San Luis Reservoir right now?Tough and slow, with heavy algae and low visibility scattering the fish. Roger George still put together 15 fish on a recent trip, ranging from 21 inches up to 8 pounds. Persistence and covering water are key. What lures are working at San Luis Reservoir?Diving lures with rattles that cut through the algae. Roger George names a 5-inch Smithwick, the 128 Lucky Craft, and Bomber Long As, which are not carried by Catch America. The rattle and turbulence help fish find the lure in dirty water. How does Roger George troll for San Luis stripers?He runs the lures about 120 feet behind the boat at about 2.2 miles per hour, getting them down to where he marks fish. That lets him check whether the fish will commit and whether he has the right color. What rod, reel, and line does Roger George use?A longer 9-foot rod for extra bend and hook-holding on big fish, 20 to 25 pound Trilene Big Game line since the fish are not line shy, and spinning reels. He has landed fish up to 43 pounds on spinning gear. What are the conditions at San Luis Reservoir?Algae is heavy and visibility is low, making the bite difficult and the fish scattered. Even so, quality fish up to 8 pounds are being caught by staying persistent and working the water hard. Watch the full report From the report (Roger George): The type of lures I'm using, like a 5-inch Smithwick, the 128 Lucky Craft, and Bomber Long As. Running these about 120 feet behind the boat, about 2.2 miles an hour. I'm using 20-25 pound test, Trilene Big Game. We ended up with 15 fish, from 21 inches up to 8 pounds. The bite was very slow, very difficult, but we managed to make the day work. San Luis Reservoir June 9, 2025 FAQ Why is the San Luis striper bite tough in June 2025?Heavy algae and low visibility have the fish scattered and slow, per Roger George. How far back should I troll at San Luis?About 120 feet behind the boat at roughly 2.2 miles per hour. What lures cut through the algae at San Luis?Diving lures with rattles, such as a 5-inch Smithwick, a 128 Lucky Craft, or a Bomber Long A. What line does Roger George use for stripers?20 to 25 pound Trilene Big Game, since the fish are not line shy. Can you catch big San Luis stripers on spinning reels?Yes. Roger George fishes spinning reels almost exclusively and has landed fish up to 43 pounds. How big are the fish being caught?On a recent trip, 15 fish from 21 inches up to 8 pounds. Shop the Tackle Shop Striped Bass Tackle Shop Striped Bass Gear

Whiskeytown Lake Fishing Report | June 9, 2025

Report by Kevin Brock Kevin Brock is a fishing guide targeting kokanee on Whiskeytown Lake in Northern California. What is working right now Whiskeytown Lake is red hot for kokanee in early June 2025. Kevin Brock reports limits for everybody, with 30-fish days and up to 40 hookups, including a 19-inch kokanee. Run an 18-inch leader behind a dodger, tip with pink corn mixed with tuna in oil, and add a touch of garlic if you like. Deep mono troll at 70 to 80 feet on 10-pound line. How is the kokanee bite at Whiskeytown Lake right now?Red hot. Kevin Brock reports limits for everybody, with boats of four, five, even six anglers catching 30 fish a day and hooking up to 40. Whiskeytown is on fire, with quality kokanee including a 19-incher. What depth are the Whiskeytown kokanee holding?Deep. Kevin Brock is trolling mono down around 70 to 80 feet. At that depth the stretch in the line lets you pop the fish off the downrigger clip on a solid hookset. What bait and setup are working at Whiskeytown?Run about an 18-inch leader off a dodger. Tip the hooks with pink corn mixed with tuna in oil, prepped the night before. A light sprinkle of garlic is optional. Keep it simple and do not overdo the corn. What rod and line does Kevin Brock recommend?He runs about 10-pound test on the main line with an 8-foot-2-inch rod that has a light tip to avoid tip wrap on the downriggers, plus enough backbone for deep mono trolling. He fishes his own K-Brock Kokanee Series rod, which is not a Catch America product. What are the conditions at Whiskeytown Lake?Spectacular. Mid-70s weather with a light breeze. The kokanee bite is consistent, and Kevin Brock is producing big kokanee in the 16 to 17 inch range with fish up to 19 inches. Watch the full report From the report (Kevin Brock): We've been fishing Whiskeytown Lake for Kokanee, and I would rate it as red hot, absolutely red hot. Limits for everybody. Mix some tuna with your corn, tuna in the oil, and run that leader about 18 inches off that dodger. We run about 10 lb test on the main line. If you're fishing 70-80 ft with that stretch on the mono, you pop it and it pops off the clip. Whiskeytown Lake June 9, 2025 FAQ How good is the Whiskeytown kokanee bite in June 2025?Red hot, with limits for everybody, 30-fish days, and up to 40 hookups, per Kevin Brock. What depth are Whiskeytown kokanee at?Around 70 to 80 feet on a mono troll. What bait works for Whiskeytown kokanee?Pink corn mixed with tuna in oil, prepped the night before, with an optional touch of garlic. How long should my kokanee leader be?About 18 inches off the dodger, per Kevin Brock. How big are the Whiskeytown kokanee?Good-sized fish from 16 to 17 inches, with one up to 19 inches. What line should I use for Whiskeytown kokanee?About 10-pound test on the main line with a light-tipped kokanee rod. Shop the Tackle Shop Kokanee Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear

Lake Berryessa Fishing Report | June 9, 2025

Report by Capt. Nate Kelsch (Big Nate) Nate Kelsch runs Big Nate's Guide Service on Lake Berryessa and is a Catch America pro-staff captain. Shop Nate Kelsch (Big Nate)'s tackle. What is working right now Lake Berryessa is fishing fantastic in early June 2025 with a multi-species bite of kokanee, trout, kings, bass, crappie, and the odd catfish. Capt. Nate Kelsch hooked about 20 fish, wrapping up by 10 AM. Troll 1 to 1.5 mph and cover 20 to 75 feet in the water column. Kokanee are the main biters, so be ready for soft strikes early. What is biting at Lake Berryessa right now?A fantastic multi-species bite. Capt. Nate Kelsch has been picking up kokanee, trout, king salmon, bass, crappie, and even a catfish now and again. His crew hooked about 20 fish, with the rods really popping later in the morning as the bite turned on. How deep are Berryessa fish holding in June?Nate is fishing anywhere from 20 feet down to 70 or 75 feet in the water column. Once you find fish, try to stay right on top of them to make them bite. The kokanee are scattered through that band off the downriggers. What trolling speed works at Lake Berryessa?Nate trolls between 1 and 1.5 mph. Keep it in that zone, and once you locate a school, stay on it. Early strikes are soft, with fish biting and falling off during the fight, likely kokanee, before the bite picks up later. When is the bite best at Lake Berryessa?The morning started slow with soft, short strikes, then the rods were really popping out of the downriggers a bit later. Nate wrapped up around 10 AM after roughly 20 hookups. Stay patient through the early soft bite. What is the outlook for Lake Berryessa?Fishing has been really good for months and shows no sign of slowing. Kokanee remain the main target through that 20 to 75 foot band. Specific lure choices were not detailed in this report, so run your proven Berryessa kokanee gear. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Nate Kelsch (Big Nate)): Fishing is fantastic, as it has been for the past few months now. We have been picking up kokanee, trout, king salmon, bass, crappie, even a catfish every now and again. We are still fishing anywhere from 20 feet all the way down to 70 to 75 feet in the water column. Trolling speed was between 1 mph and 1.5 mph. Lake Berryessa June 9, 2025 FAQ What species are biting at Lake Berryessa in June?Kokanee, trout, king salmon, bass, crappie, and the occasional catfish. What depth are Berryessa fish holding?From 20 feet down to 70 or 75 feet in the water column. What trolling speed for Berryessa kokanee?Between 1 and 1.5 mph, per Capt. Nate Kelsch. Why are the strikes soft at Berryessa?The early biters are likely kokanee, which bite and fall off during the fight until the bite turns on later. How many fish did Nate catch at Berryessa?His crew hooked about 20 fish, wrapping up around 10 AM. What lures did Nate name for this Berryessa trip?Specific lures were not detailed in this report, so run your proven kokanee trolling gear. Shop the Tackle Shop Big Nate's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear