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Collins Lake Fishing Report | May 2026
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 Collins Lake is loaded with trout in May 2026, including big Mount Lassen rainbows and lightning trout. Capt. Cal Kellogg dropped down to 12 to 20 feet on downriggers, with his hot rig a bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm paired with an action disc, no dodgers or flashers, at 2 mph. May is prime time for lightning trout, so bring your boat. How is the fishing at Collins Lake right now?Strong. Capt. Cal Kellogg says the lake is full of trout in May 2026, with lots of nice rainbows and several lightning trout this week. Bites came in bunches when he was patient, with a good afternoon bite down by the dam and early action back in his cove. What depth are the trout holding at Collins Lake?Cal caught them 12 to 20 feet down, leaning on downriggers, and got a lot of fish right at 20 feet. He expects the fish to drop a little deeper as the water warms, but a storm moving in should cool the surface and reset the clock. What is Cal's hot rig at Collins Lake?A bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm paired with an action disc, no dodgers and no flashers, trolled at 2 miles per hour. He worked different areas on the structure, staying patient until the bite turned on in bunches. What kind of trout are in Collins Lake?Big, hard-fighting Mount Lassen rainbows plus lightning trout, and Cal says May is the time for lightnings. He even hooked a fish he suspects was a channel catfish beyond 10 pounds. There is really no end in sight for the trout fishing right now. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Cal Kellogg): This weekend, my fish dropped down a little bit. I was catching them anywhere from about 12 to 20 feet, utilizing downriggers a lot. Today, we got a lot of fish at 20 feet. This was my hot rig this weekend: the bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm right there, paired with the Action Disc. No dodgers, no flashers, 2 miles an hour. The lake is full of trout. May is the time for lightnings. Collins Lake May 2026 FAQ What is biting at Collins Lake in May 2026?Rainbow trout, including Mount Lassen rainbows and lightning trout, per Capt. Cal Kellogg. What depth are Collins Lake trout holding?About 12 to 20 feet, with a lot of fish right at 20 feet on downriggers. What is the hot lure at Collins Lake right now?A bubblegum pink Trout Trix Worm paired with an action disc. What trolling speed does Cal use at Collins Lake?About 2 miles per hour, with no dodgers or flashers. When is the best time for lightning trout at Collins Lake?May, which Cal calls the time for lightnings. Will the Collins Lake trout go deeper soon?They may drop a little as the water warms, though an incoming storm should cool it and reset the bite. Shop the Tackle Trix Worms 3 inch - 5 Pack Shop Kellogg's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreLake Berryessa Fishing Report | May 2026
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 The bite is on at Lake Berryessa in May 2026. Capt. Big Nate Kelsch is smashing limits of big kokanee, plus lake trout and nice king salmon, from the surface down to marks at 60 feet. Run T-Pexes and Uncle Larry's spinners behind 6-inch offset dodgers, tipped with Chrome Killer corn. Watch your electronics and drop on the fish. What is biting at Lake Berryessa in May?The bite is on. Capt. Big Nate Kelsch is getting limits of big kokanee every day, plus big lake trout and some real nice king salmon. Berryessa has the trophies again this year. Everything is coming on his Catch America kokanee tackle, and the fish are only getting bigger. What depth are Berryessa fish holding in May?Fish are spread from right up on the surface down to marks at 60 feet. Big Nate says the key is to keep your eyes on the electronics, watch where the fish show on the graph, and be ready to drop your gear on them to trigger a reaction. What lures are working at Lake Berryessa now?The top producers are T-Pexes and Uncle Larry's spinners, run behind 6-inch offset dodgers. Big Nate has also picked up a few on Hawken Hot Tails when he runs them, but it is tough to take the T-Pexes and Uncle Larry's off the line. Tip everything with Chrome Killer corn. How does Big Nate rig for Berryessa kokanee?Slow-troll a 6-inch offset dodger ahead of a T-Pex or Uncle Larry's spinner, tipped with Chrome Killer corn. Everything in his Catch America kokanee kit is in play. Match your depth to the marks on the graph and drop on the fish. Exact trolling speed was not specified in this report. What is the guide's outlook for Lake Berryessa?Big Nate says fishing is great and the fish are getting bigger, calling Berryessa a trophy fishery again this year. He expects the strong kokanee, king, and lake trout bite to keep rolling through the spring. Water temperature and clarity were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Nate Kelsch (Big Nate)): The bite is on, baby. We've been smashing big kokanee. We're getting limits of kokanee every day, big ol' lake trout, and some real nice king salmon. We're looking at 6-inch offset dodgers, T-Pexes, Uncle Larry's spinners. Tip it with Chrome Killer corn. We're catching fish still all the way up on the surface down to chasing marks at 60 feet. Lake Berryessa May 2026 FAQ What depth are Berryessa kokanee in May?From the surface down to marks at 60 feet, so watch your electronics and fish the graph. What is the best kokanee lure at Berryessa now?T-Pexes and Uncle Larry's spinners behind 6-inch offset dodgers. What corn does Big Nate use?Chrome Killer corn, tipped on his T-Pexes and spinners. What species are biting at Lake Berryessa in May 2026?Big kokanee, king salmon, and lake trout. What trolling speed does Big Nate recommend at Berryessa?A specific trolling speed was not specified in this report. Who guides Lake Berryessa for Catch America?Capt. Nate Kelsch, known as Big Nate, of Big Nate's Guide Service. Shop the Tackle T-Pex Kokanee & Trout Lure Trolling Dodger 6 inch Hawken Simon Hot Tails Chrome Killer Corn Cure Shop Big Nate's Tackle Shop Kokanee Gear
Learn moreLake Almanor Fishing Report | May 2026
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 fantastic in May 2026, with huge-number days on rainbows plus nice browns as spring bug hatches turn on. Fast-troll Junior Optimizers and Trigger Spoons in reds, golds, and oranges 6 to 25 feet down at over 3 mph. Or slow down to about 1 mph and run soft plastics 15 to 30 feet deep. Scent with Brown Town and Goomba Garlic. What is biting at Lake Almanor in May?Spring fishing is fantastic. Capt. Bryan Roccucci is catching nice browns and having huge-number days on rainbows. The water is about 2.5 feet from full pool, clarity is improving daily, and morning temps are already hitting 60 degrees. Aquatic bug hatches have fish keyed on midges all over the lake. What depth and speed for Almanor trout?Fast-troll spoons 6 to 25 feet down depending on the day and location, running over 3 to 3.5 mph. If fast fishing is not your thing, slow to about 1 mph and run soft plastics and worms 15 to 30 feet deep. Both approaches are putting fish in the boat right now. What lures and colors are working at Lake Almanor?There is lots of action on the hardware. Bryan is running Junior Optimizers and Trigger Spoons fast, and it has been all about bright colors, lots of reds, golds, and oranges. For a slower bite, switch to soft plastics and worms fished 15 to 30 feet deep at around a mile per hour. What scents is Bryan using at Almanor?He scents all his gear two ways. Brown Town minnow scent goes on the spoons out over open water and has been working well. When fishing slow gear during the bug activity, he switches to Goomba Garlic, which puts out a strong scent trail to help fish find the bait. What is the outlook for Lake Almanor?Bryan says it is only going to get better, with the big Hexagenia mayfly hatch about a month to a month and a half out. He has already found Hexagenia larvae in fish on the cleaning table, a sign they are keying on the bottom. Open calendar dates are limited. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Bryan Roccucci): Spring fishing up here at Almanor is just always fantastic. Right now, lots of action on the hardware. The fast trolling spoons anywhere from about 6 to 25 feet down. It's been all about the bright colors: lots of reds, golds, oranges. We're running the Optimizer Juniors, the Triggers, running them up over three, three and a half miles an hour. Lake Almanor May 2026 FAQ What depth are Lake Almanor trout in May?Fast-trolled spoons 6 to 25 feet down, or slow gear and soft plastics 15 to 30 feet deep. What trolling speed works at Lake Almanor?Over 3 to 3.5 mph for spoons, or slow down to about 1 mph for soft plastics. What lure colors are best at Almanor now?Bright colors, especially reds, golds, and oranges, on Junior Optimizers and Trigger Spoons. What scents does Bryan use at Lake Almanor?Brown Town minnow scent on spoons in open water, and Goomba Garlic on slow gear. When is the Hexagenia hatch at Lake Almanor?About a month to a month and a half out, and larvae are already showing in fish. What is the Lake Almanor water temperature?Around 60 degrees in the morning, with clarity improving daily. Shop the Tackle Junior Optimizer Spoon Trigger Spoon Brown Town Scent Goomba Garlic Scent Shop Bryan Roccucci's Tackle Shop Trout Gear
Learn moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | May 2026
Report by Capt. Jerry Lampkin Jerry Lampkin runs TNG Motor Sports Guide Service on Folsom Lake and shares monthly Catch America reports. What is working right now Folsom Lake is full to the brim in May and the fish are dropping deeper, with bigger kings showing up. The best window is first light to 9 am. Fast-troll 3 mph with Trigger Shad on the top lines, Trigger Spoons in chrome down around 40 feet, and watermelon Junior Optimizers in the mid-depths. Slow down midday with big Brad's 360 flashers and a pink Trix Worm. What is biting at Folsom Lake right now?King salmon and rainbow trout, with the lake full to the brim and fish going a little deeper. Capt. Jerry Lampkin reports bigger kings showing, including a buddy's 24-inch, three to four pound fish. The morning bite from first light to about 9 am has been the best. What depth are the Folsom fish holding in May?It varies with the sun. Early, Trigger Spoons in chrome work down around 40 feet with Junior Optimizers in the mid-depths. As the sun climbs, kings come down deep around 55 to 60 feet. Top-line rainbows stay up high on the slow presentations. What lures work at Folsom Lake in May?Fast-troll Trigger Shad on the top lines way behind the boat, Trigger Spoons in chrome deep, and watermelon Junior Optimizers mid-depth. Jerry also runs the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon on sliders, plus a pink Trix Worm and big Brad's 360 flashers midday. What trolling speeds work at Folsom Lake?Jerry starts fast at 3 mph at first light with Trigger Shad and spoons. Once the sun rises he slows to 2 to 2.5 mph with big Brad's 360 flashers and cut plugs, then down to about 1.5 mph midday with a pink Trix Worm for rainbows hanging up top. What is the outlook for Folsom Lake?Good and improving. With the lake full, Jerry says the kings especially are only going to get bigger, so keep hitting Folsom. Get out early, as the gates open around 6 am and the best bite runs from daybreak to about 9. He heads to the Klamath in July. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jerry Lampkin): I've been starting off with fast trolling at three miles an hour with Rapalas and Trigger Shad on the top lines. And then, Trigger Spoons in chrome on the deep lines down around 40 feet or so, with the Watermelon Optimizer Juniors in the mid-depths. And the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon on the sliders. The pink Trix Worm has been working well. The Kings especially are only going to get bigger. Folsom Lake May 2026 FAQ What is biting at Folsom Lake in May 2026?King salmon and rainbow trout, with bigger kings showing as the lake fills. What time is the best bite at Folsom Lake?First light to about 9 am, with gates opening around 6 am. What lures work for Folsom kings in May?Trigger Shad, chrome Trigger Spoons, Junior Optimizers, and big Brad's 360 flashers down 55 to 60 feet. What trolling speed at Folsom Lake?3 mph fast at first light, slowing to 2 to 2.5 mph as the sun rises, then about 1.5 mph midday. What catches Folsom rainbows midday?A pink Trix Worm on the top line and the watermelon Popped-Eyed spoon on sliders. Who provided this Folsom Lake report?Capt. Jerry Lampkin of TNG Motor Sports Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trigger Shad Diving Plug Trigger Spoon 2.25" Junior Optimizer Trolling Spoon Popped-Eyed Spoon Brad's 360 Evolution Flasher Trix Worms 3" Soft Bait Shop Trolling Spoons
Learn moreKitsap Lake Fishing Report | April 20, 2026
Report by Pete Fisher Pete Fisher fishes Kitsap Lake in Washington and shared this soft-plastic trout report for Catch America. What is working right now Trout are hitting soft plastics on Kitsap Lake in April, with fish marking between 6 and 12 feet. The change that unlocked the bite was a Trix Minnow in bubblegum, which hooked up within five to six minutes. Pete ran a one-ounce sliding sinker 70 feet behind the boat to get the minnow down about seven to eight feet, right in the fish zone. What is biting at Kitsap Lake right now?Trout are the target and they are responding to soft plastics. Pete Fisher marked fish between 6 and 12 feet and got bit within minutes of switching to a Trix Minnow in bubblegum. Soft plastics are effective this time of year on most of the waters he fishes. What depth are the Kitsap Lake trout holding?Pete was marking fish between 6 and 12 feet. He adjusted his setup to run the minnow about seven to eight feet down to reach them. Paying attention to the sonar and adjusting sinker distance put the bait in the strike zone. What lure and color worked on Kitsap Lake?A Trix Minnow soft plastic in the bubblegum color. Pete had been fishing another color, switched to bubblegum, and hooked up five to six minutes later while working into a productive cove near a point. How did Pete rig the Trix Minnow at Kitsap Lake?He ran the minnow behind a one-ounce Gibbs sliding sinker. He started 50 feet behind the boat with no bites, then let it out to 70 feet, which got the bait down about seven to eight feet to the marked fish. Small adjustments made the difference. What was the takeaway from this Kitsap Lake trip?One small change, switching to the bubblegum Trix Minnow and lengthening the sinker distance, produced an instant hookup. Pete stresses watching your marks and making adjustments. Trolling speed and water temperature were not specified in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Pete Fisher): So we're hooked up. I just switched to a bubble gum probably five-six minutes ago and hooked up. There's that Trout Trix Minnow. And there's that trout right there. I put on a Gibbs sliding sinker, one ounce. And I ran that initially 50 feet behind the boat, but we didn't get hit, so I moved that to 70 feet behind the boat. And that probably is getting me about seven or eight feet. I'm marking fish between six and 12. Kitsap Lake April 20, 2026 FAQ What depth are trout holding on Kitsap Lake in April?Pete marked trout between 6 and 12 feet and ran his bait about seven to eight feet down. What is the best color Trix Minnow for Kitsap Lake?Bubblegum was the color that triggered the bite on this trip. How far behind the boat should you run the soft plastic?Pete ran a one-ounce sliding sinker 70 feet behind the boat to reach the fish. What sinker did Pete use at Kitsap Lake?A one-ounce Gibbs sliding sinker ahead of the Trix Minnow. Are soft plastics good for spring trout?Yes. Pete notes soft plastics are effective this time of year on most bodies of water he and his partner fish. What trolling speed did Pete use on Kitsap Lake?A specific trolling speed was not specified in this report. Shop the Tackle Trix Minnows 3" Trout Soft Bait 5 Pack Shop Trout Soft Plastics
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 moreFolsom Lake Fishing Report | April 2026
Report by Capt. Jerry Lampkin Jerry Lampkin runs TNG Guide Service on Folsom Lake and shares monthly Catch America reports. What is working right now Folsom Lake is giving up really nice rainbows in April, with the lake nearly full and water clear at about 64 degrees. Capt. Jerry Lampkin is scoring on Trigger Spoons and the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon. Bigger kings are starting to show, with a couple landed midweek. Clean water and no debris have the rainbows biting willingly. What is biting at Folsom Lake right now?Rainbow trout are the main event and running really nice. Capt. Jerry Lampkin is also starting to see a little bigger kings show up, scoring a couple on a recent Tuesday. The rainbows are willing biters with the lake full and the water in gorgeous shape. What lures work at Folsom Lake in April?Trigger Spoons and the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon are producing the nice rainbows. These are the setups Jerry leaned on through the middle of April as the lake filled and cleared. What are the water conditions at Folsom Lake?The lake is almost full and the water is absolutely gorgeous, about 64 degrees, nice and clear with no debris. Those clean conditions have the rainbows biting willingly and set up well for the rest of April into May. How is Jerry catching Folsom rainbows?Trolling the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon and Trigger Spoons for the willing rainbows. Exact depth and trolling speed were not specified in this report. What is the outlook for Folsom Lake?Jerry looks for the bite to get even better as the full lake stabilizes into May, with bigger kings expected to show more. He calls Folsom the local pond and reports a good time on the water. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Jerry Lampkin): It's the middle of April, the lake is almost full. And we're getting a lot of really, really nice rainbows on trigger spoons and popped-eye spoon in watermelon. The lake is full right now, the water looks really good. It's about 64 degrees. It's nice and clear, there's no debris. And the rainbows are willing biters and we're starting to see a little bit bigger kings show up. Folsom Lake April 2026 FAQ What is biting at Folsom Lake in April 2026?Nice rainbow trout, with a couple of bigger kings starting to show. What lures work at Folsom Lake in April?Trigger Spoons and the Popped-Eyed spoon in watermelon. What is the best color at Folsom Lake right now?Watermelon on the Popped-Eyed spoon has been producing nice rainbows. What is the water temperature at Folsom Lake?About 64 degrees, clear with no debris, with the lake nearly full. How deep were the Folsom rainbows?A specific depth was not specified in this report. Who provided this Folsom Lake report?Capt. Jerry Lampkin of TNG Guide Service. Shop the Tackle Trigger Spoon 2.25" Popped-Eyed Spoon Shop Trout Trolling Spoons
Learn moreSan Luis Reservoir Fishing Report | April 2026
Report by Capt. Roger George Roger George of Roger George Guide Service specializes in San Luis Reservoir stripers for Catch America. What is working right now San Luis Reservoir stripers are fishing moderate but improving in April, and the trophies are here. Roger George's group landed a 40-inch, 30-pound striper at about 60 feet. Water holds around 64 degrees with heavy algae and the lake near 1.8 million acre-feet. Trolling is moderate, while jigging and spooning produce at times. Cover ground and fish the bite windows. What is biting at San Luis Reservoir right now?Striped bass, and some big ones. Capt. Roger George's group landed a 40-inch, roughly 30-pound striper this trip, the biggest of their year so far. The fish are fat and in great shape. April fishing has been moderate but Roger expects it to improve. How deep are the San Luis stripers in April?The 30-pound trophy came from about 60 feet. Fish are spread out and you have to find them. Guys are still working the shores and the trash racks when water is pumping, but otherwise you need to cover ground to locate active fish. What techniques are working at San Luis in April?Trolling has been moderate. Jigging and spooning have worked at times when you get on groups of fish. The bite windows can be short and hard to find, so experienced anglers who fish hard and cover water do best. What are the water conditions at San Luis Reservoir?Water temperature is holding around 64 degrees with fairly heavy algae, which Roger thinks actually helps the fish. The lake sits near 1.8 million acre-feet, rising and falling daily, and wind can jump to 40 mph, so plan carefully. What is the outlook for San Luis Reservoir?Roger expects the striper bite to improve through the April into May transition, though wind becomes a bigger factor. With some stability in lake level, he is optimistic. Specific lures were not named in this report. Watch the full report From the report (Capt. Roger George): Here in April, the fishing has been moderate during the entire month, but I expect it to improve. Water temperature is holding about 64 degrees. This is a monster. 40 inches, right at 30 pounds. And we caught this fish probably about 60 feet. That's just about what the depth was on it. The fish are fat, great, great shape. San Luis Reservoir April 2026 FAQ How big do stripers get at San Luis Reservoir?Roger's group landed a 40-inch, roughly 30-pound striper on this April trip. How deep was the big San Luis striper caught?At about 60 feet. What is the water temperature at San Luis in April 2026?About 64 degrees, with fairly heavy algae in the lake. What techniques work for San Luis stripers?Trolling has been moderate, while jigging and spooning produce at times on groups of fish. What is the lake level at San Luis Reservoir?About 1.8 million acre-feet, going up and down on a daily basis. What lure caught the trophy striper?A specific lure was not named in this report. Shop the Tackle Shop Trolling Spoons
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