Fishing report(May 26, 2025)
May 26 Fishing Report - Bridgeport Reservoir
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Bridgeport Reservoir City / Region: Eastern Sierra, California Date of Report: May 26th Weather Conditions: Not specified Water Temperature: Not specified Water Clarity: Starting to diminish due to increasing algae Water Level / Flow: Normal, with signs of seasonal weed and algae growth beginning Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Target Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout Most Active Depth Range: Not specified Most Effective Presentation: Trolling Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used: Frankenstein Trigger Spoon Other Techniques That Worked: Bait fishing (also producing results, but not as hot as trolling) Notable Catches: Steady action on both rainbows and browns; near-daily limits possible, though practicing catch and release Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Get out on Bridgeport Reservoir now while the trolling bite is hot. Focus on trolling with Frankenstein Trigger Spoons for best results. Bait anglers are catching fish too, but trolling has the edge right now. Changes You’re Seeing: Algae is beginning to build up in the reservoir. Expect water clarity to continue decreasing. In about three weeks, expect a full algae bloom and weed growth, which will likely slow down the trolling bite. Predictions for Next Week: Trolling will likely still be effective in the short term but be ready to shift to bait fishing as algae levels rise. Monitor water clarity closely and adjust your tactics accordingly.
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May 26 Fishing Report - Upper Twin Lakes
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Upper Twin Lakes City / Region: Eastern Sierra, California Date of Report: May 26th Weather Conditions: Not specified Water Temperature: Not specified Water Clarity: Not specified Water Level / Flow: Not specified Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Target Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Kokanee Salmon Most Active Depth Range: Not specified Most Effective Presentation: Trolling Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used:1.Trout Trix Worm (bubblegum color) with Action Disc2.Trigger Spoon (gold color) Other Techniques That Worked: Light trolling for kokanee Notable Catches:Good numbers of quality rainbow trout~12 kokanee salmon in 1.5 hours (average 8 inches)No browns reported this week Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Trolling is still producing great results for rainbows at Upper Twin. If you're targeting kokanee, be prepared to weed through small fish—there’s quantity but not much size right now. Skip the kokanee bite unless you’re just out for fun. Changes You’re Seeing:Kokanee are running small this season—about 8 inches on average. That’s below the usual 10–12 inches seen this time of year in this region. Also, trolling for browns was tough due to holiday crowds and anchored bait fishermen clogging key areas. Predictions for Next Week:Expect rainbow action to remain solid if trolling continues to be an option. Unless kokanee size improves, focus your efforts on rainbows. If the crowds thin out, brown trout trolling could rebound.
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May 26 Fishing Report - Collins Lake
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Collins Lake City / Region: Northern California Date of Report: May 26th Weather Conditions: Not specified Water Temperature: Not specified Water Clarity: Not specified Water Level / Flow: Not specified Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (implied from "absolutely excellent") Target Species: Rainbows and Lightning Trout Most Active Depth Range: 22–27 ft deep Most Effective Presentation: Trolling Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used: Spoons, soft plastics, threaded crawlers (especially in pink) Other Techniques That Worked: Not specified Notable Catches: Trout ranging up to 8 lbs Guide’s Tips & NotesAdvice for This Week: Try running spoons, soft plastics and threaded crawlers. Start with pink if unsure, as it was previously effective. This is the time of year when a spoon bite intensifies, so anglers can typically start to speed up their presentation. Play around with the bite.Changes You’re Seeing: Fish have dropped a bit in the water column.Predictions for Next Week: Expect to be pulling spoons in the 20 to 30 foot range.
Learn moreMay 26 Fishing Report - Lake Camanche
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Lake Camanche City / Region: Northern California Date of Report: May 26th Weather Conditions: Not specified Water Temperature: Not specified Water Clarity: Not specified Water Level / Flow: Not specified Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐ (described as "picked up," but with specific challenges) Target Species: Not specified Most Active Depth Range: Deeper water, requiring long casts from shore. Most Effective Presentation: Casting from shore. Boats still not allowed. Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used: Powerbait Other Techniques That Worked: Not specified Notable Catches: Not specified Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: You need to cast a long ways. Use long rods (almost like surf rods) and long leaders (5 to 8 ft) to "bomb it out" and get to the deeper water where the fish are in cooler water. Powerbait is your only effective choice right now. Changes You’re Seeing: The lake has surprisingly picked up. Plants (aquatic vegetation) are starting to slow down. Not many fish coming up near the shore. The lake is full of fish. Predictions for Next Week: Not specified
Learn moreMay 26 Fishing Report - Don Pedro Reservoir
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Don Pedro Reservoir City / Region: Tuolumne County, CA Date of Report: May 26th Weather Conditions: Not specified Water Temperature: 70°F at the surface; cooler break starting around 45–50 ft Water Clarity: Clear (visibility down 12–13 feet) Water Level / Flow: Dropping (approx. 10 feet from full pool); Blue Oaks ramp closed Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️⭐️ Target Species: Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon, King (Chinook) Salmon Most Active Depth Range: 50–75 ft (some bites as deep as 80 ft) Most Effective Presentation: Trolling Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used:1.Uncle Larry’s Spinners (purple)2.Catch T-Pexes (pink and purple) Other Techniques That Worked: Color variation in trolling lures (pinks and purples most effective) Notable Catches: 1. 10 Rainbow Trout (1.5 to 3+ lbs) 2. 5 Kokanee & King Salmon (14–15 inches, plump and in good shape) Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Target 50–75 feet deep—there’s a solid temperature break starting around 45 feet and fish are hanging out right in that zone. Stick with purple and pink trolling setups; Uncle Larry’s spinners and T-Pexes are getting consistent bites. Avoid holiday weekends if you can—boat ramps get wild and it’s tough to run a quality trip. Changes You’re Seeing:Fish are stacking deep but mixed in at similar depths—kokanee, kings and rainbows all holding between 50–75 feet. Surface temps are warm at 70°F, but the deep water is where the action is. More kokanee showing up in schools on Livescope—though they’re biting light and not all are landing. Predictions for Next Week:Expect continued solid action for both trout and salmon species if the depth holds steady. As long as that cool band between 50–80 feet stays consistent, the bite should remain strong. Watch for changes in clarity or temperature shifts with falling water levels—adjust lure color and depth accordingly.
Learn moreMay 26 Fishing Report - Lake Berryessa
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Lake Berryessa City / Region: Northern California Date of Report: May 26th Weather Conditions: Not specified Water Temperature: Not specified Water Clarity: Not specified Water Level / Flow: Not specified Fishing OverviewOverall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐⭐⭐ (described as "on fire" and "unbelievable fishing," "phenomenal") Target Species: Kokanee, Trout, Crappie, King Salmon, Bass, Catfish Most Active Depth Range: 20–70 ft (Kokanee in 35-40 ft, Kings in 55-65 ft) Most Effective Presentation: Trolling with "Catch America Dodgers" paired with "T-Pexes" Best Time of Day: Limits by 10:00 AM indicate strong morning bite. Successful Lures or Baits Used: Catch America Dodgers, T-Pexes, Chrome Killer Corn Other Techniques That Worked: Downriggers Notable Catches: Limits of Kokanee, Kings and Trout; crappie, bass and catfish also caught. Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Utilize "Catch America Dodgers" paired with "Catch T-Pex" and "Chrome Killer Corn." For "Chrome Killer Corn" use the oil from one can of tuna, 1.5 tablespoons of "Chrome Killer," and 1 tablespoon of "Potskies Fire Dye" (orange is recommended). Trust your electronics and chase the marks on your graph. Changes You’re Seeing: Fish are active in a wide depth range (20-70 ft). Predictions for Next Week: Not specified
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California Fishing Reports
California Lakes
California lakes are offering diverse fishing, with trout moving deeper as waters warm while kokanee and king salmon bites are strong for trollers. Anglers can expect varied action, from robust salmon and kokanee opportunities to transitioning trout fisheries across the state
