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)
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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
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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.
