Lake Amador is producing well for trout. Captain Nate trolls Junior Trigger Spoons, Trigger Spoons and Optimizers fast and clean at 2.5 to 3.2 mph, loaded with scent. In spring the bite is shallow. By late May the fish drop to 20 to 35 feet and the fast spoons keep working. Add Chrome Killer Scent to every lure. From the bank, PowerBait catches a lot of fish.
What lures work at Lake Amador for trout?
Troll Junior Trigger Spoons, Trigger Spoons and Optimizers, run fast and clean. Captain Nate says you can troll what you want right now and stay successful, as long as you use plenty of scent.
How fast should I troll at Lake Amador?
Run your spoons anywhere from 2.5 all the way up to 3.2 mph. This is a fast, reaction bite, so the spoons ride clean at speed with no attractor in front. Match the faster gear to the spoons you are pulling.
How deep are the trout at Lake Amador?
In early spring the fish sit shallow. By late May they have dropped between 20 and 35 feet, and they are still catching nice big fish. Set your fast spoons in that band and keep them moving.
Do I need scent at Lake Amador?
Yes. Captain Nate stresses using a lot of scent to give yourself the best chance. He runs Chrome Killer Scent on the Trigger Spoons and spoon juniors before every pass.
Can I catch Amador trout from the bank?
Yes. From shore, crappie jigs, Kastmasters in blue and chrome or gold, and PowerBait all produce. Nate notes PowerBait really catches a lot of fish out there.
What else is biting at Lake Amador right now?
Beyond trout, Amador is giving up options for kokanee, king salmon, bass and catfish. The pressure has backed off since spring because other lakes came on, so you have plenty of water to yourself.
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Trolling lake amador for trout FAQ
Yes. It is producing a lot of fish. Troll spoons with heavy scent and you should do well.
2.5 to 3.2 mph. It is a fast reaction bite.
By late May the fish have dropped to between 20 and 35 feet.
Chrome Killer Scent, applied to the Trigger Spoons and spoon juniors.
PowerBait catches a lot of fish. Crappie jigs and Kastmasters in blue and chrome or gold also work from shore.
Stay away from other boats where you can. By late May the pressure had backed off as other lakes started fishing well.
