June 02, 2025
June 02, 2025 - Collins Lake
Location & ConditionsBody of Water: Collins LakeCity / Region: Near Foresthill, CADate of Report: June 2Weather Conditions: Warm; surface temps risingWater Temperature: Trout found from surface down to 57 feet; surface temp climbingWater Clarity: Not specifiedWater Level / Flow: Lake is only 3 feet from full pool Fishing OverviewOverall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐Target Species: Rainbow TroutMost Active Depth Range: Surface to 57 feetMost Effective Presentation: Soft plastics with trigger scent, trolled in zones based on sonar marksBest Time of Day: Not specifiedSuccessful Lures or Baits Used: Pink Trout Trix Worm (produced the jumbo lightning trout) Pink Trout Trix Minnow Trigger scent by Cal Kellogg Other Techniques That Worked: Staying patient and reading sonar to locate active fish Notable Catches: Not specified Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Patience is key—fish are scattered due to abundant forage and water availability. Keep your baits in the strike zone and rely on your electronics.Changes You’re Seeing: Trout are highly spread out due to increasing water temps and massive shad schools; they’re hanging both shallow and deep.Predictions for Next Week: As surface temps continue to climb, expect trout and shad to drop into deeper, cooler water. Fishing should improve as fish concentrate more predictably.
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June 02, 2025 - Lake Almanor
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Lake Almanor City / Region: Northern California Date of Report: Early June 2nd Weather Conditions: Clear and beautiful day on the water 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 Most Active Depth Range: 15 to 35 feet Most Effective Presentation: High-speed trolling Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used: Junior Optimizer Trigger Spoon Speed Spoon Brown Town scent (used to coat lures) Other Techniques That Worked: Adjusting trolling depth based on water depth and fish activityNotable Catches: Rainbows up to 5 lbs Browns in the 4–5 lb range Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Focus on high-speed trolling techniques and cover water. Don’t forget to coat your lures with scent—Brown Town is working well. Match your trolling depth to where you’re marking fish, between 15 and 35 feet. Changes You’re Seeing: The aquatic bug hatch is fully underway and it's triggering aggressive feeding behavior from both rainbows and browns. Trout are responding fast and hard to speedy presentations. Predictions for Next Week: If this hatch continues, expect the bite to remain strong. Keep running fast-moving baits with scent, and be ready for big strikes from quality fish.
Learn moreJune 02, 2025 - New Melones Lake
Location & Conditions Body of Water: New Melones Lake City / Region: Central California (near Angels Camp) Date of Report: June 2 Weather Conditions: Clear skies and warm, stable weather Water Temperature: 75°F Water Clarity: Very good Water Level / Flow: Not specified Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Target Species: Trout Most Active Depth Range: Not specified Most Effective Presentation: Trolling with scented corn and flashers Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used: Tuna belly-scented corn, gold trolling dodgers Other Techniques That Worked: Light trolling with attractors Notable Catches: Consistent trout limits in the 15–17” range Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Stick with tuna-scented corn behind gold dodgers for easy limits. Conditions are prime, so take advantage! Changes You’re Seeing: Water temps are climbing steadily—up to 75°F—activating the trout bite even more. Predictions for Next Week: As temps continue to rise, expect fish to hold deeper. Flashy presentations with scent will stay key as trout become more selective.
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June 02, 2025 - Bullards Bar Reservoir
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Bullards Bar Reservoir City / Region: Yuba County, Northern California Date of Report: June 2 Weather Conditions: Clear and pleasant Water Temperature: Not specified Water Clarity: Not specified Water Level / Flow: Not specified Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐ Target Species: Trout Most Active Depth Range: 65–85 feet, with some fish caught as deep as 95 feet Most Effective Presentation: Standard trout trolling gear Best Time of Day: All day action reported Successful Lures or Baits Used: T-Pex, Pink Uncle Larry’s Hoochies, Uncle Larry’s Double Trouble, Power Spinner, UV Glow Other Techniques That Worked: Light trolling with focus on color and depth adjustments Notable Catches: Limits of 10–12 inch trout, slightly larger than Stampede-size fish Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Stick to the go-to trout colors—pink, orange, and purple—and don’t be afraid to work deep, even down to 95 feet. Targeting the right zone is key. Changes You’re Seeing: Trout are holding much deeper than usual for this time of year, which is surprising. Predictions for Next Week: Expect continued success with consistent gear and depth targeting—if the fish stay deep, be prepared to adjust your trolling spread accordingly.
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June 02, 2025 - Stampede Reservoir
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Stampede Reservoir City / Region: Near Truckee, CA (Little Truckee River Arm) Date of Report: June 2 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: Kokanee salmon, trout Most Active Depth Range: 35–45 feet Most Effective Presentation: Trolling Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used: Brady bug Other Techniques That Worked: Targeting inlet zones (where Little Truckee dumps in) Notable Catches: Several nice trout and two distinct size classes of kokanee (8" and 11") Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Focus your efforts on the Little Truckee arm, especially near the inlet. Be ready to sort through smaller kokanee to find the bigger class around 11 inches. Changes You’re Seeing: A mix of two size classes of kokanee—smaller fish dominate, but bigger ones are mixed in if you hunt for them. Predictions for Next Week: Expect continued fast action on kokanee, though sizes will likely stay in the same range. Trout fishing should remain steady near the inlet zones.
Learn moreJune 02, 2025 - Shasta Lake
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Shasta Lake City / Region: Northern California Date of Report: Early June 2 Weather Conditions: Not specified Water Temperature: Mid-70s (surface) Water Clarity: Clear with green water in most areas Water Level / Flow: Not specified Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Target Species: Kokanee salmon, rainbow trout, king salmon, brown trout Most Active Depth Range: Not specified Most Effective Presentation: Trolling Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used: Not specified Other Techniques That Worked: Consistent trolling results for kokanee and trout Notable Catches: Six rainbow trout landed in one outing; kokanee limits caught on most trips for the past two weeks Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Focus on kokanee—they’re the most consistent and easy to limit on right now. Changes You’re Seeing: Rainbow trout activity is increasing and beginning to outpace both browns and kings. Predictions for Next Week: Expect continued improvement, especially in rainbow trout fishing, as water conditions remain favorable.
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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
