Location & Conditions
Body of Water: Lake Berryessa
City / Region: Napa County, California
Date of Report: June 2
Weather Conditions: Not explicitly mentioned, but conditions allowed for early morning fishing with a slow start that quickly turned into fast action
Water Temperature: Not specified
Water Clarity: Not specified
Water Level / Flow: Not specified
Fishing Overview
Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ (Great bite once the fish turn on)
Target Species: Kokanee Salmon, Eagle Lake strain Rainbow Trout
Most Active Depth Range: Not specified
Most Effective Presentation: Trolling with chrome lures tipped with Killer Corn
Best Time of Day: Bite starts slow early, but lights out once it kicks in (mid-morning or shortly after)
Successful Lures or Baits Used:
- Catch America Trolling Dodgers - Moon Jelly and Gold
- Uncle Larry’s Glow Tiger - Watermelon
- T-Pex - Pink and orange with black dots
Other Techniques That Worked: Double hookups were common during the active bite window
Notable Catches: Limits completed with multiple doubles, including some massive kokanee and nice-sized Eagle Lake rainbows
Guide’s Tips & Notes
Advice for This Week: Don’t miss out—get on the books and get out on the water. Use chrome lures with corn for best results. Try the new Catch America setups like Moon Jelly and Gold, plus Uncle Larry’s watermelon pattern. Pink and orange with black dots are also hot right now. Be ready for fast action once the bite switches on.
Changes You’re Seeing: The bite is slow early but suddenly turns on like flipping a light switch. It can be over quickly, so be ready to capitalize.
Predictions for Next Week: With the fishing this hot, expect continued fast limits when the bite activates. Stay prepared with the current successful lures and patterns.