June 02, 2025
June 02, 2025 - Feather River
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Feather River City / Region: Northern California (from the outlet down to Gridley) Date of Report: June 2 Weather Conditions: Clear and sunny, mid-70s to low 80s Water Temperature: 62–63°F Water Clarity: Clear to lightly stained Water Level / Flow: Stable spring flow conditions Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐⭐ Target Species: American Shad Most Active Depth Range: Mid-depth, near current breaks Most Effective Presentation: Drifting or casting lightweight grubs Best Time of Day: Likely afternoon to early evening (typical peak for shad) Successful Lures or Baits Used: Trout Trix grubs Chartreuse with silver flake Other Techniques That Worked: Moving between runs to locate active schools Notable Catches: Multiple hookups reported from the outlet down to Gridley Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Stick to the stretch between the Feather River outlet and Gridley for the best chances. The shad are running strong, and they’re keyed in on small, flashy presentations. Cover water, fish the seams, and stay flexible. Changes You’re Seeing: Shad activity has really ramped up thanks to stable flows and prime water temps. Fishing pressure is light, and the fish are cooperating. Predictions for Next Week: Expect the bite to remain strong as long as water temps hold in the low 60s. If the weather stays stable, we could see even more fish push upriver—now’s the time to go!
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June 02, 2025 - Lake Berryessa
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.
Learn moreJune 02, 2025 - Lake Camanche
Location & Conditions Body of Water: Lake Camanche City / Region: Northern California 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: Trout Most Active Depth Range: Deeper, colder water accessed with long casts Most Effective Presentation: Bottom fishing with long (10-foot) leaders and heavier weights Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used: Rainbow and chartreuse glitter PowerBait Other Techniques That Worked: Casting from the north shore using surf rods to reach the main body past launch ramps Notable Catches: Limits reported by anglers using correct gear and technique Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Bring a big surf rod capable of casting a 10-foot leader. Focus on the north shore and look for points past the launch ramps to reach colder, deeper water. Changes You’re Seeing: Trout are holding farther out, requiring longer casts and heavier weights to stay in the strike zone. Predictions for Next Week: Expect continued success for anglers fishing deep with long leaders and PowerBait—especially if temps stay warm and trout push out into deeper water.
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Location & Conditions Body of Water: Don Pedro Lake City / Region: Tuolumne County, CA Date of Report: June 2 Weather Conditions: Windy conditions developed during the trip Water Temperature: Not specified Water Clarity: Not specified Water Level / Flow: Not specified Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐ Target Species: Rainbow Trout, Kokanee Salmon Most Active Depth Range: 75–85 feet Most Effective Presentation: Trolling with shad (early), switched to kokanee lures (later) Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used: Live shad (initially), then kokanee-specific lures Other Techniques That Worked: Using LiveScope to locate scattered fish Notable Catches: A 3 to 3.5 lb rainbow trout caught at 75 feet on shad Mixed bag of kokanee (including next year’s fish) and multiple rainbows Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Start the day trolling shad deep — 75 to 85 feet — to target rainbows and salmon. If wind picks up, switch to lures and kokanee gear to maintain control and keep fishing effectively. Changes You’re Seeing: Fish are biting but acting hesitant. Kokanee schools are scattered throughout the lake, making it more of a search game than a sit-and-grind. Predictions for Next Week: Expect continued scattered kokanee action. As water conditions settle and the weather stabilizes, fish may start to group up better. Be ready to adapt presentations based on wind and fish behavior.
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June 02, 2025 - San Luis Reservoir
Location & Conditions Body of Water: San Luis Reservoir City / Region: Merced County, Central California Date of Report: June 2 Weather Conditions: Variable; temperatures fluctuating significantly Water Temperature: Up to 75°F Water Clarity: Very poor in most areas (1–2 inches visibility), slightly better in others Water Level / Flow: 1.3 million acre-feet (approx. 65% capacity), dropping ~0.5 feet per day Fishing Overview Overall Fishing Rating (1–5): ⭐⭐⭐ Target Species: Striped bass (based on context of the lake and typical guide reports) Most Active Depth Range: Not specified Most Effective Presentation: Not specified Best Time of Day: Not specified Successful Lures or Baits Used: Not specified Other Techniques That Worked: Not specified Notable Catches: Majority of fish caught were males, actively milting Guide’s Tips & Notes Advice for This Week: Be patient—many fish are in the middle of their spawn and simply won’t bite, no matter how dialed in your setup is. Focus on fishing clearer water areas and keep expectations realistic during this transitional period. Changes You’re Seeing: The algae bloom has ramped up due to warmer water temps, drastically reducing visibility and altering fish behavior. In addition, spawning activity is stretching out longer than usual, with most fish still in full spawn mode. Predictions for Next Week: If water temps stabilize and the algae bloom eases up, the bite could improve. Watch the wind—high gusts through the pass have been causing lake closures, so plan trips around calmer weather windows.
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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
