Category Freshwater Fish Reports

Trout fishing at Lake Del Valle has been productive, with catches spread throughout the lake. Using baits like dough or trolling smaller lures has brought in 3 to 6 trout for many anglers. A reliable choice to enhance your success…

Amador Lake is 32 feet from full, with surface temperatures at 63 degrees, making it ideal for trout fishing. The ramp remains open for single-lane use. Recent stockings include Donaldson Rainbows, Amador Golden Rainbows, and Cutbows averaging 2 to 4…

Trout fishing on the American River continues to reward those who adapt their tactics. Slow-drifting bait through deeper pools has produced 3 to 5 trout for patient anglers. For active techniques, throwing swimbaits or jerkbaits along current breaks can be…

Trout fishing at Folsom Lake is heating up as the water temperatures drop. Anglers are having success soaking Berkley PowerBait Glitter Trout Bait or inflated worms near the dam and in deeper rocky coves. Numbers are modest but consistent, with…

Bass fishing has slowed with cooler water temps, but trout action is steady. Trolling medium depths with pink and purple hoochies behind a Luhr Jensen Dodger is producing bites. Early and late in the day, keep an eye on birds…

Bass fishing at Lake Oroville is steady this fall, with finesse techniques bringing in good numbers. Larger jigs and worms along the bottom are targeting both small and larger bass, giving anglers solid options. Reports on landlocked kings are quiet,…

New Melones is delivering solid action for kokanee, trout, and bass. Trolling medium depths with purple and pink hoochies behind a dodger is landing kokanee and trout—watch the birds to locate fish. Bass fishing has slowed with cooler temps, but…

Montezuma Slough is producing well for stripers and sturgeon. Trolling red and white Yo-Zuris is bringing in fish, and cut baits like anchovies or sardines are working great, with live bait yielding higher quality catches. For sturgeon, roe and ghost…

Bass fishing at Folsom Lake is slowing down, but drop shots, shaky head worms, and jigs are still working on deep structure and points. Trout fishing is improving with cooler water—try PowerBait or inflated worms near the dam or in…

The American River is fishing well for stripers and small steelhead. Stripers are spread out, so move around if you’re in a boat and try swimbaits, jerkbaits, or A-rigs. For catfish and bigger stripers, soaking bait in the slower, deeper…