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…
Fishing at Don Pedro is heating up! The trout and kokanee bite is on fire near shad balls—use spoons in shad patterns for the best results. Bass anglers are seeing success too, with A-rigs and jerkbaits pulling in strikes. Find…
Amador Lake is hot right now, with trout averaging 3 pounds thanks to fresh plants of Donaldson Rainbows, Amador Golden Rainbows, and more. The lake is 32 feet from full, with surface temps at 63°F—perfect for active fish. Focus on…
Lake Siskiyou is fishing well for trout, with brookies and rainbows hitting small spinners, spoons, and wooly buggers in black or brown. Bass are shifting into their winter pattern, so slow down your approach with swimbaits or tube jigs if…
