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Updated July 2, 2026

LAKE BERRYESSA — Darryk Ataide with Blind Squirrel Sportfishing (https://blindsquirrelchannel.com) reports the kokanee bite has been tough as a result of recent water releases from the lake.  Although the lake is still about 95% full, the water level has dropped about 2 to 3 feet in June and releases into Putah Creek are currently double the monthly average.  Ataide said, “It’s a bit of a grind, but the quality of the fish is worth the effort.” Ataide provides on the water Lake Berryessa fishing reports on the Blind Squirrel Channel on YouTube. The lake is at 92%.

BULLARDS BAR — Not much change here as 10-fish limits of small kokanee are the rule with the best action at depths to 80 feet once the schools are found. With no tournaments on the schedule, trollers have opted for other bodies of water holding much larger kokanee. Small presentations remain the story. All boats must be clean, drained, and dry prior to launching. The lake has dropped to 91%.

CAMANCHE LAKE — It’s status quo here, but there are more boaters quarantining their boats for 30 days as there is no option for decontamination. Contact the South Shore Marina at (209) 763-5121 prior to arrival for details. The spotted and largemouth bass have moved out to deep water by mid-morning, and crankbaits, jigs, Senkos, or Creature baits are best. Holdover rainbow trout remain in the main river channel, but few trollers are targeting trout. Private boat launching will end October 1. Rentals are available at the Marina! (209) 763-5121 option 2 The lake rose to nearly filled at 95%.

CLEAR LAKE — An amazing 487 anglers participated in the two-day Reese Fishing Big Bass Battle over the weekend, and Chad Frie took home a new Ranger boat with the heaviest fish over the tournament at 9.15 pounds, narrowly topping a 9.14-pound bass landed by Chad Sweitzer. The fishing pressure was intense, and big fish were difficult to come by, but there were scores of largemouth bass over 8 pounds weighted in. The bass have moved out into deeper water over the rockpiles and main lake point, and deep crankbaits, frogs, or plastics on a Carolina-rig are all effective. Topwater lures or buzzbaits have been effectives in the mornings and evenings. Catfishing remains tremendous for big whiskerfish pushing 20 pounds for experienced trollers. There are 11 bass tournaments on the scheduled in July. The lake remains high at 5.78 feet on the Rumsey Scale.

COLLINS LAKE — The remaining trout have gone deep to 35 feet in the main river channel, and trollers are finding a mixed grade of rainbows pulling plastics or spoons. Heavy planting has resulted in plenty of rainbows remaining in the lake. However, with the water temperatures rising, bluegill, crappie, and bass take center stage.

LAKE DAVIS — The Father’s Day Fishing Derby tournament was a success with the big fish at 21.75 inches in the Adult Division while the Youth Division produced the overall winner at 22.5 inches and 3 pounds/10 ounces. Several trout over 19 inches were weighed in. The troll bite remains strong with copper/red Baby Simon spoons depths from 10 to 15 feet. Shore fishing is best in the early mornings or late afternoon at Honker or Mallard with Power Bait or inflated nightcrawlers. The lake is at 95%, and the boat docks are in at Lightning Tree and Honker. The JJ Grizzly Store is open every day now from 8:00am to 5:00pm.

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