Fishing reports for Lake Amador

May 31 marked the final trout stocking of the season, and two weeks later, the bite remains strong. As the water temperature increases, trollers are targeting fish at deeper depths, currently ranging from 30 to 50 feet, using spoons and Rapalas. While the trout season is gradually coming to an end, bass and catfish fishing should pick up shortly.

The trout stockings continue, as April alone received over 5,800 pounds (200 pounds were trophy-size). Anglers are trolling Speedy Shiners and Rapalas in 20-30 feet of water, while shore-casters are using everything from Powerbait to small swimbaits to live worms. The fish are beautiful this year, with quite the species variation (Donaldson Rainbows, Amador Golden Rainbows, Cutbows, Amador Blue Rainbows, and Golden Cutbows).

Water temperature is pushing 60 degrees, and the trout are biting. With massive trout stocks of 3500lb over the last few weeks, there's plenty of action to be had. 500 pounds of these stockers are trophy fish, each at least 8lb. Some anglers are finding success throwing powerbait in quiet coves. Others are drifting lures in deeper areas.