Whiskeytown Lake Fishing Report
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It’s been quiet at Whiskeytown thanks to chilly temps and wind, but that’s about to change. Water’s still in the low 50s, but a warm spell with highs in the mid-70s is projected this week. That should flip the switch on the prespawn bass bite and kick off the spring action locals have been waiting for—both for bass and kokanee.
Kokanee fishing at Whiskeytown Lake is nearing the end of the season. While you can still hit limits on most days, the kokanee are starting to show their pre-spawn colors. Spotted bass action is improving with a solid topwater bite on prop baits in the morning, followed by consistent action with drop shots and Senkos. A few 3-4 pounders have been...
Kokanee fishing at Whiskeytown Lake is nearing the end of the season. While you can still hit limits on most days, the kokanee are starting to show their pre-spawn colors. Spotted bass action is improving with a solid topwater bite on prop baits in the morning, followed by consistent action with drop shots and Senkos. A few 3-4 pounders have been caught this week. Rainbow trout were just stocked, so expect the trout bite to heat up here soon.
Kokanee action remains solid, with limits still commonplace, although fish are moving deeper. The bite should last another couple of weeks, then spawn mode will shut things down. The morning bass bite has been excellent on topwater and reaction baits in the shallows. But they move deep quickly as the sun rises, and the bite transitions to slow...
Kokanee action remains solid, with limits still commonplace, although fish are moving deeper. The bite should last another couple of weeks, then spawn mode will shut things down.
The morning bass bite has been excellent on topwater and reaction baits in the shallows. But they move deep quickly as the sun rises, and the bite transitions to slow-moving soft plastics in 15-20 feet of water. Target rocky areas, especially for smallmouth and spots.
Crappie are still being found around the lake on jigs and spinners.
