Fish Report for 5-22-2011

King Salmon, Kokanee & Rainbow trout all working at Don Pedro Lake

5-22-2011
Bruce Hamby

Plenty of action for King salmon, Kokanee and Rainbow trout.

First the Kings. Expect 2 to 3 lb. salmon with lots of shakers mixed in. Target depths are 80 to 110 feet deep. We found quality Chinooks in Fleming Bay and Middle Bay. Rolling shad or trolling Slim Fins behind Vance's ball trolls.

Kokanee bite is very good, and much larger than I've seen in years, 15 to 18 inches. The hefty Koks are holding around Jenkins Hill and Middle Bay. Most are falling for Uncle Larry's Spinners behind Vance's Dodgers with corn soaked in Pro Cure scent. Start out at 40 feet and move down by mid-morning.

Rainbow trout are hitting just about anything. We cut the bows on Uncle Larry's spinners, Vance's Slim Fins in several different colors. They too are in depths, surface to 40 feet. Water clarity is excellent and surface temperature is 68 degrees.

Robert Filbrun of Modesto and Richard Johnson of Riverbank had fun catching and releasing fish before settling on this mixed bag of Kings, Kokanee and Trout.


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