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Trout action at Lake Amador

Bite has been slow to fair with surface temps holding around 53° and water is a bit stained still. Fish are coming anywhere from top to 30’ and best action has been in the main body of the lake. 1.4 - 1.8 mph seems to be the ticket and fish have taken a variety of baits ranging from dark colored Rap...

30 Jan 2026John Richardson profileJohn Richardson
Trout action at Lake Amador
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