Don Pedro Lake

Trollers Battle Rainbows and Kings

LA GRANGE – The rainbow trout and king salmon fishing continues to be superb on Don Pedro Reservoir this September.

“I had another incredible day with return clients, Greg, Angela and Don, at Don Pedro,” said Monte Smith of Gold Country Sportfishing after his most recent trip. “The fish were happy to see us and couldn’t wait to jump in the net. They had 14 rainbows, 3 king salmon and one spotted bass. There were a few missed and lost fish also in the game. The weather was perfect with a little breeze.”

The rainbows ranged from 1 to 2-3/4 pounds and the kings went up to 2 pounds. They trolled with custom spoons at 45 to 65 feet deep. Th...