New Melones Lake

Trollers Bag Kokanee Salmon Limits

ANGELS CAMP - Anglers embarking on trolling adventures now on New Melones Reservoir are hooking limits of quality kokanee salmon

“I had the pleasure of having Nick and Cameron back out on New Melones to fill the smoker,” said Kyle Wise of HeadHunter SportFishing. after a recent trolling adventure. “Paulina Peak Tackle gold dodgers paired with orange/gold spinners made easy work of their limits by 7:20, then back to the marina to get our breakfast tacos at the broken prop grill.”

“Even with the lake dropping, the bite remains red hot if you stay on top of them daily. If you’re looking to get out to fill the smoker or just learn how...