New Melones Reservoir - CA

Just another great week on New Melones with plenty of fat healthy Kokanee to be caught.

New Melones is proving to be one of the best fisheries in the West. This 3.8 lb Kokanee landed July 22 only helps solidify this lakes reputation as a top 4 lake in the US for freshwater sportsfishing. Known for being an outstanding lake for bass angling, this year has drawn Kokanee anglers from all over the West to limit out on these landlocked salmon.

Bone Collector Lynn Winchester of Lockeford brought in a limit of some really nice Kokanee, largest weighing in at 2.0 lbs. She was trolling near the dam using her fave, Cal Trans colored lure.

Rob and Jacob Smoot of Angels Camp were puttin some fish in the boat fishing near the spillway with Rob bringing in this nice 11 lb. 12 oz. cat and Jacob slaying this nice sunfish.

The 14.4 lb. Melones lake record is still being held by Chris Peterson from last year. Come on anglers, whose next?