Trout Fishing Tips

Collins Lake is one of Northern California's premiere trophy trout waters. This 1600 acre lake is about an hour North East of Sacramento and is open year-round.

Over 40,000 trout are planted each season in Collins Lake, making it the largest private trout planting program. The plantings usually begin in January and continue through May (averaging two plants per week). Many of the trout planted are in the 3-8 lb range.

This year, Collins Lake started raising rainbow trout in pens, in an effort to increase the trout stockings even more!

While trout catches have slowed down for many during these summer months, anglers are Collins Lake are still reporting some great trout catches. This week .....

• A 7 lb rainbow trout was caught by one woman while trolling Sparkle Powerbait 30' down.
  
• 2 Trout over 4 pounds were caught by another woman who was trolling a Blue Fox lure near the dam.
  
• A 5 lb 8 oz rainbow trout was caught by a guy trolling a Rapala lure
  

There is a lot of good trout action at Collins Lake. Catch a tagged trout, and you'll earn a prize!

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The 2nd Annual William Jessup University Trout Fishing Derby will be held on April 13th-14th at Collins Lake in Yuba County, California.

Sponsored by the William Jessup University (WJU), this trout derby is part of an effort to raise money for church missions. Donations are required to fish ($100 for boat fishing and $25 for bank fishing). Kids 15 and younger fish for free if accompanied by a registered adult.

You can register online for the derby or call Frank at (530) 308-6976.

All participants must check in at Picnic #3 at 7 a.m. Several prizes will be awarded including a $50 prize for the heaviest trout caught over the two day period.

Bring the whole family - and don't forget your fishing license. PowerBait is recommended for catching trout - or if you prefer fishing with lures, you might consider bringing a 3/8 oz. Kastmaster's (in blue and silver) or Orange 4-5 inch broken-back Rapala lures. Downriggers are also recommended for boat fishers (especially if the weather is hot).

Collins Lake is famous for it's beautiful scenery and trophy trout fishing! So this a great fishing event for the whole family!

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