Im going fishing at Trinity lake this spring break and seeing that there was already a post about it with no replies i would just like to know what the fish are biting in northern california around that time,

 

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Im going fishing at Trinity lake this spring break and seeing that there was already a post about it with no replies i would just like to know what the fish are biting in northern california around that time,

 

                                          Thanks for any replies!-

That lake is pretty far up North, meaning it is a little behind as far as spawn and what not...  When is your spring break?  If it is March or April you will likely see early pre-spawn fish up there.  Which should end up giving you a good bite to work with.  Should be able to catch them on reaction baits like a ripbait, a swimbait, (if it is warm a spook might work) would be ready to go for me in the morning.  After that point a light colored senko, a dropshot, a tube, a jig or a darthead would be a good bet.  Let me know if you'd like more specifics!

That lake is pretty far up North, meaning it is a little behind as far as spawn and what not...  When is your spring break?  If it is March or April you will likely see early pre-spawn fish up there.  Which should end up giving you a good bite to work with.  Should be able to catch them on reaction baits like a ripbait, a swimbait, (if it is warm a spook might work) would be ready to go for me in the morning.  After that point a light colored senko, a dropshot, a tube, a jig or a darthead would be a good bet.  Let me know if you'd like more specifics!

What size and type swimbait? Also what weight and type of jig? What brand of tubes and jigs do you like?  My spring break is in early April.

What size and type swimbait? Also what weight and type of jig? What brand of tubes and jigs do you like?  My spring break is in early April.

For swimbait I would go with something at very least 6".  A huddleston, an osprey bait or a boottail style like that, or a lunker punker that time of year.  For jigs a 3/8 oz football head is always my starter on that type of lake... something in a green pumpkin hue with a twin tail trailer on the back would be what I would have on.  My favorite is a 3/8oz California Reservoir Lures in Johnny's Magic.  As far as tubes my favorite are the dry creek tubes and I also like the bass pro tubes.  Feel free to ask any other questions... have fun!

Thanks alot for the info ill pm you after the trip to let you know if the stuff worked!

Also what colors of swimbiats?

Also what colors of swimbiats?

Realistic trout and kokanee colors, i.e. ghost trout.

Also what colors of swimbiats?

Basshunter nailed it... 

Well thank you guys for all the tips!

work the submerged stumps on the steep banks for the big girls hiding out

Hudds in rainbow trout are a good choice also deep divin g jerkbaits.

Go to Weaverville online for Trinity lake fish reports.

Tom

^^ Thanks WRB the sight has some good info on it.