The intel
Cold high-altitude reservoir. Cold-water spring bite is electric. Predator-pattern spoons trigger lake trout; natural smolt colors for kokanee.
Depth + bite windows
- First light (4:30 - 6:00 AM): Surface push to 15-25 ft. Glow finishes peak. Smaller spoons (3.5") at 1.0-1.2 mph behind a UV dodger.
- Morning (6:00 - 10:00 AM): Slide to 25-45 ft as thermocline settles. Larger spoons (4.0") as the bite extends.
- Midday (10:00 - 2:00 PM): Fish hold thermocline. Natural smolt colors over glow. Slow troll (0.9-1.1 mph).
- Evening (5:00 - 8:30 PM): Second bite window. Push back up to 20-35 ft. Glow re-charges with low ambient.
Recommended drop pairings
Featured for this lake's morning bite color profile:
BATCH NO. 01
Stampede Glow
Hand-painted glow spoon tested by Brent Kowalski on Stampede Reservoir, CA. Built for kokanee, rainbow trout.
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