new to site: I'm going to the upper part of Trinity lake this weekend. I would like to know what to use to catch fish from the shore by the KOA campground up there.

kthornbury5 Loc: Trinity county CA

I'm going to the upper part of Trinity lake this weekend. I would like to know what to use to catch fish from the shore by the KOA campground up there.

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

What kind of fish? Bass, trout, catfish? Are you related to Marvelous Marv? Or was that Thronebury? Welcome to the stage K. We would love to see some photos from your upcoming adventure. Please post some.

kthornbury5 Loc: Trinity county CA

will do and I don't care what kind of fish....I just want to rip some lips! I'm not bringing my boat because I'm towing my travel trailer, so shore fishing is what I'll do, just want to know what bait is working out there.

kthornbury5 Loc: Trinity county CA

probably Bass or trout.

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

kthornbury5 wrote:

I'm going to the upper part of Trinity lake this weekend. I would like to know what to use to catch fish from the shore by the KOA campground up there.

Welcome brother. You should PM Mitchfish he fishes up there and should be able to help. Good luck and tight lines. Steve.

kthornbury5 Loc: Trinity county CA

thanks...will do

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

kthornbury5 wrote:

thanks...will do

Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

I don't know a thing about shore fishing for bass. But trout? Right up my alley. This time of year your best bet is to be out there before the sun hits the water - they come in to feed in the morning and evening, or you can fish at night. During the day they're going to be deep and you really need a boat. I've always had good luck with a Super Duper for an early morning lure. Or fish under a bobber with a night crawler or red worm. You could also try a casting bubble with some water in it and drag a woolybugger (black or olive) behind it. Give the power bait a try too. As Saw suggested get hold of Mitchfish, he's familiar with that lake and can probably steer you better than I can.

EasternOZ Loc: Kansas City Metro

Spiritof27 wrote:

I don't know a thing about shore fishing for bass.... (show quote)

So not true

don't mind me, I generally forget what the hell we were talking about

Kt5 welcome to the forum.

Lot of good people here along with info.

We do like to see pictures please of the catch and of scenery.

Mitch fish Loc: Frankston TX

Hello I live in Lewiston and fish the lake a lot I would use live bait in deep water but I use top water and and swim baits from my boat if you go north from koa you can find some creek canals and deep water you may be able to drive along the shore to go to new spots try a wopper plopper the last hour off light or a zara spook I dont know what you are after

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Mitch fish wrote:

Hello I live in Lewiston and fish the lake a lot I would use live bait in deep water but I use top water and and swim baits from my boat if you go north from koa you can find some creek canals and deep water you may be able to drive along the shore to go to new spots try a wopper plopper the last hour off light or a zara spook I dont know what you are after

Hey buddy, glad to hear from you.

eddierbias Loc: Texas Panhandle Pampa 79065

Used to fish that area may years ago for alligator gar/catfish. Would get a swamp hare, use his guts to fish with. Would hook the carcass over a camp fire to cook to devour. Stay the ight. There are slot limits to the gars. Permit is required to keep a large gar. You might should check the fish guide. Good Luck Have a great time.

Eddie

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Spiritof27 Loc: Lincoln, CA

If you catch a alligator gar out of Trinity Lake you will be in all the papers and no matter what size it is it will be the state record. And you should for sure report it to the CA DFW because they are gonna wanna drain that lake and poison everything in it. Probably don't need a permit, they'd probably look at you a little funny if you went and tried to get one. You will need a permit for that fire though.

Eddie, was this back in the sixties?

Mitch fish Loc: Frankston TX

Hello bud I have not went bass fishing for a while I have bin salmon fishing in red bluff. My doctor said I need a eco cardeo gram so I am off for a while the VA is slow but told wife not to sell boat yet lol

saw1 Loc: nor cal Windsor

Mitch fish wrote:

Hello bud I have not went bass fishing for a while I have bin salmon fishing in red bluff. My doctor said I need a eco cardeo gram so I am off for a while the VA is slow but told wife not to sell boat yet lol

Hey buddy. Have you caught any salmon?
Hope your eco turns out OK. Let me know what the Doc says.
Talk to ya soon. Take care. Steve.