Fishing Report for the week of 05/26/2026

The Gates of the Mountains continues to produce good numbers of rainbows while using balanced leeches, midge nymphs, or Wooly Buggers. Trout anglers on the lower end of the reservoir are doing well near Split Rock and Black Beach while trolling Rapalas, cowbells and nightcrawlers, or Thomas lures. A few nice kokanee are being caught near the Dam while trolling dodgers and hoochies or wedding rings. Kokanee anglers fishing during the late afternoon hours have been doing best, and most fish are being picked up while trolling between 15 and 40 feet deep. A few Walleye are being caught while jigging with crawlers or trolling bottom bouncers and worm harnesses around the Clay Banks. A few perch are being caught throughout the reservoir with small jigs and worms. A few northern pike are being caught around various weed beds between the Gates of the Mountains and Ming Bar while casting various spinners and spoons.