Collins Lake Fishing! HIT or MISS

Shop for Phet Baits USA lures/jigs: Etsy.com: https://www.etsy.com/shop/PhetBaitsUS... Freeport Market-(8101 Freeport Blvd, Sacramento, CA 95832) Ghost Bait and Tackle-(2550 W El Camino Ave, Sacramento, CA 95833) Bait & Booze Tackle Shop-(545 Industrial Dr. Unit 105, Galt, CA 95632) Fruitridge Bait & Tackle-(4234 Fruitridge Rd, Sacramento, CA 95820) Marina Bait & Tackle-(507 Marina Center, Suisun City, CA 94585) Thornton Mini Market-(9242 Thornton Road, Stockton, CA 95209) In this video you will see my first time fishing at Collins Lake as I head out to test the trout bite just a couple days after a rumored Thursday stocking. I’ve never fished this lake before, so this trip is all about experimenting, learning the layout, and figuring out what works when the bite is slow. I set up on the right side of the dam, away from most of the pressure on the left side, and start off with multiple rods using PowerBait while also keeping a jig rod ready. Early on, the action is very slow with no bites, so I begin making adjustments — recasting farther out, paying attention to where fish might be holding, and changing my leader length to about 2.5–3 feet to see if that triggers a bite. After staying patient and sticking it out, one of the rods finally bends and I land the first trout of the morning, a solid fish around 2+ pounds. You’ll see the bite happen in real time and get a close look at the setup that made it happen. As the day goes on, I manage to pick up another trout despite the tough conditions, proving that even after stock day, there are still fish to be caught if you adjust your approach. I also talk about stocking timing, fishing pressure, and why coming out on stock day or the day after can make a big difference at Collins Lake. This video gives an honest look at what to expect when fishing here on a weekend after most of the stocked fish have already been caught. If you’re planning on fishing Collins Lake or any stocked trout lake in California, this video is packed with real-world insight, setup details, and lessons learned from a slow but productive day on the water. 🎣 Thanks for watching Call of the Outdoors — don’t forget to like, comment, and subscribe for more California trout fishing videos, tips, and fishing reports. Tight lines! My contact information: [email protected] Join this channel to get access to perks:    / @calloftheoutdoors8941