King Salmon | Lake Berryessa | Blind Squirrel Channel

New October 29, 2026

King salmon fishing on Lake Berryessa with Darryk Ataide of the Blind Squirrel Channel.

Fish on. Let’s go.

⏱️ Chapters:
00:00 Launch & Morning Run on Lake Berryessa
00:47 Intro & Fall Trolling Strategy
02:28 Setting Up Lead Core & First Strike
03:33 First Catch: Chrome Bass on Lead Core
04:37 Sonar Breakdown: Reading Marks & Arches on the Graph
05:11 Fish On: Locating Smallmouth Bass on Bait
06:16 Landing a Quality Bass & Untangling the Line
07:50 Spotted Bass Action & Deciding to Move
09:08 Tackle & Gear Talk: Lead Core Rigging, Reel, Line & Top Shot
11:01 Deep Water Strike at 57 Feet
11:48 Angler Tip: Three Rules for Finding Fish on Large Reservoirs
14:27 Back on the Bite: Trout Action
15:46 Working the Chop: Netting Another Trout
16:41 Deep Takedown at 60 Feet: Landlocked King Salmon Battle
18:05 Day Wrap-Up: 8-for-8 Scorecard, Lake Levels & Delta Outlook

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🎣 Book a guided trip with me:

👉 blindsquirrelchannel.com/what-we-offer/
8-hour trips, normally starting at 6:00 a.m. Max 3 anglers.
$250 per person, $500 daily boat minimum. Kids under 16 fish free with a paid adult.
Gear, rods, and tackle included — just bring lunch.
50% deposit to book, balance due before launch. Rain checks good until used.

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