Two Kings to 21+ lbs on Upstream Troll

September 25, 2026 Rio Vista 6 photos
Salmon (Chinook)
Salmon (Chinook)

Trip Summary

Started out the morning on the outgoing tide ending it's run. Dropped 4 rods into troll scorpion salmon spinners and as I was dropping the 4th rod in, as soon as it hit the bottom, fish on! First fish was over 9 pounds and came into the net quickly. We reset after finishing the troll pattern and ran another upstream set. Same color lures, same upstream troll and boom! Second fish on for the morning. 21 plus pound king salmon to the net. We ran another couple troll lines and ended the 4 hours on the water with just over 30 lbs for the 2 fish. Guests today and myself had prior afternoon commitments, so we all had to head back to land. Water temps about 67° in Rio Vista area of the Sacramento River today. With the continued temps falling and full moon approaching, we should be seeing more of these big fish move into the system.
Doug McArthur
Rio-vista, California, United States
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