General Trout season is now closed as of November 15th.  Planted the week of 8/17/25. The Stanislaus River is in great shape but be cautious as the conditions can change rapidly if they decide to release water from our upper lakes. Lure casters should try Panther Martin Spinners, try the NEW dual flash Panther Martin, Kastmasters, Rooster Tails, and Thomas Buoyant lures. Fly fishing should try bead woolly buggers, para adams, blue wing olive, ants, bead head nymphs,  stimulators, and caddis. Bait casters should try salmon eggs, nightcrawlers, Berkley garlic scented mice tails, Berkley garlic eggs on a split shot rig.