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LUK Lake Fishout - December 20, 2025
Registration starts Friday 9/26 @12pm
We are excited to be able to offer access to Luk Lake, formerly known as Coffee Cup Lake, a great wintertime and springtime rainbow trout destination and year 'round bass fishery.
Luk Lake Location:
Luk Lake is a 65+ acre lake conveniently located just minutes from Interstate 5 in Corning, California, behind the Rolling Hills Casino. The lake's varied shoreline is lined with vegetation and flanked by the rolling golden hillsides of the Central Valley. Its low-elevation location keeps the lake waters (and outside air temperatures) moderate and comfortable throughout the winter and spring, providing ideal habitat for rainbow trout until the water temperatures grow too warm in the summertime. All year, however, Luk Lake exemplifies ideal bass habitat. It's not at all uncommon to land trophy sized bass, sunfish, and rainbow trout all in the same day at Luk Lake!
Registration:
Registration opens on Friday 9/26 @12pm.
Cost:
$160 per angler for 1 day of fishing on Saturday December 20, 2025. Maximum fishers are limited to 10, we try to have a minimum of 6 anglers.
Experience Required:
Beginner to advanced for this outing.
Fishout Leader:
Dan Mendoza
Fishout Coordinator:
Brandon Yu
Gear Recommendations - November through February:
The winter season at Luk Lake is prime time to target its trophy-sized rainbow trout. Water temperatures remain ideal for trout feeding and active fish throughout these cooler months, and daytime temperatures are typically cool but comfortable for anglers, too. There's always a chance of wintry weather, so it can be a good idea to check the local forecasts before coming, but as long as it's not dumping inches of rain or extremely windy, the lake usually fishes great.
The most consistent wintertime fishing is generally stripping leeches, woolly buggers, damselfly nymphs, or other streamer patterns on either floating, intermediate, or even full sinking lines. Still, it's not uncommon to observe cruising fish slurping emerging midges in the middle of the day, and Stillwater anglers with the patience to suspend midge larvae patterns under indicators frequently find this technique to be very effective. 4,5 and 6 weight rods recommended.
Boat Options:
There is a boat launch for anglers who choose to use their own float tubes. You are also welcome to launch your own small boats (14 feet long or less) if you prefer. Gas motors are not allowed, but electric trolling motors are acceptable. If You need a boat to rent, Give the Redding fly Shop a call 800-669-3474 and ask for Brian Quick. The cost to rent is $25.00 per day. Bring along your electric trolling motor if you like.
Luk Lake is over 65 acres in size, with numerous coves, peninsulas, and weed beds. The thick shoreline weeds provide ample cover and vegetation for the lake's resident bass and sunfish, and also provide food for cruising rainbow trout in the wintertime. Trout fishermen find that fishing small midge dry flies and midge clusters can be productive throughout the wintertime, as well as dead drifting midge patterns under indicators. Stripping small streamers and damselfly nymphs can be very productive, and also creates opportunities to catch bass. In the warmer months, fishing damselfly adults, dragonflies, frogs, mice, and bass poppers can all be productive for the lake's bigger bass.
Lodging information:
Rolling Hills Casino
2655 Everett Freeman Way
Corning, California 96021
530-528-3500
Lodging is optional at the Casino. You can find a number of accommodations close to the Lake
Food and Drink Schedule:
No Dinner planned for Friday night. PFF Lunch on Saturday Afternoon. hot dogs, chips and drinks
Saturday Nigh Dinner will be at the Steak house in the Casino. Time TBD
Please pack you clothing layers (weather may be unpredictable), hat, polarized sunglasses, sunscreen, and rain jacket. Remember to stay hydrated throughout the day.
Questions: Please contact Dan Mendoza or Brandon Yu
Please note: PFF Cancellation policy states if you sign up for this event and must cancel your spot, you will be responsible for finding someone to take your place.
Tight Lines to all,
Fish-out Committee
Event Contact(s)
Daniel Mendoza
Fishout Leader
Brandon Yu
Category
PFF Club Fishout
Registration Info
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Payment In Full In Advance Only
Capacity
10 Total Slots
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