Strawberry Reservoir Fishing Report

Monday is the clear winner this week because it combines a 5/5 solunar rating with manageable wind and stable rising pressure — the perfect setup for a high-percentage bite on Strawberry.

• Solunar peak: Monday scores the highest rating of the week (5/5). The major feeding window runs from 09:54 AM to 12:24 PM local time, with a minor window at sunrise (04:46–06:16 AM). That gives you two quality windows to work with.
• Wind and boat control: The hourly forecast shows 11–12 mph NW wind through early morning — enough to activate fish and create a wind lane, but not so heavy you can't hold position on the western basin edges. Other days this week likely see higher gusts (Sunday already had gusts to 28 mph) or flatter conditions that shut down the reaction bite.
• Pressure trend: Pressure is currently rising after a low-pressure system spent the weekend over the lake. That means fish are transitioning from a pre-front feed to a post-front settle — and the first morning of that stabilizing pressure (Monday) often produces a short, aggressive window before they lock down.
• Water temp sweet spot: At 61°F, the lake is still within the optimal range for rainbow and cutthroat trout. The recent cooling trend (-3.1°F) means fish aren't sluggish from heat, and they'll be willing to chase a moderate-vibration bait along the thermal edges.

Bottom line: Be on the water at first light. Hit the western basin thermal edges (59°F–61°F transition) with a medium-sized chatterbait or crankbait in chartreuse/shad. If the bite fades after the major window, drop back to a slow-trolled spinner or minnow-imitating plug along the same edge. Monday gives you the best combination of timing, weather, and fish mood this entire week.