Don Q's fishing report for week of Feb. 14-20

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Feb. 14 to 20.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The road has been closed for the season, so there will be no more fishing reports for Angel Lake until it opens next spring.

BIG SPRINGS RESERVOIR, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until the last day in February 2013.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

BLUE LAKES, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until the second Saturday in June 2013.

BLUE LAKES, CALIF:
The road is closed.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort (209-258-8888) (www.capleslakeresort.com) reports:
Caples Lake is starting to thaw! We are predicting that the lake will be thawed by the middle of May. We will be reopening for lodging at the end of May on Memorial day weekend.

CARSON RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

CARSON RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013, above Hangman's Bridge.

CATNIP RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until the second Saturday in June 2013.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK. CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeanne of the J & J Grizzly Store (530-832-0270) (www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) reports:
The Third Annual John Pato, Sr. Fishing Derby was a great success.
The ice fishing is good. The ice is reported to be about 12 inches and solid. Remember, it is up to you to decide if the ice is safe or not.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Beauiful weather and nice thick ice makes for great Ice Fishing! Reports suggesting about 12’-14’ deep for trout up to 2 lbs reported.
Courtesy of Richard Wiggins.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Anglers report good Steelhead fishing below the Outlet and in the Low Flow area. Anglers report using of drifting live minnows and anchoring up with pile worms and cut bait have been doing the best.
Courtesy of Johnson's Bait & Tackle.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
There is still thick ice at Frenchman’s Lake.
Anglers report good fishing using worms and jigs around the dam.
The road around the lake is still not accessible by car.
Courtesy of Richard Wiggin.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until May 01, 2013.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is down to 1 CFS. The extremely cold temps have passed and the days have been sunny and warm.
Some slight midge activity Try WD40,s red midge pupa.

JIGGS / ZUNINO RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Unfortunately, Jiggs has dried up.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been great this week on the upper Klamath.
Fishing should continue to be good through March.
Recommendations for this week include Shafer's 3-D, Pat's Rubber Legs, #12-14 Prince Nymphs, Red Copper Johns, Shrimp Pink Micro Spawns and
a selection of Boles Bazookas.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.
Fishing Guides: Marble Mountain Guest Ranch.

KNOTT CREEK RESERVOIR, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until the second Saturday in June 2013.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
February is a good month for fishing on Lewiston. Recommendations from anglers include #16-18 Pseudo Mays, Lightnin's Biot Baetis in #16-18, Zebra Midges in various colors #16-18. Callibaetis.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LUNDY LAKE, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

MARLETTE LAKE, CARSON CITY & WASHOE COUNTIES, NEV:
Closed until July 15, 2013.

ORVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Good fishing reported at Lake Oroville. Warmer weather has driven the Bass a bit deeper; around 20-30ft. Finesse drop-shot, tubes, and dart-head jigs have been doing to job.
Courtesy of Huntington Sportsman’s.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Current flow is 111 CFS.
Section up stream of the Benton Crossing Bridge is open all year.
Barbless artificials only. Zero limit.
Nymph fishing is the best bet. Try WD-40's , pheasant tails and caddis larva.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is up to 125 CFS. Fishing continues to improve. Although the insect activity has increased the surface action is minimal.
Midge patterns are the most effective.
Red jujube midge, small Stevies Wonders and WD-40's.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Nice weather and warmer day temperatures make for good midday fishing.
Water conditions are improving but still slightly muddy. Anglers successful using #6-8 dark colored stonefly patterns and #12 PT nymphs.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop

Fishing Guides: Ted Fay Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Great fishing reported this week. Water conditions great.
Anglers recommend "Pat's Rubber Legs, #14-16 Amber Wing Princes, Zack's Zalvins, Mercer's Sac Fry and various orange or pink egg patterns.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly Fishing:
As of February 12, 2013, water flow is currently 4,500 CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing has been excellent, including several steelhead.
Redding area is red hot trout fishing. Anderson area, also, Bonneyview down, doing well.
Egg patterns are working best now. Also Pheasant Tail # 14, Gordon Prince nymphs # 16, Cinnamon Pupahs # 14. 
Our guides are fishing daily, call or email us today.
e offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week. 
All fly fishing gear is included on our guided fly fishing trips.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California fly fishing
for wild rainbow trout.
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water conditions are good.
Fishing should be biting now that we are getting warmer weather.
Snow pack can make access more difficult near Dunsmuir.
Fly suggestions would include Mercer's #6 Poxyback Dark Stone, Zack's Thurmanator Dark Stone, Amber Wing Prince Nymphs in varying sizes.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.
Fishing Guides: AA Outdoor Adventures.

SAN JOAQUINN/RED'S MEADOW, CALIF:
Road is now closed for the season.
Reopens by 4th of July weekend usually.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
February 12, 2012
Shasta Lake guided fishing- Northern California fishing Lake Shasta.
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
Lake Shasta fishing is fair to good. Some days have been better than others, but still catching Rainbow trout.
We are catching mostly Rainbow Trout on the surface and also about 40 feet deep. The Dry Creek area, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies.
Anglers, book now for the Spring Break. Lake Shasta is place to be for lots of action and great trout fishing & salmon fishing.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
There are a lot of spotted bass out there in Shasta Lake. The smaller fish are eating jigs about 35 feet deep. The bigger fish are going for spinner baits, swim baits, and cranks. Some of the bigger spotted bass are up to 8 pounds, but there are much more of the smaller ones in the lake.
Courtesy of JD Richey. 
Fishing Guide: Phil's Propeller.

SMITH RIVER AND CHETCO RIVER:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
February 12, 2013
Smith River Steelhead fishing report
Catch big steelhead on the Smith River and Chetco River.
We are fishing for steelhead now. February , & March. Now is the time 
to catch monster Steelhead on the Smith River. Rain is here, great for steelhead fishing. Smith River is slow for steelhead the last few days.
Steelhead fishing on the Chetco is great.
The catch has been good averaging 4 to 7 fish per day, depending on level of experience of angler.
All day trips, with amazing views, and catching nice bright steelhead.
BOOK TODAY, steelhead fishing on the Chetco River and Smith River, February & March are the Prime months.
Book today by calling or email.
For accommodations for lodging we suggest staying in Smith River, California or Brookings, Oregon when steelhead fishing the Smith River or Steelhead fishing the Chetco River.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Good reports are coming out of Trinity Center for trout fishing.
Most areas are difficult to access due to snow.
Courtesy of John Grey.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Great water conditions on the Trinity River and good fishing. Anglers report brown trout and some steelhead. Anglers suggest suspendig nymphs under indicators and stripping buggers and leeches.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
February 12, 2013 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 300 CFS. 
Picking up nice Steelhead. Steelhead Fishing is good.
Rain helped bring up new fish, with 8 to 12 hook ups. 
Fishing for Steelhead on the Trinity River from Lewiston to Pigeon Point. This is Trinity River steelhead fishing time. 
Flies working best are Stone flies, Copper John's, and Egg patterns.
Fly fishing is producing the most steelhead now, over any other technique.
Bait fisherman using lures and producing nice Steelhead, as well.
We are fishing for steelhead on the Trinity River from now through the month of March.
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, Calif. fishing from the town of Weaverville, Calif.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lake since 2009. Mineral County Road Dept. has done some work on the State Parks Launch. Launching is improved but you still need four wheel drive.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker River:
Feb. 10, 2013
The East is flowing at 22 CFS at this time, we’re starting to see a few more anglers on the river now that the below zero weather seems to be behind us.
We have had mostly good reports from the river though there have been a few anglers that haven’t done that well.
The folks that are doing well are still using small midge patterns near the bottom with some occasional good dry fly action.
Haven’t heard much about streamers yet but they should pick up as the water temps warm up a bit.
Patterns to try include blood midges, flashback emerger, zebra midge, WD-40, GT emerger, parachute adams, blue wing olive, blue dun.
Sceirine Ranch:
Feb. 10, 2013
We haven’t had any clients on the Sceirine for at least a month, the fishing should be about the same down there as on the California side of the EW.
If you want to have some water to yourself just give us a call and we can get you hooked up!
Hunewill Pond: 
Feb. 10, 2013
The H-Pond is frozen over at this time, we’ll let you know later in the year when it thaws and how things are going!

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports: 
Water flow has been steady at 33 CFS. Fishing is tough. Cold cold cold. WD-40's, Buckskin Nymphs, Copper John's and Prince Nymphs.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Closed until the last Saturday in April 2013.

WASHOE LAKE, WAHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Washoe Lake dried up in 2004 and, although it is presently full and has been restocked, the fish population, consisting mostly of channel catfish and white bass, is small. Fishing is expected to be poor.

— Don Quilici is the Outdoor editor for Carson Now and www.SouthTahoeNow.com. He can be reached at donquilici@hotmail.com