Don Q's fishing report for the week of May 30

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 May 30.

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
It has slowed way down here and we will be holding off bookings for a while until conditions change. 
Have some weed issues due to low water/flows as of late.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water levels are rising and conditions have been readily improving, sometimes reaching ideal conditions in the morning.
Most boats have been trolling, which has produced great catches.
Expect large and numerous catches! 
Courtesy of Almanor Fishing Adventures.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service (530-283-4103) (www.bigdaddyfishing.com) reports:
The solid spring time trout action is going strong for some really quality fish. Browns to over 5 pounds and healthy salmon pushing the 3 pound mark with an occasional Bow depending on where we have been fishing.
I have been sticking to the east shore working water in the 30 to 45 foot range with fish grabbing us from the top all the way to the bottom.
Today it was limits with all of the fish running between 3 and 5.5 pounds as well as a beautiful Brown that almost made it to the net that looked to tip the scales in the 8 to 9 pound range. 2013 has been an outstanding year here at Almanor and it looks to just keep producing

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina:
5-27-13
Don’t forget to pick up your license before hitting the Lake.
Watch out for the Deer – they are on the move!
It was a beautiful Memorial Day Weekend up at the Lake – awesome weather. Though the water is starting to trickle in slowly, the Lake is still too low for boating. Lack of water doesn’t mean lack of fish – there are still many to be caught. With the w-i-n-d we had at the first of the week, the Lake was looking a bit like the Owens Dry Lake bed with dust blowing so bad we couldn’t see across the Lake toward the Blue Lake trail.
Bait fishing (Power Bait, Salmon Eggs & Nightcrawlers) is still outdoing lure fishing (Red & Gold Thomas Buoyants, Super Dupers or Kastmasters).
Lures are working in the morning and evenings, while bait fishing is performing better all around.
Four-wheeling to front of the back natural Lake is getting a more & more challenging – although we haven’t heard of anyone getting horribly stuck.
Heard Bishop Mule Days was a colossal success. Bob Tanner’s 20-Mule Team stole the show as usual – it’s an impressive show to see as are all the Mule Days events.
Some of you must be doing the dance – we got showers (and a chance of snow in the high country) in store for us Monday and Tuesday with a bit of a breeze. It’s still gonna be a bit on the breezy side Wednesday with temps in the low 60s with the lows in the low 30s – but it might seem a bit cooler with that breeze. Weekend temps are on the rise – in the upper 60s low 70s for the highs and mid 30s for the lows.
You can check www.weather.gov and enter ASPENDELL, CA on the site and it will give you a fairly good hint at the weather or check in with Howard at www.MammothWeather.com.
Gotten lots of questions about the bridge – it’s still not done and we have no answers. Pretty much looks the same as it did at the end of fishing season last year. Looks like all the campgrounds should be up and running for the Mule Days Weekend.
Don’t forget the BUG JUICE -the skeeters are out and they are BIG – we’re hoping this cold weather will eradicate the big ones so we can get to the little ones and then none at all – Remember when using the bug juice and SANITIZER you need to really wash your hands before fishing - then rub some Salmon Egg juice, worm dirt or Anglers Bros Trout attractant to take that smell off. Also, remember your polarized dark glasses and sunscreen.
Lake Sabrina Boat Landing is serving Breakfast from 7:00am to 11:00am and Lunch until 4:00pm every day of the week.
Our store hours are as follows:
           Sunday          7:00 to 6:00pm
           Monday         8:00 to 6:00pm
           Tuesday         8:00 to 6:00pm     
           Wednesday    8:00 to 6:00pm
           Thursday       8:00 to 6:00pm
           Friday           8:00 to 6:00pm
           Saturday       7:00 to 6:00pm
And, of course, we'll have HOMEMADE pie & ice cream, sodas, beer, wine, coffee, tea and hot cocoa!

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake:
Even with the holiday crowds fishing in force, a steady bite on pan sized rainbows stayed strong throughout the weekend.
A float tuber reported catching & releasing at solid 26" holdover Rainbow as well so the trophies are still around.
Not many lure reports but the bait guys reported doing best on nightcrawlers fished under a bobber or inflated off the bottom.
The inlet provided the fastest action but anglers reported steady fishing from just about anywhere on the shoreline. 
The rainbows are in full spawn mode right now so anglers are encouraged to practice catch and release whenever possible.
South Lake Landing is hoping to begin weekend operations in early to mid June with a limited boat and kayak fleet, with expanded operation as soon as the water level allows.
As expected, the lake is coming up with the great warm weather and we hope this continues. Creek flows were increased a bit this week so we'll have to wait and see how that affects the lake rise.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
The DFW really loaded up the creaks for the holiday weekend which made for a lot of tremendously happy anglers this week. Tuesday through Friday the creek was pretty much wide open for many using spinners, jigs and salmon eggs. The  bite slowed down a bit as the weekend progressed but most folks were still managing to catch fish.
DFW Brood Stockers made a return this week, 3 times in fact, with three fish in the 2.5lb to 4lb range hitting the scales.
Weir Pond:
A solid Rainbow in the 4lb class was caught and released by Steve Dorris this week, yet another sizeable trout from this little pond.
No other reports from the Weir.
Intake II:
Intake was reported to be full of fish but not a whole lot of biters.
Perhaps the weekend crowd had them spooked.
North Lake:
Although the lake was a bit crowded due to the holiday weekend, anglers able to find some shoreline managed to do quite well on the usual suspects, worms, power bait, lures etc.
Backcountry:
Most of the hike-in anglers in the canyon are reporting phenomenal action for Brookies, Golden Hybrids and some really quality wild Rainbows in the high country. Everything from flies, jigs, trout worms, spinners and spoons reported to be working.
Trail Report:
The Treasure Lakes Trail is mostly open but there is a big field of snow just before the first lake which is pretty sketchy and obscures the trail.
Be prepared to post hole if you make this hike.
The trails to Long Lake, Bull, Green, Brown, and Tyee are all open, trail traffic is light, the scenery is phenomenal. Hike on!

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

BUCKS LAKE, CALIF:
Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service (530-283-4103) (www.bigdaddyfishing.com) reports:
The bite for Bucks Lake Trophy Mackinaw has been overall pretty solid. There have been a few days that have been tougher than others mainly due to big wind.
When we have high winds at the lake boat control can become an issue and it shows up as lower scores of fish.
Days without wind we are seeing 6 to 8 trophy fish per day, when the wind comes in it is more like 2 to 4 per day.


BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Boca is holding steady at about 68 percent capicity and has been quiet on action.  Always a sleeper of a lake that no one wants to talk about.  
Best action by shore fisherman has been the dam and at the deeper troughs outside the inlet, especially with the high flows coming out of the LT.  
Also, concentrate off points as large fish will be suspended here. 
Shore fisherman can be successful by throwing all sorts of bait and lures such as large spinners and small stick baits that will imitate kokanee, rainbows, or baitfish.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Hopefully the lake will come up some and keep the marina open through July. Call Jeffery for updates on launching here with larger boats. 
Still water nymphers doing fine on the nice days around Rainbow Pt. and the “bath tub” areas. 11-14 feet with chironomid/midge patterns. 
Tubers trolling streamers will also get into good numbers-had a report of a 50 fish day recently. Loebergs work well for perch fry imitations.

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

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
With the trout opener this weekend, anglers will find cutthroat scattered from the estuary to as far you want to travel. Flows are expected to come up this week, but should be perfect by the weekend.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Hello Convict Lake fishing report followers! 
This Memorial Day, Convict Lake Resort would like to remember all the freedoms we have come to enjoy because of the sacrifices our armed forces have made for us. From the simple things like relaxing out on the lake or wetting a fishing line came at a great price.
This weekend we celebrate the many men and women who answered our nation's call of duty to protect our lives at the cost of their own.
Header Photo: 
Alex Garufis from Orange, CA with a great catch at 4 pounds 6 ounces.  Alex was using a night crawlers and was fishing along the North Shore. 
Catch of the Week: 
This week there were three fish at 4 pounds 6 ounces besides the header photo.  Monty Basweal of Corona, CA with a nice string topped off with a 4 pounds 6 ounces rainbow.  Monty was using Power bait and was fishing at the Inlet.
Tom Tomkins of Temecula, CA landed a 4 pound 6 ounce rainbow on a Thomas Bouyant. Tom was fishing at the South Shore.
Tactics/Bait:
Inflated night crawlers, garlic and yellow PowerBait had the most success this week out on the lake. Red/gold Thomas Bouyants, green Rostertails and Powerbait Mice Tails were also very productive this week. The hot spots where the South and North Shores. Other locations to try are the Outlet, West Shore, Creek, Jetty, Handicap Pier and Hangman's Tree.  
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
Trout Teasers, green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Panther Martin, Needlefish, Thomas Bouyants, Green Woolly Bugger and Lip RIpperz Hatchery Dust on Power Bait. 
Derby News:
Round-up at the Lake Fishing Derby is in full swing. Don't miss the chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes! Also mark your calendars for the Hangman's Cash Bonus Weekend on June 7-9. $2000 in cash prizes. 
Weather:
This week we had to button down the hatches. The temperature in Convict Canyon hovered in the mid-50's during the day. The lows were around 30 with wind most the week. Today was a beautiful day. The forecast for the beginning of next week has the temperature getting back up to mid-60's with sunny skies and wind in the afternoons around 5 to 15 mph. Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake. 
Stocking:
DFG stocked on Wednesday, May 15th.
Alpers stocked on Tuesday, May 14th.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Cold and windy weather has hampered fishing here of late.
Sandy Point is still producing with Stevie's Wonder grey/black.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
When the wind is not howling at Crowley the still water nymphing has been pretty good.  There have been a series of dry cold fronts that slash through about every two days lowering air temps and bringing strong westerly winds.  Water clarity remains good, although you may encounter some floating algae at times that will drift through making roll casts with those long leaders a pain.  Keep those midge imitations clean and check them out every cast if the green goo is present. 
The blue algae is not a factor yet; however I am seeing the buds begin to increase in number so look for a bloom to begin soon. 
No significant weed lines around. 
Big Hilton, Sandy Pt., Layton Springs, & Crooked Creek are all hot spots now.  Ten to 16 feet.  You will find a big mix of fish sizes this year and all three species can be caught-rainbows, browns, & cutthroats. 
The Sacramento Perch are also on their redds especially around Layton and Sandy Pt. 
The lake is currently dropping and is down a foot from its high point already-only up 9 feet from its low last October. 
Gillies, crystal emergers, & chironomid pupa patterns #18-20 are solid upper flies.  Use crystal tigers & zebras as the lower #16-18. 
If you have some texture on the water I like the articulated broken back tiger midge patterns. The Crowley General Store and Deli (Shell gas station too) has a full Drifters fly box and Under-cators along with some great breakfast and lunch specialties.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water and weather conditions are perfect for the season and most of the fish have been holding between 5 and 8 feet. There have been a great deal of Callibaetis but not a lot of fish have been going for them. Overall, Lake Davis is a good choice at the moment.
For best results use wiggle tailed attractors.
Courtesy of Fly Fish with Don.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service (530-283-4103) (www.bigdaddyfishing.com) reports:
The spring Bite is on at Lake Davis! Great numbers of healthy Rainbows are whacking trolled lures all over the lake.
I have been spending most of the time working the open water north of the big island and finding solid results.
The fish have been hitting a combination of spoons from Dic Nites to Needlefish worked from the surface to 18 feet.
Most of the fish are running from 16 to 19 inches and are hitting hard and fighting great on the light tackle.
Most days we have been seeing 15 to 30 fish on the rods and with the way they fight not all make it to the net, but limits have not been a problem.

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Donner has been sporadic here now.  
Lots of rainbows being caught along the west end on power bait, salmon eggs, and nightcrawlers on some days and then quiet the next.  
A little patience is needed but the payoff has been worth it. 
Macks and some browns have also been caught from shore by large pyramid type spoons, floating and countdown rapalas, and even some by nightcrawlers.  Carolina rigging a Floating Rapala with a large slip sinker and a 12 inch leader was working wonders for one angler who caught both Macks and a couple of browns.  Catching minnows can be deadly this time of year for the Macks as they are within casting distance. 
With water temps near 47 degrees the Kokes have started to bite but so far only small ones are grabbing now. 
Also, for those trolling for Macks action has been good. 
Trolling the usual suspects that will imitate small Kokes and Rainbows will be the top producers.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Trout fishing has been really good with anglers finding success using a variety of methods.
Anglers who were fly fishing over the weekend caught large numbers of fish on Hare’s Ear nymphs, Woolly Buggers and other nymph patterns tied in darker colors such as olive and black.
Bait fishermen have been doing well while fishing from the dock or the dam with Power Bait.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The crappie bite has really come on this past week with fish taking Gitzits and small jigs in white and red coloration suspended below small bobbers.
Anglers have been locating most of the fish in the upper end of the lake near the inflow. Largemouth bass have completed their spawn but are slow to take lures or baits. Rainbows are taking PowerBait and mini-marshmallows.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Reports are mixed with some indicating good catches and other poor catches. Stripping leeches and buggers on sinking lines have been doing best, especially upstream of Island road where most of the fish are located.
Expect better conditions sometime in June.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The water is flowing nicely and there are strippers all up and down the water from Shanghai Falls. Shads are also appearing in small amounts.       Courtesy of Johnsons Bait & Tackle & FishKevinBrock.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Even though a rain storm chased some people home early on Monday, the Memorial Day weekend was a busy one at Frenchman Lake with lots of folks out camping and fishing.
Bob Parry, from Chilcoot caught his limit of nice-sized rainbows in about an hour last Friday trolling with rainbow power bait. He says that pink power bait also works well. This time he was trolling across from the Frenchman boat launch.
Mark and Kevin Auser limited out at the Dam and Frenchman boat launch using inflated worms.
On 05/26/13 Bradley Truhett of Loyalton caught his limit at Last Chance Creek back by the rocks. His fish measured about 17 inches each.
Please call us for current lake conditions as well as for updates on the fishing - Wiggin’s Trading Post (530) 993-4683.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been great so far with most fishermen catching Rainbows between 14 and 16 inches. Power bait has provided consistent results, with some catches weighing up to two pounds!
The Spring Creek and Big Cove areas are also producing good results.  Courtesy of The Wiggins Trading Post.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
A fun fly-fishing spot! Salmon fly dries have been doing well especially because of the PMD hatch around 11:00 AM.
Most of the big fish are located below Highway 299.   

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is  24 CFS. Fishing is good. Not much surface action.
Best results with nymphs. 
Buckskin nymphs, caddis pupa and small pheasant tails.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Still good. The conditions improve with the higher water as the weeds get covered making extended drifts easier. Fish small midge or mayfly emerger patterns, soft hackles swung through the slots and across larger pockets can also be deadly. SJ worms & attractors will also fool finicky fish that have seen it all. June will be good, give us a call and we can show you trick’s to fish the crick.

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
You can know get into Jackson Meadows and reports that are coming out is that the lake is full and the fishing is great! 
Anglers here are doing great throwing power bait and small lures such as 1/8 oz Kastmasters, Panther Martins and Roostertails. 
For the trolling crowd the action has been the Northwest corner of the lake where the creek flows in.  Other areas have been off drop offs into deeper water.  Needlefish, Dick Nites, Kastmasters, and Sierra Spinners tipped with a Nightcrawler always works well.

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

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Silver Lake still seems to be the best for float tube fly rodders fishing black or purple woolly buggers on full sink lines doing well.

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Great fishing! Bring plenty of salmon fly dries and you’ll be catching plenty of Rainbows, but don’t expect lots of Steelhead. 
River conditions are, for the most part, fair even if the flow is a bit high. Prince Nymphs and Rubber Legs have shown good results as well.  
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
The striper bait is slow but rainbow trout are providing anglers with good action. A pair of anglers recently checked in with bows pushing past the four-pound threshold. Trout are biting in the Davis Camp area, along Casino Row and near Rotary Park

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The fishing has been fantastic! Most fishermen are using #20 midges and leech patterns and coming out with Rainbows as big as 20 inches.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Water is begining to warm up  and fishing is improving.
Twin Lakes has been best for fly rodders.
Try Doc's Twin Lakes Special in black or olive on a sink tip line.

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

MARTIS LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
OPENED THIS PAST SATURDAY THE 27TH!!!!!! 
No reports here yet and I haven't had a chance to get out here myself.  Always fishes well in Spring!

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
With the shad moving in striper fishing is improving. Anglers have had success netting shad along the shore line at 33 Hole and in Vegas Wash. Fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass remains, but most have already left their beds and are searching for food.
Texas rigs and jerk baits have proven successful.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
With the water temperature much cooler than Lake Mead, both largemouth and smallmouth bass can still be found on beds. Bass in the coves can be taken using rip baits and drop shots.
Large schools of carp have been making fishing difficult as they spook the bass when lures are thrown too close.
Catfish are becoming more active and can be seen hanging under roots and other cover.
They can be enticed with stink baits, cut anchovies or nightcrawlers.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The recreational Dungeness crabbing is open in the ocean.
Fishing for bottom fish including rockfish, and lingcod is now closed outside of the 30 fathom curve until Sept. 30.
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish and a separate daily limit for lingcod (two).
Retention of cabezon is not allowed until July 1 due to a small harvest cap.
Fishing for ling cod has been very good for anglers when the ocean has been calm. Anglers are also having good success catching limits of black rockfish in the Coos Bay/Bandon area.
Recreational chinook salmon fishing is open in the ocean from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. from March 15 through April 30.
All chinook caught in the ocean must be 24 inches or longer. 
Anglers are reporting good catches of surf perch along the beaches from Bandon to Coos Bay.  Sand shrimp or sand worms are always great baits to use for surf perch fishing.  Fishing is usually best on the incoming tide.
The next All-depth halibut fishing days are May 30-June 1. The Nearshore halibut season began on May 2 but is open only on Thursdays through Saturdays each week until the quota is met (23,038 lbs) or Oct. 31. 

ORVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Action remains steady at Lake Oroville for bass at around 30 feet using jigs, shaky head, dart head and drop shot worms. The water level has been dropped but that has not affected the bite whatsoever. 
Courtesy of My Outdoor Buddy.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Current flow is 113 CFS. The whole  river is now open. Special regulations still in effect upstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge.
Try egg patterns, San Juan worms, Prince nymphs and copper John's.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is currently 307 CFS. Try the Upper Owens.


OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens and McGee Creek:
Numbers have been great here. 
The section downstream from the Benton Bridge to Crowley Lake is now open, special regulations remain upstream from the Bridge. 
You will find above average numbers of 10-14 inch cutts and rainbows that have migrated up from Crowley. 
Nymphing with flashback PT’s, Assassins, olive zebras, SJ worms and egg patterns-will all get grabs. 
Flows are just right and running at 110 CFS. 
If the wind is ripp’n use a streamer with a light sinking tip and the “dip & strip” method along the cut banks. 
Caddis activity picking up on the calmer/warmer days. 
A dry dropper bead head is always a good choice here when you have some snouts poking up. Stimulators #14-16 have great floatation and a close enough profile to adult caddis flies to get grabs. 
McGee Creek also has good numbers of cutts and smaller bows staging up in the riffle water and gravel beds. The short water requires some creative presentations and you will have to alter your nymph rigs depth with respect to each section. Good caddis and midge activity here when the wind is down.  Keep a low profile-these fish are spooky!
Middle Owens:
300 CFS is not considered to be a blow out here, however it is on the high side for wading and access to the wild trout section. Use adequate weight to get your rigs down-2 AB shot is possible in some pools and runs. 
I suggest plenty of flash in you nymph patterns also. 
Olive crystal zebra or caddis patterns work great this time of year as the point fly, #16-20. 
The drift boat sections have off colored water and debris as the irrigation ditches get flushed. Has not been red hot here for drifting, will improve as the flows stabilize. Heavy sink tips, Loebergs or #10-12 punk perch are best right now. Lots of sucker fry around.
The Gorge/Pleasant Valley Reservoir:
Flows continue to be higher than normal but have dropped from the middle turbine to PV powerhouse to 100 CFS.  36 CFS above the middle according to LADWP sources. Very fishable and a good option to escape crowds if you do not mind the hike. 
Dries can crush them this time of year, caddis and mayfly imitations #16-18.  At 100 CFS some pools will require an indicator and weight to get those nymphs down. 
If it gets warm look out for snakes and stinging nettle. 
PV is also fishing well for tubers near the inlet when the powerhouse in generating. The inlet section is high but will be good when they shut down.  Caddis, Mayflies, and chironomids all on the menu here.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Even though the conditions are perfect, the Pit River has had both fair and good reports. The mornings and afternoon are ideal for fishing and there are plenty of Rainbows drifting in the water.
Make sure to bring a wading staff for personal safety. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

PROSSER RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
From the dam down to the section where the two inlets meet fishing has been pretty good.  Nice trout in the 14 to 18 inch range and now Smallies have been caught on Kastmasters in 1/4 oz to 1/8 oz in Perch, Watermelon, Brook trout, and Gold early and late while Firetiger, Chrome/Blue, and Chrome have produced better during the mid day hours.  Look for similar colors in Roostertails, Panther Martins, and Thomas Bouyants. 
For those who have more patience than me throwing nightcrawlers, Power bait, or Salmon eggs will certainly be a sure bet when the schools come by. 
Trollers should concentrate along drop offs by the shoreline and through the Prosser Creek arm with needlefish, Dick Nites, and Sierra Spinner (that just not for Kokes!) tipped with a nightcrawler.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Can be a great spot one day then terrible the next. The flow is perfect and the water conditions great. Keep trying for a catch and they will come.
Local knowledge of the best spots will help. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Morning fishing has still had the best results, especially up in the Dunsmuir area. Expect the bites to die off around mid-day.
Using Mercer's Golden Stone Flush Floater in the late day can sometimes produce fair to good catches. 
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:
As of  May 24, 2013, water flow is currently 13,000 CFS . 
Spin fishing for Trout and Steelhead on the Sacramento Riverhas been excellent. Our average days are 25 to 40 hook ups. 
We have been using roe clusters with 4 pound test, on light action rods.
Some days we have been back trolling small Flatfish and Hot shots.
These fishing trips are taken by jet boats, and can hold up to 6 people comfortably. Lots of action. Great for the kids, families, and larger groups.

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   May 28, 2013, water flow is currently 12,500  CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing has been excellent! Redding - Mid day, caddis hatch is epic. RED HOT fishing right now. 
Fishing for rainbows  is wide open. Double hook ups common now.
Nice size Rainbows, 16 to 22 inches average, occasional 25 inch. 
Using Prince nymphs, Iron Sallies, Pheasant Tails, Poxyback PMD's, Black Rubber Legs and Green Gidgets.
Boat traffic is heavier from Posse Grounds to Anderson River Park.  Anderson River to Jellys Ferry has been great also, with less boat traffic, but smaller fish. 
Our average days have been 25 to 40 hook ups a day. 
Call or email us today. We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week.  
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California.
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
JD Richey of JD Richey Guided Sportfishing (916-952-1554) (www.fishwithjd.com) reports:
STRIPERS STILL HANGING IN THERE
The Sac still has stripers from Verona to Colusa, where guys fishing minnows are still plucking fresh fish off. You can also try down between Sacramento and Isleton with sardines on the pick and get some smaller spent fish and shakers. Shad fishing continues at places like the Firing Line, across from the Freeport water intake, Garcia Bend, the Minnow Hole and mouth of the American.

SAN JOAQUIN/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.performanceanglers.com" www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Road opened Sat. the 25th.
The San Joaquin River is high and cold and fishing is slow.

SAN JOAQUIN/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Road is now open to Reds Meadow, this is early and flows will be high but not blown out.  Dry fly attractors like Stimulators, Sofa Pillows, Trudes, Royal Wolfes, Humpies-all good calls right now.  Focus on the softer water and meadow sections.  Look for a great July through early September.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing as, for the most part, has been great! Best results are coming in from the Dry Creek area. Hummdingers and Wiggle Hoochies have been good at reaching the lower depth salmon that drop down to 60 to 80 feet by mid-day.
Shoreline bass fishing has improved as well, and should improve even more as the weather warms even more. 
Courtesy of Sacriver Guide.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
May 27, 2013
Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. We offer daily guided fishing on 
Lake Shasta. Lake Shasta fishing has been great ! Limits! 
Catching salmon and trout now,  Rainbow trout  on the surface and salmon 
60- 80  feet deep.
The Dry Creek area, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies.  
 Lake Shasta is place to be for lots of action and great trout fishing & salmon fishing. Bass fishing continues to be great!

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
This is the time that anglers also target striped bass in the tide waters.
As the weather warms the bass should get more active in feeding as they prepare for spawning.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Mack fishing has slowed a touch here but that doesn't mean that you won't hang one. Fish under or around schools of Kokes now if your targeting the Macks. Word is from Keith Zenker that the Koke bite is great and that you'll be fishing 40 to 60 feet down for them and that the larger ones are being taken by bumping the bottom in about 60 feet of water.
20 to 40 fish days for the Kokes are here for some!  
See Mr Z at our store or give him a call to find out the latest news.  He's got us stocked with some great Kokanee gear!
 For the shore fisherman spoons, large Spinners, and stick baits will work and of course if you're throwing bait nothing beats an inflated nightcrawler drenched in your favorite scent. 
Action here has been better for the boater, but recent reports have indicated that shore fishing has picked up. 
Reports over the past few weeks have some nice Smallies being caught from the shore! 

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
No current fishing report, however good news: March through June are the favorite months for experienced bass anglers there.
The lake has good populations of both largemouth and smallmouth bass. It also holds the California record for small mouth bass! A dredger piles at the head of the lake, as well as other structures found in the coves and points throughout the lake provide excellent bass fishing for most of the year. Spring always provides the hottest action, as both species move into the shoreline to spawn.  
Courtesy of Fish Trinity Lake.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
With higher flows making fishing difficult, do not expect great results to come out of Trinity right now. Fishing here is not advised and better conditions should come later in the summer season. 
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:
May 28, 2013 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 1,490 CFS. Trinity River will slowly decreasing to 450 CFS by June 24th, 2013.
Trinity River Salmon fishing and steelhead fishing will start June 25th for us, as the water should be at the perfect level to float.
Salmon fishing on the Trinity River will be for Kings daily, with a double bag, possession limit. Methods of fishing will be bouncing roe and 
pulling plugs.
Last year, at the end of June, there were lots of salmon present.
The months of June and July, produce bright, chrome King salmon.
Lots of steelhead are also picked up during the month of July.
Please give us a call to reserve your day on the water. 
REMEMBER: book early, Record numbers of salmon will be in the system this year. 
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, CA  fishing from the town of Weaverville, California.

TRUCKEE RIVER, BIG, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
California:
Flows have come down a touch since last week and the only thing that can bump the flow up again Water clarity is good and fishing has been good for some and tough for others.
The weather for the weekend will be a chilly in the mornings and breezy to windy in the afternoons.  Another wonderful Memorial Day of cool temps so dress accordingly.
For those who prefer to throw dries the section above the Boca outflow one can expect more surface activity.
Still some sporadic March Brown activity along with small light colored caddis, BWO's and some fat PMD's.  
Ants will return once the outside temps get back into the 70's again and with what the long term forcast is predicting that won't happen for a week or two. Floating one of these tasty morsels over an area that is seeing a lot of ant activity can bring on a splashy rise that will get your pulse up!
The majority of fish caught will be by nymphing though. 
Even though water temps are on the rise one should note that sometimes it's necessary to have good repeated drifts! 
Nymphing will consist of large primary flies such as Pat's Rubberlegs, Buggers, large Copper Johns(reds!), Prince Nymphs, and Stonefly imitations trailed behind 16-18 inches with Caddis, Green Drake, BWO and General nymphs such as Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, and Birds Nests in sizes 14-18. 
I have personally seen a lot of Green Drake nymphs when turning over rocks and one can expect fish to be looking for them too. 
Don't overlook streamers as some nice fish are still being taken this way and with water temps inching towards the high 40's fish are more apt to chase your offerings.  Sculpin imitations have been the best. 
Soft hackle imitations in BWO, Caddis and March Brown patterns work well when fish are feeding just under the surface. 
If the California side of the Truckee is getting you flustered maybe a trip to the Nevada side will turn your luck around.  
Nevada:
Caution!  If you do fish the Truckee in Nevada please be aware that New Zealand Mudsnails have been found in sections of water there so please clean your shoes and gear accordingly to avoid aquatic hitch hikers! 
Try the Mogul area, Downtown(not for the faint of heart), or further east past Sparks as one should find some willing participants to grab your offerings.  There has been some changes in the river on the Nevada side as there have been fewer BWO hatches and more Caddis and PMD's popping now.  Study the water and turn rocks and see what is going on, also seine for what is in the drift.  Little things like this and slowing your approach to the river’s edge will greatly increase your chances of being successful.  Again, make sure your box is stocked with every conceivable stage of bugs that are present now!  (x) = drawer number.

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Fishing through the Perazzo Meadows for Brookies has been good and some nice Rainbows being caught below Weber Falls.  Won't last long as these fish get taken out as this section is under general regs!

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Hello Don,
 We had strong winds the first part of the week, which hampered the fishing.  By mid-week the boats were again on the water and trolling greatly improved.  We saw some good sized rainbows caught.
The largest ketch was a 4 lb. 12 oz. rainbow.  Syd Thomas II from Boston, MA landed this one while trolling with a Dodger lure.
Glen Lundberg from Simi Valley brought in a 3 lb. rainbow using  Rainbow Power bait.
Anita Lynch from Bakersfield landed a 4 lb. rainbow with a Thomas Buoyant Gold/Red lure.
Oscar Barron caught a 3lb. 8 oz. rainbow with Salmon Peach Power bait.
The water temp is holding at 50 degrees.
Regards,
Judy Allen

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
Hi Don,
Here is my first full report.
Great weather with exceptional fishing all week. Don’t know what Mother Nature had in the plan, but we got the memo stating Alpers were heading up the road along with another great plant of good size rainbows from Fish and 
Game. We’re getting stocked weekly as usual with about 700 pounds of triploids and these trout are in the 1 pound range, which is a lot of fun to catch using light tackle.
My recommendation for fun and food is to try a bubble-fly rig but no fly; use a #10 single egg hook with 4 feet of leader and worm. They lip it 
every time and you can catch and release all day, as long as you don’t handle the fish with a rag and unhook it with forceps while still in the water.
Clear weather with a few thunderheads but no action over the lakes just comfortable shorts and a Tee with a few showing more skin for those hungry skeeters. Oh, did I mention the mosquitoes also got the memo, plenty of skin just over the hill. They haven’t hit in force but are making their way from Type A, B, O and all the negatives in the alphabet so bring plenty of bug juice.
Bait for the week: crawlers, salmon eggs and even some meal worms if you can find them.
Top artificial bait for the week: Pink power worms on a #14 dry fly hook, garlic power bait, and orange glitter.
Lots of anglers were using trout juice on just about everything.
Lures taking limits were Thomas Bouyants in red/gold, rainbow and silver, also Lip Ripperz in gold were also doing well.
Kastmasters seem to be hard to find so if you can get them near you, do it.
Delivery up here is slower than a snake’s belly under a wagon rut.
Streamers have been the jackpot for the last 2 weeks with the Twin Lakes Special in olive size 10 or 12 with some olive buggers and top water flies for the week were small and dark near the inlet where all the hatches were going 
off. Griffiths Gnat, small Adams, small Mosquitoe, even a #16 X-caddis did well (my personal favorite). A nice Alpers came to net by Frank Castro of Watsonville using a seal bugger.
Rickard’s flies are really great patterns. I took his class a few years ago at lower Twin Lakes and learned a lot about how he came to design his line of flies. I’m not getting a commission for this, I just like to see ya’ll catch fish.
Fly and bubble anglers were using grey hackle yellow’s, green body mosquitoes, and a few naked caddis (another good fly for an exceptional evening on “Little” just before dark and early morning as long as there’s a good ripple topside.
Backcountry lakes are all thawed except for Moat which has ice on the shade side of the lake. Burro may be ice-free, but will know more next week.
No angler report for these waters yet.
NOTE: If the trout bleeds, it’s yours, PLEASE don’t toss it back into the lake to die as it. Culling trout is not a good method if you care about the resource, so be careful when releasing fish in back into the lake.
See you on the water…..carolyn

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No new updates. No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lakes since 2009.
Launching is not possible right now.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow has been up and down and is currently 59 CFS.
Fishing is  tougher with the lower water flow.
Midge patterns, baetis emergers and pheasant tails.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
You will see the flows bounce around quite a bit here this summer and they will be well below historical averages for sure.  Get your licks in early here folks, may be wise to leave them be when it starts getting hot in July. 
The calmer days have great mayfly and midge activity with surface opportunities in the tail outs and riffle water. 
PT’s, birds nest (assassins), broken back zebras & tigers, olive crystal caddis larva-#14-20 good for nymphing.

WILLOW BEACH, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers are finding good action for large stripers. The fish are biting A.C. Plugs and other trout-imitating swimbaits. Three fish weighing in at 16.16 pounds, 17 pounds and 27.76 pounds came in during the past week. Rainbow trout continue to hit small spinners and other traditional trout baits following the weekly plants on Fridays.

WHISKEYTOWN LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The fishing conditions has been improving, producing Kokes between 11 to 13 inches which means the conditions on the lake have been improving. Expect more reports as the summer months continue. 
Courtesy of Fishing Notes.com.

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