Fishing report for the week of June 1-7

Here is this week's fishing Report for the week of June 1-7 for Northern Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra:

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) www.sierradrifters.com reports:
This is private water and we have the exclusive guide rights to fish it from our drift boats. Click on the http://sierradrifters.com/AdobeRanch.html Adobe link to get more information and to book a trip please. Recent trips have been good despite windy conditions. 
The wild browns are on average larger this year and we use a variety of techniques to fool them. 
Sight fishing to rise forms with Callibaetis adults is a blast. 
We also use dry/bead head dropper tandems, as well as some streamer patterns fished with slime lines. 
The abundant water this year will put Dobe in prime shape well into fall, with an epic caddis/hopper period this summer.
Pretty special, hope you can make it!

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndow.org" www.ndow.org) reports:
Kudos to the Nevada Department of Transportation as they did get the road to Angel Lake open as of Thursday morning about 10:00 a.m.
Unfortunately, there is no report as to the condition of the lake, but chances are there it is still mostly ice covered, though there may be some open holes along the shore, especially where the creek comes into the lake.
Daytime highs have been in the 30's to low 40's and nights have been below freezing, so dress appropriately as there is still a lot of snow and it is cold.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com reports:
Sabrina Lake:
If there is one thing that may bring Brown Bagger George Kirby out of his self-induced fishing retirement is the knowledge that there are still some BIG ones out there – or is he just giving others a chance to ‘catch a big brown’ – well, that’s just what Raymond Blakeslee of Lomita did Thursday – a 7-1/2 lb big hook-jaw male brown – caught on orange Power Bait no less – guess he needed to get the fish taste out of his mouth as that bad boy had a half digested rainbow in his throat.
The melting of the white stuff to begin filling the Lake started during the early part of the week, but again Mother Nature was just doing a bit of taunting – the w-i-n-d-s returned Thursday with a vengeance (59 mph gust clocked at the Café – 142 mph clocked at Chair 1 at Mammoth Mountain) then came the cold down to 10 degrees with the wind chill – and oh we mustn’t forget the snow – so far it’s been snowing all day Sunday.
There is good shore access – and you’re still walking thru mud, so remember to bring those old shoes and jeans (and maybe an extra pair of both, just in case – that mud tends to be a bit on the slick side).
The fishing this week remains good, but you’re starting to have to work a smidgen for that limit.
All baits are still working!
Taking a bit of a walk towards the back of the Lake improves your chances quite a lot.
Considering the fact we haven’t had a DFG stock yet (the Lake is too low still to get the truck down to the water), we at some point are going to run low on fish.
Camp Sabrina opened this week, the North Lake campground is still closed as is the North Lake Road due to snow.
All the other campgrounds are open and ready for your camping experience.
The only campground to take reservations is Four Jeffery ( HYPERLINK "http://www.reserveamerica.com/" \t "_blank" www.reserveamerica.com and enter Four Jeffrey) all others are first come first serve. There is a full hook-up campground also on the South Lake road, Creekside RV Park.
It’s down-right winter today – cold temps – 26 degrees and snow, but the first part of next week should be warming up with some slight breezes – WOOO-HOOO – with highs in the mid to upper 40’s.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parcher’s Resort (760-873-4177) sierrasmitty@cebridge.net
South Lake:
We had a few good days of weather but it wasn't enough to get the runoff going so the lake level continues to be near minimum. Stained water is making the bite pretty tough up there.
South Fork Bishop Creek: Lots and lots of excellent reports from the creek over the weekend. Crowds were somewhat light for a holiday weekend but there were certainly quite a few anglers scoring limits on Mini-jigs, Panther Martins, and nightcrawlers. A few heavy fish in the 2 to 3 lb class coming out of the creek following an Adopt-A-Creek stocking on Friday.
Lake Sabrina: The low water level doesn't seem to be affecting the bite as anglers reported solid action on pan sized rainbows. Big news this week was a 7 lb 8 oz Brown caught on Orange Power Bait of all things.
North Lake: The road is still not clear of snow but the lake is ice free and the hike isn't too bad from what folks are telling me. The bite is wide open up there on a mix of solid chunky rainbows and a few browns.  I haven't heard of a lure or bait that isn't working up there - the fish are going after anything. A father/son duo caught 47 fish up there on Saturday….not too shabby.
Weir Pond:
Still great fishing at the Weir. Jigs, Midges, Kastmasters - all of them are working great.
Intake II:
Mixed reports out of the Intake this week - some folks are doing well, others are getting the skunk stripe. Alpers stocking went in Friday, no word on sizeable catches yet though.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports: 
We've had some pretty good bouts with wind this past week and that's kept some folks off the reservoir from day to day. When it's been calm enough to stay out there the fishing has been excellent!
There was some good trolling with some nice 3 to 4 pounders showing up, blades and crawlers, Rapalas and needlefish all did well this week.
The bait anglers did well on crawlers, Power Bait and Gulp Eggs this week.
We also had a few good reports from shore anglers down near the dam, crawlers and Power Bait as well as tossing some lures like Kastmasters and Rapalas did well.
Still lots of fish in the 2 to 3.5 lb range are showing up on a daily basis.
 
BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) www.sierradrifters.com reports:
The Bridge was plagued by gale force winds and cool temperatures over the holiday weekend so reports are skinny.
Prior to the poor weather pattern local guide Mundo Robles (mundo@staybentfishing.com) had some "epic" days while still water Nymphing here this spring. He got into some big numbers of 20 inch plus fish and the best is yet to come for the "Bridge.”
Give Jeffrey at the marina a "baaah" for me and inquiry about the best locations www.bridgeportreservoir.com www.bridgeportreservoir.com.

CARSON RIVER, CALIF:
East Carson River: High, fast and muddy.
West Carson River: High, fast and muddy.

CAVE LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Fishing is good for 8 to 12 inch fish using worms or Power Bait.
Flyrodders should be using small Cave Lake specials, Chironomids and the usual assortment of standard Nymph patterns under an indicator or dry fly. Occasional Midge hatches are coming off in the afternoon and small dries may work. For hard baits, small minnow imitations and spinners.

COMINS LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
A few bass have been showing up, but no trout due to the pike infestation. Pike fishing has also been poor.
There are few if any trout left in the lake also due to the pike infestation.

CONVICT LAKE, CALIF:
Jen Heintzelman of Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260 www.convictlakeresort.com reports:
Catch of the Week: Gary Ellington from Bakersfield, CA brings in a 3 lb. 1 oz. trout caught on Chartreuse Power Bait along the South Shore.
Weather: Daytime highs this week will be in the high 50's and lows in the 20's and low 30's. Showers are possible on Sunday, looks like a bit windy and cloudy mid week but otherwise sunny. Feel free to call us for a real-time weather report. Here is a local site that is usually quite accurate www.mammothweather.com.

Tactics/Bait: This week Power Bait, nightcrawlers are King and South Shore the most productive part of the lake. Other locations to try fishing are the creek, inlet, jetty, hangman's tree, near the outlet and the North Shore.  

Here is a list of other baits that are good to try: Rapala, Trout Teasers, Midges, Panther Martin, Thomas Buoyants, Green Woolly Bugger, White Mini Jig and Garlic Power Bait. Trolling with down riggers 3 to 6 colors or 20 to 50 feet is a depth range to try.  

Stocking: DFG and Mono County have both stocked this week. Convict Lake will stock 100 lbs of Alper's Rainbow Trout prior to the following weekend just before Hangman's Bonus Derby June 3-5th.
Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 5:37am - 5:34 am and Sunset 8:05 pm - 8:09 pm.
Derby News: Round-up at the Lake going on now until June 5th.  We have 117 entries and 48 fish entered into the drawing for $6,000 in resort prizes.  Hangman's Bonus Derby Weekend is coming up June 3-5 with $2,000 in cash up for grabs if you catch the right fish.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Mother Nature served up a big dose of wind and eventually snow this last week and this shut down fishing on the lake. With nicer weather in the forecast fishing should be improving this coming week.
Stevie's Wonder gray or Stevie's M-80

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) www.sierradrifters.com reports:
Definite improvement when the freak’n wind stops blowing!
The perch are showing up on the gravel in 8-12 feet so not all that pulls your Under-cator down is a trout these days.
All around Sandy Pt. Big Hilton, and Layton/Alligator Pt. are best with some scattered fish in Six Bays and the North Arm.
Stay out past eleven feet, they are also as deep as sixteen feet.
Copper or bright bead head Midge larva and emerger patterns # 16 &18 seem to be the best right now as the water remains clear.
You will be amazed at how LOW the lake is. The LADWP has pretty much drained Crowley in preparation for the potentially massive run-off. By August you will see full pool and then some I suspect.
No weed lines to speak of.
Watch the shoals around the Hiltons of you are in a boat, it is getting skinny!

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeanne of the J & J Grizzly Store (530-832-0270) www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com reports:
All fishing access points are open. As of 5/28/11 there was still a large snow bank between Freeman and Big Grizzly. All three boat docks are in, Honker, Camp 5, and Lightening Tree.
Lake level has been fluctuating between 89 and 90 percent full. Surface water temp in the mid to high 50’s
Several 3 to 5 pounders were caught over Memorial Weekend. Most in the 1 to 1 ½ pound range. Limits plus being caught.
Bank: Nightcrawlers, or Power Bait in rainbow or Chartreuse.
Trolling: Dick Nite Copper Red Head; Needlefish Red Dot Frog, Metallic Perch or Fire Tiger: Red Rainbow Runner;  Sockeye Slammer in Fire Tiger.
Fly: Wiggle Tails in burnt orange or olive; Woolly Buggers;  Bead Head Flash Back Pheasant Tail; Blood Midge Pupa have all been producing nicely. Wiggle Tail in Burnt Orange has been the most productive.
May Fly hatches have been reported on the west side around 11 am.  

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
Lake is high and many fish are being caught in the shallows by fly anglers using Midges and attracter patters.
We have gotten some "red hot" reports from trollers.
There are some mid morning Midge hatches when the sun is out and the wind reasonably calm. Also some Midge hatches in the early afternoon on the north end of the lake.
Floating and intermediate lines are working the best with some anglers using indicators with Midges below and others sticking to general attractor pattern.
You can't go wrong with a Jay Fair Wiggle Tail and a Midge larvae trailer fished VERY SLOW unless the fish are near the surface; vary your retrieve until you find the one the fish prefer most.
Special note: Both Grasshopper and Grizzly campgrounds will not open this year leaving only Lightning Tree (a self contained campground only) and the Grizzly Store campground. There is some rough camping allowed on the West side in some spots, but a lot of people will be without campsites if they just show up. On a good note: this will reduce the lake traffic considerably.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Improved weather conditions should make the holiday weekend enjoyable for anglers making the trek to this Lincoln County reservoir. Anglers have been catching a few tiger trout and limits of rainbow trout. Power Bait, flies, gold-colored spinners and lures and worms have all been catching fish.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Improved camping conditions will come with relief from spring storms that have buffeted this area all spring. A combination of small worms and mini marshmallows has been catching stocked rainbow trout, as has a variety of hardware and Power Bait.
Crappie action should heat up along with the daytime temperature. Look for them in the cover along the southern shoreline or along the dam.
If the weather holds, the bass bite could also improve by the weekend.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
The weather may not be cooperating, but the fishing has been excellent at Lunker's Point (near the channels) and between Big Cove and Turkey Point.
Catching limits of Rainbow trout, averaging 1 1/2  to 2 pounds, and 15 to 21 inches long, fishermen have been using nightcrawlers (inflated) and several different lures, such as Rooster Tail, Dick Nite, and Tasmanian Devil.
Trolling is good around Lunker's Point and east of the dam.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
Fishing has been very good the last week with most reports being positive.
We did get one report that was not favorable, but with our crazy weather and conditions, it may just have been a fluke. Most anglers report doing well on the west side of the lake in the coves and along the shore lines.
Try using intermediate lines and Midge pupae, dark Nymphs, Sheep Creek specials, and general attractor patterns. Nymphing under an indicator with Blood Midges and Black Choronomids in 6-12 feet of water working well.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Water flow steady at 60 CFS. Fishing is good. Nymph fish with FB Pheasant Tails, gray WD-40's and Caddis larva and olive scuds.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) www.sierradrifters.com reports:
The flows are coming up slowly and not really messing up the consistent bite. The winds have flat ravaged the place at times. Clarity is good with steady hatches of PMD’s and last generation Baetis emerging.
At these flows many of the spots you may be accustomed to fishing will look very different and there will be good opportunities to fish the infinite amount of channels in the weed beds (hint, hint) that are not possible under lower flows.

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, WHITE PINE, COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Conditions are very similar to Cave Lake and fishing should be good.
The recent rains may make the road muddy, but if it warms up like it is supposed to, it should be okay by Memorial Day.
Fish it with the same gear and techniques as Cave Lake.

JAKE'S CREEK (BOISE) RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Plenty of open water to fish and fishing should be good. This is the best time of year for shore anglers with the weeds down and larger fish cruising for food after a long winter. Like the other waters, large dark presentations or those with lots of movement/vibration are good.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Grant – Gull – June – Silver Lakes and Rush Creek: Rush Creek flow is 181 CFS.
Fishing is a bit tougher with the higher water flow. Basic Nymph patterns like Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears and Prince Nymphs.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
We had a few reports from Kirman this week, it's still fishing pretty well.
We're not hearing about any 20 fish days yet, but we are hearing that most anglers are getting into 5 or 6 fish per day. There are a fair number of 4+ pound fish showing up too.
It seems that the best reports have been from anglers tossing lures like Buoyants and Kastmasters, though we have had a few good reports from fly anglers pulling Buggers and small leech patterns.

LASSEN MEADOW RANCH, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
Snowpack is big this year. The road in will not be accessible until early June. The fishing after that should be great. No pressure on the fish at all this year. Great year to go to Lassen Meadows Ranch.

LAUGHLIN, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Colorado River: Rainbow trout haven't been planted in this area since early March, but anglers are still catching a few fish as far south as Casino Row. One lucky angler reportedly caught a rainbow topping the seven-pound mark.
Striped bass and smallmouth bass also are biting along this stretch of the Colorado River.

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: Some open water at Lower Twin  Lakes. Water temps still very cold. Not recommended right now

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
The Overton Arm and Vegas Wash areas remain hotspots for anglers seeking striped bass and catfish.
Though most stripers have been on the small side, there are reports of anglers catching fish in the five- to eight-pound range. Anglers are also finding some success near the tires at Hemenway, but remember you cannot fish inside the marina. Bait anglers are catching fish with live shad and cut anchovies or sardines.
A variety of shad imitations also are catching fish. Black bass anglers are finding success for both smallies and bucket mouths while throwing spinnerbaits, shad raps and plastics. Some fish are besting four pounds.
Look for bluegill in the backs of coves near submerged vegetation.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Anglers are finding fair to good fishing from the shoreline as well as from boats. Catfish are the most common catch for shore anglers. Boaters are catching both largemouth and smallmouth bass throughout the lake.
Soft plastics in dark colors and top-water or shallow-diving lures are catching the fish.
Striper action has heated up north of Cottonwood Cove with anglers catching fish up to five pounds while trolling or stillfishing with cut anchovies. Lures also are catching the fish.
Look for panfish angling to improve as the fish move into the shallows.
At Willow Beach, anglers are finding slow fishing for striped bass though swim baits and other trout imitations are catching a few fish, some in the double-digit range.
Trout anglers have been frustrated with the tendency of stocked rainbow trout to scatter quickly following weekly trout plants. Persistent anglers are finding success by hunting up their hiding spots near points, submerged rocks and other structure.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) www.dfw.state.or.us.com reports:
Recreational ocean Chinook fishing is open.
Single point, barbless hooks must be used in this fishery. 
The “all-depth” Halibut opener on May 12–14 had good catches reported. The next all-depth openers are May 26–28 and June 2-4. 
Halibut fishing inside of 40 fathoms remains open on non-“all depth” days.
The bottom fish bag limit remains at 5 fish with a sub-bag limit of one Cabezon per day/angler.
Anglers are reporting good catches when weather is favorable.
Fishing from beaches has been improving as surfperch have been biting, with occasional “surprise” catches of striped bass and Starry Flounder.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Upper Owens River:
Water flow 92 CFS. The section from the Benton Crossing Bridge to the monument opened to fishing on Sat. the 28th. Try San Juan Worms or bead head Pheasant Tails.
The section above the Benton Crossing is still under special regulations. Fishing there is slow. Some caddis activity.
DFG will begin stocking  next week.
Lower Owens River: Water flow 401 CFS. Still too high to fish.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF: 

Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) www.sierradrifters.com reports:
Upper Owens/McGee Creek:   Flows are coming up in both locations and combined with the poor weather in Long Valley it was a tough holiday period. 
The campground section of the UO is now open from the Benton Bridge downstream to the monument. It was planted by the DFG over the holiday with catchable rainbows. 
Streamers like Loebergs and Punk Perch # 10-14 work well this time of year before the drifting weed begins to make presentations difficult. 
Nymphing with egg patterns, SJ Worms and flashback PT's will also get takes below an Under-cator. 
There are some quality sized fish above the Benton Bridge in the special regulation section, but the numbers are down. 
McGee has decent numbers in the lower section but not too many trophy fish this spring. It was POUNDED on the holiday, I counted 16 vehicles parked at the gate on Memorial Saturday. Looked like a football game tailgate party. These fish are suckers for SJ Worms, Egg patterns, streamers cast from an upstream position, & broken back Midges in the deeper holes.  Some BWO adults after mid-day. The small browns on Convict will take these like candy!
Lower Owens River: As promised the flows are dropping making for some good fishing from the drift boat these days. Currently they remain on the high side for wading the wild trout section, but keep an eye out especially as it begins to heat up in the lower Sierra. I think you will be pleasantly surprised to find some excellent conditions in the not so distant future.
We are still doing the "dip & strip" technique of pulling streamers for the most consistent results. The numbers have been steadily picking up on most floats as the release rates continue to fall. Spruce-a-Bu’s and our Punk Perch patterns are getting the rascals.
The hatches have not been red hot recently but you will see some golden stones, Caddis, and PMD Mayflies emerging for the main course. Midge activity has been weak as well lately but we have had more low barometers than we like to see this time of year down in the Owens Valley.

PAHRANAGAT WILDLIFE REFUGE, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports: Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish. Mealworms or night crawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

PLEASANT VALLEY RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) www.sierradrifters.com reports:
For whatever reason, the DFG is cramming PV with a bunch of stockers. My guess is that the Owens is high and they are putting that allotment in the res?
Knowing this - I suggest if you like tubing go here as opposed to Crowley for numbers.
The inlet on the far west side, the launch ramp (stay out of mortar range from the bank) & even the dam section are all kicking out good numbers. Full sinking lines are best, most streamer patterns in the 8-12 range will get grabs. Still water Nymphing can be as good as it gets here as well and is seldom talked about. Use the same rigs as you would on Crowley or Bridgeport and identify the drop-offs along the banks. It is very much like fishing Six Bays or Alligator Pt.
Setting your depth is more difficult because of the steep slope, but once you get adjusted it will be game on!
Midges and PT patterns # 14-18 below the Under-cator.
The Gorge is a good choice because it has very stable flows relative to what the weather or water lords are doing.
This is not a tailgate spot and hiking and rock hopping is mandatory for the better more consistent regions.
Dry dropper bead head rigs, dry/dry tandems, or just a good old fashion # 18 Elk Caddis cast from a downstream position will work well here. Smaller on average, they all have big hearts and appetites.

PYRAMID LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) info@renoflyshop.com:
June 1st. The water temps are up in the high 50’s now. Fish are starting to cruise in really shallow water. There have been some awesome days and some slow days mixed in. The water is coming up fast in conjunction with the run-off coming down the Truckee River. The significance of the water coming up is it is virtually impossible to wade out to the ledges on certain beaches. The Water is simply over the top of your waders. Beaches affected include the Nets, Pelican, Windless, South Beach and Warrior Point etc.
The fish should be in shallow enough to fish the flats that will be 4-5 feet deep where we normally would wade through to get to the deeper drop-offs.
Unless we get some really big wind storms to change the bottom it will be interesting to see how June plays out.
Fish are being caught on Maholo Nymphs and Midges in sizes 10-12 fished under an indicator or floater no-cater style. Stripping beetles and wooly worms with a shooting head is also catching plenty of fish.
The best days remain to be windy days with or without cloud cover. Mornings and evenings have been the most productive.
The Lake closes to Trout fishing on June 30th.

RUBY LAKE N.W.R., WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Not a lot of change here as the fishing has paralleled the weather. Good days see some fish caught and bad weather days see anglers staying home.
But don't go too small on the leader or tippet.
The collection ditch is producing a few 10 to 15 inch rainbows, an occasional 15 to 20" tiger, and every once in a while a brown trout.
Woolly Buggers, Crystal Buggers, leeches and Nymphs under an indicator should all work.
Remember, the collection ditch is artificial lures and flies only.
Fishing by the main boat landing is also starting to pick up as the fish from the main part of the water are looking for spawning habitat.
You won't be able to put a boat on the water until June 15, but you can put a float tube on the water at the boat ramp.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
J.D. Richey of www.fishingwithjd.com (916-388-1956) reports:
STRIPERS WINDING DOWN
There are stripers in the system still, but not in the numbers we’ve come accustomed to in past weeks. The fish are now scattered from Colusa on down, with smaller schools of spent fish working their way through places like Tisdale, Knights Landing Verona and Garcia Bend.
It’s one of those here today, gone tomorrow types of propositions however.
Flows could really come up soon and get muddy with Shasta being full and still plenty of snow yet to melt. In fact, there’s talk that Discovery Park in Sacramento may flood again…in June…CRAZY!

SAN JOAQUIN AND RED’S MEADOWS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports: Road closed.

SILVER LAKE, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports: People were fishing in some open water by the dam.

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) www.dfw.state.or.us.com reports:
The Smith is open to striped bass year-round, two fish per 24 hours, 24-inch minimum size. Fishing for stripers in the tidewater area should be good for the next several weeks. The Smith opens for trout on May 28. Check the regulations for gear and harvest restrictions.

SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports: Fishing continues to be slow as the weather has been uncooperative.
The outflow valves have been opened a bit more to make room for the huge amount of water still in the Rubies in the form of snow and this appears to have flushed a few fish into the stream below.
Several anglers report good fishing in the river below the dam using Chironomid patterns, Hare's Ears and brown Woolly Buggers.
Both trout and wiper anglers report slow going but by mid-week it is supposed to warm back up to 70 degrees, so hopefully it will pick up. Where have I heard that before? Last week and look what happened this week. Bright shiny presentations with quick retrieves are the best bet for wipers.
Trollers have had luck with flashers tipped with a worm pulling in 16 to 20 inch fish and those shore anglers that have caught fish, have had good luck using Power Bait or worms fishing off of the rocky points at the northwest end of the lake catching fish averaging 16 to 18 inches.
Leech patterns, Woolly Buggers, and Nymphs under an indicator should all work. For bait anglers, the usual worms with a marshmallow, or Power Bait are working.
Smallmouth bass are still holding off of points and structure feeding up in anticipation of the spawn, though they should be moving into the spawning beds soon.
Finesse baits on a drop shot rig can be effective in about 15 to 20 feet of water as can deep diving lipless crank baits and jerk baits. Once on the spawning beds, please give the bass a break. There is no challenge to fishing bass on the beds and they get pretty beat up by inconsiderate anglers.
No black bass may be kept until July 1st.
One wiper 15 inches or longer may be kept.

LAKE TAHOE:
Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbons Charters (530-544-6552) www.blueribbonfishing.com reports:
North Shore: We’ve been getting limits of Mackinaw (Lake) Trout (2-15 pounds).
We have been trolling at The Tavern Hole, Cal Neva Point, Dollar Point and Sugar Pine Point, 110-220 feet deep, with either Dodgers and minnows or Dodgers and large Trophy Stick lures.

TRUCKEE RIVER:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) info@renoflyshop.com:
The Truckee is coming out of Lake Tahoe at 68 CFS. There is so much water in all of the other creeks that there is no need to take it from the Lake right now.
The river is fishable between Tahoe City and the confluence of Prosser Creek. It gets higher as you go downstream but it does not get out of control until Boca Bridge.
Some of the locals and guides are doing pretty well as of late in the upper stretches. The water is pretty clear all the way to Reno but it is still really running hard and can be dangerous to wade below Boca Bridge.
There is still plenty of snow in the mountains and we should see higher flows for a while. Especially if we ever get some warmer temperatures.
Here are the current flows as of June 1st. (Safe fishable flows in parenthesis).
Town of Truckee 323 CFS (100-350)
Boca Bridge 1620 CFS (anything below 650)
Farad 1770 CFS (400-600)
Mogul 1570 CFS (300-500)
Reno 1650 CFS (350-500).

LITTLE TRUCKEE RIVER:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) info@renoflyshop.com:
Flows are 662 CFS. It is high and out of the banks.
There have been a few local anglers that know the Little Truckee pretty well that are catching fish even with the high flows.
If you are thinking about giving it a try you have to fish it more like a big river now. Fish the seams and edges out of the main current. Make sure to use enough weight to get your flies down and if you are Nymphing with an indicator, use one big enough to hold up the extra weight.
Do not try to cross and stay out of the main current. It is running hard and can be dangerous to those who don’t know it very well.
Stampede is nearing capacity and the Little Truckee should be running high for a while.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) www.monovillage.com reports:
Upper Twin Lake: Leader of our Memorial Day Derby is a 3-pound rainbow caught on purple Power Bait by Karen Tysor from Fallbrook, California.
Stringers coming in by anglers using nightcrawlers and Power Bait.
Trollers using Buoyants, Tasmanian Devils and Rapalas.
Lake is full and still cold.
Department of Fish and Game stocking weekly.

TWIN LAKES AREA, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
Upper Twin Lake – Lower Twin Lake – Robinson Creek: The Twins have been fishing well this week also; we're starting to see some nice stringers of fish in the 1 to 2.5lb range.
Trolling with Rapalas and spoons has been good, as well as still fishing from a boat or shore with crawlers and Power Bait.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707 www.kenssport.com reports:
The Virginias are still frozen over, we hear there's about 20 inches of ice left at this time. I'd imagine they got some more snow last night as it did leave about a half inch down here in town. Another week or two and hopefully they'll be thawed out enough to get some good fishing in.

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports: No fish have been reported or seen at Walker Lake so far this fishing season.

WALKER RIVERS, NEV:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) info@renoflyshop.com:
East Walker River: Flows have been all over the map. Currently they are 251 CFS.
Bridgeport reservoir is full and I would imagine Upper and Lower Twin Lakes are as well.
Irrigation season is right around the corner and the flows could go up any time now.
If you are want to fish the East Walker you should go soon and check the flows before you get in the car.
The East Walker is fishable right now but it could change anytime.
Be careful wading there are not too many spots that you can cross with the current flows.
Nymphing with a Stonefly and a smaller dropper like a Baetis or a Midge along the edges and out of the main current is a pretty good way to fish the East Walker when the flows are high. Streamers can also be effective.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
East Walker – West Walker – Sceirine Ranch - Hunewill Pond:
East Walker River: The East is sitting at 251 CFS today, down from 400 last week.
The fishing has been pretty good this week, mainly with small nymphs.
We haven't had any dry fly reports lately and the streamer action seems to be a bit tough as well. The lower flow we have right now sure does make it great for Nymphing though!
Some of the patterns we've been hearing about include San Juan Worms, silver streak, micro Mayfly, GT Emerger, flashback Emerger, dark lord, Copper John, split case BWO and WD-40's. There are also some Caddis starting to become active, we've had some pretty good reports on Fox's Poopah, La Fontaines Caddis pupa and Z-Wing Caddis.
We haven't heard much from the Rosachi lately but I'd expect it to be nearly as good as the Cali side with this lower flow, and much less crowded.
West Walker River:
The West is still running pretty fast, but I was by there this week and the water clarity seems pretty good.
I think if you search out some of the calmer stretches you should be able to get into some nice fish with lures or crawlers, and even some streamers for the fly anglers.
Sceirine Ranch:
The ranch is fishing great as well with the lower flows. Mostly Nymphing just like on the Cali side. Birds Nest, Copper John, dark lord, Princes, flashback emergers and disco Midges have all been doing well.
Hunewill Pond:
Haven't had anyone on the pond yet, will post report as soon as we have one!
 
WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.sierradrifters.com" www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
East Walker River:
The yo-yo flow pattern continues and currently it is almost perfect for this time of year. Crowds have been large, even for the EW as there is not many other quality moving water options. My guess is you will see some big water here this summer so get your EW fix soon. PT’s, SCUDS, SJ Worms, & broken back Midges are good choices for Nymphing.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.performanceanglers.com" www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
East Walker River:
Water flow 297 CFS. Water flow has been dropping steadily this last week.
Nymph fish with gray or black Midge pupa,WD-40's and  Prince Nymphs.
Although the Mayfly hatch has been strong not much surface activity.

WILDHORSE RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndow.org" www.ndow.org) reports:
Wildhorse is still spilling and while it should spill for a while, it has subsided due to the cooler weather.
It will probably pick up a bit with the warming trend predicted for next week, and then start to subside after a few days.
Fishing continues to be good in the river below the dam using Hare's Ears, olive bead head Crystal Buggers, and brown Woolly Buggers.
Shore fishing continues to be slow, but with the warmer weather predicted, should start picking up, especially in the arms and backs of the coves. Trollers are picking up fish using the usual methods. The most popular that seems to work is trolling flashers or cowbells tipped with a worm or spinner.
No recent reports on any bass being caught but deep diving lipless crankbaits, blade baits and drop shot finesse worms are all good bets for bass at Wildhorse this time of year.
The wipers should start hitting soon, especially if we can get some warm weather to help raise the water temperature just a few more degrees. Surface water temps are just below 50 degrees, but with next week's weather should start to rise.
For trout, fly rodders should use large presentations like Woolly Buggers and leech patterns, minnow imitations and spinners work well for hard baits.
Bait anglers should stick to the tried and true garden hackle and Power Bait.
The water is still a bit turbid, so larger patterns with flash on bright days and dark colors on cloudy days should be used.
No black bass may be kept until July 1st.
One wiper 15 inches or longer may be kept.

WILSON RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndow.org" www.ndow.org) reports:
The county was grading the road this week and though there are still some soft spots, it is in good condition.
The lake is spilling though expect it to start to slow down in a week or two.
Fishing below the falls has produced 14 to 15 inch fish, while fishing near the boat ramp is also producing fish. Water is slightly turbid, but clearing, with the dam end of the lake being the clearest.
Fishing by the boat ramp has been good using Power Bait or nightcrawlers. The same flies and hardware used at South Fork should work here.
Bass fishing is fair to good as the water here is a bit warmer than the rest of the waters. Use the same techniques and tackle as South Fork. Bright days use bright gear on cloudy days stick to dark bulky gear.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK AREA, CALIF:
The Tioga Pass Highway (California S.R. 120) to Yosemite (from the east side) is still closed. Tioga Pass has an elevation of 9,943 feet, making it the highest automobile pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Photo No. 1:
Robert Nagamoto and Kyle Marinelli of Irvine, CA scored a pair of 2 lb 7 oz rainbows for their stringer out of the South Fork Bishop Creek on May 27.
One fish was caught on a Panther Martin spinner and the other fell for Salmon Peach Power Bait.
Photo courtesy of Jared Smith of Parcher’s Resort

Photo No. 2:
Raymond Blakeslee of Lomita, California holds his 7.5 pound brown trout caught on Thursday, May 25 at Sabrina Lake, which is west of Bishop, California.
The brown was caught on orange-colored Power Bait.
Photo courtesy of Rick and Patti Apted of the Lake Sabrina Boat Landing

Photo No. 3:
Kris Vogt and daughter Kaela with a trophy-sized rainbow caught on a recent drift boat, fly fishing trip on the Lower Owens River in California.
Photo courtesy of Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service

Photo No. 4:
Skip Rood with a 25-inch rainbow caught on a recent drift boat, fly fishing trip on the Lower Owens River.
Photo courtesy of Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service