Don Q's fishing report for week of June 19-24

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 June 19-24.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water conditions nearly perfect and the weather has been great.
There is a lot of boat traffic on the weekends so the best time for fishing is midweek, but no matter what there are going to be lots of Browns out in the water, ready to be caught.
Trolling seems to be the best option for getting hook-ups right now. 
Courtesy of Almanor Fishing Adventures.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina:
Don’t forget to pick up your license before hitting the Lake.
Watch out for the Deer – they are on the move!
The Lake continues to rise, but very slowly.
Ma Nature was once again up to her old tricks on Monday when a bit of weather blew thru – some lightening, some thunder-boomers and even a few sprinkles, oh, and can’t forget that darn w-i-n-d.
It got pretty chilly, and after it was up in the low 80s over the weekend, 46 degrees with the wind chill was definitely on the chilly side. And as the weather was on the cool side, that means the run-off slowed considerably.
Lake Sabrina received the first stocking of Department of Fish and Wildlife on Monday – they used the smaller truck so they could get down to the water, so not a huge load of fish, but we did get 50# of tagged trophy-sized fish – now the DFG (or they might say DFW) tag is to just let you know that the Department of Fish and Wildlife are putting in some mighty fine fish.
Fishing is still great at Lake Sabrina – it’s the catching that has slowed a bit for some – we’ve had people catch their limits in a few hours and then there are those that only caught a couple all day.
It’s Nightcrawlers that are working best, Salmon Eggs are running second and Power Bait, well, if you must you must.
Not much action trolling with lures. We’re thinking it may have been the warm weather last week or it could be the Lake filling and as there’s more water, there’s more room for them to hide.
Team Hwang – Chris and Jonathan - of Chatsworth worked as a team should and nabbed a 3-1/2 pound Alper on a Nightcrawler. Quinlan Uyeda of Granda Hills snapped up a 2 pounder also on a Nightcrawler. 
Temps look to be again in the normal range – low 70s for the highs and low 40s for the lows. Sounds like the perfect weather to be on the Lake – not too hot – not too cold. 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.
As Summer is just around the corner, we thought it appropriate to go to our summer hours.
We are now open Sunday thru Saturday from 7:00am to 7:00pm – we serve Breakfast from 7:00am to 11:00am and Lunch from 11:00am to 4:00pm – Homemade Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream from 7:00am to 6:45pm.
Looks like they’re moving right along on the bridge – they’re even working weekends. The abutment was poured last week and we understand they plan to put in 80 foot beams which is the framework for the forms where they’ll eventually pour the slab for the bridge (I think that’s what Rick said) - they’re not quite sure how they tend to put those 80 foot beams in place – we do understand a humongous crane is in the plans.
The tentative date of completion has been moved from July to sometime in September. Stay tuned!  
We’ve just got the normal size skeeters now, although every once in a while an enormous skeeter is seen lurking – so don’t forget the juice – 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.
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:
Much lighter traffic at the lake this week as windy conditions dominated mid week and even though the weekend weather was much improved, it was still pretty quiet in the canyon.
Fishing definitely slowed down a bit this week with most anglers reporting some fish but not necessarily limit style fishing.
The bite in Boiler Cove and at the Inlet continues to be primarily a bait bite and even the jig guys are resorting to tipping their jigs with a piece of crawler or mealworm to entire a strike.
There are still a ton of fish cruising the shore but these fish have been seeing the same stuff since opener and now that the spawn is winding down, they're getting a case of lockjaw.
Lure tossers are having a tough time getting fish on the hardware with only a few folks fishing from boats reporting much success using metal lures.
No trolling reports this week.
South Lake Landing will continue with spring hours for another two weeks, open Friday, Saturday & Sundays from 7am to 5pm.
Folks wishing to rent a boat Monday through Thursday should check in at the Parchers Resort office anytime after 8am.
The net lake level rise this week was at least a few feet but we're still a good 10 to 12ft from launching the docks, and more importantly, stocking fish. The lake actually dropped a bit over the weekend which was a surprise but I suppose we're all just riding the drought roller coaster at this point and keeping our fingers crossed that we stay on track with the runoff forecasts.
Stay tuned for updates.
According to SCE's lake level forecast, the lake will peak below the end of the launch ramp this year so private boaters are out of luck in 2013.
We ask that folks please avoid blocking the launch ramp however because Kayakers and South Lake Landing staffers still use the launch ramp area.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
Lots of happy anglers around the fish cleaning station this week, most of them reporting good to excellent fishing with the moderate creek flows on the South Fork. Jigs, spinners and salmon eggs are working best. DFW stockings near creek crossings and at campgrounds are making those areas the most dependable.
Weir Pond:
Great reports out of the Weir this week, mostly from spin fisherman fishing bait or working plastics like Berkley Micetails or mini-jigs.
Intake II:
Stocked by DFW but no first hand fish reports from our guests this week.
North Lake:
Stocked by DFW but no first hand fish reports from our guests this week.
Lake Sabrina:
The lake is finally up enough for our friends at Lake Sabrina to get some of their boats on the water and the DFW has already stocked the lake with pan sized rainbows and with some hefty brood stock fish as well.
Trail Report:
All that's left is a 50 yard section of snow on the approach to Bishop Pass and it's melting fast. The first JMT thru-hikers picked up their resupplies over the weekend and reported that the pass is mostly free of snow and it's pretty easy going for this early in the year.
All of the popular day-hike trailheads are snow free and wide open.

BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Boca is holding steady at about 68 percent capacity 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 flows starting to drop coming out of the LT.  If you pinch your barbs and fish lures only one can work the Little Truckee River that flows into Boca but be cognizant that you may be fishing besides a fly fisherman. Please be courteous to each other's space. 
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:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707)
(www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 16, 2013:
Bridgeport has still been fishing excellent.
Trolling with small rapalas, thomas bouyants and needlefish, bait fishing with crawlers, power bait and power eggs have both been doing great.
We haven't talked to any fly anglers lately but stripping small streamers and fishing midges under an indicator should do the trick.
Rainbow Point has been a great area to bait and fly fish and the trollers are either trolling the flats out from Paradise Shores or down near the dam.  

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Hello Convict Lake fishing report followers!
The Round-up at the Lake Spring Derby has ended and we would like to thank all the participants who made it a successful event.
Congratulations to Gerritt Wallace from El Cajon, CA who won $50 in the bonus cash weekend. The winners of the $6000 in resort prizes will be announced shortly. We will post the winners at convictlake.com and we will be sending out a derby wrap-up email. 
Jim and Marie Connors of Poway, CA did a great job by landing two nice fish. One was a 2 pound 9 ounce rainbow and the other was 2 pound 14 ounce rainbow. 
Both were using green Power bait and they were fishing at the North Shore. 
To see more fish photos visit our 2013 Fishing Gallery.
Catch of the Week:
Jordan Zeier of Chatsworth, CA with this week's biggest fish, a 4 pound 8 ounce rainbow.  Jordan was using salmon eggs while fishing at the Inlet.
Other Notable catches this week:
Julie and Deb Denton of Davis, CA caught a 3 pound 11 ounce beauty using orange Power bait. The location of their fishing spot was the South Shore.
Brant York of Boron, CA landed a nice 3 pound 10 ounce rainbow.
Brant was using Salmon Eggs and was fishing at the Inlet.
Tactics/Bait: 
Rainbow, orange, and green Power Bait all had good success this week on the lake. Red/gold Thomas Bouyants, Power Worms and Power bait Mice Tails were also very productive. 
Inflated night crawlers are always a great choice of bait.
Salmon eggs have been working both in the creek and the lake.
The hottest spot this week was the Inlet and South Shore. The Jetty and North Shores have also been fishing well.
Other locations to try are the Outlet, West Shore, Creek,  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 Wooly Booger and Lip RIpperz Hatchery Dust on Power bait.
Derby News:
The Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby will be starting on Monday, September 2nd for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
Also mark your calendars for the Morrison's Cash Bonus Weekend on November 1-3. $2000 in cash prizes.
Weather: 
Last weekend was beautiful followed by sunny skies mid-week with some wind. Just like last weekend we are having great weather once again. The forecast for the beginning of next week has the temperature getting up to the low-70s with sunny skies and light wind. Lows in the low-40s. 
Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.
Sunrise - Sunset: 
Sunrise this week 5:34 am -5:35 am and Sunset 8:19 pm - 8:21 pm.
Stocking: 
DFG stocked 900 lbs. on June 3rd.
We also stocked 150 lbs. of Alpers on June 6th.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
The algae bloom is building. Sandy Point is still the most productive. Stevie's Wonder in gray/black or tan in 12 -15 feet of water.


DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Don Rotsma of Fly Fish With Don (775-722-8418) (www.flyfishwithdon.comn) reports:
Lake Davis - Thursday June 14,15,16th- Damsels are still active in some areas. We have experienced some great fishing at times with fish in the surface and lots of sight fishing with damsel patterns.
Only lasts for a couple hours though and then things are back to blind casting and retrieving. It is hard to go back to fishing subsurface when you have had a taste of good surface activity.
Lake temps were in the mid 60s and started at 64 this Sunday Morning.
Lots of anglers because of Father's day and the yearly trout tournament this weekend. Some ugly times at the boat ramps with the crowds and inexperienced boaters not knowing how to get their boats ready quickly and get in and out of water quickly.
Even waited 10 minutes while a guy waited for his motor to run out of gas while 5 other boats waited to get out! Grrr....
On a more fun note, the weeds are growing quickly and fish are definately attracted to the damsels that are migrating.
Things should just get better over the next few weeks.
There are early caddis hatches and some good midge hatches during the day along with callibaetis in the afternoon. I would just concentrate on the damsels right now though with nice fish and some outstanding action.
Fish are on average large and healthy, but seeing a few fish with markings.
If you are not seeing fish working the surface near weed beds and along the edges from 9am until about 11:30, you are in the wrong place and need to move until you find fish.
We have spent a lot of time this spring scoping coves and points for fish and it is remarkable how many anglers are fishing spots that are almost void of fish. Be flexible and move around trying different spots if you are not productive where you are fishing.
Fish still responding best to very slow retrieves casting sideways to the wind and keeping in touch with your line and bug.
Use the right bug, find the right depth and retrieve and pay attention, you will be rewarded.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Conditions have made this lake slower than normal at the moment, with weather being especially troublesome.
However, there are still plenty of fish in the shallow areas of the lake, meaning it is still a viable option for a fishing excursion. 
Courtesy of Fly Fish with Don.  

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Donner is still fishing well a week after its first stocking of the year! 
Get the kids out there or your buddy who has a difficult time catching fish and have a good time!  
Remember to be a steward and keep just what you can eat! No need to fill your freezer with multiple trips and leave some fish for the kids to catch! Power bait will be the primary bait one will be using along with small shiny lures such as 1/12 to 1/8 Kastmasters, Roostertails, or Panther Martins.  Kokanee fishing has picked up here and one will be targeting 50 to 65 feet of water now between the area of Loch Leven and China Cove. 
Pink, Orange and Chartruese have been the best color choices. 
A large brown measured at about 30 inches was caught over the weekend.  The angler who caught it was trolling at a depth of 30 feet. 
Catching minnows can be deadly this time of year for the Macks as they are within casting distance.
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.  Early morning off the boat launch one can troll some larger imitations of rainbows because some big Macks always come in to feed on these stockers.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The Free Fishing Day crowd found good action on Saturday with over 100 fish entered into the largest fish contest. While none were the much sought after tagged fish, all those who participated in the annual fishing derby had a great time. Anglers caught both rainbows and brown trout with Power Bait, spinners and various flies.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing for largemouth bass and crappie has been good for the persistent angler. Most of the bass are one- to two-pound range and hitting on a variety of plastics. A couple of fishing buddies who set up near the mouth of the reservoir found excellent action for feisty crappie. Anglers are seeing a few brown trout measuring about 11 to 12 inches. Rainbows in a similar size range are plentiful.
Power Bait, spinners and flies will do the trick for these fish.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishermen are reporting that fishing has been great all day on the Fall River with great water and weather conditions!
Dry fly fishing, nymphs, streamers, and leeches are all doing great. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Plenty of shads are here all the way from Shanghai Falls and down, with some still being caught at Shanghai Falls. 
Courtesy of Johnsons Bait & Tackle.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
We have lots of good news to report on the fishing at Frenchman Lake.
Bank fishing near the dam, Turkey Point and Big Cove have been good spots for many.
Dale from Oroville caught his limit using nightcrawlers and anise scented marshmallows at Turkey Point.
Steve Penrose and Joe Jansen caught and released 5 nice rainbows in the 1 ½ to 2 lb range at Big Cove with worms only.
Nick Schimers and Sam Mertins caught 4 rainbows at the dam using nightcrawlers on a treble hook on Saturday 06/15/13.
On 6/16/13 Larry Mitchell caught a beautiful 3.8 lb rainbow by the dam using nightcrawlers and a bobber.
Trollers are doing well when anchoring across from Frenchman’s Campground at Crystal Bay and floating worms off the bottom.
Repaving and construction at the Frenchman Boat Launch began on June 10th and is expected to be completed before July 4th, 2013.
The boat launch will be closed during the weekdays during this time, but will be open for public use with reduced parking on the weekends for vehicles pulling trailers.
The Lunker Point Boat Launch remains open and fully operational.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Right now is the time for Golden Stone, Caddis, Callibaetis and PMDs creating an ideal time for dry fly fishing. Conditions have been great all day, but reports indicate some great activity sometime around sunset. If you want a good chance for a hook-up use #6-8 leeches.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is 19 CFS. Fishing is good. Some Tricos in the am, BWO's around mid day. Best results with nymphs.  Buckskin nymphs, caddis pupa and small pheasant tails.

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
You can now 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 powerbait 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. Rush Creek flow is 135. Royal coachmen, elk hair caddis, prince nymphs and copper Johns.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 16, 2013:
Kirman has still been fishing well also. Lots of nice cutts in the 18 to 25 inch range and brookies in the 15 to 18 inch range have been the norm.
Small leech patterns like mini leeches, goat leeches, seal buggers and stillwater nymphs have been doing well, scud patterns like a flashback scud or a gray and olive scud have also been doing well. 

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Now is the time for Salmon Fly dries as there are plenty of large, and many small, Rainbows and Browns in the Klamath. It is advised to use this opportunity while you can as the Salmon Fly hatches end around the last week of June. Not to mention the water conditions are fantastic!
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:
A good place to be fishing as there are plenty of Rainbows, some well over 20”, cruising in the water alongside the Callibaetis hatches. Reports indicate that lots of catches have been made using #20 midges and leech patterns. Overall a fun experience to be had at Lewiston. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

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:
Middle Twin Lakes is the best bet for fly rodders.
Doc's Twin Lake Special black or brown.

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:
Fishing has been good here but one must remember that this is a barbless artificial catch and release fishery only! 
A great place for someone who wants to learn how to fly fish or for kids who just want to catch some fish on lures.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing has been steady throughout the lower basin with anglers in the Government and Vegas Wash area bringing in stripers weighing up to five pounds. Most anglers are finding success with shad, anchovies and even corn. Largemouth and smallmouth bass have also provided good action in the Callville Bay area.
NDOW biologists are investigating reports of dead carp in the Overton Arm.
The Southern Nevada Water Authority has reportedly deemed the water to be clear of toxins.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
While there hasn’t been much striper activity reported in the Cottonwood Cove area, word is that action has been good for both catfish and largemouth bass. Anglers have had success using night crawlers and anchovies.
Near Willow Beach, in the vicinity of mile marker 50, one lucky angler reeled in a 25.2-pound striper on an A.C. plug. Others have found success for striped bass in the five- to seven-pound range using a Bomber Long A, Little Anthony’s LA Slider, and Cordell Redfin lures.

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. 
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 110 CFS. The whole  river is now open. Special regulations still in effect upstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge. Fishing is slow.
Try egg patterns, San Juan worms ,Prince nymphs and copper John's.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is currently 310 CFS. Fishing is improving as the fish have adjusted to the higher flows. Nymphing is the best  bet. Try WD-40'S, pheasant tails and hares ears.

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 nightcrawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been great this week! The edge of the rocks seems to be the best spot to fish alongside the numerous hatches happening right now.
Make sure to bring a wading staff for personal safety. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop. 

PROSSER LAKE, 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 fair at best. 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. 
This lake will be continue to fish worse as the season progresses because it's level continues drop to the 40 percent capacity mark and will not see the halfway mark this summer. 
Smallmouth fishing will be better this summer than trout fishing here as the water temps will be like a bathtub. 
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 (there just not for Kokes!) tipped with a nightcrawler.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
With flows being fairly high right now it is tough going on the lower Sacramento, but despite the water conditions being less-than-stellar it is still a fun area for fishing right now! As the season goes on expect even better conditions and more Rainbows and Browns.
A lot of fishermen have been reporting that #6 Pat’s Rubber Legs has been doing very well the past month. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
With great water conditions and Golden Stones coming off, now is a fantastic time for fishing on the upper Sacramento. While fishing is great all day, there is a second Caddis hatch sometime around sunset, making it an ideal time to make some hook-ups. 
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  June 15, 2013, water flow is currently 13,500  CFS. 
Spin fishing for Trout and Steelhead on the Sacramento River has 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  June 15, 2013, water flow is currently 13,500  CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing has been good. 
Early morning and late afternoons best. 
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.
Call or email us today. We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week. Drift  boats or Jet boats available. 
We cater to all methods of fishing.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California.
Groups and Clubs welcome, We can accommodate ANY size group.

SAN JOAQUIN/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.performanceanglers.com" www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
The San Joaquin River is slowing and fishing is improving.
Most attractor dry fly's such as stimulators are very effective right now.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is good on Shasta Lake. Around Bridge Bay and the Dam have been the best spots! Anglers have reported catching surfacing rainbows in the mornings. Wiggle Hoochies and Hummdingers around 60 to 80 ft. are producing some Salmon bites. 
Courtesy of Sacriver Guide.    
                                                                                                     
SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
June 15, 2013  Shasta Lake guided fishing- Northern California fishing Lake Shasta.  We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
Lake Shasta fishing has been great! 
Catching salmon and trout now,  Rainbow trout  on the surface and salmon, 80  feet deep. The Dry Creek area, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies.  Seeing smaller fish now, really working for the bigger fish.
Lake Shasta is place to be for lots of action and great trout fishing & salmon fishing. Bass fishing continues to be great!

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 65 feet down for them and that the larger ones are being taken by bumping the bottom in about 60 to 70 feet of water. 
Pink, Chartruese, and Orange in hoochies and squids have been go to's. 
Spinners will also work in these colors so don't dismay if these lures are your go to's. 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 with the upcoming stock of trout this week it should pick up considerably. 

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:
There are still some adult steelhead on the Trinity. Nothing like it is in the fall, but they are there!
Anglers report catching steelhead and some brown trout.
Wading conditions are tough with 1,200 CFS.
It is best to use a drift boat or a raft or better yet hire a guide!
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:
June 14, 2013 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 700 CFS. Trinity River will slowly decreasing to 450 CFS by June 24th, 2013.
Trinity River Salmon fishing and steelhead fishing  has started.
There are a few fish being caught, we will see number increase as the 
weeks go on. Methods of fishing will be bouncing roe and pulling plugs.
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:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
California:
Flows are coming down but with water being drawn off the top of Tahoe water temps have risen. 
Caddis have become prolific on certain stretches of the river in the evenings now. Unlike Mayflies, one should skate or dance there Caddis dries a bit as Caddisflies are fast emergers. Other hatches include PMD's in the late mornings, Little Yellow Stones, PED's and the occasional Green Drake emergence in the evenings with the Caddis. 
Rolling big Stoneflies during the day with imitations of Mayfly crawlers and Caddis Pupa behind them can be effective. 
Look to fish the pocketwater more now as the water temp rises along with outside temps. 
The flying Carpenter ants have gone for the time being but there is a lot of ant activity along the river's edge so don't discount the use of these patterns. 
Crashing 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! 
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, large Caddis pupa and Stonefly imitations trailed behind 16-18 inches with Caddis, PMD, PED, Midge and General nymphs such as Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, and Birds Nests in sizes 14-18.
Gilligan and a few others have spotted adult Green Drakes but numbers have been limited to say the least. Fish this pattern more down toward State line where flows are bigger. 
Don't overlook streamers as some nice fish are still being taken this way and with water temps inching towards the 60 degree mark fish are more apt to chase your offerings. Sculpin imitations have been the best. Streamer fishing will be best in the wee hours of morning now or into dusk. 
Soft hackle imitations of Caddis and Mayfly's work well when fish are feeding just under the surface. 
Nevada:
If the California side of the Truckee is getting you flustered maybe a trip to the Nevada side will turn your luck around.  
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!  
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) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.monovillage.com" www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Good morning Don,
Summer has arrived at the Upper Twin Lake and despite strong winds for
three (3) days, the anglers reported some nice catches in the 2 1/2 to 3 1/2 pound range. The weekly stocking was 800 pounds with an additional 10 fish at 3 plus pounds. Water temperature is holding at 54 degrees.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 16, 2013:
The Twins are still hanging in there for a lot of nice fish with some tipping the scale at up to around 3 pounds. Casting rapalas and kastmasters has been doing well, also bait fishing with power bait and crawlers has been good. 

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 16, 2013:
The Virginias are still fishing excellent, shore fishing or tubing. Lots of fish being caught from .5 pound to 5 pounds. Bait anglers are using power bait, power eggs and crawlers, lure anglers are using Kastmasters, Hot Shots and Panther Martins and the fly anglers are using damsel nymphs, mini leeches, soft hackles, seal buggers and stillwater nymphs.   

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) ( HYPERLINK "mailto:vir@qnet.com" vir@qnet.com) report:
Mother Nature had a bit of the stomach flu for a couple afternoons and provided wind that emptied our parking lot, but no storm arrived with it. 
Fishing improved greatly after the double stocking (Alpers and DFW). 
The wind hampered some of the catching but died Thursday afternoon around 4pm, and the trout went bonkers on just about everything. 
Lake had a good chop making dry flies a good evening choice, and then leveled off a bit on Friday, and the lake was a bit flat on Saturday, but the weather was incredible.
Bait for the week: 
Nightcrawlers held the number one spot with garlic power eggs either orange or red. Trout were also hitting Garlic power bait, and various other home mixes of the dough. White mouse-tails, rainbow glitter, garlic sage and Captain American power bait.
Lures still working:
Were mainly Red/Gold Thomas Buoyant, Kastmasters, Hot Shots red/gold panther martins, and lip ripperz and various unsundry metal objects.
Fly action:
Picked up on olive woolly buggers, Olive Matuka, VL Special, caddis Emergers, Rickard’s AP emerger slowed, but Loeberg’s did the trick. 
Some belly guys were trying 3-fly rigs and pulling in some nice fish but were releasing most of them.
Big fish for the week: 
Hoyt Yee of Rosemead, 3lb 3oz Alper on Garlic Power Bait June 11
Michael Tucker of Lemon Grove, 2lb 7oz Alper on Thomas Buoyant June 12, Big Virginia
Grant Nichols of Temecula, 4lb 6oz Alper on Thomas Buoyant, June 12, Little Virginia
Dick Iceman Ginise of West Hills, 6lb 5oz Alper on Power Bait, June 14, Little Virginia
John Della Penna of Upland, 3lb 4oz Alper on Yellow dipped power bait
Backcountry:
Action has been great with lots of trout taking small mosquitoes and black gnats black ants, foam bodied ants, some damsels and green body mosquitoes from Blue Lake up through the Frogs. No report on Moat, but Red Lake has also been doing well late afternoon on Grey Hackle Yellow’s.
Trail:
Is clear to dry pond, there is still some snow just below the pass, but it is hanging on. 
The bugs:
Are back now that the wind is gone, so don’t forget to buy stock in Repel, Off or your favorite “DEET” supplier.

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:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker River:
June 16, 2013: 
The East is running at 163 CFS today and is still fishing very well.
There's been a little dry action in the mornings but mainly nymphing with small midges and caddis nymphs.
We've been getting some cooler nights this past week so the water temps are still in good shape.
Patterns that have been successful lately include fox's poopah, buckskin caddis, z-wing caddis, 3-wire caddis, flashback emerger, rainbow warrior, zebra midge, wd-40, e/c caddis, elk hair caddis. 
Sceirine Ranch:
June 16, 2013: 
The ranch produced pretty well this week also, the 160 flow makes for some good fishing on the Nevada side.
In addition to the patterns listed for the Cali side you can also try copper johns, dark lords, prince nymphs, pheasant tails and birds nests. 
Hunewill Pond:
June 16, 2013:
The pond is still fishing very well, small streamers near the surface have been doing well and there's also been some good action with small midges under a dry. Mini leeches, stillwater nymphs, seal buggers, goat leeches, rojo midges, zebra midges and flashback emergers have all been doing well. 

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 142 CFS.
Fishing is  better with  higher water flow.
Midge patterns, baetis emergers and pheasant tails.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.kenssport.com" www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 16, 2013:
The flows on the west are coming down a bit now and the fishing is really starting to pick up. Panther martins and roostertails are doing well for the spin fishermen, as well as crawlers and salmon eggs. Fly anglers are using hoppers, beetles, ants, buggers and leech patterns. 

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:
No real changes, conditions are still improving. Expect more reports as the summer months continue. 
Courtesy of Mike’s Fishing Guide Service.

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