Don Q's fishing report for week of July 10-17

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 July 10-17. Pack your fishing license and sunscreen.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
A lot of traffic has filled the waters of Almanor right now, but the good news is that the rising surface temperature the fish are still ready to be caught! Clarity is great and bites are picking up, especially in the early morning and the late afternoon.
Trolling is ill-advised but power-bait has gotten a lot of activity. 
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:
Watch out for the Deer – they are on the move!
We’ve got boats for rent and YES you can get to the DingleBerry Inlet!
We do hope you all had a GREAT 4th – we sure did!
Boats, people, and a few big fish all around the Lake this weekend and we can’t forget the bear that showed up Monday afternoon at 3:30 on the dam – yup, just walked right up the back of the dam on the trail. He then promptly walked down the launch ramp around to the grassy area and up to the gut can – he then proceeded over to the back freezer and opened it right up – just like you or I would – got a good picture of him out the kitchen window.
Fishing this week was terrific – some nice size fish showed up in pictures.
Jeff Kraus of Costa Mesa landed a 3-1/2 pounder on a pink Power Worm.
Marla Comins up from Southern California finally got her big fish – a 3-pound Alper caught on a Nightcrawler!
Erick Ochoa (7 years old) of Oxnard caught his first limit on Lake Sabrina with the help of his grandfather John Garlinger. 
Local John Tisler of Bishop pulled in a 2-1/2 pound Alper on yellow Power Bait. My daughter Sara Curry and friend Ellyse Lopez caught just enough for dinner!
Nightcrawlers and Salmon Eggs were on the menu at the DingleBerry Inlet (back right-hand side) while Power Bait and Nightcrawlers were getting them from shore.
Trolling lead core and a needlefish at 5 colors or just dragging a Nightcrawler close to shore.
DFG put in another load on Monday.
A massive amount of cement was on this week’s agenda for the Bridge – it was scheduled to be delivered in 13 cement trucks on Wednesday, but alas, the pump truck broke down in Lee Vining, another pump truck was dispatched from Sacramento at 4:45 am to arrive at 10 am finally arrived about 3 pm. The cement trucks arrived on Friday! They’re gittin-r-done!
Had a few thunder boomers along with some sprinkles over the past week. This week’s temps are expected to be in the mid-50s for the lows and in the mid-70s for the highs. Best pack a poncho just in case the monsoonal weather returns. You can check NOAA’s website at http://www.weather.gov and enter ASPENDELL, CA on the site and it will give you a fairly good hint at the weather up at the Lake or check in with Howard at www.MammothWeather.com. Also, check out NOAA’s Facebook page - US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada – the Lake was pictured in one of their posting!
Got the picture of the purple penstemons along with a pink penstemons which we think are a cross between a red firecracker and purple penstemons. Also, pictures is a Golden-mantled ground squirrel (at least that what we think it is).
We are now open Sunday thru Saturday from 7:00 am to 7:00 pm – we serve Breakfast from 7:00 am to 11:00 am and Lunch from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm – Homemade Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream from 7:00 am to 6:45 pm.
IF YOU’RE TAKING A BOAT TO THE BACK OF THE LAKE AND PLAN ON GETTING OUT or HIKING INTO THE BACK COUNTRY – DON’T FORGET THE BUG JUICE – THEY ARE HORRID – 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 and 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:
A few folks managed some fish this week with the top fish weighing 4 lbs.
Overall though, most folks had pretty tough luck out there this week.
It's almost entirely a bait bite right now with any of the garlic flavored Power bait colors or nightcrawlers producing best.
The key to finding fish is to move, move, move until you find 'em. They're a bit spread out right now.
South Lake Landing will continue to operate on a limited schedule, open Friday, Saturday & Sundays from 7am to 5pm until further notice.
Folks wishing to rent a boat Monday through Thursday should check in at the Parchers Resort office anytime after 8am. Weekday boat rentals are only available to experienced boaters, weather permitting.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
Just about everyone was reporting great creek fishing this week, mostly on salmon eggs, Salmon Peach power bait and Chunky Cheese Garlic power bait. The creek flows on the South Fork are down a little bit making the fishing conditions pretty easy for most folks. Towards the end of the holiday weekend things started to slow down a bit but with another DFW stocking next week, things should be back on the go shortly.
Weir Pond:
Great reports out of Weir Pond again this week with a few DFG Brood Stock fish to 4lbs reported. Bait, lures, jigs, and flies are all working well, especially early and late in the day.
Trail Report:
Rainbow Pack Outfitters cleared the last stretch of snow on the pass making it 100% open. The first JMT & PCT thru-hikers are starting to show up in force. All of the popular day-hike trailheads are snow free and wide open.
A quick reminder that overnight parking for the Bishop Pass trailhead is in the designated spaces at the upper lot at South Lake or anywhere along the road below Parchers Resort. All open parking between Parchers and the trailhead is designated as day use only.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707)
(www.kenssport.com) reports:
July 07, 2013
Bridgeport is still fishing very well, not too much from the shore, but boat anglers are still doing very well.
Lots of 1 to 2 pound fish with a few up to 6 pounds making a showing.
Trolling has been good in the deeper water with small rapalas, needlefish and blades\crawlers.
Bait anglers are using power bait, power eggs, mice tails and crawlers.   

CARSON RIVER, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Current flow is 225 + CFS. The Carson is fishing nicely above the Ruhenstroth Dam in Gardnerville and below. Fly Fisherman have been using prince nymph and emerging caddis patterns. Try parachute Adams in the evening in the slick areas. Spin fisherman have had some luck using Kastmasters and black and red Mepps.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Anglers have quite a few options when it comes to fishing cutthroat in the Chetco River. The estuary usually holds larger fish, but anglers may need a boat to access this fishery.
Anglers can use bait in the estuary, but not upstream of the estuary. 
The top of the estuary is located at the Harbor Water intake structure located at the downstream end of Social Security Bar.
The upper river is more for bank anglers fishing small spinners or flies.
Anglers wanting the fish the upper river may want to pick up a Forest Service map to find all the access points.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Hello Convict Lake fishing report followers!  
We hope everyone had a safe 4th of July.
Hopefully you had ample opportunity to get out on the water and partake in one of America's greatest pastime, fishing.  As we continue to enjoy this holiday weekend, let's remember to celebrate the many men and women who answered our nation's call of duty over the years.
"Where liberty dwells, there is my country."  ~Benjamin Franklin
Catch of the Week: 
Brain and Amanda Kennedy from Redlands, CA had a great time out on the lake. Trolling Needlefish near the inlet produced great results. They landed a 4 pound 12 ounce and a 14 ounce rainbow.
Brian's 4 pound rainbow was one of the largest fish brought to the general store for a picture over the past few weeks. Excellent job!
Other Notable catches this week:
Gage Van and Jacob Kruse of Tujunga, CA ended the day with a 7 fish stringer. They were using salmon peach Power bait and were fishing at the Handicap Pier.
Janet Swanson caught a 2 pound 8 ounce rainbow. Janet hooked this nice rainbow with a Needlefish at the Jetty next to the Marina.
Tom Wolfanger landed an excellent 2 pound 4 ounce rainbow.
Tom was using Power bait along the South Shore.
Tactics/Bait:
As the long hot summer days continue, trolling is a great tactic to put to use.
Fish seem to go deeper as the water and air temperatures increase. Try to get down about 4 colors (40 feet) and troll adjacent to the shelves.
The Needlefish was the lure of choice this week. 
Our Convict Lake Fishing Map is a great resource to view the lake's topography.
Inflated nightcrawlers, garlic and salmon peach Power Bait had the most success this week for baits out on the lake.
Red/gold Thomas Bouyants, green Rostertails and Power bait Mice Tails were also very productive this week.
The hot spots were the Inlet and South Shore.
Other locations to try are the Outlet, West Shore, North 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 Wooly Booger and Lip RIpperz Hatchery Dust on Power bait.
Other Resources:
View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion brochures. Both brochures are available in the General Store. 
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: The temperatures are forecasted to drop starting early week but still a bit on the warm side. The highs will be hovering in the low-80s. During the evenings the lows will be in the low-50s. 
Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate:
7-Day Forecast Convict Lake. 
Sunrise - Sunset: 
Sunrise this week 5:41 am - 5:44 am and Sunset 8:21 pm - 8:19 pm.
Stocking:  
DFG stocked the lake on July 2nd. 

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Mc Gee Bay  is fishing well in 10 feet of water.
Stevie's Wonder gray or copper zebra midge patterns.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Water temp: Water temp has soared to about 65°F on the bottom across the lake. Algae is not too bad but some stringy stuff here and there. Keep those flies clean. Some surface crud moving around daily here and there also.
WARNING-
The lake is much lower than previous years.
Watch out for Pelican Point which sticks out way into the lake.
Look for white buoys and pass to the east.
Fishing conditions:
Good to Excellent. Fish are still in cooler areas - inlets and near springs.
'Big fish spread out across McGee Bay and Big Hilton, also off the point at Little Hilton. Still holding in 13-17 ft of water.
Fishing is tough some days if algae is stringy as fish leave.
North end has fish at Six Bays real deep and some right out in the middle in 13-14 ft. Not consistent - but can be good any day then off the next.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Don Rotsma of Fly Fish With Don (775-722-8418) (www.flyfishwithdon.comn) reports:
Fishing has turned SLOW! The hot weather has pushed most of the fish deep and the water temps are in the mid 70s.
There are still some damsels and a few fish roaming the shorelines if you want to give it a try.
I would wade the shoreline even if you have a boat, just park it.
Hexes have slowed way down at night with just a couple visible last night about 9:15pm. Midges, callibaetis, caddis, some other bugs still around, but in small numbers most places.
It is in the high 80s and even low 90s on the lake, so be prepared.
Nice at night for camping with temps dropping into the 60s.
I'm going to take a few days off and get some work done at home, so if you go and have a report, email me. I will probably go out Friday again.
If you are fishing, use 4x tippet, play the fish quickly and spend some time reviving them.
The fish taste awful this time of year so I would not recommend killing any for food. Even if you smoke them, they taste weedy and are usually mushy.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
With the rising heat pushing fish deep, fishing on Lake Davis has become slow. Hex, calibaetis and caddis hatches are still happening but in smaller numbers. There are still fish along shoreline so if you were to wade you might get some catches, but the fish taste terrible this time of year so catch-and-release is advised. 
Courtesy of Fly Fish with Don.  

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
With all the heat hitting the north state, the weather is ideal for continuous Hex hatches this week. Expect a fun fishing excursion with a lot of great catches. Just a great, but hot, time for fishing!  
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
There are only a few stripers left in the river. Not much to report. 
Courtesy of Johnsons Bait and Tackle.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Just like the weather, the fishing at Frenchman Lake has been hot, hot, hot!
Jeff Scudder from Genoa caught 3 German browns at Crystal Point with nightcrawlers. His fish measured between 9 and 12 inches each.
Kayne Jerome, 6 yrs old, from Grass Valley caught his first fish at Frenchman Lake. It weighed 1 lb.
On 07/04/13 Joseph Chavez, Gustav Hoeft and Jojo Chavez caught 9 rainbows at the dam with chartreuse power bait and nightcrawlers between 6 am and 11 am.
Victoria Lopez from Reno caught a fish at the dam using power bait and worms and Dan caught 5 rainbows there also using worms.
We received a report of 8 rainbows being caught across from Big Cove using Pautske eggs.
Fishing for catfish is great at Crystal Point. One fisherman reported catching many catfish there by anchoring offshore and using worms.
He also caught several large rainbows nearby.
Call us for updates - Wiggin’s Trading Post (530) 993-4683.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Expect another good week of fishing on Hat Creek, which will likely draw many other anglers as well. Traffic has been moderate but there is always room downstream of Power House #2 riffle.
It is recommended to use #16-#18 PMDs and Cripple Mayflies.
The best times for getting hook-ups have been the early AM hours and just around sunset. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Nothing has changes for Hobart. Fishing has been great in the morning and evening at Hobart. The weed line continues to fish well. Try ant patterns and water boatman patterns near the weed line. Some great dry fly action has started. Try stimulator and Royal Wulffs . Copper Johns and prince nymphs are recommended as well.
Only artificial lures and single barbless hooks are allowed for this water.
The limit on Hobart is five fish only one over 14 inches.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is 10 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.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Super clear. Flows at 14 CFS as of 7/3.
Fishing conditions:
Good-great. Depending on the time of day, it can be great!
Early morning and evenings are going off.
Lots of dry fly fishing at these times. If you do nymph, make sure the rigs are very short cause of the weeds.
Set on everything!

HUMBOLDT COUNTY WATERS, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Bilk Creek Reservoir:
Bilk Creek Reservoir is still good for trout fishermen until weed growth interferes as water temperatures increase. Bass fishing around those same weed beds will remain good throughout the summer.
As things heat up, morning and evening fishing is recommended.
Humboldt County Small Streams:
Sonoma, Water Canyon, Star, Cottonwood, Dutch John and Martin Creeks along with the North Fork of the Little Humboldt River will have all been stocked with trout by the first week of June.
Chimney Reservoir:
Chimney Reservoir makes the fishing report for the first time in a long time! Anglers are catching 14 inch wipers. Fishing is best in the morning and evening hours (when the wind isn’t blowing).

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) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.performanceanglers.com" www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Grant - Gull - June - Silver Lakes and Rush Creek:
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:
July 07, 2013
Kirman is still producing some really nice fish in spite of the warm weather.
We've seen cutts up to 26" and brookies up to 19" this week.
Streamer patterns like mini leeches, stillwater nymphs, seal buggers and goat leeches with an AP emerger or soft hackle dropper have been doing well, also flashback scud and orange scud have been doing well. 

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
At this point in time fishing on the Klamath has been fair to poor, with reports indicating only a few anglers have been able to catch a lot of steelhead, ½ pounders and rainbows.
One might find a few schools of rainbows eating Golden Stones and some adult Salmon Fly Dry might attract some attention, but don’t bet on it.
Better conditions will come after summer.
 Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LAHONTAN RESERVOIR, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing has slowed down with the warmer temperatures and will be on the increase for the next couple of weeks. The white bass and wipers are showing up near the dam and the Truckee canal outflow.
The Lake is dropping rapidly.
Call Silver Spring Ranger Station at 775-577-2226 for boat ramp updates.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Callibaetis hatches and carpenter ants caught in the water have the rainbows eating all the time. Dry fly fishing has been doing great and fishing nymphs has been doing good as well.
With no lack of rainbows, Lewiston is a good choice for a fishing adventure right now, but make sure to arrive in the early AM hours.
The afternoon has made for difficult fishing right now. 
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.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Water conditions:
Clear and full.
Fishing conditions:
Good- great. Depending on the time of the day, it can be great.
Early morning and dusk are the best times for throwing dries.
Pull streamers during the day with a at least a type III sinking line.

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

MASON VALLEY WMA, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Bass fishing continues to be great. Anglers have been using crank baits and soft baits. For best results try drop shots and Texas Rig. Fly anglers for trout have reported success using midge patterns, copper johns and zug bugs.
Trout fishing has been good in North Ponds using grasshoppers and worms.

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.
Crabbing has been better in the ocean than inside the local bays.
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 1 cabezon per day is now allowed.
Fishing for ling cod remains good for anglers.
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.
The ocean selective coho salmon (fin clipped) season from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. is now open until July 30 or until the 10,500 fish quota is met.  
Fishing for chinook and fin clipped coho has been decent for anglers fishing from Bandon to Winchester Bay.    
Anglers are catching a few surf perch along the beaches from Bandon to Coos Bay.  Anglers should concentrate their efforts near the jetties.  Sand shrimp or sand worms are always great baits to use for surf perch fishing.  Fishing is usually best on the incoming tide.
The Nearshore halibut season 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. 
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. Special regulations still in effect upstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge. Fishing is  good. Try egg patterns, San Juan worms ,Prince nymphs and copper John's.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is currently 309 CFS.  Fishing is hot and so is the weather Nymphing is the best  bet. Try WD-40'S, pheasant tails and hares ears.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Water conditions:
Good. 112 CFS as of 7/03.
Fishing conditions:
Hot! lots of bug going off early and late in the day. nymph in the middle of the day. make sure to use plenty of weights. dead drifting streamers can be effective. Make sure to use some sort of sink tip line. Recommend the Rio versi-tip leader when drifting streamers.
Lower Owens River:
Water conditions:
Good. Flows are at 300 CFS as of 7/03.
....rumor has it the flows might stay at this level all summer.
Fishing conditions:
Good-great. Still nothing really has changed except for the temps. Hot!! of course early and late in the day for the dries.
Nymph during the day. Variety of hatches early in the day.
Owens River Gorge:
Water conditions:
Great. 45 CFS as of 7/03.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Since summer is upon us make sure to watch ur step for those long, fanged creatures. Take plenty of bug spray.
Pleasant Valley Reservoir:
Water conditions:
Water level is high!
Fishing conditions:
Water is high due to activity by DWP. Since the lake is high most of the fish have moved into the stream section of the lake.
Rock Creek:
Water conditions:
34 CFS as of 7/0. Clear!!
Fishing conditions:
It's all about the dry flies. a full nymph rig might be a little challenging with low flows. A dry/dropper is a preferred technique for nymphing.
Rush Creek:
Water conditions:
Good. 34 CFS as of 7/03 below Grant Lake to Hwy 395. 76 CFS as of 7/03 in between Silver Lake and Grant Lake.
Fishing conditions:
Fair to good. Once again, dry fly fishing will be better in the wild trout section near the highway.
General reg. section (between silver lake and grant lake) is fishing well.
A lot more water in this section so nymphing and dead drifting streamers is recommended.
FYI-DFG plant heavily in this section so a lot of conventional fishermen will be at this section.

PINE FOREST COMPLEX, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Onion Valley Reservoir:
The dry winter has left this irrigation reservoir with only a half pool.
This is an irrigation reservoir and water levels will drop quickly throughout the month of July.
Trout were stocked before the opener (about 5,000) and fishing has been good throughout June. No additional stocking is planned because of the water conditions. There is no guarantee that the fishery will survive the summer because of the ongoing drought.
Blue Lakes:
Blue Lakes is located only a couple of miles above Onion Valley Reservoir but is only accessible by a hiking trail. It offers opportunity for both bait and fly anglers. It is 75 percent full this year and should provide good angling throughout the summer.
It is stocked each fall with fingerling trout dropped from a helicopter.
Bait and fly fishermen have enjoyed above average success in the early season. Dry flies, cast to rising trout, are a good tactic for fly anglers.
Knott Creek Reservoir:
Knott Creek has a substantial algae bloom.
Anglers have reported difficulty fishing through the algae growth.
Anglers recommend not making the trip out due to the growth.
Fly anglers have reported the algae is so bad you have to clear your fly every other cast. We will keep you up to date for changes.
There have been reports of a few dead trout near the shoreline.
Call your nearest office of NDOW to report anything out of the ordinary.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water elevation has risen and fishing has been slow at the moment, but the Pit River is still a nice area to get hook-ups, especially in the early afternoon. Make sure you move around the different runs to increase your chances of finding a populated a section of the river. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

RYE PATCH RESERVOIR, PERSHING COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The reservoir will be drawn down very low during the irrigation season and that will concentrate the fish.
Anglers have been catching 14-16 inch wipers on spoons and minnows.
Some nice walleyes are also being caught by anglers trolling nightcrawlers.
Earlier fishing reports that encouraged anglers to fish the area around the dam are still valid.
Anglers are using chartreuse colored swivel baits before the heat of the day sets in and taking fish in the three to four pound range.
Anglers below the dam are using similar lures to catch walleyes and wipers.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
River flows are high this week but fishing has ranged from fair to good, with the heat wave spreading over the north state creating some great caddis hatches in the evening.
Conditions should improve as the week continues.  
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   July 9, 2013, water flow is currently  14,250  CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing is good. 
Early morning and late afternoons best.
Catching Huge Rainbows now. Excellent trout fishing ! 16 to 25 inches.
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) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Current flow is 95 CFS. Fishing is good with attractor dry flies like stimulators, sierra brite dots and royal wullfs.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
150 CFS as of 7/3.
Fishing Conditions:
Water is super clear!
Depending on the weather (rain), flows have been fluctuating.

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:
July 9, 2013 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, 100 plus  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!

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Trout season is open in the Smith River basin.
Check the regulations for gear and harvest restrictions.

SPOONER LAKE, DOUGLAS CLOUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers have reported good fishing with power bait eggs with garlic scent.
The weed bed continues to be a problem around Spooner Lake.
If anglers do find an opening they should have some success.
A water craft such as a float tube or kayak is the key to unlocking this lake’s hold on fishing.
Fly anglers continue to have luck using black, brown, and green Wooly Buggers. For fly anglers, a floating line this time of year is all you need. Later in the year anglers will need to transition to an intermediate line for deeper presentation.

LAKE TAHOE:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Limits have been easy and the fish are running from 1 to 5 pounds with some breaking into the double digits.
Best method is still minnow dodger set up in 150 to 200 ft.
Fishing has been good in Sand Harbor area and Cave Rock.
Kokanee are showing up in good numbers.
Try using plugs and Vance’s sockeye slammer number 2.

TOPAZ LAKE:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing continues to be slow.
Topaz boating activity has increased and fishing is only good in the early morning hours.
Boat anglers should try using Rapalas and night crawlers behind dodgers.
Shore fishermen have some success using Power Bait, Power Eggs, salmon eggs, and nightcrawlers.

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:
While not fantastic, fishing has been fairly consistent on the Trinity, especially with small steelhead and brown trout.
Water conditions are tolerable and there is little to no traffic. 
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:
July 9, 2013 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 450 CFS.
Trinity River Salmon fishing and steelhead fishing has begun! 
Fishing for salmon is slow,  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.
Please give us a call to reserve your day on the water.
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, Calif.

TRUCKEE RIVER, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The Truckee's current flow in Reno is + 541 CFS.
The Truckee was last stocked on 6/14/13 with 5,320 rainbow trout.
Wading continues to be difficult and hazardous with flows over 350 CFS.
Fly fisherman should try large hares ears in natural or olive on top of a pheasant tail. Little yellow stones and Golden stones are very active now.
The small crayfish are abundant in the river. Crayfish patterns will work well for the next couple of weeks.
For traditional anglers this time of year floating salmon eggs, Power Bait and imitating bait fish work well.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
July 07, 2013
The Twins are also hanging in there with some nice fish showing both trolling and bait fishing. Mornings and evenings seem to be the best with the mid-day being a little slower. Power bait, power eggs and crawlers are doing well, trolling dodgers and crawlers, needlefish and small rapalas is also doing well.   

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
July 07, 2013
The Virginias are still fishing excellent, lots of nice fish being caught up there on all three lakes. Bait anglers are using baby crawlers, power bait and power eggs, lure fishermen are going with kastmasters and thomas bouyants. Fly anglers are doing well with matukas, seal buggers, soft hackles, wooly buggers, beetles and mosquitos.   

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
July 6, 2013
I believe Mother Nature does NOT have indigestion, she is pregnant and having bouts of morning sickness and yesterday was a huge blast of hail for 35 minutes followed by 30 minutes of rain creating rivers alongside the roads not to mention all the food that washed into the lakes. Thunderstorms have hit us 4 days in a row up thru Thursday with a huge downpour that lasted for almost 4 hours, but it didn’t affect the 4th Events in Bridgeport. 
It finally cleared Friday with wind driving the weather into Nevada.
 The torrential downpour slowed the bite but we’ll know tomorrow just how slow it is.
Bait for the week: 
Nightcrawlers held again this week along with rainbow glitter, salmon peach and garlic green power bait. Trout were also hitting orange mouse-tails, trout traps, and worm/marshmallow set-up.

Lures:
Still working are Red/Gold Thomas Buoyant’s, gold Kastmasters, and panther martins yellow/black dots. Some Rapalas were doing well on Big Virginia, but were most likely hand painted.
Fly action was good using Olive Matuka (VL Special), caddis emergers, Rickard’s Stillwater nymph, black sedge still worked well. 
Also, Female Adams and large black ants.
Big fish for the week:
Verla Aardema of Bellflower, 3 lb 5 oz Alper on Worm/Marshmallow June 30, Little Virginia (LV). 
Brady Slate of Brea, 4 lb 8oz Alper on a Mousetail June 30, LV
Tim Campbell of Gilbert, 4 lb 4oz Alper on Rainbow power bait, July 1, LV
Andy Preasmeyer of Apple Valley, 4 lb Alper on a Kastmaster, July 3rd, LV
Brian Walker of Torrance, 5 lb 6oz Alper on a jib, July 5, LV
Bryan Avila of River City, 5 lb 5oz Rainbow on power bait, July 5, LV
Backcountry:
Action has been excellent with trout still taking small mosquitoes and black gnats black ants, and green body mosquitoes from Blue Lake up through the Frogs.  Moat anglers used a lot of Griffiths Gnats, and Red Lake has also been doing well late afternoon on Grey Hackle Yellow’s and mosquitoes
The mosquitoes are back and sucking blood beyond belief so don’t forget to stock up on Off or your favorite “DEET”.

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, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
East Walker Flow is currently at 78 CFS.
Fly anglers have been using a hopper dropper. The dropper has been midges and prince nymphs. Caddis and may fly patterns continue to produce fish. Emerging patterns have been working best. Make sure to concentrate your efforts on the surface foam lines.
A brown trout study is currently going on and researchers are requesting information on tagged fish including color (to determine if wild or hatchery) and location where fish was caught.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker River:
July 07, 2013 
The East is running at 108 CFS today and is still hanging in there.
There's been a lot of good reports both nymphing and dry/dropper fishing.
The Nevada side is also fishing pretty well too.
We've been getting cooler nighttime temps this week, in the low 40's most nights, so that's helping keep the temperatures down and the fish healthy.
Nymphs to try on the EW include flashback emergers, miracle nymph, zebra midge, mercury midge, copper john, dark lord, prince nymph, fox's poopah, buckskin caddis, lafontaines deep sparkle pupa, 3 wire caddis.
For your dry/dropper rig you can go with a madam X, stimulator or hopper pattern on top and drop any of the above mentioned nymphs below.
Lots of fish in the 14 to 18 inch range showing up with a few over 18 here and there.    
Sceirine Ranch:
July 07, 2013 
The ranch is still fishing very good, dry/dropper rigs have probably been the most productive. The flows have dropped a little bit the last couple days so that should make the dry action even better. Most of the same flies that are working on the Cali side will also work on the ranch. 
Hunewill Pond:
July 07, 2013
The pond has been a little tough the last couple days, the weeds are getting a bit overpowering during the heat of the summer. The ranch is planning on getting out there to do some mowing and get rid of some of the weeds, when that gets done things should liven up, we'll keep you informed!  

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 78 CFS. Fishing  has been good. Midge patterns, baetis emergers and pheasant tails.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Flows up to 110 CFS as of 7/03.
Fishing conditions:
Flows are changing constantly and water temps are going up, really slowing down the fishing. early, early morning and very late evening are the best times. Still not much surface action until the last hour of light. better chances with nymphing. make sure to change depth in each different section.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
July 07, 2013
Now that the thunder showers are over for the time being the West has cleared up and is fishing excellent again.
Bait anglers are using eggs and crawlers, lure anglers are doing well with panther martins, mepps and rooster tails.
Fly anglers are doing well with hoppers, beetles, ants, royal wulff, mosquitos, humpy, black gnats and sierra brite dots.   

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 and www.SouthTahoeNow.com. He can be reached at donquilici@hotmail.com