Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 1-7

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for Aug. 1-7.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
It’s still cool enough for fish to remain scattered around both basins.
Clarity is about 16 ft, which is excellent.
More sunny days are in the forecast, making for great fishing.
The fish are plump, very well fed, and this can make them finicky when trying to catch them.
Try slow trolling; “Strike Master” Chartreuse Prism dodgers and the Giant “Keep me Warm“Mealworms, 14 inches back, have been getting most of the action. The average is 16 to 18” for Salmon, which seem to be everywhere.
Expect to work for your limits, but as the moon wanes fish will be feeding less at night, and more predictable feeding patterns should resume.
Browns about 4 pounds and Rainbows averaging 3 pounds.
Fast action lures are another way to go.
The colors working really well seem to be red and gold, nickel, and white seem to be best.
In general fish are still scattered all over the East Basin.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Sabrina Lake:
Pick up your fishing license before coming to the lake. Our nice relaxing, normal, everyday days were back at Lake Sabrina. Thank goodness! No hail, no rain, no thunder and lightning, no mules being startled, no rock slide - although there were a couple of ‘dusies’ of some rock slides on Mt Haeckel (covering part of the glacier in the Sabrina Basin) and around Picture Peaks along with reports of numerous other rock slides in the back country - once again, thank goodness – we like the nice normal relaxing everyday days!
Lot of nice fish coming out of the Lake this week – Nick Ryan of San Ramon put together his first ever stringer of fish – caught over by the spillway on Nightcrawler – sure hope this is the first of many stringers he puts together!
Bill Kieser of Aspendell landed not one, but two Alpers using flies – a 2-3/4 lbs & 4-1/4 lbs – way to go, Bill!
Dave & Karla Evans of Bellflower and Jacob Looney of Lakewood put their efforts together to haul in 11-1/2 lbs of fish – I think there’s a fish fry in their future! They caught them at the Inlet on Rainbow Power Bait.
John Doty of Palmdale outdid his guide Vint on this trip to drag in a 3-3/4 pounder using a Rainbow Thomas Buoyant. Sons Austin & Andrew made some memories with dad Bill Randall of Santa Clarita. William Talbert (age – 5) of Mentone brought in his very first fish with help of mom, Anna. 
You may not believe this, but the fishing part of the report is pretty much the same - Fishing is still a bit slow this week - fishing the inlets was best using Nightcrawlers or Power Bait.
Trolling is still on the slow, it’s a bit better if you can get down a bit – you can do this by using leadcore at 5-6 colors with flashers and a Nightcrawler or Thomas Buoyant.
Drifting with a Nightcrawler and a split-shot over the shoreline between the two natural lakes was getting some fish (heard this over and over – this is the best way to fish – so quiet).
Shore fishing with Salmon Eggs, Power Bait or Nightcrawlers in the small coves was what was working.
If you’re not sure what to do or how to do it or where to do it – come into the building and ask!
DFG stocked the Lake on Thursday with another load of Rainbows – thanks!
An update on the mules – they are all doing fine as are the packers. One of our customers came in with a picture of Rick and Packer Kyler swimming Amy the mule across the Lake. Thought you might enjoy it. Thanks,
Well this is the 5th week of working on the bridge. The first week - they had roped off the North Lake Hiker parking area at the North Lake road last week – the second week a storage container and forklift were delivered to the roped off area. Now for the 3rd week – we couldn’t figure out what was done on the bridge last week. The 4th week progress report – nothing has progressed as far as we can tell. So now for the 5th week – Rick talked with the project manager and apparently they needed a few more permits, but we hear there’ll be physical progress this coming week! 
We’ll keep you informed of any progress.
We have been assured the road will remain open during the season, so do not fret, you will be able to get to the Lake.
KEEPING THIS IN – Believe it or not, most of the skeeters are gone – woo-hoo-but remember if you do some skeeter juice or SANITIZER you need to really wash your hands before fishing - then rub some Salmon Egg juice, worm dirt or Anglers Bros Trout attractant (got it in stock at the Lake) to take that smell off.
Remember your polarized dark glasses and sunscreen – we saw a few anglers that looked a bit like cooked lobster last year.
Temperature cooled this week due to the cloud cover we had for a few days – lows in the 70s for highs and in the low 50s for the lows.
The weather gurus are talking cooler temps this week.
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.
And, of course, we'll have HOMEMADE pie and ice cream (until it’s gone), sodas, beer, wine, coffee, tea and hot cocoa!
Looking forward to seeing you all in the very near future.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parcher’s Resort (760-873-4177) (email sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake:
Summer keeps rolling on and the trout fishing at the lake continues to be steady for most, excellent for some...very few bad reports coming in.
Aside from stocking day, boaters faired best at the lake this week as big schools of fish were holding in the usual places, namely the Rock Slide, Phantom's Throne at the west corner of the dam and mid-dam, all areas inaccessible from shore.
For an undisclosed reason, SCE locked the gate at the dam cutting off access to the west shore.
The back inlets were holding fish too but it's a bit on the shallow side back there so they get fished out pretty quick when the catch n' keep folks are on the water. First one to the inlets usually does best.
Best numbers were definitely on the main body of the lake.
Big fish of the week was a 23" - 4 lb 6 oz  Alpers, a personal best for by Bob Allen. In addition to his fish, several fish in the 3 to 4 lb range also came to the scales this week.
The bait n' wait folks were doing quite well this week on both dough baits and crawlers. Salmon Peach Powerbait and anything garlic were the best dough bait colors. Crawlers fished by the dam under a crawler were very productive for stocker Rainbows as well as a solid 3.5lber caught by Manda James of Riverside, Calif.
The bite on soft plastics continues to roll with mini-jigs and trout worms both producing well.
Top plastics this week were the cricket Trout Traps and either the Pink/Blue Sparkle Sierra Slammer jigs or pink crush trout worms.
We had a surprise visit from Marlon Meade and the Berkeley Pro-Staff this week who not surprisingly killed it on jigs with the biggest fish caught by the group going around 4 lbs in just a few short hours on the lake.
Tipping mini-jigs with a mealworm 6' under a bobber has been a great tactic when the breeze comes up in the afternoon.
It sounds repetitive but the gold or red/gold Thomas Buoyant just keep catching fish for those who prefer to throw the hardware.
No trolling reports this week but drifting orange trout worms slowly produced well for a few folks.
The water level is slowly dropping but we're talking inches not feet at present, which is a good thing.
Boaters willing to risk the launch from the rocky beach are still giving it a go but its pretty sketchy for boats larger than 14' and you better have some good trailer skills to make it happen.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
Salmon eggs, spinners, orange trout worms....you'll catch 'em.
Intake II:
Wide open fishing for most, especially from the dam or in the far corner by the pipe. Bait, lures and flies all working.
Heavy fishing pressure.
Weir Pond:
The fly guys were doing great on both bead-head nymphs as well as dries with parachute adams and caddis patterns reported to be producing.
North Lake:
Wide open action for tubers and shore anglers although fishable shoreline spots are limited so get out there early.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The reservoir is still producing lots of nice fish up to 4 and even 5 pounds.
Trolling has been good for anglers running lead core line from 3 to 6 colors depending on which part of the lake they're fishing and bait anglers have been doing well with mice tails, power eggs, power bait and crawlers. There's some nice perch showing up with some going almost 3 pounds. 


BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions:
Good. With the warmer water comes lots of weeds.
Fishing Conditions:
Good. Not too many recent reports.
Weeds are already a problem. Especially at inlets around the lake making midging difficult.
Pull streamers early and switch to midges around mid-day.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
Anglers have doing well from shore as well as trolling.
Jan and Jim Riley from Lodi, Calif., caught their limits of rainbows trolling worms on the east side of the lake.
While Matt Nolan was jigging at Emigrant Bay and caught  a 2.5 and a 1.5 pound rainbow.
Other anglers have been doing well from the shore by Woods Creek with garlic power eggs.
The Caples Marina is open for launching and boat rentals from 6 am to 6pm.

CARSON RIVERS, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
West Carson River:
The west fork is very low but still has many areas to fish if you are willing to take a little walk. They have been doing some work near the area of the white bridge in Woodfords canyon and was closed for awhile.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Chinook fishing has been fairly steady at the mouth of the river and just outside the mouth in the ocean.
Anglers trolling anchovies, herring, or spoons seem to be doing the best.
Anglers are reminded to check the regulations, as hook and size restrictions differ between the river and the ocean.  
Cutthroat trout fishing can be good this time of year, both in the estuary or up river. Anglers are reminded to check regulations before heading out, as there are bait restrictions upstream of the estuary. Temporary regulations take effect Aug. 1, 2012 on the Chetco River.  

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 AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Catch of the Week:  
The Teodoro family from Whittier caught a stringer of fish with Power Bait on the South Shore! We also had Collin Rodriguez who caught a stringer with a Trout Magnet at the Creek. Greg Williams caught a 3lb. 6oz. with a Frog Needle Fish at the Inlet. 
 Best Location to Fish:
The best locations to fish right now are the South Shore, Inlet, Beach Area, Jetty, Lake, North Shore and Convict Creek.
This past week Anglers have had most success with: 
Frog Needle Fish, Trout Magnet, Rooster Tail, Red and Gold Thomas Buoyant, Garlic Power Bait, Yellow Power Bait, worms, cheese worm, Trout Teaser, salmon eggs and Rainbow Nuggets. 
Other Locations to Try:
"Windy Point" (picnic area south shore), The Inlet, Hangman's Tree, Outlet, Handicap Pier and Convict Creek.
Water Temperature: 58 degrees. 
Weather:  Weather conditions are expected to slightly increase this next week. Expect temperatures to be in the high 70's over the weekend then slightly warmer temperatures are expected for the later part of next week with highs in the mid to low 80's and lows in the high 40's. Here is a local site that is usually quite accurate www.mammothweather.com. 
Tactics/Bait: 
Bait: 
Pinched Crawlers, Gulp Worms, Night Crawlers, Power Eggs, Power Worms, Small Spinners like Mepps and Panther Martins. Chunky Cheese Power Bait, Troll with Rapalas, Needlefish,Thomas Buoyant. 
Lures: 
Panther Martin, Thomas Buoyant, Phoebe, Little Wolfs, Cripplure
Trolling: 
Little Cleos, Dave Davis Night Crawler or Lead Core 4-6 colors, Rapalas, Rebels, Pin Minnows
Flies:
Marvel Fly, Prince, Hares Ear, Lopper Johns, Ant Beatles
Convict Creek: 
Flies:
Strip Streamers
Bait:
Eggs, Night Crawlers and Power Worms
(Information provided by the Convict Lake Staff, Kittredge Sports, and Rick's Sporting Goods)  
Stocking: DFG stocked this week.  
Fishing Map: The brochure will be available in the General Store in the next few weeks.
Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 5:56 am - 5:59 am and Sunset 8:08 pm - 8:05 pm.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Best fishing right now is near the inlets like the mouth of the Owens River or McGee Creek.
Patterns with lot's of red like Stevie's M-80 in 9-11 feet of water.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: The lake is getting pretty far down now and continuing to drop.
Water temps on the bottom are getting way, way up there, over ideal 57F about everywhere except in front of tribs. The algae is not a problem in areas holding fish.
Fishing Conditions: GOOD AS IT GETS
You really should get up here, buy a tube, rent a boat or hire a guide.
The north arm has some fish at Leighton Springs and a good number along Green Banks. Recent reports that a good number of fish have moved into Little Hilton as well, but the real concentration of very large fish is holding in 8-11 ft of water outside the weeds in McGee Bay gobbling major Chironimid hatches.
As this area is beyond the channel, the fish are spread out over a large area in the coldest water possible, which is a toasty 62-64F on the bottom.
The very best spot moves from day to day but everywhere in the bay is producing at least three to six 18"+ fish daily for about everyone out there and some real toads up to 23" and occasional 24-25" Rainbow if you happen to park on today's sweet spot. Browns up to 22" are also in the mix and a Cutthroat or two for the fleet daily.
The bite is starting early, like 6 am.
If you want to buck the weeds, go inside and strip in the tube - you will be rewarded as this is where the best temp water is. The big fish are chasing Tui Chub fry up from the bottom and whacking them on the surface.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been slow to fair on the lake.
Some days there are a few damsels swimming around, with a few adults in other areas, but really nothing to get the fish going consistently.
The fish have been four to six feet deep, but haven’t been biting too much.
Using an intermediate line or even a type two line will help.
Coves north of Jenkins Point, south of Camp Five and the North side of Eagle point have been the most active areas.
The fish are moving all day long.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Seasonal weed growth and an algae bloom have discouraged some anglers, but stocked rainbows have provided good fishing. Use mini marshmallows combined with a small red worm to keep the bait out of the weeds.
Power Bait can also be effective.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers have found good action for largemouth bass.
Brown Woolly Buggers have been effective for both bass and rainbow trout.
Soft plastics and other crawdad imitations should produce bass as well.
Rainbow trout will also take Power Bait, worms and spinners.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The River has continued to produce great results, especially when fishing in the evening. The PMD hatches have been particularly light in the morning hours. The fishing has been fair, while the Hex Hatch is continuing, though very lightly.
Floating lines and leaders tapered to 4X, about 24" of 6X tippet not to mention#16 PMD Duns- that should do it for dry fly fishing.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is fair on the river.
Most of the Outlet Hole will be closed permanently to fishing, but Anglers did get a few bites near Shanghai Rapids.
With the water still being so low at Boyd’s and Yuba City, there are a lot of hazards out on the water!

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Whether it’s from the bank or from the shore, the fishing has been great at Frenchman Lake this past week.
Early morning bank fishermen are catching rainbows up to 18" using bright green power bait or worms.
On Saturday, Frankie and Mike from Reno, NV were fishing at the dam approximately 18" down and caught their limits within an hour. Josh from Reno, NV caught 3 rainbows that were between 8 and 14 inches long as well as one BIG catfish using worms between 10:00 am and noon today.
The fishing is great, the weather is warm and you can find everything you need here at Wiggin’s Trading Post.
Drop in and see us!

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
A combination of Nightcrawlers, Rainbow Power Bait, and worms has been doing the trick from the shore.
The best bites are early morning and late evening when it starts to get cooler.
More techniques that have been keeping the fish hooked are Apex lures, and trolling nightcrawlers behind flashers. 

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
With the cooler, cloudier days, it has produced good Blue Wing Olive Hatches. Fishing is good in the morning hours through about 12:00 pm, and then again until sunset.
You can get the fishes attention using buggers or leeches. Mercer’s Missing Link, Classic Elk Hair Caddis in an olive or tan, will produce good fishing. To imitate some Mayflies, a Parachute Adams # 14-16 will get the job done.
Keep in mind, potential delays on 299 West of Montgomery Creek.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

HEENAN LAKE, CALIF:
The fishing season for Heenan Lake is closed.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is steady at 11 CFS. 
Trico's in the am. Caddis hatch is strong from around noon on. CDC caddis or e/c caddis on the surface.  Good PMD hatch and little yellow stones beginning to show. Nymph fishing remains the most productive. WD-40's, flashback pheasant tails, hares ears and scuds

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions:
Good. Flows at 22 CFS as of 7/26.
Water is very clear and low when compared to this time last year.
Weeds everywhere. Only a few pockets of deeper water here and there.
Fishing Conditions: Good. Big Trico hatch early in the morning. Midges mixed in as well. With some Baetis and BWOs later in the morning. Caddis in the afternoon.
Slap big hoppers on the far bank mid-day when the hatches slow down.
Nymphing is getting tougher as the weeds grow in and the water drops.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
Steve Lightfoot and Steve Brower from Minden fished for 4 hours last week and I quote, "did not get a bite and did not see anyone else get a bite".
The lake is a little weedy and the access to the dam is still only assessable from the four wheel drive route, unless you want to walk over.
A couple anglers came in Lowes and told me that they caught 2 rainbows by the campground last Monday using rainbow power bait. They fished for 3 hours got a few other bites.

INYO COUNTY, CALIF:
Baker Creek: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Big Pine Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Bishop Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Georges Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Goodale Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Independence Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Lake Sabrina:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

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:
Try Silver Lake with black or purple woolly buggers on sink tip or full sink lines.  Rush Creek is lower at 7 CFS and fishing is tougher.
Try a Royal Wullf, Royal Coachman or a stimulator.
Nymph fish with P.T.'s, San Juan worms and olive hares ears.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Grant Lake, Gull Lake and June Lake:

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
We had a few good reports from Kirman this week, all from fly anglers.
They were the most successful fishing scud patterns near the cattails and 
stripping streamers out in deeper water.
Good streamers included mini leeches, seal buggers and stillwater nymphs and for scuds they were using flashback scud and gray/olive scud.
Both cutts and brookies were landed ranging from about 16 to 18 inches. 


KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The River is in between seasons for the month so there isn’t much news to report. Hatches of Golden Stones and Salmon flies have come and gone.
A lot of smaller 6-12in rainbows chasing these big flies. 
As the weather warms up expect to find bigger rainbows moving up into the Iron Gate region of the Klamath.
For now, the fishing on the Klamath is focused on the lower sections down near Klamath Glen.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
Fishing along the Colorado River has slowed though rainbow trout, bluegill and striped bass can all be caught along Casino Row and from there south past the Avi.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Get ready for fishing near sunset when most of the fish are out.
Stripping Buggers, Leeches or Damsel Fly Nymphs under a type two sinking line will produce good results.
Productive techniques have been retrieving Pheasant Tail Nymphs, or Mercer’s Gidget. You will want to come prepared with ant patterns in case the carpenter ants are out. Another good technique is suspending # 22 Red Zebra Midge or Gidgets under a treated piece of poly yarn.
— 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:
Twin Lakes has been the best bet for fly rodders. Doc's Twin Lakes Special in black or olive on a sink tip or full sink line  with a hares ear trailer.
Lake George has also been good with the same setup. Very crowded.

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 starting to warm some.
Fishing conditions:
Not much changing here from week to week.
Water warming some. Fish are more active.
Look for fish cruising in shallow warmer water.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The water level is dropping about six-inches to a foot each week.
Watch out for newly exposed structure.
Anglers are finding slow fishing for striped bass in the Boulder Basin and the Overton Arm, but are still reeling in a few fish along the beach area north of Hemenway and in the Vegas Wash.
Skinny fish reflect the low shad numbers in the basin.
Small stripers are hitting cut baits in the Temple Bar area.
On the other hand, smallmouth and largemouth bass are keeping anglers busy throughout the lake.
Anglers are finding some top-water action in the early morning hours.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing activity has slowed down in the Cottonwood Cove area though anglers are catching a few catfish.
However, anglers fishing south of the basin are catching smallmouth and largemouth bass in the coves.
At Willow Beach the striper bite has picked up and anglers are catching large fish with trout imitations such as the Huddleston or A.C. Plug.
According to folks at the marina store, Alan Cole, inventor of the A.C. Plug, pulled in three double-digit stripers early this week.
His catch included a 10-, 22- and 31.6-pound fish.

MONO COUNTY, CALIF:
Molydbenite Creek: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Robinson Creek: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Rock Creek: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Rush Creek: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Saddlebag Creek: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Saddlebag Lake: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Sherwin Creek: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Trumble Lake: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Twin Lake Lower: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Twin Lake Upper: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Town Lakes Mammoth: To be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Virginia Creek: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Virginia Lake Lower: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Virginia Lake Upper: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
West Walker River: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Crabbing has been good in the ocean.
Boat anglers may no longer retain cabezon but fishing for other bottom fish remains open out to 30 fathoms.
Shore anglers, including shore-based divers, may still keep cabezon. 
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish. There are separate daily limits for lingcod (two) and flatfish other than Pacific halibut (25).
The Near Shore halibut season is now closed from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain.  The next All-depth halibut season is August 3 and 4.   
Recreational chinook salmon and fin-clipped coho seasons are open in the ocean from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain.
Fishing for chinook and fin clipped coho salmon has been slow.
Sport anglers in the Coos Bay area after tuna are finding consistent fishing at about 20-25 miles off shore.
There have been a few reports of a couple tuna caught 10 miles off shore.  

OROVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The Lake is has dropped about 2ft a day so it’s making the fishing a little more aggressive.
The action is steady at Lake Oroville for bass at around 30 feet using jigs, shaky head, dart head and drop shot worms. 
Also there has been a wide open bite on 10-12 inch land-locked Coho Salmon on just about any offering with minnows a good bet. With the Coho bite being so active using swim baits for bass may entice a big one to bite.
 
OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens River: Current water flow is 64 CFS. Water temp up to 68. No change here.
The river is  still cloudy  but fishing is good. 
Lot's of caddis and PMD's. Fox's Caddis Poopah, Brooks Hot Creek caddis San Juan worms and egg patterns.
Recent stockings have improved the fishing here.
Lower Owens River: The flow has dropped to 128 CFS. Fishing is great. Not much surface action. Try nymphing with WD40'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. As of 7/26 the flows are steady at 64 CFS.
Great flows, and with the temps in the 80s-90s its perfect for wet wading.
Fishing Conditions: Good. Water down below the bridge is dirty, but the fish are hiding in the deep water where you definitely can't see them! Strong Caddis hatch in the late afternoon and early evening if the wind isn't blowing.
Water is low and clear above the Hot Creek confluence, and the fish can be spooky. Trico Hatch early, with some PMD's and midges as well.
Flows and weather are perfect for wet wading.
Be advised I saw plenty of mud snails hanging on my pants the other day when I got off the water so clean your gear and help prevent the spread of this invasive species.
Owens River Gorge Water conditions:
Great. Flow: 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP.
Fishing Conditions: Not much changing here week to week. Be stealthy as the water is gin clear and the fish can definitely see you coming.
Stinging nettles are back. Also watch out for snakes.
Rock Creek Water conditions: Great. Flows are at 34 CFS as of 7/26.
Fishing conditions: Great! Stick mainly to attractor patterns.
Big and bright usually does the trick here.
Rush Creek water conditions:
Fair. As of 7/26 flows up to 62 CFS above Grant Lake and at 32 CFS Below.
Fishing Conditions: Good. Flows are on the increase as DWP moves water around.
This is good as it mixes things up a bit so you don't have to be as stealthy when approaching your fish.
Stick mainly to attractor patterns.
Lower Owens River water conditions: Great!! Flows at 150 CFS as of 7/26.
Fishing conditions: With the flows down even more now, to pretty much mid winter levels it's not going to get any better than this.
Keep a watchful eye for ticks and tuck your pants into your socks.
Fishing is best in the early morning before it really starts getting hot.
Mostly small mayflies in #18-20 range.
Flows down under 300 in the middle of July.
Perfect wet wading flows and the fishing is great!
Lots of wild browns hanging out in the wild trout section. Hearing good things, so if you don't mind the heat it should be fun!

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.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Expect great fishing is to continue all summer long on the Pit! Great water is coming out of from Lake Britton Dam, all the way to Big Bend.
The rainbows are munching # 14-16 Pheasant Tail Nymphs, and # 6-8 Pat Rubber Legs.
The Pit is a delightful choice at this time of year however it can be a bit demanding to wade thanks to slippery, bowling-ball like boulders and rocks.
It’s highly recommended to bring a wading staff and a PFD (Personal Floatation Device) too.
Keep in mind, potential delays on 299E around Montgomery Creek.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

PYRAMID LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed to Lahontan Cutthroat Trout fishing until Oct. 01.

RED LAKE, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
Reports have come in of slow-slow and slower.
The lake has produced a few average sized rainbows in the 10 to 13 inch class for anglers using salmon eggs or inflated nite crawlers.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
There has been great fishing on the river this week, and it will continue to impress in August!
Dry fly fishing is also good until it gets dark.
The fish are staying healthy and aggressive with all of the PMD’s and amazing Mayflies on the water.
Anglers have reported fish anywhere from 16-20 inches!
Fish deep, with extra long leaders at a length of 9 feet.
Caddis patterns like Cinnamon Poopahs, Birds’ Nests, and Silvey’s Beaded Poopah in a tan color.
The most effective fly fishing method is Nymphing.
This River will not disappoint!
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing in the shaded areas in the early morning and near sunset will produce the best results. Fishing has been great with reports of 14-16 inch Rainbows. The water conditions are great and good fishing can be found along the 35 mile length of the Upper Sacramento.
Caddis hatches in the later parts of the day can put rainbows on the surface.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
J.D. Richey of www.fishingwithjd.com (916-388-1956) reports:
SALMON ACTION PICKING UP
The salmon fishing is definitely showing signs of life.
The best bite has been around Woodson Bridge, where chrome kings in the 16 to 18-pound range have been munching Kwikfish, Flatfish and roe.
Down lower, boaters on anchor at Colusa, Knights Landing and Verona are getting shots of fish on spinners and plugs.
The bite has also been picking up for trollers and anchor anglers at the mouth of the American. There are also a few fish bring caught at Isleton though the water temps are 72 degrees down there.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions: Great. Flows down to 48 CFS as of 7/26.
Recent rains increased flows and bought us some more time, but the flows are still on a downward trend.
Fishing conditions: Great. There are several closed campgrounds down there and trespassing in a closed area will get you an expensive citation. So stay out of all closed campgrounds and areas.
Not much in the way of stocked fish. All I've been catching have been wild fish and holdovers.
I guess the stocking truck hasn't made its way in there yet.

SAN JOAQUIN/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Fishing is getting tougher as the water flow lowers. Para Adams, stimulators and ants Sotcher and Starkweather Lakes also fishing well.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The fishing has been amazing and limits have been caught!
Excellent numbers on bass fishing with anglers using top water bait, the trout bite has been good with using pretty much any type of trolling gear, sling blades and wiggle Hoochies.Catching them around 60-100 ft.
Salmon are deep! They are being caught with anchovies around 80-120 ft.
Rainbows are being caught first thing in the morning starting around 5:30 am, until 8:00 am.
The Dry Creek area, Little Bone, and Bridge Bay have been producing good numbers as well.

LAKE TAHOE:
Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbons Charters (530-544-6552) (www.blueribbonfishing.com) reports:
Fishing has been great.
The Macks are running about 2-8 pounds with an occasional one in the double digit weight size.
I’ve been trolling 150-240 feet deep with Dodgers and minnows at the Tahoe City Shelf on the west side of the lake.

LAKE TAHOE:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
From Cal/Neva to the Tahoe City shelf has been productive trolling blades and a minnow right on the bottom in 100 to 200 feet of water.
The NDOW planted the Cave Rock area last week with rainbow trout.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is fairly slow right now.
The trout bite is very good up around Stewart Fort. The trout are keying on drifting worms right below the surface.
Kokanee are around 40-60 feet deep, but they are very small.
Trout are running along the shore line within the top 20 feet and have been seen anywhere from 12 inches, to 15 inches.
— Courtesy of Mike’s Fishing Guide Service

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Flows are expected to decrease within the next month.
Flows are gradually decreasing to 550 CFS, and by July 26th it is estimated that the river will be at 450 CFS.
Fishermen have been on the river looking for Chinook King Salmon, although the fishing is only fair while the water drops.
A boat can place you on some of the flat stretches between Lewiston and Pigeon Point were big brown trout can be found!
Schools of Salmon have been spotted at Willow Creek and Burnt Ranch.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Twins are still producing some nice fish from shore and boats. 
It sounds like the best time to fish is going to be in the early morning and later in the evening. It sounds like those fish are moving to deeper water during the heat of the day and are a bit difficult to get to.
For bait go with power bait, power eggs and crawlers, for lures try Kastmasters, Thomas Bouyants and Jakes Spin-A-Lures and for flies try matukas, seal buggers, soft hackles and zug bugs. 


VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (email: vir@qnet.com) report:
Great weather this past week with continued warm days and nights.
Alpers hit the lakes Monday and then another load of trout from DFG on Thursday. Fishing has been great with some breezy afternoons.
It did slow up a bit due to the heat, and hopefully it should cool down by Sunday and bring in some much needed moisture.
Bait for the week: Crawlers, salmon eggs, orange power worms, orange power bait and crickets.
Lures for the week: Kastmasters mainly, a few Bouyants and also small red/gold hot shot.
Flies for the week: Olive Twin Lake Special, Loberg's, punk perch, two fly rigs with nymphs and small scud.
Dries working were small mosquitoes, grey hackle yellows and olive elk hair caddis, black fur ants, and rubber leg hoppers.
See you on the water.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The V-Lakes are still off the hook with many fish showing daily and some up to around 6 pounds. All methods of angling have been successful. 
Shore anglers throwing lures like Kastmasters and Panther Martins as well as bait like power bait and crawlers have been doing well.
Float tubers throwing spinners and spoon are doing well and also tubers stripping buggers, soft hackles and matukas are having a ball. 

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

WALKER 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 river is running at 152 today. The fishing has been pretty good in the mornings and evenings but a bit tougher during the day.
I would suggest getting on the water early and fishing until 10 or 11am then letting it go until 5 or 6 in the evening and fishing until dark.
Try to fish some of the faster moving water that is more oxygenated as opposed to the slower water.
In the morning try tricos, pmd's, wd-40's, flashback emerger, zebra midge, san juan worm and in the evening go with E/C caddis, elk hair caddis, para adams and outrigger caddis. 
West Walker River:
The West has been the best for fly and bait anglers lately and a little tough for lure fishermen. Salmon eggs and crawlers have been good for the bait folks and for flies I'd go with humpy's, hoppers, ants, royal coachman, prince nymph, hare's ear and zug bugs. 
Sceirine Ranch:
The ranch is fishing excellent, the same patterns as on the Cali side have been working down there as well. I would also recommend mornings and evenings and skipping the mid-day when the sun is high and hot. 


WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
East Walker River:
Friday the flow bumped up to 154 CFS. 
Huge am trico hatch and caddis in the evening Nymphing is good with WD-40's, zebra midges, baetis emergers and buckskin nymphs.
If the "miracle mile" is packed as it has been fishing is good down river.


WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
East Walker River water conditions:   Good. Flows variable on a daily basis – 119 CFS as of 7/26.
Water temps in the high 60's, so fish early as not to stress out the fish in the warmer water.
Fishing Conditions: Good to Excellent. Fishing mostly big hopper and attractor flies on the far banks and in the fast water.
Small mayflies mixed in throughout the day as well.
Fishing Caddis and BWO patterns in the late afternoons and early evening.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
West Walker River:
Last weekend Renee and I ventured up to the canyon just south of Walker, Calif. The fishing was very good if you do not mind a little hike over the rocks and down into the canyon.
We had success on red roostertail lures and salmon peach Power Bait.
I must tell you that I did catch the big one, but turned into a long distance release. but oh what a rush to get such a large fish and have a happy ending on both ends. I had the pleasure of the fight, and he had the pleasure to live another day.

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

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