Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of August 1-6

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 Aug. 1-6.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing varies from day to day, with some days being good, while others being slow. Best time of day is from about 6:00 am to 10:30 am and then again after the shadows start to hit the water in late afternoon. Best conditions seem to be with a 5 to 10 mph breeze, putting a small chop on the water.
A few fish are being taken with small dry flies, mostly yellow in color, but most of the luck is still coming with nymphs below an indicator or dry fly.
Expect dry fly fishing to pick up now. Early in the day, about three feet below the indicator, but as the sun climbs in the sky, start fishing the dropper deeper.
PT’s, blue copper Johns, olive hares ears, and olive soft hackles all should be productive. Small olive wooly and crystal buggers on a sink tip line should be productive as well.
The usual small spinners, worms and Power Bait are also effective here for bait and spin anglers. Start fishing off of the bottom and move up in the water column if you don’t get any hits.


BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Okay, the DFW has had Boca on the stock list now for 3 weeks and continues to pull its' name off that list. Supposedly they stocked it last week but what reports I've been receiving have been contradictory to that. So, if they actually decided to stock this lake last week you should be able to catch some fish! If you're after the stockers I would concentrate my efforts on the shoreline up and down from the boat launch. 

Key here is to get an early start or to fish in the evening as this lake is boating and PWC madness! This lake can be a wave pool with the amount of watercraft utilizing it on the weekends!
Best action by shore fisherman has been the dam and at the deeper troughs outside the inlet, 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 fly fisherman. Please be courteous to each other's space.
With flows coming out of the LT at a paltry 40 CFS you'll probably find more fish in the lake now than in the stream. 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) reports:
July 28, 2013
Bridgeport is still producing some fish for the boat anglers, some trolling and some bait fishing. Also heard of a few more perch being caught the last couple days up to 2.5 pounds. Most of the rainbows are in the 1/2 pound to 2 pound range with a couple here and there a little bigger.
Power bait, mice tails and crawlers are doing the trick for the bait folks and the trollers are using small rapalas, needlefish and thomas bouyants. Rainbow Point is probably the best area to bait fish and the trolling is best between Rainbow and the public marina out in the middle.  

CARSON RIVER, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Very low water conditions. Very few places to fish.

CAVE LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
This report seldom changes as Cave is Cave, with anglers reporting good catch rates of 8 to 10 inch fish. The usual worms, small spinners and minnow imitations should work for spin fishermen.
Flyrodders should be using small Cave Lake Specials, zug bugs, prince nymphs, hares ears, PT’s, and small wooly buggers. If there are insects hatching, most dries will work. Especially effective here are renegades, Griffith’s gnats, blue duns, red quills, elk hair caddis and small stimulators.
This is a great place to take kids to get them hooked on fishing.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The Chetco River mainstem upstream of the powerlines (RM 2.2) will close Aug. 1 through Nov. 1.
Tributaries remain open for trout angling per the zone regulations.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Fishing has picked up in Mc Gee Bay.
Try black/silver Stevie's Wonder in about 8 feet of water.


DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Donner has been fishing well since its stocking two weeks ago.
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 will get going here again about mid-week according to Keith and one will be targeting 55 to 75 feet of water now between the area of Loch Leven and China Cove. Pink, Orange and Chartreuse have been the best color choices. 
Catching minnows can be deadly this time of year for the Macks as they are still within casting distance. Also, for those trolling for Macks action has been good if you're working the ledges along the North shoreline 45-80 feet down. Trolling the usual suspects that will imitate small Kokes and Rainbows will be the top producers. Jigging for Macks can also be effective as they will be found at depths of 75 to 100 feet.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Recent thunderstorms have added water to the reservoir but made for turbid conditions. Fishing has slowed down as a result. Rainbow trout are still taking night crawlers and Power Bait, and are averaging 11 to 13 inches in length. Anglers continue to catch bass on night crawlers and lures.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Water levels have risen slightly due to local rain activity.
The shoreline has gotten weedy, but anglers are catching crappie, bass and some trout while using worms, small spinners and jigs.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The Hex hatch is weak but is still present, and will last until the beginning of August. That being said, fishing has still been great and the Callibaetis hatches are going strong around midday.
The conditions and potential of the river is expected to become even better in August and part of September so keep that in mind! 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
No substantial changes from last week. Salmon season is in full swing and fishermen have reported catching fish between ten and twenty-five pounds. It is recommended to use quikfish, spinners and jigs. 
Courtesy of Johnsons Bait & Tackle.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Conditions are great and are expected to stay that way through August.
Reports indicate good fishing up and down the river but some fishermen have reported only fair fishing some days.
The good news is that midday Callibaetis hatches are going on, not large hatches, but just enough to draw in more fish to the surface. The AM and sunset hours are always a good time to fish, especially with midge nymph patterns in #18-22. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
One thousand rainbow trout were stocked on July 8.
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 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 8 CFS. Fishing is good but the heavy weed growth makes it a challenge. Some Tricos in the am, BWO's around mid day. Best results with nymphs.  Buckskin nymphs, caddis pupa and small pheasant tails.
Some decent dry fly fishing in the afternoon with CDC caddis and Hot Creek caddis.


HUMBOLDT COUNTY WATERS, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Bilk Creek Reservoir:
Bilk Creek Reservoir has slowed down for trout fishermen as water temperatures increase. Bass fishing around those same weed beds will remain good throughout the summer. Anglers in float tubes casting top water poppers at the bass will catch fish. As things heat up, morning and evening fishing is recommended.
Humboldt County Small Streams:
Small streams in the Santa Rosa Mountains are all producing lots of brook trout. Abel, Singas, McConnell, Rebel and Canyon Creeks are small but full of fish. Be careful while hiking many of these small streams because of the frequent occurrences of rattlesnakes.
Chimney Reservoir:
Chimney Reservoir makes the fishing report for the first time in a long time! Anglers are still catching 14 inch wipers. Fishing is best in morning and evening hours (when the wind isn’t blowing).

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Due to irrigation, the water level is dropping quickly, which is affecting fishing. Fishing has been just fair, with the best fishing being early in the morning or late in the evening. Bait anglers continue to report good success with red and/or chartreuse Power Bait. Fly rodders should be throwing black or olive wooly buggers, larger hares ears, prince nymphs, or zug bugs.

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
This Lake was supposedly stocked last week but other than that it has been one of the better lakes in our area to fish.
Anglers here are doing great throwing power bait and small lures such as 1/8 oz Kastmasters, Panther Martins and Roostertails. 
For the trolling crowd the action has been from the corner of the dam down to Woodcamp. Other areas have been off drop offs into deeper water.  Needlefish, Dick Nites, Kastmasters, and Sierra Spinners tipped with a Nightcrawler always works well. Just last week an angler pulled out a 10 pound Brown out of here along the shoreline to Woodcamp!

JAKE'S/BOIES RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
This lake is fishing fair for trout and fair to good for bass, though not many anglers target bass here. The weeds are up and anglers are having difficulty fishing from shore. Float tubes and small car top boats are the way to go.
Small spinners and minnow imitations as well as worms and Power Bait are good for bait anglers, while the usual assortment of damselfly, prince and PT nymphs along with zug bugs, wooly buggers and crystal buggers should work for fly rodders.

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) 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 27cfs.
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) reports:
July 28, 2013
We've only had a couple reports from Kirman this week and it sounds like the warmer weather has shut down the action a bit. Fishing has been a little tough but there are still a few fish being caught. Leech and scud patterns are going to be the best but be prepared to work for those strikes. 

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Conditions are poor as the water is very warm right now and moss has filled the lake, fouling your flies and leaders quickly. Finding some rainbows will be a rare event but every so often you’ll see some near the surface eating prince nymphs at this time of year.
Expect better reports to come around September.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LAHONTAN RESERVOIR, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The boat ramp is closed and the reservoir is quickly receding.
Fish will actually be concentrated and the persistent angler can catch a lot of fish over the next few weeks.

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:
As any chance of dry fly only happens in the morning and a small Callibaetis hatch takes place in the midday, the lake has potential for good fishing. As even more warm, summer days take place expect slightly worse conditions. The bite usually dies down around 3:30 PM already, but some anglers report good fishing in the late evening.
Nymphs and wet flies, such as CB Frostbites in #18 or Zebra Midges in #18-20, have shown good results. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) 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:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Marlette opened to catch and release fishing on July 15. No reports yet from anglers making the long hike into the Tahoe Backcountry.

MARTIS LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Fishing has been great here but one must remember that this is a barbless artificial catch and release fishery only!  This is 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.  Nice browns and cutthroats being caught but not for those who are looking for large trout.

MASON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Bass fishing continues to be great. Anglers continue 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.
North Ponds trout fishing has been good try using grass hoppers and worms.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
In recent weeks Spinnows have been the lure of choice for many striper anglers, according to Angel at Laker Plaza. This lure has been very productive when jigging in up to 60 feet of water. Those fishing the backs of coves have also had success with largemouth bass. A variety of swimbaits have been effective for these fish.
The best fishing is found during the early morning and evening hours.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers have had success fishing out of Cottonwood Cove. Just to the south and on the Arizona side of the lake, largemouth bass have been hitting on just about any crayfish imitation. These bass have been hanging back in the coves in 20 to 30 feet of water. Just north of Cottonwood, anglers have been catching striped bass while throwing cut anchovies. At Willow Beach, those fishing from the shore have had success using A.C. Plugs and other trout imitations with a few stripers pushing past the 20-pound mark.

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.
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. Currently anglers have harvest just under 50 percent of the quota.

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 113 CFS. Special regulations still in effect upstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge. Fishing is  fair. Try egg patterns, San Juan worms ,Prince nymphs and copper John's.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is currently 197 CFS. 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 night crawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

PINE FOREST COMPLEX, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Onion Valley Reservoir:
Onion started with only a half pool of water because of the drought. Irrigation demands are quickly draining the lake and fishing should be done by the first week in August.
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% full this year and should provide good angling throughout the summer. It is stocked each fall with fingerling trout dropped from a helicopter. Fishing has been and remains good for both bait and fly anglers. Four species of trout can be caught in Blue Lakes: brook, tiger, rainbows and cutbows. Fish from 10 to 18 inches are being caught.
Both 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:
The hot summer and the late-June algae bloom at Knott Creek Reservoir has made life tough for trout anglers. The water in Knott seems to be clearing up somewhat but angling has been difficult. Hot air temperatures and ensuing warm water temperatures have made this summer a difficult one for anglers.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
While the fishing has been good this week, the best conditions for the Pit are coming up soon in August with the isonychia the rainbows eat. In the meantime, it is advised to move around and remain static on the water.
The fish start to pick up around 9:00 AM and using Adams #14-18 and other dry flies has had good results. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

PROSSER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
The DFW has been atrocious this year at stocking our lakes and this is one that they have supposedly stocked and then the next week taken it off the stock listing. Now this week they have it on as one of the three local lakes to be stocked but we'll have to see. If this Lake got stocked week with DFW trout, fishing should be pick up considerably. 
Some good reports here but your best luck will be in the early morning! Trout in the 12-16 inch range 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. 
Power bait and worms will be the go to bait and one should concentrate on the shoreline leading into. 
Smallmouth fishing will be better this summer than trout fishing here as the water temps will be higher than most of the other regional lakes. 
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.

RUBY LAKE NAT. WILD. REFUGE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
With the warmer temps heating up the water, bass fishing has been good. Late afternoon is the best time for bass, but anglers report bass from noon on, as long as you don’t get blown off of the lake. There seems to be two age classes that are coming in. One that is just under 10 inches, which must be released, and another that ranges from 11 to 12 inches, which anglers are keeping. With a little work, most anglers can catch a limit of keepers with a day’s worth of fishing.
If you are new to the marsh, dark colored soft plastics rigged weedless and tossed into the tules seem to work the best. Four to six inch grubs in black, oil, rootbeer, guacamole, watermelon and purple all seem to work well.
Occasionally a contrasting color like chartreuse for a tail can work well, especially in low light.
Fishing the dikes is difficult as the water levels are very low both here and in the main marsh. In the main body of water, with the hot sunny days and the low water levels, the weeds are coming on strong and some of the back waters that anglers like to visit are difficult to get to. It is very difficult to launch a boat at Narciss due to the low water and weedy conditions.

RYE PATCH RESERVOIR, PERSHING COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The boat launches are closed due to low water levels.
Shore launching is risky and is done at your own risk.
Rye Patch is low but the fishing is hot.
Walleyes are being caught by trollers and wipers are being caught by both trollers and shore fishermen.
It is hot, take shade and plenty of water.
The reservoir will be drawn down very low during the irrigation season and that will concentrate the fish.
14-16 inch wipers on spoons and minnows.
Some nice walleyes are being caught by anglers trolling night crawlers.
Fish the area around the dam.
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:
Fishing has been either fair or tough due to high flows. The best fishing has been in the early AM hours and then later in the evening when the fish have one last hurrah. Lots of report indicate big rainbows going for emerging cadis at sundown. If the flows remain stable expect some good fishing, but if not, be prepared for some light fishing.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The fishing has been great, especially in the early morning, but toughens up near midday. It is recommended to use midges all day, ranging from Zebra Midges to Mercury Black Beauty midges.
Lots of room so don’t expect a great deal of traffic. 
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:
Spin fishing:
As of July 26, 2013, water flow is currently 13,000  CFS. 
Spin fishing for Trout and Steelhead on the Sacramento Riverhas been excellent. Our average days are 25 to 40 hook ups. 
We have been using roe clusters with 4 pound test, on light action rods.
Some days we have been back trolling small Flatfish and Hot shots.
These fishing trips are taken by jet boats, and can hold up to 6 people comfortably. Lots of action . Great for the kids, families, and larger groups.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
King Salmon fishing:
As of July 30, 2013 water flow is currently decreasing to 13,000  CFS.
Salmon fishing on the Sacramento River is open and we are catching some beautiful, big, King salmon. 
July 16 , 2013 marked the opening day.
Most days, between 2 to 5 hook ups a day. Wow, bright chromers are here! 
All salmon being brought in are all good size fish ranging from 15 to 30 pounds, using Flatfish lures and roe.
A few salmon being caught at first light, then mid morning bringing in the 20+ pounders.
Corning area best bet.
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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 July 26, 2013, water flow is currently 13,000  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.
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Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
JD Richey of JD Richey Guided Sportfishing (916-952-1554) (www.fishwithjd.com) reports:

SAN JOAQUIN/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) reports:
Current flow is 48 CFS. Fishing is good with attractor dry flies like stimulators, sierra brite dots and royal wullfs.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Everyone is getting hook-ups right now! Fishermen are catching their limits of Rainbows and King salmon, especially around Bridge Bay and Packers Bay. Rainbows can be caught near the surface in the morning but descend to roughly 80 feet during the day, so use Hummdingers  Wiggle Hoochies. 
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 26, 2013 Fishing report
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.
Place to be for lots of action and great trout fishing & salmon fishing.
Bass fishing has slowed a bit now.

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.

SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Very little change here as we are hitting the dog days of summer.
With surface water temperatures moving into the 70’s, fishing for trout has really slowed down.
Fishing for bass has been good, and fishing for catfish and wipers has been fair to good.
Weeds are growing in all the shallow parts of the lake and while they can make fishing tough, the weed beds do act as cover and provide an “edge” for anglers to target.
Bass are still being caught from the main boat ramp to the dam and in Tomera Cove, though anglers are having to get their presentations out deeper for trout.
Find shoreline where you can cast into water that is at least 15 feet deep.
Bass are being caught in 4 to 15 feet of water and on structure. Structure can be something as minor as a foot or two difference in depth.
When it isn’t windy, float tubes and boats have a definite advantage.
The mud flats at the south end are producing bass, though trout are only being caught there at first light or late in the evening. In many of the areas, anglers are catching the trout off of the points in 15 feet or deeper water. For fly rodders, damsel fly nymphs, leech patterns and buggers are all working.
Boaters are having luck fishing about 17 feet deep along the face of the dam and the bluffs on the northwest side.
Anglers continue to catch black bass using crankbaits, soft plastics, and wooly buggers. Look for bass on structure and in feeding lanes. You may now keep one black bass (smallmouth or largemouth) 15 inches or longer.
Catfish are also being caught, with the best time being late in the evening or early in the morning.

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 had 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.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Still fishing well as there are fish spread out all over the lake now! This lake will be stocked this week and shore fisherman will see their catch rates increase. Power bait has been the go to bait here and working the shoreline up and down from the boat launch is your best bet early and late in the day.  
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 if you're targeting Macks.
Word is from Keith Zenker that the Koke bite still great and that you'll be fishing 40 to 70 feet down for them and that the larger ones are being taken by bumping the bottom in about 60 to 70 feet of water. Work the rockpile and the deeper sections around the island to find larger Kokes now.
Pink, Chartreuse, 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! The average size though has been 10-12 inches, but they are everywhere! 
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, spinners, and stick baits will work and of course if you're throwing bait nothing beats an inflated nightcrawler drenched in your favorite scent. 

LAKE TAHOE:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Limits have been easy and the fish are running of 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 number try using plugs and Vances 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 had 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:
No changes from last week. Conditions are great and so is the fishing! There are lots of ½ pound steelhead and spring-run King Salmon flowing through so expect a lot of hook-ups too. Also, be aware that King Salmon will go for nymphs suspended under indicators! 
 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 26, 2013 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 450 CFS.
Trinity River Salmon fishing and steelhead fishing has begun! 
Fishing for salmon is slow, water really low. 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.
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, CA  fishing from the town of Weaverville, California.

TRUCKEE RIVER, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
If you are going to fish on the Nevada side of the river then it is crucial to fish in the mornings. The combination of low water, hot days and lots of people in the river in the afternoons is really making the fishing tougher than normal. Flows are: Reno 298 CFS and Vista (East of Town) 178 CFS.
For traditional anglers this time of year floating salmon eggs, Power Bait and imitating bait fish work well.

TRUCKEE RIVER, BIG:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
California:
Flows have come up a bit through town but with water being drawn off the top of Tahoe and water temps have risen. 
Caddis hatches have stabilized now on the Big T. Unlike Mayflies, one should skate or dance there Caddis dries a bit as Caddis flies are fast emergers. Look for good hatches of these bugs in the evening now, especially the last hour of the evening. 
Other hatches include PMD's in the late mornings to mid-afternoon, Little Yellow Stones, and PED's in the evenings along with the Caddis. 
With this summer being warmer than previous ones and water temps being warmer than they should be this time of year we are seeing activity normal for August not July. That means the Crayfish are molting now up and down the river. Fish these patterns in the evening hours or in the morning as some of the larger trout in the river will be feeding on these guys. 
Rolling big Stoneflies during the day with imitations of Mayfly crawlers and Caddis Pupa behind them can be effective. 
Look to fish the pocketwater and riffles more now and utilize your high sticking technique. 
Large Carpenter ants have gone away but there is a lot of ant activity along the river's edge, so don't discount the use of these patterns. 
Now is the time to start throwing other terrestrials like hoppers, as they are becoming more predominant now. Crashing one of these tasty morsels over an area that is seeing a lot of hopper or ant activity can bring on a splashy rise that will get your pulse up! 
To have success on our rivers one should note that 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 Bird's Nests in sizes 14-18. 
Also, streamer fishing is a good option now. 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 decent and some nice Rainbows are always caught below Weber Falls.
With the supposed stocking of fish here last week I would assume fishing will be good. That is if it was actually stocked.
Drifting a small garden worm, salmon egg or ball or power bait under a split shot will be the ticket if you're fishing bait.
Small spinners and tiny kastmasters will work also if you decide to throw lures. I love kastmasters because of their action! 
Low flows and water temps in the 60's will push fish into the faster water.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) reports:
July 28, 2013
The Twins are fishing well in the mornings and evenings with it being a little tough during the heat of the day. Anglers fishing in the morning are doing well with power bait, crawlers or casting small rapalas, super dupers and thomas bouyants. In the evenings you can go with power bait, mice tails, crawlers or a fly and bubble rig and have some good success.    

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) reports:
July 28, 2013
The Virginias are still producing well, rainbows and some nice brookies are being caught lately. Fly anglers are using beetles, ants, soft hackles, wooly buggers, matukas and seal buggers. Spin anglers are catching fish with mice tails, power worms, power bait and crawlers.   

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) report:
July 27, 2013
Mother Nature only came through with clouds and a welcome cooling for this elevation Saturday and a slight breeze through the weekend and continuing through Monday with heavy clouds. Thursday was a different story with heavy rain, thunder and lightning that last for a couple hours, and it was welcome due to the high temperature.


The bite picked up finally after DFW arrived along with the County Enhancement fish keeping the campers and everyone happy.  
Bait for the week:
Salmon eggs moved nightcrawlers out of the top spot by a nose with natural garlic powerbait, salmon peach and garlic rainbow glitter. Trout were also hitting power worms, and a lot of power bait set-ups using a pinch of marshmallow a salmon egg and a hunk-ah-hunk of burning worm.
 
Lures:

Still working are Red/Gold Thomas Buoyant’s, rainbow Kastmasters, plain gold spoons.  Various rainbow colored anything did fairly well along with Super Duper’s showing great action for most of the week.
Fly:
Action slowed unless you knew the hot pattern of the hour or minute, and that has been the staple for several days due to the heat which has driven most of the trout to the bottom making them a bit languid. 

Try bead head nymphs, VL Special, caddis emergers, Rickard’s callibaetis nymph, large black ants, multi-tails, AP nymphs in olive, San Juan worms, Grey Hackle yellow’s and green body mosquitoes.



Backcountry:
It is still producing brook trout with Lake Mary specials, black gnats, Adams, and Griffith’s Gnats from Blue Lake up through Cooney, and the Frogs are still slow due to the high volume of anglers in the area. 
Both Moat and Red Lake were hitting a lot of dries on a bubble and a fly rod but nothing big.
The mosquitoes:
Retreated when the rains came but I’m sure they be back, if only for a few hours as we are expecting more rain Friday and Saturday. 
BRING THE 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:
The flows on the East Walker are 81 CFS. They have been in this range for a while now. This is really low for the summer months on the East Walker and the flows have played a big part of the river getting very warm.
If you are going to the East Walker start very early and quit fishing by 11:00am. To get out of the heat.
In the mornings try Nymphing with small bugs like caddis, Trico’s and Midges on no more than 5X tippet is a good bet. Dry dropper rigs are also worth a try. You can fool the occasional fish on Hopper patterns through the next month or more. The fish should be hanging out in or near some type of white water to get more oxygen.
Current brown trout study is 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) reports:
East Walker River:
July 28, 2013 
The East is running at 90 CFS right now and is still fishing pretty well in the mornings and late evenings. We're still getting pretty warm during the day so we're encouraging anglers to fish elsewhere during the heat of the day so as not to stress the fish down there too much. Our night time temps are in the 40's lately so this is helping keep the water temps down a bit.
There are some tricos coming off in the mornings but you'll need to get there early to get in on this action, aside from that it's going to be mostly dry/dropper fishing and straight nymphing.
In the evening try small caddis dries or nymphs.
The Rosachi section has also been fishing well, mostly rainbows with a few browns thrown in down there.
Patterns to try: dark lord, san juan worm, zebra midge, flashback emerger, top secret midge, silver streak, rainbow warrior, micro mayfly, fox's poopah, buckskin caddis, lafontaines sparkle pupa, elk hair caddis, e/c caddis, para hopper, stimulator.     
Sceirine Ranch:
July 28, 2013 
The ranch has also fished well this past week, we have a few clients scheduled for this next week but there's a few days open if you want to get on some private water, give us a call at 760-932-7707 to make a reservation.
Hunewill Pond:
July 28, 2013
We only had a couple anglers on the pond this week and they did just ok.
They were able to land a few fish each but said they had to work for them. The weeds have grown pretty good lately so the key out there is to fish the more clear areas and keep your bugs near the surface.    

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 90 CFS. Fishing  is good in the early am and last hour of day light.
The fish have been shutting down during the mid day hours.
Midge patterns ,baetis emergers and pheasant tails.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) reports:
July 28, 2013
The West is still fishing excellent, lots of good action both spinning and fly fishing. Spin anglers are using salmon eggs, crawlers, panther martins, mepps and rooster tails, fly anglers are having a great time with hopper/dropper rigs and some small nymphs and streamers. Wooly buggers, mini leeches, prince nymphs, pheasant tails, GR hares ears, elk hair caddis, stimulators, papa hoppers, stacker hoppers and madam x's are all doing well.
     
WILDHORSE RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The downstream users are drawing water again, but at a slower rate and the capacity between 25 and 30% for the lake.
The boat ramp is out of the water, but the bottom below the ramp is fairly solid and boats are able to launch, though the larger the boat, the more difficult it is. Obviously, the dock is no longer in the water.
The lake is very green with algae and fishing for trout is slow to fair, with anglers earlier this week reporting decent luck from shore north of the boat ramp and in the canyon by the dam.
Bass fishing has been good, with most of the fish coming off of the points.
There doesn’t seem to be any pattern as to where fishing is better or what types of presentations are working, though if you are fishing for trout, fish early or fish deep, though two different groups reported catching some nice fish from shore just before midday.
Most anglers seem to be sticking with Power Bait or worms.
Fly rodders will have their best luck with damsel fly nymphs, leech patterns and wooly buggers.
Wipers are being caught at the mouths of the arms and the canyon by the dam. Not much action at the south end of the lake for wipers, trout or bass.
Smallmouth fishing is good with most fish being caught with green soft plastics. For green think pumpkin or avocado depending upon what brand of plastic baits you prefer.
Anglers may keep one wiper (white bass x striped bass hybrid) over 15 inches and anglers may now keep one smallmouth bass 15” or larger as well.
There is no limit in place on trout, but limits on all other species apply and all fishing regulations must still be followed including methods of fishing.

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.

WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The lake is near 10% of capacity, turbid and not many fish are being caught. In a recent salvage of crappie, not many keeper crappie were caught, few catfish and no trout. It is probably not worth the trip.

WILSON RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Very little change here as well. The reservoir is in good shape, just under 90% of capacity, and fishing has been fair summer for trout.
Bass fishing is good, and though many are small, anglers report more keepers being caught.
The weeds are growing in the shallows causing problems for shore anglers on the west and southern shores, while the canyon is providing some good fishing from shore for trout.
Fishing has been fair for trout with fish averaging 12 to 15 inches, with anglers doing fair along the shorelines near the boat ramp and good along the shoreline by the cabin on the north side of the lake.
The same presentations and techniques that would work at South Fork should work here. Anglers report green soft plastics are working for bass.
The road to the lake has been graded.

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