Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for August 13-20

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Aug. 13-20, 2014.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina:
It was another wildlife week at the Lake – a bear, deer, coyote, the bald eagle family, an osprey and plenty of people. And we can’t forget the thunder boomers, lightning, rain and hail – yup, it was a wild one! 
Even the fishing was on the wild side – lots of limits coming out with many of those limits including trout well over the 2 pound mark.
Just about anything you threw at them, they took.
Of course the Inlets were wide open – Nightcrawlers, Power Bait, Salmon Eggs, Lures and Jigs. Trolling flashers with a Nightcrawler or Wooly Bugger (fly) or just dragging a Nightcrawler (remember that swivel). Drifting with a Nightcrawler or Power Bait. Shore fishing with Power Bait or tossing Lures.
Got a nice stocking from DFW on Monday. 
Sierra Slammers were the choice for Harken Maguire, Nathan, Zane & Zack Ashbrook hauling in limits of 2 pound-plus trout, while Harken bested the fam by bringing in a 3-pounder.
Huntington Harbor Anglers Jim Armor and Marc Platt limited with Jim claiming bragging rights with a 3-pounder caught on a Nightcrawler.
Shawn Benson nabbed a nice 2-3/4 pounder on a Nightcrawler and Danny & Myrna Frausto caught a 2-1/4 pounder also on a Nightcrawler.
Kelly Peeler caught a 2 pounder using Power Bait and Michael Silveira also caught a 2 pounder on Powe Bait Nuggets.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
Fish & Trail Report
Updated 8-10-14
Summary & Trail Report
Although a bit less intense than last week, a lot of T-Storm activity in the high country this week forcing some folks to hunker down in the late afternoons. The heartier of the area visitors prepared with rain gear and still made a go at day hikes and fishing excursions despite the afternoon weather. Daytime and evening temps both took a dip, a few days mid-week even had a hint of fall in the air.
The fires on the west side of the Sierra have been mostly contained now so what little smoke is visible in our area, is just a very slight haze if anything. With fire danger a major concern due to the drought, we are thankful that these fires were relatively short lived and not nearly as bad as they could have been.
Believe it or not, there are still a lot of wildflowers hanging around near meadows, trails, and streams, especially above the 9000ft elevation.
I personally haven't seen this much summer rain in my 9 seasons on the hill, but I'm very glad to have seen as the moisture has no doubt extended the wildflower season several weeks beyond what we expected.
Flowers are still prevalent on he Piute Pass Trail.
A few Wild Trout reports came in this week and word was  fast action on Brookies from Piute Lake, Golden hybrids at Treasure Lakes and some really chunky Kamloops - all catch & release of course!
Bishop Creek South Fork
Moderate creek flows and weekly stockings by the DFW have kept fishing pretty steady for most visitors, although we did see a dip in catch counts this week for those looking to fill a stringer.
Some blamed it on the rain, others blamed the full moon - I don't really buy into either excuse myself, but that's just me.
C&R fly fishers and those fishing artificials had no trouble getting strikes on Browns & Brookies with some Rainbows mixed in.
Bait fishers did best on Pautzke's red salmon eggs and nightcrawler pieces.
Weir Pond
Less pressure at the Weir Pond this week but as usual, most scored a mix of Browns, Brookies and Rainbows on fly, jig, spinner or spoon.
No bait reports from Weir this week.
Intake II
No Reports
North Lake
The bite at North Lake was reported to be good this week, but we didn't see much in the way of size, just the usual pan sized fare.
Limits weren't rare, but they weren't the rule.
The usual suspects, namely nightcrawlers, Thomas Bouyants, fly/bubble and brightly colored Power baits were best.
Lake Sabrina
We heard mostly excellent reports again this week, both bait, trolling, and on jigs, and Sabrina seems to be your best bet for the larger 2 - 3lb models.
South Lake
A couple Browns are being caught for those hiking to the rock slide or the inlet, but otherwise pretty slow.
The water level is at or close to minimum storage.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707)
www.kenssport.com) reports:
Though extremely low right now the Reservoir is still fishing pretty well. There are still some anglers trolling with needlefish, blades/crawlers and small Rapalas and going well. Also the bait anglers are doing well for some nice 1 to 3 pound fish with mice tails, power bait and inflated crawlers. Longer leaders are in order right now, 3 to 5 footers. 

BRIDEGPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Bridgeport Reservoir 8/10/14
Jeffery is still launching rentals near the dam and reports good catching from conventional anglers.
The RV Park is in full operation & in tip top shape.  
Fishing remains good/fair for planted rainbows showing up for conventional anglers/trollers. 

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Temporary regulations have been adopted for the Chetco River starting Sept. 1, 2014. Anglers should check these regulation changes prior to fishing.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Dear Don,
Two of the most productive fishing locations on the lake this week were the Inlet and South Shore.
Here are a few more details on these spotlighted areas. 
Inlet: 
It is best to anchor along the shelves in the shallow water and fish the deeper water in front of the creek. The current is moving towards the marina (Southeast). This is often the same direction of the wind. Take advantage of the underwater current and drift Nightcrawlers or Power Bait. Also a great location to use a fly and a bubble. From shore use lures like Thomas Bouyants and Kastmasters. They are not only a deathly choice but have enough weight to cast past the shelves. 
South Shore: 
This area has plenty of room and is an excellent location to set up a bait rig with a  rod holder. It's a family friendly spot with picnic tables in the area and it's a short walk from the parking. For boats, troll about 100 yards off shore. Lately Nerdlefish have been to effective. 
Hangmans Tree:
Is another great location to sink your line. 
Catch of the Week: 
Congratulations to Nichole Ranney from Los Angeles, CA with a lunker landed along the North Shore. She was using green Power Bait when she scored a 4 pound 13 ounce rainbow. Great job Nichole! 
Other notable catches this week: 
Joe Archer from Yardley, CA with a fat rainbow caught at the South Shore. He was using Gulp Worms when he caught a 4 pound 1 ounce rainbow. 
Karen Uplinger from Watsonville, CA hooked a chunky 3 pound 2 ounce rainbow. Karen was using a Needlefish and was fishing at the Inlet.
Carly Morris from Agoura Hills, CA also landed a great caught using a Neddlefish. It was a 2 pound and 17 ounce rainbow and she was fishing along the South Shore.  
Dave Heinevetter from Watsonville, CA with two great fish. One toad was a 3 pound 2 ounce rainbow. The second fish was a 2 pound 5 ounce rainbow. He was using a Thomas Bouyant and was fishing the Inlet. 
Dane Morris from Agoura Hills, CA caught nice a 4 pound and 3 ounce rainbow. He was using  a Nightcrawler and was fishing at the North Shore.
Tactics/Bait: 
The "go to" lures this week at the lake were Thomas Buoyants and Needlefish. Power Worms were also doing well.
My favorites Power Worm colors are pink, red, and orange.  
In the creek salmon eggs continued to be the hot ticket. The most successful Power Bait colors were yellow and green.
The Inlet and South Shore were the hottest spot this week.
Other locations fishing well were Hangman's Tree, Jetty and North Shore. 
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
Sierra Slammers, Tasmanian Devil, Green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Trout Teasers, Panther Martin, Needlefish, Rooster Tails, and Bite-on Fury Shad or Lip Ripperz Hatchery Dust on Power Bait.
Here is a list of recommended flies:  
Dry Flies:
Adams, Female Adams, Cutter's Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, Black/Red Ants, Sierra Bright Dot, Royal Coachman and Hoppers.  
Streamers:
Wooly Bugger (black, brown, olive, or green), Mutuka (black, brown, olive, or green), Hornberg, and Muddler Minnows. 
Wet Flies (Nymphs):
Prince Nymph, Flashback Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, Zebra Midge (red and black), Copper John (red and copper) and San Juan Worm (brown or red).
Other Resources:
View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion brochures. Both brochures are available in the General Store.
Derby News: 
Our fall derby series Ambush at the Lake will be stating on September 1st and will run until November 15th. Come join us for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
Also mark your calendars for the Morrison's Bonus Cash Weekend on Oct. 31 - Nov. 2. $2000 in cash prizes. 
Weather: 
Once again the forecast for the beginning of next week has chances of afternoon thunderstorms. Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.
Sunrise - Sunset:
Sunrise this week 6:06 am - 6:11 am and Sunset 7:57 pm - 7:50 pm. 
Stocking: 
DGF is scheduled to plant at the lake and creek the week of August 10.   

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Fishing has picked up with recent rain storms cooling the surface temps.  Try McGee Bay with Stevie's Wonder or a copper/copper zebra midge.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Crowley Lake 8/10/14
As good as it gets in McGee Bay, both deep and shallow.
Special angling restrictions now in place. Pinch those barbs down, love them and leave them, no scented or live bait.
The north arm and McGee Bay are fishing the best I have seen in 4 years.
The lake level has dropped enough so that the weed lines are currently at the depth at which the trout prefer.  This means large concentrations of fish in small areas. The fish are gravitating towards any inlet source. Water temps are pushing 70 on the surface and this is concentrating the trout near the north end of the lake where the Upper Owens flows into, & McGee Bay-where both McGee & Convict join nearby, then flow into the lake.
The blue algae bloom is now light/moderate, and can shut down a bite if it concentrates in an area. It can also IGNITE a period of intense “catching” as the damsel fly nymphs & perch fry migrate along with these algae rafts & the trout hunt them down around the edges.
The north end of the lake has been very clean compared to McGee Bay (which is not bad), and there is more fishable area here for sure.
Hilton has been on & off. It is worth posting up for a few casts if the water is clean.  Shag it if the green goo is around.
Layton/Alligator, & Six Bays have also been hot at times. It just depends on the water clarity.
There are decent chironomid hatches (midges); however the larger fish are targeting the perch fry and damsel nymphs.
Spot up along some aquatic weed in the 10-13 foot range. Use an assassin, drifters punk perch, or damsel nymph as the upper fly, hang a broken back tiger or zebra, dark or copper crystal tiger or zebra as the larva/lower fly. Give those flies some action if the surface is calm.
You are competing with swimming/wiggling critters, and the movement of your flies is crucial to getting grabs.
Streamer fishing really picked up the last few days using perch fry and damsel nymphs. Loebergs and #12 Punk Perch are great patterns for streamer fishers.
The fish are in a tight area most days and trying to tube around all the anchored boats is difficult.  The perch fry are pretty small right now- September/October will be streamer Nirvana I believe.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Shad are still being caught around Live oak, but the big story is the nice move by steel head heading up the low flow section.
Even better, some of those fish are taking flies on the swim, even red copper Johns, and pressure is low. Most fish have been about 3-4 pounds.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Fishing the creek has been very productive for one catch and release fisherman - he caught 20 rainbows using worms. He said the fish measured between 12 and 16 inches each.
Fly fishing has been good from Big Cove back to the north end of the lake. Fish are biting on damsel flies.
Bob Parry and Pamela Lee from Hooked on Fishing Guide Service in Chilcoot caught 5 good sized rainbows using rainbow glitter power bait while fishing from their boat. Bob says the fish are really deep.
Peter from Nevada caught 2 rainbows and 4 catfish using worms at Turkey Point and Ryan from Reno also caught 4 nice catfish with worms. 
Please call us for current lake conditions and updates on the fishing

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishermen are doing well at the dam using inflated nightcrawlers off the shore. Right now the lake is about 40% of its capacity.
Courtesy of Wiggin's Trading Post.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow  down to 6 CFS. Try an attractor dry  like a stimulator  with a nymph as a dropper WD-40, green rock worms or scuds. 
Heavy weed growth makes accurate casting a must.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Hot Creek 8/10/14
Hot Creek is suffering from low water and extensive weed growth.  This limits the available water you can fish.
Dry flies are the most effective patterns to use.
I suggest a 10 foot leader and rod to keep the fly line off the weeds.
My hi-vis caddis & hi-vis para BWO are good choices to fish the faster slot water that has less weed.
Hoppers are also beginning to show, use a stimulator or grass hopper imitation if the wind comes up.  
Para ant patterns are also a good choice if the wind is gusting in the canyon.
There are a few sections that can be fished with a dry dropper nymph rig. Broken back zebras or assassin birds nest bead heads in #18 are good calls for the dropper.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Grant - Gull - June - Silver Lakes and Rush Creek:
Rush Creek flow is up to 49 CFS and fishing is fair.
Try a humpie or stimulator with  a hares ear or pheasant tail dropper.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
August 10, 2014
Still haven't heard much from Kirman lately, I'd expect it to be pretty tough with the algae bloom that happened up there a couple weeks ago.        

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:
Upper Twin best for fly rodders with Doc's Twin Lake Special black or olive or try hanging a callibaetis nymph under an indicator.

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 from Bandon to Winchester Bay.
Fishing for bottom fish including rockfish, and lingcod is now closed outside of the 30-fathom curve until the end of September.
Fishing for bottom fish continues to be a little slow near Coos Bay.
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish and a separate daily limit for lingcod (two). Retention of cabezon is now allowed but only one cabezon per day per angler.
Fin-clipped coho fishing has been good in the Winchester Bay and Coos Bay areas. Remember only fin clipped coho can be harvested for the next month.
The selective coho (fin-clipped) season from Cape Falcon to OR/CA Border is open until Aug. 10 or attaining the 80,000 fish quota. As of July 27, there is still over 60 percent of the coho quota remaining. Ocean fishing for chinook has been good just outside of Coos Bay the past week.
The nearshore halibut season started on July 1 and will be open 7 days a week inside the 40 fathom line through the earlier of the quota being met or Oct. 31. There is still 60 percent of the nearshore halibut quota remaining as of July 27.
Anglers are still catching surf perch along the steep ocean beaches during the incoming tide. Sand shrimp has been the best bait to use.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Flow is 51 CFS. The water is low and clear. Try caddis pupa, San Juan worms and egg patterns. The fish are scattered so cover lots of water.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow currently 306 CFS. Fishing is good  but a bit difficult with the high water flow. Not much surface action  but nymph fishing is great. WD40's , rainbow warriors, baetis emergers.
Day time temps 100+.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens River 8/10/14
Most consistent moving water fishery in the area.
River conditions are better above the confluence of Hot Creek.
Tandem nymph rigs in the deeper pools are doing the trick. You can also dead drift broken back midges & egg patterns without an Under-cator.
Flows consistent at 52 CFS.
Short water tactics should be used to fool the wild fish here.  
Look for the deeper pools and runs during off hatch periods.
Caddis (#18 or smaller dark bodies) and mayfly adults are good choices for the open riffle water. Hi-vis para bwo and caddis # 16-18 will get grabs.
Some hoppers showing up now. Use a Stimulator or larger hi-vis pattern with a bead head nymph as the dropper 2 feet beneath the dry for a deadly tanden rig.
Nymphing with SJ worms, crystal egg patterns, flashback PT’s, Assassin bird’s nest, broken back midges, crystal olive caddis & zebra larva patterns near the bottom.
I prefer to use a clear or yellow Under-cator on moving water as they are less conspicuous.
The pink & orange work better on still waters like Crowley and Bridgeport.  
Think about streamers in the stiff afternoon winds.
You will have to hunt down pools large; or deep enough to cast a streamer-they are very limited under current conditions.
Patterns like Loebergs, Punk Perch, Crystal Leeches, & Agent Orange will get takes when used with a light sinking tip line.
Middle Owens River (Bishop area) 8/10/14
A substantial flow increase to 306 CFS recently. It will take a week for the fish to adjust & water to clear in the drift boat sections.
Wading is very difficult in the wild trout section at this release.
The additional water & cooler temps this week will actually make the fishing better here soon.
Use birds nest patterns like Assassins, flashback PT’s, and hares ears for good profiles of a mayfly nymph. 
Crystal olive caddis larva & olive zebra midges are also good choices for a lower fly imitation of  caddis larvae or midge larva.
Have some hi-vis caddis adults & hi-vis para mayfly adults for the late morning hatch.
The chub and sucker spawn was epic this spring and we are seeing “balls” of these small baitfish in the pillow waster and along the weeds.
Streamer fishing is the best way to imitate these small forage fish by using heavy sinking tip lines and Loebergs, Punk Perch, & Crystal leeches, & Spruce-a-bu’s.

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

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Releases out of Keswick Reservoir are around 8,605 CFS as of this writing. Flows are steady which is great! Fishing has been good!
The Lower Sacramento is running cold and it's full of rainbows!
Best fishing happens mid day which is typical during the summer.
The sweetest time to be on the water is at sunset.
Near sunset is also the best time during the summer to find rising fish eating Hydropsyche emergers and cripples.
Expect stable conditions and good fishing through August! 
A few of the hot flies have been #18 Super Flash PTs, TB Peaches & Cream, Bat Wing Emerger, Micro Mayflies in brown and black, #16-18 BH Pheasant Tail Nymphs. Brown Rubber Legs in #6-8 are always good. 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:
King Salmon fishing:
August 11, 2014,  King Salmon fishing on the Sacramento River.
Water flow is currently 8,750 CFS. 
Salmon fishing the Red Bluff area of the Sacramento River is fair to good. 2 to 6 fish days.
A few fish caught below Red Bluff to Woodson. Salmon averaging 12 to 24 pounds, a few larger.
More fish daily, salmon are still moving to the colder water up river, Red Bluff area fishing very well.
Using Flatfish lures in the early morning, switching to Pautzke's cured roe in the afternoon.

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 August 11, 2014 water flow is currently 10,000 CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing is excellent.
Weather is warming, great bug hatch. 
Trout fishing Redding area, trout fishing is excellent.
Rainbow Trout fishing, fly fishing, trout are 18 inches to 26 inches.
Fishing Redding to Balls Ferry ramp. Using PMD's, Black Caddis, Prince Nymphs, Pheasant Tails, Brown Micro Mays.  
Lower Sacramento River fishing trout.
Spin fishing for trout have been outstanding. 70 fish days. 
Amazing wild Rainbow trout fishing on the Sac River. 
Drift  boats or Jet boats available. We cater to all levels of anglers.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California.
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Best fishing is going to be found up near Dunsmuir where the coolest waters can be found.
Overall, the fishing is tough once anglers get below Conant Rd. 
Productive nymph patterns include #18 Gordon's Amber Wing Prince, #16 Brown Micro Mayfly, #8 Brown or Black Rubber Legs.
Not too much dry fly fishing happening, but anglers working the edges of tailouts can bring fish up throwing Fat Alberts, Foam-U-Lators, Golden Stones and Cutter's E/C Caddis.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
San Joaquin River 8/10/14
Keep an eye on those afternoon t-storms.
Flows are at fall levels, the wading is very easy in all sections.
Fly fishing has become more difficult due to very low flows.
The fish are holding in the limited pools and deeper slots.
Attractor dry patterns like Stimulators, hi-vis para bwo’s & caddis are good choices that are easier to see in the plentiful pocket water that defines the SJR. Use a bead head flashback PT or assassin birds nest as a dropper in the deeper pools and runs.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Flow has been up and down due to recent rain and is now 23 CFS.
Fishing is much tougher with the low flows. Try an attractor like a stimulator or a coachman with a para Adams as a dropper.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Throw Senkos in the shade pockets with varying vertical structure during the day. It's topwater time early and late for a bunch of little guys. Fishermen are catching trout at water's Gulch down to 80 feet and a few Kings.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
August 11, 2014  Shasta Lake guided fishing
Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. 
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
Shasta Lake King salmon fishing is excellent. 5 -12 salmon being caught a day, between 3 -5 pound range.
Catching BIG salmon 100-120 ft deep, trolling, shad pattern lures.
Areas fishing, Mouth of Sac Arm, & McCloud Arm.
LIMITS of salmon and trout.
Rainbow trout fishing on Lake Shasta is great. Fishing 30 to 75 ft deep. Trout are very large now, due to the large bait fish in the area. 
Fishing best around the Pit Arm and Jones Valley area.
Shasta Lake Spotted Bass & Small Mouth Bass fishing has been excellent. Limits daily. Catching 20 to 50 fish per day, bigger fish are being caught 25 -30 ft deep. Larger numbers of smaller bass being caught on the top water using spinner baits and tube worms.

LAKE TAHOE:
A report of limits of average sized Mackinaw Trout being caught on silver flasher blades and minnows, trolled at depths of 100-300 feet on the west side of the lake near Homewood, California.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The upper stretches of the Trinity River near Lewiston have still been producing spring-run king salmon 8 to 15 pounds.
The best fishing techniques have been back trolling sardine wrapped Flatfish and Kwikfish lures.  
Most of the salmon are now holding in the coldest water from Lewiston downriver to Junction City.
There are new fall-run salmon starting to make their way up through the Lower Klamath River and Lower Trinity River.
Courtesy of Dave Jacobs Professional Guide Service/MyOutdoorBuddy.com.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Our summer derby was won by 12 year old, Ryan Cornelius from Covina.  Ryan landed a 4-pound, 1-ounce Rainbow using Mice Tails.  His prize is $150.00 cash,  his Dad, Jon Cornelius, brought in a 3-pound, 12-ounce Rainbow also using Mice Tails. 
Lots of full stringer with 1 1/2 to 2 pounds were brought in this week.
CA Fish and Game planted 700 pounds plus 20 trophy fish with weights ranging 3-7 pounds each.
Regards,
Judy Allen

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
August 10, 2014
The Twins are fishing well right now, some trolling, some bait fishing and some fly fishing. The water is getting a bit low but this typically doesn't affect the fishing on the Twins much as they are so deep to begin with.
Bait anglers are either fishing from the shore or anchored boats with mice tails, power bait and inflated crawlers.
Trollers are using blades/crawlers, needlefish, thomas bouyants, kastmasters and rapalas, if you have a lead core rig it would help to send out 4 to 6 colors on the troll.
Fly anglers are doing the best with sinking lines or sink tips and seal buggers, wooly buggers, matukas, soft hackles and zug bugs.     

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
August 10, 2014
The Virginias area still fishing excellent, for the bait anglers it's been power bait, mice tails, power eggs, salmon eggs and crawlers. Lure fishermen have been using kastmasters, thomas bouyants and jakes spin a lures. Fly anglers have been doing well with beetles, ants, para adams, elk hair caddis, prince nymphs, zug bugs, soft hackles, seal buggers, matukas and mini leeches.   

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) ( HYPERLINK "mailto:vir@qnet.com" vir@qnet.com) report:
The week was clear with temperatures in the mid 40's early mornings.
It was cooler than expected and slowly each day increased in temperature. 
Virtually no smoke this weekend, but a few days of light smoke. 
Fishing was good with DFW 600 pounds in Little. 
Big Virginia received the County Enhancement program stocking August 6th and not many people knew about it as the truck was here at 6:10am. 
The cooler water gave up a lot of trophy trout during the week.
Mosquitoes were playing hide-n-seek with the cooler weather, but I'm sure they'll return for one last bite grab the can of deet, you can never be too sure.
Bait:
Nightcrawlers are holding the top spot for of the summer, Garlic rainbow glitter power bait #2, garlic chartreuse, salmon eggs, mousetails, marshmallow powerbait all saw great action.  
Lures: 
1/6 oz. Thomas Buoyant's in red/gold, and small Kastmasters and some small gold//red hot shots, panther martin's all produced nice limits. 
Try different lures for different results, 
Fly and bubble:  
Same as last week #16-18 Mosquitoes, #16 Grey Hackle Yellow and small Adams Parachute in sizes #14 or 16, and tent-wing caddis size 14.  
Same as last week, it 's just been very consistent with a few changes as far as top water bugs i.e., blue damsel in the weedy areas and bug eyed olive damsel's below the surface. 
If you want to sub-surface, be sure and fill the bubble and place a small "fly-weight" about 12-16" above the bubble and do it with a good ripple on the water and reel medium to fast with causing a wake. 
Dave's hopper, black ants and flying ants have also shown good results.
Fly rods: 
Olive Twin Lakes special (dirty tail), olive eyed damsel, and blue damsel on a type II line with a size #18-20 midge dropper i.e., red Zebra midge, red copper John and Bionic midge. 
Lots of Trophy's were taken this week with a lot of catch-n-release to the lake and others just taking them without a weigh-in, as the cooler water is more suitable to feeding.
Backcountry: 
Small dries, #20 mosquitoes, black ants, and some small hoppers, black gnats, parachute Adams with a few takes on a tent-wing caddis, olive elk hair caddis #16, my naked Caddis (olive elk hair trimmed down the center) and #18 X-Caddis and small lures, mostly gold. 
Some power bait is working but I recommend not using it as there are more fun ways to fish when hiking. 
I encourage everyone to keep only what they can eat, it is a resource that should be of value to everyone.
Perfect conditions (cool air, cooler water with a good riffle) continue for the evening bite on dry flies, red ants, black ants, hoppers and small midges.
NOTE: 
If the trout bleeds, it's yours, PLEASE don't toss it back into the lake as it will die.  If you care about the resource please be careful when releasing fish back into the lake. Also, IT ATTRACKS BEARS!
See you on the water..carolyn  8.10.14

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No new updates. No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lakes since 2009.
Launching is not possible right now.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker River:
August 10, 2014 
The East is still running at 64 CFS today, unfortunately it's been muddied up from the recent thunderstorms we've been having for the last 3 or 4 days. There seems to be a tremendous amount of silt and mud running through the lake and ending up in the river and it's very cloudy all the way into Nevada. We'll keep an eye on it and let you know when it clears up.                   
Sceirine Ranch:
August 10, 2014
As on the California side the ranch is also running very muddy right now, when the thunderstorms start to clear up we expect the river to clear up as well. We'll keep you informed! 
Hunewill Pond:
August 10, 2014
The pond has gotten a little tough due to the weeds that grow in there this time of year. The weeds make it difficult to fish though not impossible, anglers who are willing to search for the clear sections should be able to have some good success. Dry/dropper rigs and small streamers are going to be the best bet for getting into some nice fish.  

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow at 54 CFS. Fishing is slow.
Try midge patterns, baetis emergers and WD40's.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
East Walker River 8/10/14
Flows at 54 CFS. Water is filled with algae and weeds, tough to get a clean drift currently. If water temps rise into the 70′s, this will make the fish lethargic. Better oxygen levels further you go downstream towards NV.
We are currently not guiding here by choice.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
August 10, 2014
The West has been getting cloudy off and on from the thunderstorms, when the visibility is ok anglers are doing well with salmon eggs, crawlers, power eggs, panther martins and roostertails. Fly anglers are doing well with hoppers, beetles, ants, stimulators, elk hair caddis, prince nymphs, hares ears and pheasant tails.     

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
West Walker River 8/10/14
Flows are low & the water is very clear. They will continue to drop unless we get some significant T-storms, in which case this river can get off color and high very quickly.  Hit the canyon and Pikel meadows sections. Dry/dropper bead head nymphs like crystal olive caddis, tiger midges, broken back tigers, assassin birds nest, &  flashback PT’s are all good calls fished below a Stimulator or hi vis caddis or BWO adult as your indicator.

WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Water levels are extremely low and warm.
Limits have been lifted, but due to water conditions, the trip isn’t worth it.

WHISKEYTOWN LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The lakes and ramps are in good shape.
Kokanee fishing has also been great with fish averaging 14 inches and still growing. Troll at 40 to 60 feet with a pink Apex behind a sling blade in the channel at the bridge or try an Uncle Larry's spinner with pink and white beads tipped with toupee corn.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

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