Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Sept. 10-17

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Sept. 10-17, 2014.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina:
Catching was slow for most this past week – not sure if it’s the bright full moon or the remnants of Hurricane Norbert, but a few did get some quick limits. Almost sounds like the Inlets got fished out as trolling and drift fishing did a bit better.
But if you have to fish the Inlets, you might try Nightcrawlers or Power Bait.
Fishing with lures and Nightcrawlers along the shore or rock piles was working if you were trolling and drifting around the rock piles and shoreline between the two natural lakes.
Carson Dunham, 8, of Palmdale caught her first fish and quite a fish it was weighing in at 2 pounds.
Amber Aguillard of Anaheim landed a nice 2-3/4 pounder using the tried and true Sierra Gold.
It was a Nightcrawler that lured a 3-1/4 pound Rainbow to Peter Fry of Oceanside.
Tom and Penny Feeney of Hemet stringers totaled 6-1/2 pounds of Rainbows caught on Nightcrawlers and Power Bait. And Jared Smith of Parcher’s Resort caught and released a beaut of a bow!

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
Overall fishing was excellent this week with some nice fish in the 2 to 4 pound range hitting the scales.
The fall color has really come on strong over the past 10 days with some areas already showing some yellow, orange and even a touch of red.
Much of the canyon is still green as can be but it will be interesting to see how things develop over the coming weeks and if the higher than average summer rainfall has a positive effect on the foliage.
We’re certainly hoping that the rain in some way counteracted the drought’s effect to some degree but only time will tell.
Feel free to visit our Fall Color Report Page where we will be posting weekly fall color reports complete with images of the color change.
With the gorgeous weather it should be no surprise that we’re still seeing plenty of activity on the area hiking trails including plenty of day hikers to go along with thru-hikers traveling along the JMT or PCT.
Only a few wild trout reports from the backcountry this week but those who chose to wet a line managed a mix of Rainbows, Brookies and Browns depending on the trailhead and destination.
Bishop Creek South Fork
We couldn’t confirm whether the DFW made it up to stock the stream this week but heavy stocking the two weeks prior to the holiday weekend, anglers did manage to find a decent bite in the stream, mostly for the bait fishers using salmon eggs, nightcrawlers and Power Bait.
Weir Pond: No reports this week
North Lake: Excellent action from shore this week, especially for the bait n’ wait folks. Nightcrawlers fished 5 ft under a bobber or Power Bait (chartreuse, orange, rainbow) fished 3 feet off the bottom were very effective and limits were common. A slow pick for the lure tossers this week.
Intake II: Slower than normal fishing at Intake II this week, presumably due to the holiday weekend crowd which fished the lake hard last weekend.
The fish that did chew were hitting mini-jigs, pink/white mice tails and Thomas Bouyants.
Lake Sabrina: The bite was a bit on the slow side early in the week following the holiday crowds but by mid week the bite was back on and there is no shortage of fish. Moderate to slow bite trolling but folks found good numbers of fish to 4lbs on jigs and trout worms near the inlet or Power Bait or Mice Tails fished deep off the rock slide.
For more details visit www.LakeSabrinaBoatLanding.com
South Lake: Slow pick on Browns and Brookies. We will be watching the action here carefully to see if the bigger model Browns start to show up as we continue into the fall.

BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Lake level very low here at only 16 percent capacity. 
Small car top boats, small aluminum boats or float tubes here, water level is too low to launch anything else.  
Fishing by the dam in the morning has been good along with the inlet portion of the lake more towards the evening. 
Lots of PWC (Personal Water Craft) or jet skis ripping around the lake during the day so look for morning and evening to be more productive.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707)
www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 07, 2014
The Reservoir is extremely low and the fishing has been really tough.
As the weather cools and the algae and weeds start to die off the fishing should start getting better.
Considering the fact that the water is so low we expect the shore fishing as well as the boat fishing to be pretty good in when the weather changes.
We'll keep you informed as things change out there.   

BRIDEGPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Bridgeport Reservoir 9/8/14
The RV Parks are open.
Call for information on launching, the lake is extremely low.

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. 
Chetco River flows near Brookings
The temporary regulations do not affect the tributaries, and with cooler water conditions anglers may want to fish some of the bigger tributaries for cutthroat that can reach 18 to 20-inches.
Both casting spinners or fly fishing can be really good.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
This week the fishing was without doubt above average at the lake. A dozen or more 3 pound plus fish were caught throughout the week.
The weather was beautiful and the fishing was great.
The guys down at the marina give me some excellent info on the conditions.
First, the deeper water is cooler off the outlet/marina side of the lake compared to the inlet. There is about a 4 degree difference.
Second, the large fish seem to be holding at a depth of around 60 feet off the shelves. If you are trolling the shelf off the Jetty and Hangman's Tree be prepared for a grab once you make the turn and your lures drops. This is with about 6-7 colors (60-70 feet of lead core line). 
Catch of the Week:
Jay Clements from Anaheim, CA hooked a 4 pound toad which resulted in the "catch of the week". Jay was using Gulp Power Bait and he was fishing the South Shore. Congratulations Jay on a great catch! 
Other notable catches this week:
Tony Phan from Richmond, CA with a fat 3 pound 12 ounce rainbow.
Tony was using rainbow Power Bait and he was fishing the North Shore.
John Patino from Pico Rivera, CA landed a beautiful 3 pound 5 ounce rainbow. John was using garlic Power Bait, fishing along the South Shore.
Dave Cavalli from Santa Barbara, CA caught a 3 pound and 2 ounce rainbow. He was using  a worms and was fishing at Shale Beach. 
The Ramirez Family from Mission Viejo, CA with a three nice rainbows (3 pounds, 2 pounds 8 ounces & 2 pounds 4 ounces). They was using garlic Power Bait and were fishing at the South Shore. 
Dawn Flanagan from Laguna Hills, CA with a stout 3 pound 6 ounce rainbow. Dawn was using garlic Power Bait, fishing the South Shore. 
Tactics/Bait: 
Last week was sunny with no real cloud cover. Brighter lures were working the best last week. Roostertails and Tasmanian Devils were doing well at the lake. The top colors for the Tasmanian Devils were Black Thunder, Red/Gold and Bloody Frog.  
Looking for more information on color selection. This article was not written with the Eastern Sierra solely in mind but there is definitely some good info that applies to the area. 
Check out this article: Exploding The Myths With Some Truths About Lure Color, by Greg Vinall.
A lot of different colors of Power Bait were working especially anything with garlic. The most successful colors were yellow, green and rainbow.  
Don't forget about the old reliable inflated nightcrawler.
The side of the lake near the Outlet seem to be fishing very well this week.
The South Shore was the hot spot. Other locations fishing well were Inlet, Hangman's Tree, Jetty, South 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: 
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Also mark your calendars for the Morrison's Bonus Cash Weekend on Oct. 31 - Nov. 2. $2000 in cash prizes.
Weather: 
Highs are going to be in the low 70's and the lows in the mid 40's.
The forecast is for mostly sunny throughout the beginning of next week.
Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.
We have scheduled to plant 400 pounds of trophy trout at the lake on Sept. 16.   

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Crowley Lake 9/8/14
McGee Bay is the place to be for big fish.
With cloudy weather forecast for a couple days, we should see some amazing fish on the chew. With light angling pressure the fish migrate into, & along the weeds here. 7-9 feet will get you into them.  
Fish are also showing consistently off North Landing,  Sandy Pt., Six Bays, Layton Springs, Hilton, & Crooked Creek.
The lake level is dropping quickly opening up prime mud bottom in the 7-11 foot range. This coincides with comfortable water temperatures for the trout. The weed lines are also in this zone.  This equates to excellent conditions for still water nymphing & streamer fishing.
The lake is as clean as I have ever seen it in early September.
Lack of run-off for three years has kept the nutrients from cow dung out of the lake. It has been mostly filled with less alkaline water from Grant Lake.
Hot Creek has been so low for a few years as well, not providing nutrients to feed the algae from this source too.
Midge activity will be very strong for the next couple of weeks. The larger fish are staging in the north end & along the weeds in McGee Bay.
Algae is not an issue in any area currently.
There are solid chironomid hatches (midges); however the larger fish are targeting the small TUI CHUBS, perch fry and damsel nymphs.
Spot up along some aquatic weed in the 8-12 foot range.
Use an assassin, drifters punk perch, or damsel nymph as the upper fly for perch or damsel imitations.
There are a fair amount of callibaetis mayflies emerging in the north end.
My killa-baetis is a great trail fly behind a Loeberg or punk perch. Try a broken back gillie, crystal emerger, midge pupa, or standard gillie for your upper fly during chironomid emergences. Hang a broken back tiger or zebra, dark or copper crystal tiger or crystal 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 have begun to spread out so there is ample room for tubers to work the perimeters of the boat parking lots.  
The perch fry are perfectly sized for still water nymphing right now- September/October will be streamer Nirvana I believe. 
Special angling restrictions now in place. Pinch those barbs down, love them and leave them, no scented or live bait please.

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
This lake was stocked heavily a while ago but still continues to fish well! 
With temps in the low 80's for the week it's a great time to get out in the morning and evenings to fish though this lake will still put fish out during the day. 
Mack fishing here has been fair and jigging for these guys  has been good at depths from 70-100 ft and smaller guys being caught along the shoreline.
Kokanee fishing has still be good with fat little guys ranging from 10-12 inches in 45-80 feet with most of the schools being between Loch Leven Lodge and China Cove and some larger Kokes in the 13-14 inch range on the opposite shore from the boat launch suspended 60-80 feet in 100-120 feet of water. 
Kokes haven't turned yet but will soon so now is the time to get out and fish for them! 
Also, for the boaters, there is a section off the shoreline at the State Park where the depth drops off quickly and lots of fish are concentrated there. Small Macks have been busy cruising the shorelines in the morning and evening picking of small rainbows. 
Throw imitations that will mimic these and smaller baitfish now in these dusk and dawn hours to be successful!

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Trout action has improved this past week.
With water temperatures cooling down, weedy conditions are beginning to improve across the reservoir.
Trout have been taking Power Bait in a variety of colors; no one color is working better than another.
The fish are also taking nightcrawlers combined with a bit of marshmallow.
The bass action also has improved this week as the fish are working on fattening up for the winter.
They have been taking spinnerbaits in a variety of colors.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Bass and trout action have both improved over the past week due to lower nighttime temps which are falling into the mid 30s. The bass are fattening up for the winter and trout are just getting more active.
Weed growth has also started to die off.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Fishing continues to be good at Frenchman Lake.
Walter Jones from Reno caught his limit of rainbows while fishing from his boat at Crystal Point. The fish measured between 15 and 19 inches each. Walter fishes Frenchman Lake regularly.
Trollers do best with flashers dragging a nightcrawler, or try wooly worms or roostertails of various colors.
Bank fishing has been good at the dam and at Big Cove.
Lots of fishermen say that fall fishing is the best fishing.
Come on out to Frenchman Lake and see for yourself!
Please call us for current lake conditions and updates on the fishing - Wiggin’s Trading Post

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Hot Creek 9/8/14
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.

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
With this lake being stocked a while ago with a healthy planting of DFW trout this lake will fish great for months now! 
If you're looking for bigger fish you're going to have to fish the face of the dam more as there is always some big fish hanging on the ledges. 
Fishing small apex's about 25-35 feet down has been the ticket here for boaters as some anglers can't keep trout off their hooks! 
Small trout in the 12-14 inch range but numbers are high. 
Look for larger trout on the bottom in 45-55 feet of water or off the face of the dam with small minnow or crayfish imitations. 
A 7lb Brown was caught and released two weeks ago! 
As water levels drop slightly the only launch feasible for boats is the one at Pass Creek not Woodcamp!  
Lake is at 69% capacity and it's a great escape from the masses that descend on Truckee on the weekends.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 07, 2014
Haven't had any reports from Kirman this past week, as with Bridgeport Reservoir I'd expect the fishing on Kirman to keep improving as the weather gets colder. I'd be stripping small streamer and leech patterns with a soft hackle dropper for your best shot at success this time of year.           

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
While fishing has been hot for the striped bass along the Colorado River, don’t forget the catfish. They can be found cruising the shallows, and anchovies are a popular bait choice. Anchovies will bring in stripers as well.
One catfish weighed in at 13.78 pounds.
Anglers have also had luck for fish ranging from four to six pounds.
Rusty at Riviera Marina recommends using a good 12-pound test line with a number 2 hook for bait fishing.
The striper bite has been best early in the morning and again in the evening.

MARTIS LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Closed for the rest of the season due to weeds and sporadic fish loss.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Reports remained consistent over the past week.
Catfish have been hitting on anchovies, chicken liver and shrimp. Working the backs of coves at night will produce the best results.
Shad can be found in coves during the early morning hours and can be very effective for striped bass. The best striper fishing has been taking place at first light with anglers using cut baits or swimbaits.
Spinnows or Jumpin’ Minnows also have been working well.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
While some anglers are reporting a slowdown in fishing action, smallmouth and largemouth bass are still biting hard when they do.
The fish are still quite active in the coves and can be fooled with drop shots, football jigs and tubes.
Striped bass are harder to come by but anglers are finding some response early in the morning using various swimbaits.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens River 9/8/14
Water conditions are very good, although flows are very low.
You will find the river choked with weed in many sections down from the bridge. 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 the 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) 9/8/14
Flows are currently 348 CFS. This is a game changer for wading or crossing in the wild trout section. Tough to fish the good sections at this release, & you will need plenty of weight to get your nymphs down to the fish.
Drift boat trips are the best way to hit the river under high flows.
Water clarity has improved over the last week & conditions are good.  
The cooler weather will also get the fish on the chew. Birds nest patterns like Assassins, flashback PT’s, and hares ears for good profiles of a mayfly nymph and caddis pupa. 
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 morning hatch.
Drifting has been very good when the flows come down below 300 CFS.
The chub and sucker spawn was epic this summer, and we are seeing “balls” of these small baitfish in the pillow water 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 leech, and 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.

PROSSER RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Lake is at 21% capacity and has been fishing great for the Smallmouth. 
Crayfish and minnow patterns have been good for the flyflingers and Crayfish crankbaits, Senkos, Panther Martin spinners, and live worms have been good for the rest.  Fishing outside the inlets and around the dam has produced the best results.

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.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
King Salmon fishing:
September 7, 2014
King Salmon fishing on the Sacramento River.
Water flow is currently 7,000 CFS. 
Salmon fishing the Sacramento River is AWESOME.  Fish are here! Salmon fishing is great, beautiful Chrome salmon. Catching 5 to 10 fish a day. Salmon averaging in weight, 15 to 25 pounds, several fish caught over the last few days 30 pounds.  Getting into some larger salmon now. More fish daily. Using Flatfish lures is the hot ticket.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
San Joaquin River 9/8/14
Please be extra, extra, careful with cigs and campfires. It is a tinderbox in our forests currently.
Flows are at late fall levels unless we get a substantial amount of rain.
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.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Shasta Lake guided fishing - Northern California fishing Lake Shasta.  
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
Rainbow trout fishing on Lake Shasta is great. Fishing 30 to 75 ft deep.  Catching limits of trout now, with fish ranging in size from  1 to 3 pounds.  Fishing main body and near dam.
Shasta Lake King salmon fishing is fair.  Trolling  100-120 ft deep, shad pattern lures. 
Shasta Lake Spotted Bass & Small Mouth Bass fishing has been excellent. Limits daily. Catching 20 to50 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.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Kokanee fishing here has waned as kokes are turning and with water levels at 24% capacity (that's correct) it's a must to have 4-wheel drive to launch and even that's been risky especially with the recent rain! 
Everyone is now utilizing the area east of the ramp to launch their boats.   Kokes are spread out all over now and some are even starting to turn! 
Spinners, Hoochies, and Radical Glow Tubes have been go to lures in colors with pink, orange, and Purple. 
Best Dodger colors have been copper with any Orange and Pink in it! 
Look for Macks underneath these schools of Kokes and some larger ones still hanging out in the deeper sections of the lake around the dam. 
Trout fishing has been best in the coves up and down from the campgrounds and boat ramp. 
Smallmouth fishing has been great here too in the Davis Creek arm and some of those that are being caught have been pretty nice!

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.

TRUCKEE RIVER, BIG:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
California:
Weather for the week looks like high 70's to mid 80's by end of the week.  
I wouldn't even fish the upper stretch and I would only fish till mid-afternoon on the lower stretch of the Big T as water temps will get past 68 by then!
Very little water coming out of Tahoe and very little water coming out of the dam at Boca.   
Even though water levels are now low the fishing has been pretty good with some good dry fly fishing if you know time and place. 
Stones trailed by PMD, Caddis, BWO and Midge patterns have been great. 
Also, Crayfish are molting so don't pass up on throwing a crayfish pattern in those deep holes and stretches that one can find on the Big T. 
Streamer fishing and dry fly fishing has picked up recently below Boca.  That means not just nymphing! 
Explore different stretches of water and give your old spot a break or try and fish the area lakes.  
Most fish will be taken by high-sticking the pocket water. 
Let's be ethical here and give the fish a break when water temps reach 68 degrees to cut back on the mortality rate of trout when they're stressed by these high water temps. 
Lots of things on the menu now such as Caddis, Stones, Mayflies (PMD's, PED's), Midges, and Terrestrials (Ants, Hoppers). 
If you're fishing dries consider using 4x-6x leaders now and when nymphing 4x-5x tippet.
Nevada:
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! 

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Done.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Our Labor Day Derby is running through Sunday, September 7th.
Currently, we have a 6-pound Rainbow holding the lead.
We had several Rainbows coming in this week with weights ranging from 3-pounds to 4-pounds, a 4-ounces.  
The best lure was the Thomas Bouyant red/gold followed by nightcrawlers.
Browns and Kokanee are starting to move toward Robinson Creek to spawn.
Weekly planting by CA Fish and Game is scheduled for every other week for the month of September.
Water temp. is at 56 degrees.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 07, 2014
The Twins are still producing lots of nice pan sized fish as well as some good rainbows up to nearly 5 pounds.
Shore anglers and boat anglers are both doing well.
Bait anglers are using mice tails, power bait and inflated crawlers, trollers are doing the best with lead core rigs with 5 to 8 colors out, they're dragging needlefish, small rapalas kastmasters and thomas bouyants.      

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 07, 2014
The Virginias are still fishing very well with bait, lures and flies.
Lots of smaller fish in the 1/2 pound to 1 pound range plus some really nice larger fish up to 4 pounds or so.
For bait go with mice tails, power bait and crawlers, lures try kastmasters, thomas bouyants and panther martins.
Fly anglers have been doing well with dries like hoppers and beetles and wets like seal buggers, matukas and mini leeches. 

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
Fishing was good with DFW stocking 600 pounds of trout in Little, Big Virginia and Trumbull lakes.

Bait: Nightcrawlers and Mouse-tails tied for first spot, Salmon Peach, Chartreuse glitter, salmon eggs,  and white marshmallows all saw great action.

Lures:  Good action on Thomas Buoyant's in red/gold, yellow and gold, some action on small gold Kastmasters, Tasmanian Devils Bloody-frog and also on gold/red Hot Shots (if you can find 'em). 
Try different lures, you just never know.

Fly and bubble:  #16-18 Mosquitoes, #14 Grey Hackle Yellow and Adams Parachute in sizes #14 or 16, dark tent-wing caddis size 6, black fur ants and X-caddis, Elk Hair Caddis (naked caddis), 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 have been doing well.  Midges in red, i.e.,  Zebra midge, red copper John or Rainbow Warrior. 
Lots of Trophy's were stocked by the County Enhancement program again this week in Big Virginia with most of the fish laying low probably due to the 9 hour ride they had to get here from southern Oregon but came alive on Friday and Saturday.

Backcountry:  Has been consistent on small dries, #20 Mosquitoes, black fur ants, flying black ants, small Dave's hoppers, black gnats with a few takes on a black sedge's, 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. 
Some nice rainbows were taken out of Cooney and Blue lakes, along with brookies which were released.
Big Virginia and Little Virginia continue to have had perfect conditions for the evening bite. 
I sit on the deck every evening eating dinner after a full day of work for some quality time of viewing rises on the lake and in a matter of minutes it goes from flat water to perfect conditions. 

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:
September 07, 2014 
The East is still running at 42 CFS right now.
The fishing has been pretty tough down there lately though we have had a few good reports from the Rosachi and Sceirine sections on the Nevada side, also a couple decent reports from the stretch between the bridge on hwy 395 and Murphy's Pond.
The water temps are good, still in the 60's and the fish that are being caught are healthy and releasing well.
The patterns that have been successful lately include, san juan worm, dead drift crayfish, rainbow warrior, silver streak, zebra midge, chubby chernobyl and madam x.                 
Sceirine Ranch:
September 07, 2014
The ranch has produced a few good fishing days this past week, most of the action has been on dead drift crayfish, san juan worms or dry/dropper rigs with a chubby chernobyl on top and a san juan or small midge underneath.  
Hunewill Pond:
September 07, 2014
We haven't had anyone on the pond this past week, as the weather cools the weeds should subside and the fishing should get better out there, we'll keep you posted when we get some good news!  

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
East Walker River 9/8/14
Flows currently at 26 CFS.
River bed is full of weed with off colored water.
Go elsewhere.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 07, 2014
The West is very low and clear right now but if you're sneaky enough you should be able bag some fish. You'll want to search out the deeper pools where the fish are concentrated a bit more.
Small panther martins and rooster tails, salmon eggs and mice tails are doing well for the spin anglers, fly anglers are doing well with hoppers, ants, humpies, caddis, prince nymph hare's ear 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 9/8/14
Flows are very low but the water is clear.
You will be hard pressed to find a pool that is 3 feet in depth.
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.
If you can find a deeper pool around stocking points the LOEBERG is a deadly fly here. Light sinking tip or just let it settle with a floating line.

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