Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 18-24

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 Sept. 18-24.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina:
IT’S THAT TIME
WATCH OUT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS – THEY MAY BE LURKING AROUND THE NEXT CORNER ON THE ROAD!
Also, take it slow coming up the hill – had 3 deer hit over the weekend!
Please note our hours:
Store Hours Sunday thru Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm
The Cafe is CLOSED for the Summer!
Fall is definitely in the air – the colors are spectacular especially against the beautiful blue skies and puffy white clouds and then the eagle appears – ahhhh – Life is Grand! Looks like the colors may be peaking up at the Lake this coming weekend and with some cooler temps coming this way – well . . . . . . – might be the end of the leaves up our way – the ribbon of Aspen in Aspendell are just now starting the change. The groves of Aspen up the South Lake road are also approaching the ‘AHHHH’ time of Fall as are the trees up at North Lake.
No sign of ‘Yogi’ up at the Lake lately – I still look all ways when coming out of the building just in case.
More deer down in the Lake bed looking for a drink and the eagles and osprey are still out cruising the Lake.
Max and A.N.N., also, had their first experience with a Mountain garter Snake – quite entertaining to watch – A.N.N. got a couple of ‘kisses’ before the snake slithered back into the garden area - unharmed. A.N.N., also, got meet another of her siblings – Mitch, a packer from Bishop Pack Outfitters, brought up ‘FROG’ a brother of  A.N.N.’s from a few litters down – same disposition as A.N.N.
Still the same stuff working on what is left of the Lake - Fishing in deeper water (that would be behind what is normally the Island or taking a bit of a hike to at least the front of the back natural Lake) with Nightcrawlers or Power Bait. Fishing the inlets (not much water coming in at any of them) with a fly and a bubble, Nightcrawlers, Power Bait or Lures are getting limits. Most are catching and releasing so as to not have to carry out a limit.
And yes, depending on your auto, you can still drive to the front of the back Lake – AND PLEASE REMEMBER TO PICK UP YOUR TRASH when leaving – sure would appreciate it.
The signals should be gone this week as the Bridge Crew worked late into Saturday night paving both sides of the road leading to and from the bridge – just a bit more cosmetic work and - yahoo – done!
A bit of a change may be in store for us this week – temps are cooling and with a bit of moisture coming in once again – our local weather guesser is call for a possible dusting of snow for the coming weekend.
Prior to the weekend, look for some breezy conditions.
You can check NOAA’s website at www.weather.gov and enter ASPENDELL, CA on the site and it will give you a fairly good hint at the weather up at the Lake or check in with Howard at www.MammothWeather.com.
Remember when using the bug juice and SANITIZER you need to really wash your hands before fishing - then rub some Salmon Egg juice, worm dirt or Anglers Bros Trout attractant to take that smell off.
Also, remember your polarized dark glasses, JACKETS, and sunscreen.
Got half of the deck painted and part of the building – still need to stain the red and then paint the deck – joys of joys, but with the views right now – no complaints – oh, and - if you happen to come by and see a ‘CLOSED – GONE FISHIN’ sign on the door, it’s because we haven’t had a car in the lot for at least an hour or two and we’re tired of scraping and painting – hope you understand the closed sign – the fish are calling. Bryan will be here during the week periodically to give us a chance to get off the mountain.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake:
Just a handful of folks still trying to pull something out of South Lake and no fish reported being caught. With the lake as low as it is, folks are probably better off hiking down with a metal detector than a fishing rod.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
Parchers Resort and Bishop Creek Lodge teamed up and stocked a hefty load of trophy Alpers trout in the South Fork Bishop Creek early in the week and after that stocking and the DFW stocking, visitors experienced the best week of stream fishing all season.
With South Lake now at minimum pool the creek on the So. Fork is running very low making for ideal stream conditions in most of the 6 miles of stream between the South Lake dam and Forks Campground.
Folks were catching both quality and quantity using a variety of lures and baits but salmon eggs, crawlers and Power bait. Folks who prefer artificials were doing best with spinners, jigs and swimbaits.
Weir Pond:
Despite a lot of traffic, folks were having a field day at the pond this week.
With water flows in the stream down, the Weir is a bit shallower than it has been making for even easier wading.
Several Alpers to 3.25lbs were caught up there this week adding to the usual stocker 'Bows and wild Browns & Brooks.
The fly guys/gals were killing it on Black Wooly Buggers with some anglers reporting catching and releasing as many as 3 Alpers in an afternoon.
Intake II:
Not too many reports from the Intake this week but the few we did receive reported steady fishing on Thomas Bouyants or Power bait.
North Lake:
Fishing at North Lake was great early in the week but the bite started to slow as the weekend went on. Nothing of size reported but lots of limits for folks fishing inflated crawlers and power bait.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707)
www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 15, 2013
The reservoir has started showing with a few fish this week, I'd say it's still slow but at least there's a few fish in the chew. The fish we've been hearing about have been caught on crawlers and power bait, hopefully the water temps will cool soon and the bite will keep getting better.   

BRIDEGPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Love this still water; however very low water here friends. 
The public boat ramp remains open for smaller rigs. Jeffery at the marina is towing his rentals here, RV Park is a great place to stay.
Fish will be concentrated in the section nearest the dam, towards Rainbow Pt. Tubing will be good soon. I believe some really big browns will be caught here this fall-they are confined so to speak.  Let’s go get them! Give us a call and we will put you on them from a drift boat or tube.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Convict Lake continues to fish well during the month of September.
Many quality fish including a decent number of two and three pounders were recorded at the store. Check out our 2013 fishing gallery for September and view all the great fish caught this month.
Since the start of our fall derby on September 2nd, 18 anglers have qualified for the raffle comprised of $6,000 in Resort Prizes.
Stop by the general store to get up-to-date information on what is working out on the lake and learn more about our fall derby series.
Congratulations to Laura Raudenbush and Dave Cavalli of Santa Barbara, CA who landed six quality fish this week (3.3 - 3.0 - 2.13 - 2.11 - 2.9 -1.8). The 3 pound 3 ounce rainbow was the largest fish this week. Laura was using night crawlers as her bait and was fishing at Hangman's Tree when she hooked the catch of the week.
Other Notable catches this week:
Brian Fatur of Agoura, CA stopped by the store with a stout 3 pound 2 ounce rainbow. Brian was fishing with a mini jig at the South Shore.
John Cross of Garden Grove, CA did a great job by landing a 3 pound 1 ounce and a 2 pound 10 ounce rainbow.  It's hard to beat a day fishing when the results are two excellent Rainbows. John was using Mice Tails and was fishing at Windy Point.
Steven Besneatte of Placentia, CA caught a beautiful 3 pound and 1 ounce rainbow. Steven was using an Orange Thomas Bouyant fishing at the Inlet. 
Tactics/Bait: 
Red/gold or Orange/white Thomas Bouyants, Rooster Tails, and Gulp Pinch Crawlers were very productive in the lake this week.
Try using Mice Tails, Power Worms or Sierra Slammers with about a three foot leader and a clear bubble. Slowly reel in the rig while giving a few speed jigs along the way.
The most successful Power bait colors were rainbow and salmon peach.
Choosing garlic Power bait is always a wise decision.
The Inlet, Hangman's Tree and the South Shore were the hot spots this week.
Other locations to try are the North Shore, Jetty, Outlet, West Shore, Creek, Handicap Pier and Windy Point. 
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
Trout Teasers, green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Panther Martin, Needlefish, Thomas Bouyants, Green Wooly Booger and Lip RIpperz Hatchery Dust on Power bait.
Other Resources: 
View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion  brochures.
Both brochures are available in the General Store. 
Derby News: 
NOW RUNNING. Join the fun by participating in the Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
Also mark your calendars for the Morrison's Cash Bonus Weekend on November 1-3. $2000 in cash prizes.
Weather: 
The forecast for next week has the highs hovering in the low-70s. During the evenings the lows will be in the mid-40s. There will be the potential for afternoon isolated thunderstorms as the week starts out. Here is the National Weather Service link that is quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake. 
Sunrise - Sunset: 
Sunrise this week 6:37 am - 6:42 am and Sunset 7:06 pm - 6:57 pm.
Stocking: 
DFG stocked the week of Sept. 9th.  

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
The lake is very low but fishing is still  good. Most  of the catch is made up of smaller fish with an occasional 18" +  fish. McGee Bay is still producing. Some decent reports from the north arm as well Try Stevie's Wonder  gray/black in 8-10 feet of water.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
One day you’ll get 50 hard downs while still water nymphing, the next 10. 
Such is Crowley this year and its peculiar bite pattern. If you ever wanted to catch a brown or a cutthroat on the fly, this is the season & the place. More of these rascals showing than rainbows on my hooks. 
The north end and McGee Bay are still the spots.
9-14 feet. No algae, although the buds are starting to show again & there is some cloudy water around Sandy Pt. (which is a good spot to hit in transition & can pay-off at times) 
Chironomids still emerging in force, damsel and perch fry activity lessening; however still a significant part of the larger trout’s diet for sure.
The bigs are punishing the perch during the low light periods & I suggest you think about tossing or trolling some Loebergs or Punk Perch at these times with an intermediate or heavy sinking tip line.
(We will guide you in float tubes here and instruct you how to get into the bigs this fall.) 
Fishing from the shoreline in the Six Bays area can also be productive. This area can go off under these conditions and you can use both still water nymphing and streamers while casting from the beach.
Gillies, crystal emergers & pupa imitations #18/20-punk perch light or dark #14/16 as uppers. Broken back tigers and zebras, crystal zebras #14-18 near the bottom if you choose to still water nymph below an Under-cator.
If ya’ll do not know where the navigation hazards are while boating I suggest you ask. There are some islands and high spots in areas you would not expect. 
Launch ramp still ok for large boats, it is steep and you will be off the concrete pad.
The boating facility closes 10-30 but the lake remains open until 11-15.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeannie of the J &J's Grizzly Store and Camping Resort (530-832-0270) (www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) report:
September 11, 2013
Work on Honker Cove boat ramp is progressing, slowly.
They pushed in one of the ramp slabs yesterday, and will begin prepping for the next one to be poured. 
Lake level is at 70%. Water temperature is in the low to mid 60’s.
Overall fishing has been a bit on the slow side.
Some folks are limiting out and others are getting skunked.
Fly – West side and top of the lake.
Danny has been using ice cream cone and wiggle tails with success.
Bank – Eagle Point, Old Camp 5 and Mallard have had the best reports.
Power bait or worms.
Trolling – Near the big island.
Wee Dick Nite Copper Red Head, Red Dot Frog, Fire Tiger.
Bait fishing on the Northeast side of the big island seeing some results.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Rainy days have kept the water murky and few anglers have braved the weather to hook up trout or bass.
The campground remains open and roads are clear.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Few fishermen have been seen this past week and monsoonal rains have helped the water level in the lake, but it remains murky.
The campground remains open and roads are clear.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
There was little to no changes from last week. The water is good as a whole, but finding the best spots will definitely help your chances of getting catches. Look for flowing water between weed beds and the areas where there is a smooth transition between shallow and deep. Use small nymphs like #18 Black Zebra Midges  or #16 Brown Micro Mays.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Salmon season is still going strong, with catches ranging anywhere between 10 and 35 pounds. Make sure to use quikfish, spinners and jigs primarily. Courtesy of Johnsons Bait & Tackle.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Fall is near! It has been cooling off lately and we have seen early morning temperatures dip down into the mid 30's, which has been good for the fishing at Frenchman Lake.
14 rainbows were caught between Frenchman boat ramp and the right of the dam this past week.
On Sunday, September 15th, two young girls caught 4 rainbows at Crystal Point using wooly buggers. Their fish weighed about 3 lbs.
We have also gotten reports that fish are being caught at Turkey Point with worms and marshmallows.
Call us for updates - Wiggin’s Trading Post (530) 993-4683.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Still a lot of great reports have been coming out of the evening time, with fantastic bites near sunset. Caddis are still coming off in the early morning but all activity dies down around midday. It is recommended to use Poopahs and non-beaded Bird’s Nests, as well as to keep an eye on the weedy areas. Make sure to pay attention to the local fishing regulations and the evening cut-off time. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Greg Fisicaro reports:
Was great fishing up there this morning (09/12/2013). Caught one 8" brook and the three tigers. Two were about 8" but the last was about 14-15"!

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is  down to 4 CFS. Fishing is  tough with the heavy weed growth  and low water. Try a hopper or stimulator  with a buckskin nymphs caddis pupa or small pheasant tails as a dropper. Some decent dry fly fishing in the afternoon with CDC caddis and Hot Creek caddis.

JIGGS / ZUNINO RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Unfortunately, Jiggs has dried up.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
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 24 CFS.
Royal coachmen, elk hair caddis, prince nymphs and copper Johns.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 15, 2013
We've had a couple good reports from Kirman this week, sounds like the best thing going is slowly stripping small nymphs like soft hackles, zug bugs and prince nymphs. Also you could run a seal bugger or matuka with a nymph dropper and probably have some success. The brookies are running up to around 19" and the cutts are up to 24" or 25" lately.   

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Conditions have improved with cooler temperatures creating happier, better fish. Lots of activity has been near Happy Camp with most of it being salmon, which will continue through September. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The lake level is low but fishing has been good most of the time, while fair some of the time. Even with the low water level the conditions are great and there are plenty of twenty-inch Rainbows coursing through the lake. Stripping leeches and dark buggers seem to be the best bait right now.  Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Middle Twin Lakes is the best bet for fly rodders.
Doc's Twin Lake Special black or brown.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
With the U.S. Open bass tournament taking place at the beginning of the week, anglers encountered a few extra boats on the water along with periodic thunderstorms.
Launching out of Callville Bay, participating anglers reportedly found some “brutal” fishing conditions but still managed to catch plenty of smaller bass.
Many were using a drop shot technique or throwing crankbaits.
Despite the difficult fishing, and rough weather at times, anglers managed to catch some larger fish as well.
Action for striped bass has been consistent over the past weeks, with jigging and top-water techniques both catching fish.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
A new record was set last Friday at Willow Beach when a lucky spear fisherman brought in a 41-inch striped bass. Since no existing record has been documented for striped bass taken without a hook-and-line technique along the Colorado River, this fish sets the bar.
Further south, anglers have been bringing in largemouth, smallmouth and striped bass as well as catfish. Anchovies have proven to be a multi-functional bait and are enticing all four species.

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 70 CFS. Special regulations still in effect upstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge and from the monument to Crowley Lake . The section from the bridge to the monument is closed.
Fishing is fair. Try egg patterns, San Juan worms, Prince nymphs and copper John's. It's important to cover lots of water as the fish are scattered
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is currently 311 CFS. No change here.  Nymphing is the best bet. Try WD-40'S, pheasant tails and hares ears.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
This is the section of river that flows into Crowley Lake.
Hot Creek joins the UO in two places above the Benton Crossing Bridge. 
Numbers have been good recently during the mid-week periods after  just so-so “catching” during the Labor Day traffic. 
Look for the fall migration of browns out of Crowley to begin soon. With the amount of browns I have seen this season in Crowley we may have an epic spawn *IF* they can get out of the lake.
Flows have been significantly reduced, water levels are low for this time of year.  Clarity is great, weeds are not an issue here. 
Tis’ the time of year for a “hopper and a dropper”- hang a flashback/poxy back PT, crystal caddis, or birds nest under a Stimulator, Sofa Pillow, or your favorite hopper pattern #14-12. 
The ones I have seen are dark brown this year. 
San Juan worms, roe patterns, & broken back midges are also good selections for nymphing the deeper pools.
Do not overlook streamer fishing during migration periods on the UO. 
Stripping Loebergs & punk perch along the deeper channels and along the under cut banks can pay off with a trophy fish on those windy/cloudy days.
The section of river downstream from the bridge to the CDFW regulation sign will close to ALL anglers after 9-30-13.
Monument to Crowley open until 11-15 with special regs, up from the bridge is year around with special regs.
Middle Owens River:
I have been very pleased with how the MO has fished this summer. 
The lower than usual release rates have made river conditions excellent. 
With the air temps beginning to cool some in the Owens Valley fishing has become more consistent and the trout are feeding into the mid-day periods now. We are targeting on imitating the numerous chubs and sucker fry that are holding in the softer water along the banks with streamers like Loebergs, punk perch, and Spruce-A- Bu’s. 
My go to fly for the last two weeks has been the light hackled Loeberg used with a heavy sinking tip. 
300 CFS is the current release; however I suspect this will drop well before the typical reduction in November. 
Water clarity/temps are excellent & there is strong Trico mayfly emergence, sedge caddis & midge activity.
The wild trout section is very fishable at this release, you will have sections difficult to cross and navigate unless you are a very strong (and tall) wader.
Nymphing with a couple BB or AB shot will get you down to the fish. Use flashback/poxyback PT’s with or without beads, Assassin bird’s nest- both light & dark, broken back tigers & zebras, and crystal olive caddis larva patterns #14-20.  #16 elk caddis imitations fished in the lower light periods will get surface looks.
A footnote:
The “Middle Owens” is the section of river emanating from below the dam at Pleasant Valley Reservoir just north of Bishop & terminating at Tinemaha Reservoir near Big Pine. 
It was designated the Lower Owens before the re-watering project that put flow back into the old channel that flows into Owens Lake-called the LORP project, hence the re-labeling of the Lower Owens.

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.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The Pit is steady and good right now, with the bite transitioning later in the day, moving from the morning to midday. There is still the lull in the late afternoon right before major activity sometime around sunset. It is best to use #10 Vlack A.P.s or Black Rubber Legs in #8. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water conditions have been excellent, but the fishing has ranged anywhere between fair and great, depending on the day. What is steady, however, is the bite dying down around 3:00 PM then picking up near sunset, which has had a substantial improvement over last week. The recommended flies include 18 PT's, Red Copper Johns in #18, #14-16 Micro Mays in Red. 
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:
As of September 16, 2013  water flow is currently 7,000 CFS.
Salmon fishing on the Sacramento River is going great and we are catching some beautiful, big, King salmon. 
Salmon fishing is great. 5 to 10 hook ups a day, limits. Flatfish lures working best, turning to roe later in the day, using Pautzke Red cure. 
Weather perfect. Look for September and October to be red hot, with the month of October being almost a guarantee of catching salmon. 
Balls Ferry Area in Anderson, CA for King Salmon on the Sacramento River fishing is starting to pick up. All the salmon are headed up river and this will be the place to be in about a week.

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 September 16, 2013, water flow is currently 7,000 CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing is good. 
Early morning and late afternoons best.
Posse Grounds area- Redding, fishing well.
Using Prince nymphs, Iron Sallies, Pheasant Tails, Poxyback PMD's, Black Rubber Legs and Green Gidgets. 
Call or email us today. We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week.  Drift  boats or Jet boats available. 
We cater to all methods of fishing.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California.
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

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  September 15, 2013, water flow is currently 7,000 CFS. 
Spin fishing for Trout and Steelhead on the Sacramento River has 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 (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
No changes from last week. Fishing black midges in the early AM hours has been the best, with most of the bite dying down around midday. Search the edges of the water and use Prince Nymphs or Pheasant Tails in #16-18 for a good chance of getting catches.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
JD Richey of JD Richey Guided Sportfishing (916-952-1554) (www.fishwithjd.com) Reports:
Report updated Sept. 13, 2013
SALMON UP & DOWN
It’s kinda hard to give a report here considering the fishing has been consistently inconsistent this year.
According to Guide JD Richey the fishing up around Hamilton City and Ord Bend has been really good one day and then tougher the next.
It’s not from lack of fish, either, as there are plenty of kings around.
Down at Verona, the action has been day to day as well for boaters anchoring with Flatfish and spinners around the marina — same for trollers dragging spinners between Verona and Rio Ramazza.
In the metro, Freeport, Walnut Grove and Isleton areas, it’s more of the same. Fishing is good one day and not so great the next.
One thing that oddly seems consistent from Verona down: the afternoons are better than the mornings.
Go figure…

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Current flow is 11 CFS.  The river is lowering quickly now.
Try 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:
Fishing is still great right now, especially around Bay Bridge and Packers Bay. Rainbows are being caught on the surface in the morning but then drop down, along with the Salmon, to about 80 feet. Use humdingers, wiggle hoochies, and 4 inch worms for the best chance of getting a hook-up.  Courtesy of Sacriver Guide. 

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
September 16,  2013 Shasta Lake guided fishing - Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. 
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
Lake Shasta fishing has been great !  Catching salmon and trout now,  Rainbow trout  on the surface and salmon, 100 plus  feet deep.
The Dry Creek area, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies. 
Seeing smaller fish now, really working for the bigger fish.
Lake Shasta is place to be for lots of action and great trout fishing & salmon fishing. Bass fishing is fair.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Great water conditions right now with fishermen reporting lots of big salmon, some steelhead and numerous browns. The hot baits have been Birds Nests, #8 TB Golden Stone , and Psycho Princes.  
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:
September 16, 2013 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 850 CFS. Trinity River Salmon fishing and steelhead fishing has begun! With the water release approved, the Trinity River will get the much needed water to save the salmon and help get them up river. 
Just now starting to catch salmon on the Trinity River.
1 to  3 fish a day, average. 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.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Sorry I have not been sending these on a regular basis, time just has been getting away on me.
Greg Rugh from Davis, CA was our Labor-Day Derby winner with a 3-pound, 6-ounce rainbow while using  a Thomas Buoyant red-gold lure.
This week we saw over half a dozen good sized Alpers brought in. 
The largest was a 5-pound, 6-ounce landed by Ann Park from Glendale. 
Ann was using a Thomas Buoyant copper. Joe Solay from Desperation Valley caught a 3-pound, 9-ounce on Mice Tails. Jamie West from Lancaster landed a 5-pound rainbow with Salmon Peach Power bait. 
Weather has cooled, fishing remains best early morning or late afternoon.
Water temperature is holding at 58 degrees.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 15, 2013
The Twins are producing lots of fish these days though not too many larger ones. Most anglers we've talked to are reporting catching and releasing many fish in the 8 to 12 inch range with a few that are going over 14".
Lure anglers are using kastmasters and thomas bouyants, bait anglers are going with mice tails, power bait and crawlers.
Fly anglers are stripping buggers, matukas and mini leeches with droppers like 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:
September 15, 2013
The Virginias are still fishing excellent, lots of nice fish being caught up there. Power bait, power eggs, mice tails and crawlers are all doing well. Lure fishermen are using kastmasters, phoebe's, thomas bouyants and Jakes spin a lures. Fly anglers are fishing small nymphs under an indicator or strippping streamers with droppers. Patterns to try include mini leeches, matukas, seal buggers, soft hackles, zug bugs, prince nymphs, zebra midges and rainbow warriors.  

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
September 13, 2013
Temperatures have been 66 to 72 degrees during the day. 
We had some smoke blow in Wed., Thursday but it’s clear. 
Aspens are 75% gold with a bit of green showing all along the Virginia Lake Road into the resort and slowly spreading down the road toward US 395, the shoreline willows are yellow, Conway Summit has not started to turn yet.
DFW did not the normal plant this week, but the Alpers were put in with a few extra hawgs for everyone to chase.
Backcountry has is doing fair to good with the few more days of smoke, try some black gnats #18, and Griffith’s Gnats#16 and #20 Mosquitoes from Blue Lake up through Big Frog, but work is part of the protocol. 
Both Moat and Red Lake have slowed tremendously but dries are still working in the evening on a bubble and a fly and also a fly rod but again nothing big. 
No reports of footprints of mountain lions, but where the deer and Bighorn reside, they will follow.
Bait for the week:
Nightcrawlers and garlic power bait, salmon eggs have been off and on. 
The need to try something different is priority so bring your arsenal.
Lures:
Working are Red/Gold Thomas Buoyants, Silver Kastmasters, Mepps, and red/gold Super Duper’s.
Fly:
Action was on olive woolly buggers, bug eyed olive damsels, and Midges, dun mayflies (nice hatch), large black ants, blue damsels, Grey Hackle yellow’s and mosquitoes.
Big fish for the week (All from Little Virginia Lake): 
Don Hess Grass Valley 4 lb 4 Alper on a black Leech Sept 8
Don Stockton of Sparks NV 3 lb8 on a power worm Sept 9
Brian Roberts of Paso Robles 5 lb 6 on a Kastmaster Sept 9
Steve Brecko of Murrieta 5 lb 5 Alper on a Buoyant Sept 9
Danny Marrufo of Fontana 5 lb5 Alper on Buoyant Sept 11
Tony Uehara of Torrance 3 lb Alper on a worm Sept 9
Erik Ortiz of Walnut 5 lb 7 Alper on Salmon Peach power bait Sept 12
Greg Escalona of Hemet 6 lb 8 Alper on a jig Sept 13
Christy Escalona of Hemet 8 lb Alper on a jig Sept 13 
Michael Newton Newbury Park 5 lb 5 Alper on a fly Sept 13
Alyssa Escolona age 4 of Hemet 1 lb 7 Rainbow on a jig Sept 13
Glen Halverson of Laguna Hills 5 lb6 Alper on a jig Sept 14
Fred Valle of Crowley 6 lb 8oz Alper on a worm Sept 14
Heather Dillon of Tahoe Vista 7 lb 1 Alper on a worm Sept 14
See you on the water…..carol 

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:

The East is still fishing well, lots of nice fish being caught on both the California and the Nevada sides.
We've started getting some good streamer reports but the main technique has been nymphing. Caddis nymphs and small midges have been the best though there have been some good reports on dries and dry/dropper rigs here and there. I guess there's a little of everything going on right now so if you keep changing things up you should have some good success.
Flies to fish include: elk hair caddis, e/c caddis, para adams, zuddler, dead drift crayfish, moal leech, jj special, sculpzilla, micro mayfly, tailwater tiny, flashback emerger, tungsten midge, san juan worm, dark lord, wd-40.     
Sceirine Ranch:
The Sceirine is fishing excellent still, lots of dry/dropper action as well as drifting nymphs. Dead drift crayfish, san juan worm, dark lord, pheasant tail and madam-x are topping the list these days.      
Hunewill Pond:
September 15, 2013
The pond fished very well this week, lots of nice fish in the 20" range and some nice fish broken off! Soft hackles, zebra midges, rainbow warriors, matukas, seal buggers and stillwater nymphs all fished well this week.  

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 35 CFS. Fishing is tougher with the lower flow. Midge patterns, baetis emergers and pheasant tails. Early am or last hour of the day.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Flows are running at 45-70 CFS.  Low for this time of year and the weeds have consumed the riffles and channels in many sections. 
Once again, the fish are here-there are just very limited areas to fish. 
A comment that has stuck in my mind from a very experienced SDFF member “we could not find a place to fish, all the pools were shallow or had someone on them” 
Water temps are cooling; however you will not see any miracle spikes in flows this fall.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
As far as tail water fisheries go on the east side this fall, the WW is better than most with regards to flows.  Aggressive stocking from the CDFW & local  businesses have also boosted fish counts.
Hit the campground areas and Pickle Meadows with dry/dropper bead head combos.  A Stimulator and a tiger midge or crystal olive caddis work super here most of the time. 
Look for the darker water-this color change will tell you where the deeper pools are & the majority of the fish.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 15, 2013
The West is cranking out some nice fish, and lots of them still! Lots of good reports from the West even with the low and clear water.
Panther martins, rooster tails and mepps have been doing well for the spin anglers, bait anglers are using baby crawlers and salmon eggs. Fly anglers are using hoppers, beetles, ants, prince nymphs, pheasant tails, hare's ears and san juan worms.

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