• Two fishermen in the West Walker River as seen from the bridge on Topaz Lane near Topaz Lake. Photo by Elaine Quilici
    Two fishermen in the West Walker River as seen from the bridge on Topaz Lane near Topaz Lake. Photo by Elaine Quilici
  • A fishing boat on Bridgeport Reservoir with the Sawtooth Ridge in the far background. Photo by Elaine Quilici
    A fishing boat on Bridgeport Reservoir with the Sawtooth Ridge in the far background. Photo by Elaine Quilici
  • A group of shore fishermen at Lundy Lake. Photo by Elaine Quilici
    A group of shore fishermen at Lundy Lake. Photo by Elaine Quilici
  • Opening Day fishermen on the highway side of Lundy Lake. Photo by Elaine Quilici
    Opening Day fishermen on the highway side of Lundy Lake. Photo by Elaine Quilici
  • Three cold-looking boaters at Lundy Lake. Photo by Elaine Quilici
    Three cold-looking boaters at Lundy Lake. Photo by Elaine Quilici
  • The price of gas in Bridgeport, Calif., April 30, Opening Day of the 2011 California fishing season. Photo by Elaine Quilici
    The price of gas in Bridgeport, Calif., April 30, Opening Day of the 2011 California fishing season. Photo by Elaine Quilici

Here are some photos of the 2011 California stream and lake fishing opening day on April 30. For this week’s fishing report go here, for Q’s latest feature on the this season’s issue of Fishing in the California Alps, go here, and for all other outdoor-related stories go here.