Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of June 13-20

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 June 13-20.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy’s Guide Service (530-283-4103) (bryan@bigdaddyfishing.com) reports:

Time to update you on what has been going on here in Northeastern California. I finished up my 2012 Lake Almanor season at the beginning of May with some outstanding action.
Most of our time was spent working the west shore for extremely hot Bows with a few Browns in the mix with most of the fish running in the 2 to 3 pound range with a few fish over the 4 pound mark.
The fish were violently hitting the spoons, and in a lot of cases, immediately going airborne. It was some outstanding action and a great way to wrap up my Almanor season for this year.

ANTELOPE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Sabrina Lake:
It was another great week at the Lake – a bit of weather – w-i-n-d, cool temps and r-a-i-n – but all in all Summer seems to be just around the corner. The lime green of the new Aspen leaves and the new growth on the White Fir – mix that with the bluest of blue skies – ahhh – what a sight!
Fishing this week was great!
Fishing the Inlets – DingleBerry on the back RIGHT (only had one person catch my error last week), Little George on the back Left and the George Inlet in the middle Left – using Nightcrawlers, Jigs or Power Bait.
Trolling flashers and a Nightcrawler or just a Nightcrawler or a Thomas Buoyant is getting some limits – the fish are down about 3 or 4 colors. Drifting Nightcrawlers or Power Bait by the rock piles or over the ‘shoreline’ between the two natural lakes is a great way to spend the day and pick-up some fish.
Shoreline fishing with Nightcrawlers or Power Bait – do you see the theme here – Nightcrawlers or Power Bait is doing the best for catching some fish. DFG stocked the Lake Thursday.
Had some first-time catchers this week at the Lake, Bryce Bayle age 10 from Dinuba caught his first fish with help from his grandfather and friend. Kaeleigh Johnny – 8 years old of Sparks, Nevada caught her very first fish Saturday at Lake Sabrina – two new converts!
GET YOUR TICKETS NOW - If you’re wanting to get out of the heat on June 16th, call now to reserve your tickets at Bishop Creek Lodge for their 3rd Annual Luau starting at 4:00pm – featuring a whole deep pit pig - all you can drink Mai-Tai and Margaritas – amazing fruits from around the world – appetizers - fun entertainment – chocolate fountain – all you can eat for $35.00 - Give Bishop Creek Lodge a call today – 760-873-4484 now!
Don’t forget if you’re in Bishop anytime between June 11 to June 16 the California High School State Rodeo Finals once again, will be held in Bishop at the Tri-County Fairgrounds.
The High School Rodeo offers amazing scholarship opportunities, family bonding, the chance to travel throughout the state, the ability to create unforgettable friendships and once in a lifetime memories.
Home to nine districts of High School Rodeo, California has approximately 600 members that compete in rodeo events.
The kids that participate in this rodeo are some of the nicest, most polite kids you will ever meet – so if you happen to be in Bishop that weekend – stop by the Fairgrounds for a few events and support them.
The Lake is still rising, but very, very slowly as the cold weather of last week put a freeze on the runoff – heard of some snow showers in the back country and that some of the back country lakes (namely – Sunset & Echo) are still iced-over. Temps were on the chilly side this weekend, but are coming back up looking towards next weekend.
KEEPING THIS IN - Guess it’s that time of year to remind you of a few things – when using BUG JUICE (the skeeter are out and they are BIG – BIGGER THAN BIG) or SANITIZER you need to really wash your hands before fishing - then rub some Salmon Egg juice, worm dirt or Anglers Bros Trout attractant (got it in stock at the Lake) to take that smell off.
Remember your polarized dark glasses and sunscreen – we saw a few anglers that looked a bit like cooked lobster last year. As there still is snow around, the rays from the snow are deadly!
You can check www.weather.gov and enter ASPENDELL, CA on the site and it will give you a fairly good hint at the weather or check in with Howard at www.MammothWeather.com.
And, of course, we'll have HOMEMADE pie and ice cream (until it’s gone), sodas, beer, wine, coffee, tea and hot cocoa!
Looking forward to seeing you all in the very near future.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parcher’s Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake:  
Another week gone by, another week of exceptional fishing in the high country. Anglers found plenty of big fish on the chew again this week along with good numbers of pan sized rainbows courtesy of our friends at the California DFG.
The fish were quite literally biting all over the lake this week, in fact I can't think of a time when the fish were so evenly distributed
Trophy fish  in the 4+lb range were caught from shore by the launch, the dam, the Rock Slide, Buck Tucker Cove, Roger's Cove, the island channel and even at the Long Lake inlet this week.
Largest fish landed was a huge 8 lb beauty caught and released by South Lake staffer Brett Powell originally from San Antonio, TX using a cricket colored mini-jig.
Also notable was a hefty 6 lb 7oz 'bow caught by Tim Carnahan of Sky Valley, CA trolling a CD7 Rapala near Roger's cove.
Mini-jigs or trout worms of various colors accounted for most of the trophy fish this week. Grasshopper, cricket, red, bright green, white - pretty much all of the colors are working.
The fish did seem to be a little less impressed by the pink and orange colors this week and the natural colors took over as top producers.
After the sun sets the fish started hitting the brighter colors.
The bigger model Alpers are chewing in the middle of the day or afternoon - so much of a morning bite on the big fish this week.
Lures tossers did quite well this week, especially on rainbow Kastmasters, red/gold Buoyant and the Brown Trout pattern Tasmanian devils.
The fish are stacked up close to shore right now so boaters fishing lures fished parallel to shore about 20ft off the bank really did well. 
For the bait anglers its hard to beat any of the Garlic Power Baits right now with the Rainbow color being the most popular. Worms fished under a bobber or inflated off the bottom has been another consistent producer.
Trolling isn't wide open but it certainly is picking up with small Rapalas, Thomas Buoyant and Tasmanian Devils delivering. Most of the fish are cruising the shoreline so trolling close to shore on top has been best.
The water level at South Lake has leveled out and stopped dropping but its still too low to launch most larger boats. Smaller boats in the 12 - 14ft range can use the launch ramp if they are very careful.  A few larger boats have attempted to launch but folks should remember that there are concrete blocks at the end of the ramp and we've seen more than one private boater damage their axle launching in these conditions.
As always, use of the launch is at your own risk.
Boaters are reminded that parking at the lake is at a premium and trailers must be disconnected and put in the trailer parking or they can be cited.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
The stream is loaded with fish and most anglers are having no trouble catching a few pan sized Rainbows with the occasional Brown in a few hours working the stream.
Bait fishing has been best with salmon eggs and nightcrawler pieces being the most productive. Power Baiters are doing well using short leaders and yellow or chartreuse dough.
Not a lot of reports from those who prefer artificial lures or flies.
The skeeters have returned and they're a much smaller variety than what we saw a few weeks ago.
This should translate into smaller fly patterns being productive.
Trail Report:
First reports from over the passes came in this week - hooray!
Piute Pass is mostly snow free with just one short section of snow right near the top of the pass.
The lakes near the top of Humphreys basin were still frozen despite there being very little snow around on the ground.
All of the lakes this side of Piute and/or Bishop Pass are now ice free.
The trail is clear on Bishop pass but there is some snow at the top by the Kings Canyon National Park sign.

BLUE LAKES, CALIF:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530-541-8208)
(www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
The gates and campgrounds are open.
It is fishing well by the dam and in the calmer coves if windy!

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
When the wind isn't blowing too much to stay out on the water the Reservoir has been fishing very well.
Trolling has still been good with Rapalas, needlefish and dodger/crawler rigs. Bait fishing has been good with power eggs, crawlers and power bait and fly fishing has been good with midges, callibaetis and worm patterns. Areas to fish include the Sandy Point area, Buckeye Bay and out in front of the marina.
Trollers have been doing the best down from the public marina to the dam. 


BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

BUCKEYE CREEK, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

BUCKS LAKE, CALIF:
Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy’s Guide Service (530-283-4103) ( HYPERLINK "mailto:bryan@bigdaddyfishing.com" bryan@bigdaddyfishing.com) reports:
We were able to get into Bucks Lake at the end of April this year which is at least 2 weeks earlier than normal.
We found the lake with little snow around it and it's ice long gone.
The Mack bite has been a little slower this year than in years past, with the fish being scattered and on some days harder to find.
That said, we have landed a bunch of nice fish this year and continue to do so. I have started fishing them on even lighter tackle in some cases which is resulting in some unbelievable battles lasting 15 to 20 minuets per fish.
In addition to the Mackinaw trips I also have been running trout trips for Browns and a few Bows with good results.
It is just hard to beat Bucks Lake for the variety of quality fish in beautiful and relaxed setting.
I will be fishing exclusively Bucks Lake throughout the summer, if you are looking to get away and get in on some great fishing with friend or family contact me to set up your trip.

BUCKS LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530-541-8208)
(www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
Fishing well from a floatation device.
Sinking lines are working the best in and around rocky areas.
Look for the inlet area to fish earlier than it has as well as a few spots around the dams.  Streamers, Streamers and more Streamers when it gets fishable.   A small nymph or lake nymph trailer will increase your odds. 
Rent a boat at Caples Lake Resort for a fun experience and fish the Emigrant Bay area!

CARSON RIVERS, CALIF:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530-541-8208)
(www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
East Carson River:
East Carson River Fishing Report – Currently flowing at 351 CFS.
June 6, 2012:
Both sections of the East Carson are now Open.  
Above Hangman’s Bridge Fishing has improved with the lower flows and cleaner water. 
Running heavy nymph rigs can produce fish, with caddis pupae, San Juan Worms, Glow Bugs, Copper Johns and Stonefly Nymphs! Also running a streamer during these high water times can produce fish as well. 
The stocked sections around the bridges and the Carson River Resort have been fishing well for Rainbows and our newly added Lahontan Cutties.   
The catch and release section below Hangman’s Bridge has also improved with the lower flows.
A lot of the Lahontan Cutthroat have worked their way down and are eating nymphs readily.
It is crossable in most areas, carry a wading staff and wade with respect.
We have passed the peak of full run-off and it should be more and more fishable each day.
The dry fly fishing is minimal but with this week’s warmer weather, the fish should start looking up more. 
West Carson River:
Currently at 100+ CFS and stable.
The West Carson River is very fishable.
The river has been stocked, fish are being caught Nymphing: S J worms, Stoneflies and Copper Johns and on Streamers: White, Black buggers, White Muddy Buddies. 
Fish the sections around the bridges which are where the fish will be congregating after being dumped from a truck!  
The West Carson fish are starting to look up at big stone flies, caddis and little yellow stones on the surface so try some dries, too.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Cutthroat trout fishing can be good this time of year, both in the estuary or up river. Anglers are reminded to check regulations before heading out as there are bait restrictions upstream of the estuary.

COMINS LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
A few bass have been showing up, but no trout due to the pike infestation.
Pike fishing has also been poor.
There are few if any trout left in the lake also due to the pike infestation.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Catch of the Week:
Mihal Burcea from Glendale caught a 4 lb. 3 oz. Rainbow Trout with a Night Crawler on the South Shore!
We also had Sandi Kono from Monterey Park who caught a 4 lb. 6 oz. at the back of the lake by using Cheese Worm.
Dan Barton from Ladera Ranch caught a 5lb. Rainbow Trout by using Trout Teaser at the Creek.
Best Location to Fish:
The best locations to fish right now is the South Shore, back of the lake, the Inlet, the Marina and the creek.
This past week Anglers have had most success with: 
Night Crawlers, worms, cheese worm, Trout Teaser, salmon eggs and Rainbow Nuggets. 
 Other Locations to Try: 
"Windy Point" (picnic area south shore), The Inlet, Hangman's Tree, Outlet, Handicap Pier and Convict Creek.
 Derby News: Round-up at the Lake Fishing Derby started Sunday, April 30th for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
We have 103 Registered Anglers and 67 Fish Registered 14" or longer. 
Hangman's Bonus Derby Weekend is this weekend!
12 Tagged fish will be stocked for each bonus derby weekend. 
Cash prizes: $2,000 in cash prizes for each bonus derby will be associated with the tagged fish and distributed as follows: (1(one) $1,000, 1(one) $500 and 10 (ten) $50).
Water Temperature:
54 Degrees. 
Weather:
The weather for this next week will continue to be in the mid to upper 60's over the weekend then warmer temperatures are expected for the beginning part of next week with highs in the mid 70's and lows in the upper 30's. Here is a local site that is usually quite accurate www.mammothweather.com. 
Tactics/Bait: 
Bait: Pinched Crawlers, Gulp Worms, Night Crawlers, Power Eggs, Power Worms, Small Spinners like Mepps and Panther Martins. Chunky Cheese Power Bait, Troll with Rapalas, Needlefish, Thomas Bouyants. 
Lures: Panther Martin, Thomas Bouyants, Phoebe, Little Wolfs, Cripplure
Trolling: Little Cleo’s, Dave Davis Night Crawler or Lead Core 4-6 colors, Rapalas, Rebels, Pin Minnows
Flies: Marvel Fly, Prince, Hares Ear, Lopper Johns, Ant Beatles
Convict Creek: 
Flies: Strip Streamers
Bait: Eggs, Night Crawlers and Power Worms
(Information provided by the Convict Lake Staff, Kittredge Sports, and Rick's Sporting Goods)  
Stocking:
DFG stocked on June 6th.
Convict Lake stocked 150 pounds of Rainbow Trout on June 7th.
Sunrise - Sunset:
Sunrise this week 5:34 am - 5:36 am and Sunset 8:17 pm - 8:19 pm.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
To be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Windy conditions have hampered fishing last week.
Try Leighton Springs or Sandy Point  with Stevie's Wonder black or Stevie's M-80 in 12-15 feet of water.
Good weather in the forecast should improve the bite.


DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeanne of the J & J Grizzly Store (530-832-0270) (www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) reports:
Lake level is at 81 percent. Fishing continues to be very good. 
The west side still is out fishing the east side. 
Lures, flies and baits continue to be the same as last week.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Some days were okay fishing, but most days there wasn’t much.
There are Damsels migrating and hatching in a few spots of the lake.
Weeds are still low, but they still need more time for more bugs to get going.
Some of the fish had copapods, but they fought hard.
Most of the fish came out at 15 inches.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy’s Guide Service (530-283-4103) (bryan@bigdaddyfishing.com) reports:
I ran some trips up at Lake Davis in early May as well, and found outstanding action on the Rainbows up there. Many of my regular clients were impressed with the fight and the quality of the fish. All Rainbows in the 16 to 18 inch class that were thick and hard charging.
The action was hot with well over 20 fish to the boat each day and in most cases just a few hours.
The meat inside these fish is the best looking I have seen in a number of years. With the food that lake Davis can produce look for this fishery to only get better in the years to come.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers have been catching largemouth bass along the weed beds and in the upper end of the reservoir, but most of the catch is comprised of tiger and rainbow trout. Various colors of Power Bait, spinners, flies and night crawlers are catching the fish.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Planter trout are keeping anglers busy at this Lincoln County Reservoir.
As the water temperatures warm up work the deep water along the dam.
The crappie bite remains fair to good.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The water is low and the fishing is pretty great.
Morning PMD hatch is finally happening, although not until noon.
To catch nice Rainbows, use Norman’s PT Wiggle Tails on a sinking line. Be sure to stay low, and don’t cast out more than 30 feet.
For fly-fishers, floating lines, and leaders tapered to 4x, about 2 feet of 6x Tippet, and a #16 light Cahill should do just fine. Doing the “Fall River Twitch” has been a great technique for decades. To do it, anchor your pram upstream of any rising fish,  Cast your line downstream, and across, then feed your line out to extend the drift a long ways down the stream. This allows the fish to see the fly first, and it keeps you upstream, and out of the fishes view.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Shad fishing has been good on small grubs and bug-eyed shad flies.
Striper fishing has been a roller coaster type of affair lately, with some great days and then some not so hot ones. The fish seem to have mainly backed out of this river and are headed to the Sacramento River

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
06/11/12.
Windy conditions slowed the fishing this past week, so not as many reports.
A party of 3 fishermen - son, father, and grandfather - got 3 18" rainbows shore fishing at the dam using garlic scented power bait.
They were fishing early - about 8:30 am, one day last week.
Crystal Point produced 13 fish -  1 to 2 pound cats- on June 10th from shore using green power bait and baby nightcrawlers for a family fishing together, so the catfish are biting!
Another nice 2 ½ pound rainbow was reported caught and Turkey Point is producing nice trout also.
Come on out to for Father’s Day - camping at Frenchman is great.

FULLER LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

HAMILTON BRANCH CREEK, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500)
(www.shastacascade.com) reports:
You can experience the hatches of the Salmon Flies on Hat Creek in the early evening. It’s going on now through the early days of July.
Anglers report the fishing being best early in the morning, and at sunset.
Swinging leeches has been a go-to method lately with anglers.
Suspending a Micro-Mayfly under a dry Salmon Fly has been working.
The evening bite is produced by #6-8 leeches, like Zack's Swimming Leech and buggers like Fox's Peacock Buggers.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

HEENAN LAKE, CALIF:
The fishing season for Heenan Lake is closed.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is down a bit to 19 CFS.  Caddis hatch is strong from around noon on . CDC caddis or e/c caddis on the surface. Good PMD hatch.
Nymph fishing remains the most productive.
WD-40's, flashback pheasant tails, hares ears and scuds.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530-541-8208)
(www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
There are still plenty of fish in Indian Creek but thinning quickly. 
It will probably not get stocked again for a while. 
Buggers in Black, Olive and or Brown have been working well. 
The Blood Midges go on certain evenings and the only way to hit is to be out there!  Full sinking lines from a float tube have produced the best results. Fish a bugger followed by a Blood Midge Nymph.
There are some rising fish on calm evenings.
The damsels are going but will be better with warmer temps.
The weeds come with the warmer temps so get your ICR days in now.
The wind report out of Minden will give you an idea of the winds at ICR.  
Should be fun for awhile until the fish get taken out. 

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:
Try Silver Lake  with black or purple woolly buggers on sink tip or full sink lines. Rush Creek is now down to 21cfs. and fishing is good.
Try a Royal Wulff, Royal Coachman or a stimulator.
Nymph fish with P.T.'s, San Juan worms and olive hares ears.


KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
We've had a couple good reports from Kirman this week, brookies up to about 18 inches and cutts up to about 22.
Fly patterns we've heard of include mini leeches, damsels, seal buggers and ap emergers and for lures, Thomas Bouyants, Vibrax and Roostertails. 


KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing for Salmon Fly Hatch has been incredible; highly recommend a visit before the end of June.
Rainbows and few steelheads are on the Klamath this week with this sunny and beautiful weather come more Salmon flies to emerge from the waters.
Fishing large salmon fly dries along the banks of the river, and next to the boulders help to produce the “carnivore’s fish” that makes the river famous.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop

LAHONTAN RESERVOIR, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Lahontan wipers and walleye starting to turn on at the Churchill beaches.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
Striper and catfish action continues to improve in the river from Davis Dam south. Fishing for rainbow trout has slowed.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Good consistent fishing until about 3:00 PM.
It seems like the bite dies off in the late afternoon.
The better fishing is in the morning and early evening hours.
Water conditions are great.
Callibaetis, Damsel hatches. A few Carpenter Ants can be found on the surface and the rainbows love them!
Retrieving Pheasant Tail Nymphs or something small like Mercer's Gidget has been the most productive technique lately.
Go prepared with some ant patterns, just in case the carpenter ants are out.
Successful indicator anglers keep the flies in the water, sometimes letting the drift extend all the way to the backing, then low and slow retrieve. 
— 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:
Twin Lakes has been the best bet for fly rodders.
Doc's Twin Lakes Special in black or olive on  a sink tip or full sink line.
The water is beginning to warm up and the bite is picking up.

MARLETTE LAKE, CARSON CITY & WASHOE COUNTIES, NEV:
The fishing season for Marlette Lake is closed.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers have found good action for both smallmouth and largemouth bass when the winds aren’t blowing.
Fishing in the Overton Arm has been especially good in recent days. A pair of lucky anglers caught more than 20 fish during a morning outing; some pushing the four-pound mark.
Striper fishermen are finding good fishing for one- to two-pound fish in the Temple bar area as well as the Vegas Wash.
Cut anchovies or sardines are catching the fish.
A few stripers have been taken in the Hemenway area, some reportedly in the 10-pound plus category.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers continue to find fair to good action for both largemouth and largemouth bass. Jigs and plastics have been catching the fish.
Trolling has been successful for striped bass from the Cottonwood Cove area south. Striper action near Willow Beach is picking up.
A.C. Plugs, Spros and other trout imitations are the ticket.
Trout fishing is good following the weekly plants.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Fishing for surfperch continues to be very good on the beaches near Bandon.
Anglers have also picked up a few redtail surfperch on the beaches near Coos Bay.
Sand shrimp has been the best bait to use but sand worms can also work.
Fishing for bottom fish is now closed outside of 30 fathoms.
Anglers can now retain cabezon.
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish, of which no more than 1 may be a cabezon from April 1 through Sept. 30.
There are separate daily limits for lingcod (two) and flatfish other than Pacific halibut (25).
From Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain the Near shore halibut season began May 1.
Recreational chinook salmon season is open in the ocean from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain. A few chinook have been caught in the ocean south of and near Coos Bay.

OROVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The fishing has been great this week.
The Bass have went into a post spawn and backed off towards the brush and trees where their nest is.
Rainbows have been hitting hard, little slow in the open waters and inside shallower than 200 ft.
The Coho bite is a little tough you might have to work for it but it pays off. The fish are stacked around 18-20 feet.
In the mornings you will get some top water bites. Gold star Hoochies, anchovies, Rainbow trout sinko’s,  rip bites, robo worms, pumpkin red & green flakes swim and power baits have been reported successful.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Current water flow is 87 CFS. Water temp 52. The river is a bit clearer but fishing is still poor. Most of the larger lake fish have gone back to the lake but a few holdovers remain.  San Juan worms and egg patterns

Lower Owens River:
Current flow is 358 CFS. The flow has lowered about 100 CFS.
Lot's of caddis and PMD's.
The drop in water flow offers a few more fishing opportunities.

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


PINE VALLEY COMPLEX, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
All the roads in the Pine Forest are open and passable in a 4wd vehicle.
The road around the eastern shoreline at Knott Creek is still under water and camping spots are somewhat limited due to the high water.
There are already people who have set up tents claiming their spot for the upcoming opener at Knott Creek.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The fishing has been great this week! Rainbows are getting big and healthy, while Stoneflies and Salmon flies are on the job.
Using a medium sized indicator, try fishing with a #6-8 Pat Rubber Legs, and suspend a #16 Black Micro-Mayfly underneath.
A Dry-dropper rig that is compromised of an adult Salmon fly and a #16 Red Copper John is a great choice if you want all day action.
The Pit is a delightful choice at this time of year although Flat ground does not exist at this River!
Using a wading staff and wearing a PDF is highly recommended.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

PYRAMID LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530-541-8208)
(www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
Finally starting to pick up just when you think it is done for the year. 
Fish the points and drop offs with Buggers and Beatles as well as “Heave It And Leave It” with Chironomids, Copper Johns and Hover Nymphs. 
Closes June 30th.

RED LAKE, CALIF:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530-541-8208)
(www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
Red is fishing okay with periods of bite during the day and better without a gale force wind. An intermediate line with a Woolly Bugger and small nymph trailer is your best bet. You can also do slow wind drifts with an indicator on Red and be productive. 

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
This River will not disappoint, keep an eye out for Rainbows around the noon hours. The steady flow of water makes the fishing great.
The Caddis hatch is late in the afternoon.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Put this stop on your itinerary, fishing reports have been great this week.
River conditions are stabilizing and the anglers are coming out to play.
Stoneflies, Caddis and a few Baetis are producing hook-ups along the lower half of the river.
There is great potential on the Sac when using Nymphs like Mercer’s Beaded Biot Epoxy Golden Stones, Sexy Girdle, Iron Sallies. Don’t forget to use smaller nymphs like #16 Micro Mayflies, #16-18 Pheasant Tail Nymphs, and Prince Nymphs.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
J.D. Richey of www.fishingwithjd.com (916-388-1956) reports:
The shad bite is still happening, though it seems to be winding down.
Guys are still getting fish at the Firing Line, Discovery Park and Verona but it definitely feels like things are slowing down.
There are still some stripers to be had up around Colusa, though the bulk of the fish have made the trek back downstream to the saltwater.
Mostly now it’s shaker sized fish on bait and they seem to be spread everywhere around the Metro area.
Next on tap is the July 16 salmon opener!

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Lower Sacramento River fishing report, in Redding, CA is as follows; 
As of June 11, 2012, water flow is 10,500 CFS, increasing to 11,000 CFS.
Fly fishing Sacramento River in Redding to Anderson is great.
Catching lots more fish now that water is steady.
Windy the last few days but still having productive days.
EXCELLENT caddis hatch late afternoon.
Catching wild rainbows Redding to Anderson. 
The Posse ground area of the Sacramento River is picking up, and most fish are being produced in the lower stretch below 
Bonneyview Bridge to Balls Ferry great . 20 to 40 fish hook ups now.
Flies working best now are Sucker Spawn #14, Pheasant Tail# 14, Gordon 
Prince nymphs # 16, PMD's #18, Black Silvies #16, and Brown Micro Mayflies.
Spin fishing for Rainbows is also productive, catching 20 to 40 fish hook ups. Using Glo-bugs and roe

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND OCEAN, CALIF:
J.D. Richey of www.fishingwithjd.com (916-388-1956) reports:
Well, salmon fishing suffered a setback due to high winds, though they weren’t as bad as forecasted.
Some boats made it out the Gate and found fish up north…pretty decent fishing too.
The kings are running a solid 12 pounds so we should see some toads in the rivers this fall!
Up out of Bodega, wind was also an issue and the boats that did fish found some good rock fishing and decent salmon bite north of the harbor. The Half Moon Boats have largely stayed tied to the docks this week due to the wind.
Inside the bay, the full moon brought with it big tides which made the halibut and striper bites a little tough.
Things should improve this week!

SAN JOAQUIN/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Road closed.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:

KING SALMON FISHING REPORT/TROUT FISHING
Redding, CA -Lake Shasta fishing report-
Shasta Lake guided fishing- Northern California fishing Lake Shasta.
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta
Lake Shasta fishing is awesome, LIMITS !!!. King Salmon fishing on Lake Shasta has been off the hook. RED HOT Fishing.
We are catching many of our Kings trolling, around 70 to 100 feet deep.
As water warms up , fish are going down deep. 
The Dry Creek area and Little Bone area has been the best.
We are catching Rainbows first thing in the morning on the surface from 5:30 to 8 in the morning, as water warms, rainbows are going down to around 30 to 40 feet deep, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies.
The Bridge Bay area around the buoys have been producing some nice size Rainbow trout.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The fishing has been amazing!
The King Salmon fishing is great when trolling between 70-100 feet down.
They are around 3- 3 1/2lbs. 
Since the water is warming up, the fish are getting deeper and deeper.
If you want the best fishing, head over to the Dry Creek, Little Bone, and the Bridge Bay area.
First thing in the morning is when the Rainbows are being caught right on the surface from 5:30 a.m. to around 8:00 a.m.
Once the sun comes up, and starts warming the water, the Rainbows are going down around 30-40 feet.
Fishing has been successful with Cripp Lures, and some Wiggle Hoochies.

SILVER LAKE, CALIF:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530-541-8208)
(www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
Silver is fishing similarly to Caples. Fish from a boat or floatation device and cast toward shore with slow retrieves of streamers and small nymphs. 

SPOONER LAKE, NEV:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530-541-8208)
(www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
The Lake is thawed and there are numerous fish in the lake! 
Water is cold but the fishing should get better as the temps come up. 
Leeches, Buggers, Blood Midges and Worms will work the best! 
Float tubing is the way to go. 
I think some of the best Stillwater fishing in the Central Sierra and the opportunity to catch a Tiger Trout!

LAKE TAHOE:
Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbons Charters (530-544-6552) (www.blueribbonfishing.com) reports:
The Macks are running about 2-8 pounds with an occasional one in the double digit weight size.
I’ve been trolling 150-240 feet deep with Dodgers and minnows at the Tahoe City Shelf on the west side of the lake.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Trinity River fishing is fair right now, as water is high.
Water is at 2,500 CFS  slowly dropping to 1770 CFS by June 30th. 
For our fly fisherman, Brown rubber legs have been working well, also Golden Stones have been producing a few fish, again water is high and swift at the moment.
We are focusing on the Sacramento River until around June when the water drops and the salmon start arriving.
Trinity River Fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, CA  fishing from the town of Weaverville, California.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.shastacascade.com" www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Flows are high and the fishing isn't great for now.
Many are waiting until August for a wade friendly flow. But until then still have report of “big bad browns”.
The water level is running at about 2770 CFS, but should slowly start to drop 1770 CFS by the end of June.
The Salmon will start arriving in June, and then the fishing will pick up.

TRUCKEE RIVERS:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530-541-8208)
(www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
Truckee River (California) Fishing Report:
Flows on the Truckee are above 173 CFS near the town of Truckee and 503+ CFS below Boca Bridge.  June 6, 2012
Open above the 267 Bridge. Should fish well with low flows coming out of Tahoe.  June is a great month for this section of river.
Year round section below 267. Fishing has been good lately and will continue to be so until the daytime temps get too high and the river gets too warm in the midday.
Fish with green drake nymphs, pheasant tails, caddis pupae and smaller streamers. The pocket water is now fishable, but interesting wading still.
Truckee River (Nevada) Fishing Report:
Flows on the Truckee in Nevada are 450+ CFS.
The fishing has slowed but fish can still be caught using high water tactics as long as the flows don’t go crazy. 
Stones, Baetis, Caddis have been getting fish.
Look for the fish to move closer to the banks with the higher flows.  Streamer fishing has been getting fish but you’re looking for a few grabs and those grabs could be big!! 
Golden Stone Nymphs, Baetis Nymphs. Big Black or White Streamers are always worth trying for the big eat!
Flows are still good for floating!

LITTLE TRUCKEE RIVER:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
This is a great time of the year for the LT. 
The green drakes and PMDs should start any day.
The Midges and Caddis are going as well. 
Caddis have been coming off mid-day, keep a look out for the March Browns to fill in as well. 
Midge, Baetis, and Caddis Nymphs and Emergers are working great.
There has been some terrestrial activity.  
Sight casting for eating fish can be a lot of fun! 
Watch for crowds!

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Twins have been producing lots of nice fish in the 1 to 2 pound range this week, the best techniques have been bait fishing with power bait and 
crawlers or tossing lures like kastmasters and bouyants.
You can also fish from a tube or boat and do very well. 


VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) reports:
Fishing this week has been absolutely unbelievable even with the windy
conditions. Trout 1 to 1 1/2 lbs have been the word of the day all week.
DFG has been on target with stocking and putting smiles on everyone. Nothing of any real size reported but I do know they are being caught just
not coming in for weighing. The largest reported was by Dick Ginese of West Hills with a 2lb 2 oz Alpers yesterday.
Bait for the week has been power worms, crawlers, some lures and a lot of salmon eggs.
Flies working are Twin Lakes Special in olive size 10, purple woolies, olive woolies, and red throat olive Matuka. Some Rickard's olive, AP emergers, multi-tail woolies, and still water nymphs using a 2 fly rig.
Type IV sink line or floating with a sink tip and weighted nymph under a Hornberg is still working.
Was windy yesterday and finally calmed down around 11am this morning but still breeze off and on.
Hopefully the good weather is here to stay.
Cooler temperatures after 4pm until around 10am daily this past week with the wind but that should change in the next day or so.
See you on the water.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Virginias are fishing excellent with flies, lures and bait this past week, either from tubes or from the shore.
Power bait, crawlers and eggs have been doing well. For flies go with streamers like matukas and seal buggers with a nymph dropper. Kastmasters, Jakes Spin-A-Lures and Hot Shots have been doing well also.

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lake since 2009. Mineral County Road Dept. has done some work on the State Parks Launch. Launching is improved but you still need four wheel drive.

WALKER RIVERS:
Peter Santley of the Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530-541-8208)
(www.tahoeflyfishing.com) reports:
East Walker River:
California section: 
Flows are 119+ CFS. June 6, 2012.
The Miracle Mile is still fishing well with Midges, Baetis, caddis and pheasant tails below the surface.
Caddis Nymphs are moving around and the fish are looking for them. 
Some of the more fun days have been fishing dries!
The Caddis adults slowed with the cooler weather this last weekend, but will pick right back up with the warmer weather.
The pocket water below the mile is nymphing well with caddis pupae and pheasant tails. There is also a midday PMD hatch and it is a blast to fish. Where it was fishing in the first ¼ mile most of the winter the fish have now spread out and the whole river is holding fish. 
Get away from the crowds and fish roadside spots all through California. 
Streamer fishing is also picking up with the water temperatures increasing and the release of a bunch of fingerlings up high. 
Dead drift or with action and white tends to be a good color.
Nevada section: 
The Rosachi Ranch section has been very fishable for a few weeks now and should continue to fish well into the early summer. 
It looks like the flows will stay down for most of June (fingers crossed) which bodes well for Nevada fishing.
Nymphs and streamers are your best bets on the Rosachi right now.
Nymph up and streamer back down. The flows are such that even after you walk through fish they will slide back into their holding spots so remember where you spook the big fish crossing.
West Walker River:
California section:
Currently flows are at 336+ CFS. 
The California sections along hwy 395 are fishing well as are the sections above the highway. 
Lots of fish have been
Flows are getting lower and the fishing is improving daily. 
Try Buggers, Eggs and brightly colored Streamers!
This river is getting more and more dry fly action as well and the dry fly fishing should get better as this week goes on.  
Look for rising fish eating caddis in the evenings in the tailouts, eddies and slower moving sections.
Nevada section:
The Nevada sections can be fun and stay open all year. 
Try the Hoye Canyon section above Wellington or the Wilson Canyon section below Smith Valley.
Another fun fishery is the Tube below Topaz Lake which can hold some pretty nice fish as well as stockers from NDOW. They have dropped the flows in this section and the water has cleared. There are caddis hatches in the evenings through the whole lower river right now. 

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker – West Walker – Sceirine Ranch - Hunewill Pond:
East Walker River:
The East is running at 119 right now and has been there for several days now. The fishing has been pretty good in spite of the crazy/windy weather we've been having.
Nymphing has been the best technique lately though we have had some good reports on dry flies.
Patterns to try include fox's poopah, LaFontaines deep sparkle pupa, silver streak, buckskin caddis, 3-wire caddis, wd-40, flashback emerger, gt emerger, disco midge, outrigger caddis, E/C caddis and elk hair caddis.
The Rosachi has been fishing well also, in addition to the above reports we have had some good reports on streamers like zuddlers and  sculpzillas. 
West Walker River:
Great reports from the West this week, lots of nice fish being caught on lures, flies and bait. For lures we've been hearing about Mepps and Panther Martins, for bait it's been eggs and crawlers and for flies try princes, pheasant tails, hares ears and small wooly buggers. 

Sceirine Ranch:
The Ranch is fishing well also, streamers have been very good down there this past week. Zuddlers, moal leeches and sculpzillas have been good in bright colors like whites and yellows. Also nymphs like princes, dark lords and pheasant tails have been doing well in addition to the flies mentioned.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
East Walker River:
Flow has been steady at 119cfs. No change in the fishing here.
Hatch consists of midges, mayflies and crane flies.
Nymphing is good with WD-40's, zebra midges, Baetis emergers and buckskin nymphs.
If the " miracle mile" is packed as it has been fishing is good down river.


WASHOE LAKE, WAHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Washoe Lake dried up in 2004 and, although it is presently full and has been restocked, the fish population, consisting mostly of channel catfish and white bass, is small. Fishing is expected to be poor.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK:
Ellery Lake:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

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