Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 10

Here is this week's fall fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 4-10.

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250)

(www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
October is a great month to fish Dobe.
Hoppers all over the place and the fall caddis and BWO’s give us consistent dry fly action. This is private water, there is a link at the top of this page. Click on trips & programs then “waters we fish” to check out Adobe Pond. Please contact us for booking information.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Big Springs and Hamilton Branch are producing fish. Guides recommend trying naked nightcrawlers at 30-35 feet for early morning angler. Later fisherman use SMD dodger and nightcrawler combos down to 40 feet, expect steady bites.
— Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Sabrina Lake: Pick up your fishing license before coming to the lake. Watch out for photographers, they may be lurking around the next corner of the road.
Well, the leaves surrounding Lake Sabrina reached their peak and are starting to drop and we still haven’t seen the 30s yet. Some awesome Fall weather we are having!
Next weekend will be the last weekend for the Café (the Café is closed Monday thru Thursday).
Playing by sight for boats – once the front channel has rocks showing – that will be it for the 2012 Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Season.
Catching was good this week for most fishermen – it should be with the amount of fish the Department of Fish and Game have been putting in weekly – thanks DFG!
Fishing out a bit from the Inlets with Nightcrawlers or Lures (like the Red and Gold Thomas Buoyant).
Trolling the shoreline or around the rock piles (there are plenty showing!).
Drifting thru the channels using Nightcrawlers or Power Bait and you can also use the same if you’re sitting on shore.
We’ve gone to our Fall hours - the café will be closed Monday thru Thursday – we’ll have soda, coffee, hot cocoa, beer, chips, candy, and homemade pie and ice cream. The café will be opened Friday, Saturday and Sunday next weekend – then that will be that.
Well this is the 14th week of working on the bridge and, boy, are they gettin’ it done! Didn’t get down to take the 13th week picture, but we’ll get week 14 for you all! So we have learned that the holes for the 18 foot pilings have become 29 feet down and they may need to go a bit deeper to hit bedrock and the completion date has been moved to June or July of 2013. The cycle on the red light takes about 2-3 minutes. Be patient. Don't want to see you having to back up on the road.
We are assured the road will remain open during the season, so do not fret, you will be able to get to the Lake.
September is the month of change – Temperatures are expected to be in the mid-70s for highs and mid-40s at the beginning of the week and it finally sounds like the temps will be dropping a tad toward the end of the week – mid 60s for the highs – and the high-30s for the lows. Don't forget to pack a jacket when you come to the lake. Please 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.
Heard the Campground are still opened and will be that way again next week and weekend!

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parcher’s Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake:
The spectacular fall weather just keeps on keepin' on with another full week of higher than average temps, sunshine and hardly a breeze to speak of allowing canyon anglers to make the most of their time on the lake.
Another whopping 2,000 lb stocking courtesy of California DFG made sure that just about everyone fishing out there had the opportunity to catch a limit or catch and release a bunch of fish.
Several quality rainbows to just over 3lbs came to the scales this week but nothing over 4 lbs was landed (although several people reported farming fish over that weight). Stringer of the week was caught by David James of Southern California whose four top fish weighed in at a combined 9lbs.
The cooler nights have brought the fish up and the number of spots folks are finding fish has increased exponentially over the past few weeks with anglers having luck from shore by the ramp, the rock slide, Roger's cove, Buck Tucker Cove, the inlet channel and even drifting mid lake.
It's hard to nail down one tactic that is working best as anglers tossing heavy metal like Thomas Buoyant and Kastmasters are doing nearly as good as the guys tossing jigs and trout worms or bait.
Best colors for metal lures always seem to involve gold and the jig folks out there are doing best on natural colors like Grasshopper or Cricket.
The lake level is dropping ever so slightly but there is still plenty of lake for our rental fleet of boats and our tandem kayaks to remain on the water through the end of the season.
DO NOT bring your private boat up the lake and expect to launch. We had one group carry their boat down to the water this week and let me tell you what, they had an absolute nightmare trying to the thing out and barely did so. South Lake Landing personnel are not permitted to assist you for liability reasons.... so you're on your own if you’re bold enough to try and get your boat in the lake.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
Worms, jigs, spinners and just about everything in between has been producing for anglers hoping for some action on the creek this week.
The slower moving runs are the easiest to get bit in but there are fish spread out pretty consistently all up and down the South Fork.
Weir Pond:
Pretty much the same story as last week - great reports on Brookies and Browns with Rainbows mixed in....flies, nymphs, streamers, jigs, and bait.
Intake II:
Decent bite on the usual stuff.
North Lake:
Nothing but good reports out of North Lake with shore anglers and float tubers all reporting a steady bite on stocker rainbows.

BLUE LAKES, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
The lake is low, fishing is rated slow.
The CDFG has not planted the lake many times this year.
Campground stays open until end of Oct to mid Nov depending on weather.
But is one of the most beautiful lakes to fish no matter how the bite is.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
Bridgeport has been a little hit and miss this past week, some days have been good for trolling and other days the bait fishing has been best. We've had some good reports from bait anglers up in Buckeye Bay in about 4 or 5 feet of water, lots of 1.5 to 3.5 pound fish on power bait and crawlers. 
When the trolling is on they've been doing the best with lead-core and small 
Rapalas and needlefish, or blades and crawlers.
Most days they're getting into a bunch of fish, you just need to figure out what they're taking from day to day. 


BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Been pretty tough for all here as the low water levels have the fish holding in the deepest parts of the lake seeking cooler water.
The DO levels are low as well and this is making the fish lethargic and not interested in feeding currently.
The public boat ramp is open and very usable.
Jeffery has the Bridgeport RV Park and store open fully and will give you info on the lake and East Walker.
Cooler weather will get the Bridge going again and you will see some nice fish caught on streamers then.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions:
Good. Water level down considerably and very warm. Weeds everywhere.
Water beginning to cool some.
Fishing Conditions:
Decent hatches if you can find the fish. Inlets are clogged with weeds and very difficult to fish stream channels. Stay outside the weed lines by these cold water sources and you should do well.
Probably better off stripping from the tube than midging right now.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
Caples Lake Resort (209-258-8888) (www.capleslakeresort.com) reports:
Yesterday, Jay, Matol, Jeff, and Jim, from Eldorado hills were trolling by the dam in one of our 14’ rental boats, when they started catching fish.
They say the fish were biting everything they threw at them.
They were fishing about 20 foot deep.
Rick Wiesner, from Lodi caught a realy nice 2 lb rainbow on a nightcrawler and marshmallow fishing off the shore at the dam.
He says he was about 20 foot deep.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
The marina launch has closed for the season due to low water. They do have boat rentals available. The E.I.D. launch ramp is open as of last week. Fishing has been good for pan sized rainbow trout.
Rye Gregg from Lodi, Calif. caught his limit from shore near the dam area. Rye was using Kastmasters and orange power bait.
Jon and Jenifer Neilson from South Lake Tahoe rented a boat a couple weeks ago and caught a nice dinner of rainbows in the middle of the lake. They were using green power bait and worms.
Bruce Bailey from Colfax, Calif., caught his limit trolling a wedding ring-marshmallow's and worm combo in Emigrant cove.
The CDFG is scheduled to plant this week.
The general store is still open, for more information call 209-258-8888.

CARSON RIVERS, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
Renee and I fished last weekend for two days. We hiked up and down the east fork worked hard and caught a few pan sized trout and one in the 3 pound range. When we started, I had a brand new 1/8 oz white Roostertail lure. By Sunday it was bitten, beaten up, and bent. I love that lure.
Ernie Moseley from Pollock Pines, Calif., caught a nice 5 pound rainbow and many other pan sized rainbows using worms.
The west fork for is barely moving in Pickett's Jct area, you can walk across areas and not get your ankles wet.
The CDFG and Alpine County Fish Commission will be planting both rivers this week. Mostly on the east fork from the highway 4 bridge to just above hangman's bridge and near Woodfords canyon on the west fork.
The rivers remain open to fishing until November 15th.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Chinook numbers are building in the estuary and anglers fishing the incoming tide have been faring the best.
The Chetco River ocean terminal fishery begins Oct. 1.
Anglers fishing the Chetco should check the regulations before heading out as there are different regulations between the ocean and river.
Even though the mainstem is closed upstream of river mile 2.2, anglers can still fish the tributaries flowing into the Chetco River for some excellent cutthroat fishing.

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:
Denny Stubblefield from Frazier Park, CA caught a 2 lb 9 oz with Thomas Bouyant on the South Shore! Les Kanawah from Mira Loma, CA caught a 3 lb and 6 lb. 10 oz stringer with Nightcrawlers on the South Shore! Mike Hayward from Huntington Beach, CA caught a 2 lb 4 oz with a Nightcrawler on the Outlet. Dick Barnett from Ojai, CA caught a 6 lb. stringer with Power Bait on the South Shore.
Best Location to Fish:
The best locations to fish right now are the middle to east shore, by the Marina, 6 Colors, South Shore, Inlet, Beach Area, Jetty, Lake, North Shore and Convict Creek.
This past week Anglers have had most success with:
Frog Needle Fish, Thomas Buoyant Perch, Yellow Turbo Power Bait, Mice Tails, Gold Lures, Nightcrawlers, Trout Magnet, Rooster Tail, Red and Gold Thomas Buoyant, Garlic Powerbait, Yellow Power Bait, 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.
Water Temperature: 56 Degrees.
Weather: Fall is officially here! Weather conditions are expected to stay in the low to mid 70's this week, then dropping to the high 60's by the end of the week. Expect overnight temperatures to be in the high 30's. Here is a local site that is usually quite accurate www.mammothweather.com.
Tactics/Bait:
Bait:
Pinched Crawlers, Gulp Worms, Nightcrawlers, Power Eggs, Power Worms, Small Spinners like Mepps and Panther Martins. Chunky Cheese Power Bait, Troll with Rapalas, Needlefish, Thomas Buoyant.
Lures:
Panther Martin, Thomas Buoyant, Phoebe, Little Wolfs, Cripplure
Trolling:
Little Cleos, 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, Nightcrawlers and Power Worms
(Information provided by the Convict Lake Staff, Kittredge Sports, and Rick's Sporting Goods)
Derby News: Fall Fishing Derby starting September 3 to November 15th , $6,000 in resort Prizes! We have 62 derby competitors so far and 44 fish entered into the drawing 14 inches are longer.
Stocking:
DFG stocked this week. Convict Lake will be stocked October 9th & 25th with Alpers Trophy Trout from Conway Ranch.
Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 6:52 am - 6:56 am and Sunset 6:32 pm - 6:40 pm.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
The lake level continues to drop and could reach its lowest elevation ever.
Fishing is tough. Streamer fishing is the most productive. Wooly buggers and mohair leach patterns are the best bets.


CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
I am told that the lake has been lower in the past-this guide has not seen it at this level in fifteen seasons.
The fly fishing remains good, with tubers enjoying some banner days using Loebergs, Punk Perch, and Matukas in the north end. Still water nymphing has been sporadic and the chironomid hatches are tapering off. Crystal emergers, gillies, broken back tigers & copper headed zebras have been my choices for midge patterns in 6-8 feet.
With the lake at levels we have not seen in recent times, traditional areas we fish are basically dry or have less than two feet of water.
You will find 6 feet in the middle of the lake adjacent to North Landing-(this spring there was 25 feet here!) Green Banks is 3 feet in the deepest spots. The water clarity is good in the north end from Alligator north; however you will see significant algae rafts in many areas of the lake.
McGee Bay has been a trout ghost town for over two weeks.
Six Bays and Layton have had good numbers, and I suggest you hug the south shoreline and stay tight especially in low light periods.
What remains of the perch fry are hugging the shoreline with the trout cruising right next to the beach early.
The launch ramp remains open at the Fish Camp. If you have a big boat be prepared for some work to get it back on the trailer as the ramp is very steep. Put your tow vehicle in 4X4 if you have it. Rent a slip if you are fishing for more than a day and save yourself the headache.
PRAY-BEG-PLEAD-WHINE FOR SNOW THIS WINTER!!!

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: The LADWP has finally stopped lowering the lake at the lowest point we have seen in over 20 years.
Watch out for islands between the marina and McGee Bay.
Water temps are between 52 and 59 in most of the lake and there are plenty of perfect 57F areas.
Algea isn't bad but there is some stringy stuff moving around that will make the fish leave an area if it moves in.
Fishing Conditions: Fair to Good. McGee pretty much done for with a few small fish on the west side. Fish are now holding, in about 5-8 feet of water up in Green Banks, Six Bays and Leighton.
Bad news is the big fish are spread out so you have to wait between smaller fish to have one come by.
Fair to Good bite under the indicator, but better on the strip.
Get out in that tube!
Fishing from the shore in late afternoon in Six Bays and along Green Banks has been good.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Trolling is only fair and shore fishing producing but slow bites.
Copper/red head Wee Dick Nite Spoons working best in the morning.
Fire tiger Needlefish were reported well during the afternoon.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Cooler temperatures have knocked the weeds down in the lake and trout continue to bite on Power Bait and night crawlers.
The Nevada Department of Wildlife and the Division of State Parks are working together to install new aerators in this reservoir. This will improve the overall health of this popular fishery.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Though water temperatures have been falling bass and crappie are still taking night crawlers and lures. Rainbow trout action has picked up for anglers using worms or small spinners.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The entire 9 miles above the confluence river has been fishing well this week. Anglers are finding a small dry fly window in the early AM hours, then nymphing on the swing or under indicators should conjure up more than a few rainbows through the rest of the day.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Lots of Salmon moving up stream, Trollers and jiggers are catching fish above and below the rapids.
Salmon Reports of steelheads around the Low Flow section on dead drifted nymphs under indicators, drifted nightcrawlers and Glo-Bugs.
— Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
10/01/12
We had good reports on the fishing all around Frenchman Lake this week.
On 09/24/12, Bill Furnell caught and released 15 rainbows while fly fishing. He was using full sink lines with flies - sheep creek specials - and bait - anything with green.
The best fishing seems to be early am until about 2:00 pm, before the water gets too warm, and early evening.
Don’t forget to try the streams. We have seen some nice fish coming out of Little Last Chance Creek.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500)
(www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been fair. Go in the early morning and at sunset.
Rainbows have been eating #16-18 cadis in the AM hours.
Some anglers have found that a dry-dropper set up has worked.
Fly fishing is expected to improve come autumn.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is a bit lower at 4 CFS but fishing is still good.
CDC caddis or e/c caddis on the surface.
Nymph fishing remains the most productive. WD-40's, flashback pheasant tails, hares ears and sparkle caddis pupa.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Good catching in the clear areas- without trying to be redundant; the flows are very low and you will have about half the normal water to fish due to the weeds. The BWO’s are not far off so have the usual tiny mayfly imitations with you. Fall generations will be #20, the Tricos are #22. Go “rogue” and try an egg pattern or SJ worm in the deeper holes, this can bring out some nice fish at times here in the fall & spring.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions:
Good. Flows at 15 CFS as of 9/26.
Water is very clear and low when compared to this time last year.
Weeds everywhere. Only a few pockets of deeper water here and there.
Fishing Conditions:
Good. The fish are mostly keyed in on Caddis again, with some baetis mixed in sporadically.
With the temps where they've been it's been quite pleasant fishing in the canyon with not much of a change in sight!

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

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
The lake level is still high. High enough that you still have to use the 4 wheel drive route if you want to park at the dam.
I got a report from the two Steve's, Lightfoot and Brower. They fished last week and caught 2 trout 3/4 to 1.5 pounds using power bait. Lightfoot told me they saw another angler shore fishing with four fair sized rainbows.
The lake is very weedy but clear.
The campground usually closes it gates in mid October. You better get your camping in for the year.
You might see us down there fishing this weekend.

INYO COUNTY, CALIF:
Baker Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Big Pine Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Bishop Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Diaz Lake:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Goodale Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Independence Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Lake Sabrina:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Pleasant Valley Reservoir:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
South Lake:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

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. Try Rush Creek with a Royal Wullf, Royal Coachman or a stimulator. Nymph fish with P.T.'s, San Juan worms and olive hares ears.
The flow in Rush Creek is 37 CFS.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
We've had some really good news from Kirman this week! We've received several reports from up there and they've all been good!
Sounds like it's key to get there as early as you can in the morning for the am bite, most of the anglers we spoke to said it's shutting down before 9am and all the fun is earlier than that.
Streamers and leech patterns have been working for the fly anglers, seal buggers, mini leeches, soft hackles, stillwater nymphs, matukas.
Spin anglers have been doing well with Panther Martins, Thomas Bouyants and Vibrax lures.
Brookies to 20 inches and cutts to 27 inches have been reported this week.



KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Anglers on the Klamath near Klamath Glen are reporting good fishing.
The cool water from the Trinity has been making fishing better.
Salmon and steelhead fishing is doing well and climbing to double digit hook ups from12 to 18 pounds.
The season should be great this year season on the Klamath near Hornbook.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
Fishing has slowed but anglers are still getting a few bites.
Reports are that the big ones are getting away right at the shoreline though one lucky angler reeled in a five-pound fish near Bullhead Park.
The Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery is scheduled to begin its seasonal stocking program in the second week of October.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been good on Lewiston Lake this week. Most of the action is going to be found in the morning, then it starts to slow down again during the afternoon. Lewiston is great for fly fishing.
Rainbows 12-20” should be expected to be found.
Two of the best techniques to always use on Lewiston are nymphing or stripping Buggers and leeches.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

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

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:
George has been the better lake for fly rodders. Doc's Twin Lakes Special in black or olive on a sink tip or full sink line with a hares ear trailer.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Water conditions: Water is still clear. Cooling now with overnight lows in the upper 30s.
Fishing conditions: Fishing is great now at all times of the day.
Look for fish at inlets and outlets feeding actively!

MARLETTE LAKE, CARSON CITY & WASHOE COUNTIES, NEV:
Closed.

MASON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Hinkson Slough – North Pond – West Walker River
Closed.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Good weekend out at the lake.
Guides report bringing in 50 - 60 striped bass a day.
Late morning boils are still giving fishermen ample opportunity to get into top-water action for stripers.
Gizzard shad lures and jumping minnows have proven successful.
Catfish are hitting on anchovies and other cut baits.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Out of Katherine Landing striper action has been good for anglers working top-water lures around the points.
Those fishing for catfish have been successful using anchovies at night.
Trout fishing has been great at Willow Beach.
Spinners and Power Bait have both been productive for shoreline anglers. Unconfirmed reports say that a few lucky anglers caught a handful of lunker rainbows ranging between 8 and 13 pounds near mile marker 50 while using A.C. Plugs.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Crabbing has been good in the ocean.
Boat anglers may no longer retain cabezon but fishing for other bottom fish remains open out to 30 fathoms.
Shore anglers, including shore-based divers, may still keep cabezon.
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish. There are separate daily limits for lingcod (two) and flatfish other than Pacific halibut (25).
All depth bottom fishing will open back up on Oct. 1.
Fishing for rockfish has been very good near Coos Bay and Bandon.
Recreational chinook salmon is open until Oct. 31 in the ocean from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain.

OROVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Outstanding bass fishing at North Fork, West Branch and in the slot on jigs, swimbait, lipless cranks, and drop-shot worms.
Fish are still gorging on small balls of pond smelt.
— Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
The numbers of fish migrating up from Crowley Lake have increased substantially since my last report.
The majority being 10-14 inch mature rainbows and browns with a few 18-22 inchers in the mix.
A significant cold snap with a string of cloudy days will really trigger the bigs to get moving.
Conditions remain very good with water levels low; however not too bad considering the dry winter.
Caddis and mayfly hatches are consistent, with clouds of midges on the high pressure days.
The hoppers are also around so have a few Stimulators or grass hopper patterns in your quiver to cast along the grassy banks if it gets windy.
While guiding here I am bringing two rods. One set up with tandem nymphs like flashback PT’s or Assassin bird’s nest. I have been nymphing with and without an Under-cator.
Olive crystal caddis larva is also a good choice for a lower fly now.
The other rod is rigged with a para mayfly or midge pattern, with some caddis adults handy to tie on.
Having both set ups readily available allows me to fish more diverse water and situations. You can cover the riffles and pools without wasting valuable time during the hatches.
Lower Owens River:
The moment we have all been waiting for has arrived! I am pleased to announce that the LO is finally dropping in flows.
I have a real time link to the LADWP on the resources page so you can track the current release rates. At this time they are 300 CFS, down from a high of 550 CFS in September.
Drift boat fishing is getting good and will continue to improve as flows continue to fall.
Streamer fishing has been the best using Punk Perch, Loebergs, & Spruce-A-Bu’s. Heavy sink tips are still needed to get those flies down.
Fall caddis are emerging as well, and dry fly opportunities will present themselves in the mornings and cloudy days.
Some small mayflies around as well.
The water remains on the warm side and afternoons can be slow at times. The most consistent fishing is along the pillow water next to the tulle’s, and at the base of riffles instead of the deeper pools as is usually the case here. October will rock here for sure!

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Same as last week. Current water flow is 64 cfs. Fishing is good.
Fox's Caddis Poopah, Brooks Hot Creek caddis San Juan worms and egg patterns. Recent stockings have improved the fishing here.
No more bait fishing from the monument to the lake.
Lower Owens River: 
Water flow is dropping and is currently 330 CFS.
Should be in good shape soon.


OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Water Conditions: Good. As of 9/26 the flows are steady at 64 CFS.
Tons of Mud Snails so clean your gear before you wade somewhere else!
Fishing Conditions: Good. Not much changing here week to week.
Section below the bridge closed as of October 1st.
The fish are wising up to the big attractor flies, and it's become necessary to start fishing some more realistic patterns. Still in larger sizes, but not as flashy as we've been using.
Hopper Dropper rigs are working best way up above the Hot Creek confluence where the water is clearer and dredging the bottom of the deep end pools is working down below the campground closer to the lake.
Owens River Gorge: Water conditions:
Great. Flow: 45 CFS.
This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP
Fishing Conditions: Not much changing here week to week.
Water was gin clear prior to the elevated flows.
Slightly off color, but not for long.
Stinging nettles are back. Also watch out for snakes. (and ticks)
Nettles should be gone after the first cold snap. Shouldn't be long now.
Rock Creek: Water conditions:
Good. Flows are at 33 CFS as of 9/26.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Better to hike in a little bit to get away from everybody else.
Some of the lakes along the trail are fishing very well in the early evening at inlets and outlets.
Mostly small fish, but they've seen a lot of flies this summer.
Or go way down below the lake and fish below the campgrounds.
Big and bright usually does the trick here
Rush Creek Water conditions:
Fair. As of 9/26 flows are 35 CFS above Grant Lake and 38 CFS Below.
Fishing Conditions:
Good. Getting reports of good fishing to be had down below 395, but it's very technical fishing.
Lots of bushwacking, wading up to your chest and very wary fish.
If you can get to the productive holes without scaring every fish away and make an excellent presentation without snagging your fly on overhanging brush, you will be rewarded.
Mainly fishing small hoppers and caddis in the late afternoon as the sun goes behind the mountains.
Lower Owens River Water conditions:
Fair. Flows down to 381CFS as of 9/26.
Fishing conditions: Flows down below 400 for the first time in a while. Highs in the upper 80's expected in Bishop this week so much for fall weather!
Keep a watchful eye for ticks and tuck your pants into your socks.
Fishing is best in the early morning before it really starts getting hot.

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.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
There are no more closures on the Pit!
Lake Britton (pit # 3) and Pit # 4 have been fishing great!
Conditions have been fair this week. Prepare for Insect hatches that include Insonychia, and # 16 tan and black Caddis. Pale Evening Duns will also start to come off near sunset.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

PYRAMID LAKE, NEV:
Written by Nancy Vucinich:
(Stocking numbers courtesy of Denise Shaw)
Welcome back to another fishing season at Pyramid Lake.
We are all excited to see what the upcoming sea-son will bring. The good news is that there are no changes to the regulations or fees this fall.
Many people complained that last year’s catch rates seemed down from previous years (especially from the shore).
Let’s look at the data.
Overall, the catch rate was around 2 hours/fish; however, the shore catch rate was 3.4 hours/fish, while the boat catch rate was 1.5 hours/fish.
Prior to the slot limit being instituted in October 1991 the average catch rate was over 4 hours/fish. Between 1991 and 1996 the catch rates steadily improved to 1.5 hours/fish, and remained relatively stable until 2004.
Since 2004 the catch rates have slowly crept up to about 2 hours/fish.
If we look at the stocking rates over that same period, it is clear that we are currently stocking at a much lower poundage. This is due to several factors:
1. Lahontan National Fish Hatchery (US Fish & Wildlife) has switched over to rearing only Pilot Peak strain LCT. It has taken them several years to build-up their brood-stock, and as a result they have not been able to stock very many fish in Pyramid Lake.
Their next stocking is tentatively scheduled for February 2013.
2. Pyramid Lake Fisheries has been renovating their hatcheries, and has had to plant the fish at a much smaller size.
3. Due to the poor state of the economy (resulting in very low interest rates) and the high cost of electricity, it is not feasible to keep the fish in the hatcheries for as long as we used to.
This year we took a total 1.4 million eggs from our spawn channel and from that we successfully hatched nearly 816,000 LCT.
Early in the summer approximately 122,188 fry were stocked into the Truckee River below Mar-ble Bluff Dam.
We currently have about 670,000 three to four inch fish in our hatcheries.
By December we plan to stock about 220,000 each, four inch, five inch and six inch fish in the lake.
About 18% of each size group will be marked with adipose fin clips and coded-wire tags. About 20,000 fish will be held over until spring for attraction to the Sutcliffe spawn channel.

RED LAKE, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas Count reports:
Few reports and what I received was not good. Wait for ice fishing.

RUSH CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Fall can be a fun time of year to hit Rush Creek between Grant and Silver, or below HWY 395 in the lower section near Mono Lake.
Not only can you get into some wild colorful fish, the scenery can be spectacular with all the colors.
Low flows, so work only the deepest pocket water and pools. Dry dropper nymph rigs are solid. Tiger and zebra midges crush them here.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been great again this week especially in the afternoons and evenings. This time of the year offers big rainbows and perfect fly fishing conditions. Salmon season is open below Deschutes Rd. Fish deep!
Use a # 14-16 Brown or Olive Micro Mayfly, and # 14 copper beaded birds nest for good results.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, LOWER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly Fishing:
As of September 30, 2012, water flow is currently 7, 000 CFS.
Fly fishing Sacramento River in Redding to Anderson is excellent.
Fantastic fishing for Rainbows.
Catching wild rainbows Redding to Anderson. 10 to 20 fish days now.
Late afternoons have been fantastic fly fishing in the Redding area.
The Posse ground area of the Sacramento River has been producing lots of trout, with the presence of salmon, egg patterns are working best now.
Bonneyview Bridge to Balls Ferry.
Flies working best now are Sucker Spawn #14, 
Pheasant Tail # 14, Gordon Prince nymphs # 16, Cinnamon Pupahs # 14, PMD's # 18, Egg patterns, and Brown Micro May flies.
Our guides are fishing daily, call or email us today.
We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week. 
All fly fishing gear is included on our guided fly fishing trips.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California fly fishing
for wild rainbow trout.
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Conditions have been fair. Mid day activity is slow. The best fishing reported late in the day into sunset hours. Near sunset the caddis hatch can produce a flurry of top water feeding rainbows.
Fish deep and concentrate on fast, bubbly, choppy water.
Best flies are going to be most anything that is # 16-18 and dark brown or black. Think flies like midges, black micro mayflies, and pseudo mays.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
King Salmon:
As of September 30, 2012. Water flows are at 7,000 CFS. 
Sacramento River Salmon fishing is fantastic. Hooking 8 to 16 fish a day. Limits of salmon daily. 
This week has produced many large salmon, 18 to 39 pounds, great size salmon. Larger salmon will continue to be produced as we move in October, November, and December.
Pro Guide Kirk Portocarrero, and our Pro Guide Justin, have landed over 160 salmon this week between the two boats. 
Anderson area is excellent for trout as well as salmon.
This is prime time fishing!
Bouncing roe and back trolling FLATFISH LURES. 
We have caught over 550 fish in our boats since the opening of salmon season. Lures have been producing the largest King Salmon. 
Call us today to schedule your trip.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
The flows are really getting skinny here and as the temps cool look for the fish to move into the deepest pools in any given area.
Fly fishing remains very good in the deeper sections with the mornings slowing down. I suggest you bring waders along now and put the wet gear away unless you arrive at lunch or after (it is pretty chilly before 10 now).
Mayfly and caddis patterns are still good choices, with dry/dropper bead head combos a good choice for the deeper holes and cooler periods.
Logging trucks are moving deadfall daily so there may be some waiting while the huge trucks go up and down the narrow road into Devils Postpile.
Soda Springs and Agnew Meadows Campgrounds remain closed.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions: Fair. Flows bottomed out at 10 CFS as of 9/26. Very clear and cold.
Fishing conditions: Fair. Fish are stacked in deeper pools, but will move to shallow riffles to feed when there is a hatch.
Nymphing early with caddis larva and some BWOs.
Small midges in the afternoon. Still a few terrestrials here and there.
Still plenty of insects in the water, mostly Caddis larva.

SAN JOAQUIN/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Fishing is very slow as the water continues to lower. Para Adams, stimulators and ants.
Sotcher and Starkweather Lakes have been slow.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Lake Shasta fishing is fair to good.
We are catching many of our Kings trolling, around 60 to 100 feet 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 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:
Fishing good for kings holding around 120-150’, trout are hanging around 60-70’. Find bass under bait balls as they move up to feast. Good topwater bite developing early and late in the day. Anglers are using top water bait, trolling gear, sling blades and wiggle Hoochies.
— Courtesy of Western Outdoor News

SILVER LAKE, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
Scheduled to be planted this week by CDFG.
With the cooler over night temps, the fishing has picked up a little.
Recommend that only small boats use the launch facility.

LAKE TAHOE:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
Top lining has been rated as very slow around the lake.
The Kokanee are gathering around Camp Richardson area, and are starting to lose the silver color for their trip up Taylor Creek.
The mackinaw action has been good from Cal/Neva to Sugar Pine Point. Anglers have been trolling silver or white flat fish in 120 to 200 feet. Average mac has been 1 to 6 pounds.
Gene St Denis reported a few macs in the 7 to 15 pound class.
Cave Rock was planted last week with 1700 lbs of rainbow trout by NDOW.
Kastmaster lures or worms have been the most productive.

TOPAZ LAKE:
Closed.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Becoming the go-to place for those big Kings!
Bite is slow in front of the dam but did produce some salmon at 85’.
Other reports fall within body of the lake at about 70 feet deep.
Setup Wiggle Hoochies or small black or white Apex between 60-100’ to cover large spread.
— Courtesy of Mike’s Fishing Guide Service

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
On October 5th many Salmon Smolts will be released into the River.
Sometimes the small fish actually cause the fishing reports to be only fair due to the fact they love to eat the flies and beat the bigger fish to them. Flows are back to the normal 450 CFS this week and there are no scheduled changes at this time.
Steelhead fishing will start to improve in the coming weeks.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Twins are doing very well for nice fish in the 1 to 2 pound range. 
Trolling near the inlets with needlefish and small Rapalas has been good, as well as bait fishing with power bait, power eggs and crawlers.
As the water gets cooler and cooler the fishing should just keep getting better and better up there!

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
The beautiful weather continues here at the Upper Twin Lake.
We saw both 3 pound rainbow and brown trout come in this week.
Roger Stalder from Arcadia, CA caught a 3 1/4 pound rainbow fishing from shore. Roger was using a Thomas Buoyant Red/Gold lure.
The same day, Tom Komonyi while fishing in a float tube caught a 3 pound, 1 ounce brown trout using a Kastmaster lure, Gold/Red.
Tom is from Simi Valley, CA
Fish and Game also stocked 900 pounds this past week.
The planted fish are getting bigger.

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

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
Another great week with warm weather with a few scattered clouds.
Alpers hit the lakes and catching has been great.
Prediction is supposed to stay clear up through the 11th.
Bait for the week:
Inflated nightcrawlers, mouse tails, power worms, Gulp pinch worms, power bait (garlic yellow, salmon peach and chartreuse glitter), salmon eggs, chunky cheese, and live crickets or hoppers.
Lures for the week:
Kastmaster, Small gold Kastmasters, small gold spoons and mini jigs.

Flies for the week:
Yellow BH soft hackle, Black Wooly buggers, Olive/black bugger, dark purple, dark burgundy, fur body ants, blue damsels, and hoppers (small with rubber legs). Dries working were small para Adams, BH soft hackle yellow, olive elk hair caddis, and. Tubers are mostly using marabou olive and black buggers deep and dark even that sweet purple haze and use them with a small caddis emerger (Zug Bug, PT nymph Prince). 

Backcountry Fishing 
Blue Lake has been doing well on black fur body ants and Griffith’s Gnat, small mosquitoes on the east end of the lake and along the south shore as it tapers toward the east, also small Kastmasters. Of course the old style Super Duper Gold with red head always works well as does the small Red Devil on the south side casting over the shelf.
Trout are seeing a lot of flies so change up until you find what they want.

Cooney Lake picked up the last few days using small dry flies (CA mosquitoes, black elk hair caddis, black ants sizes 16-18, and Bivisible size 16 and #18) .

Frog’s are at a standstill due to the heavy trail traffic and should probably hit it early am or very late evening.
Summit Lake has seen a lot of action and is slow and should be fished early or late depending on what you are using.
So try inflated crawlers, small dries if the air temp is warm, if cooler, then use lures (gold Kastmasters, Colorado spinners.
Big fish for the week: 
Greg Davidson of Laguna Niguel, 3 lb 1 oz Alper on a mouse tail, 9.28.12, Little Virginia (LV) 
Gerry Jeffreys of McKinleyville, 3 lb 9 oz Alper on a worm, 9.24.12, LV
Mike Pearson of Temple City, 4 lb 2 oz / 2 lb 9 oz on a Woolly Bugger, 9.25.12, LV
Ed Lau of Cerritos, 3 lb 3 oz Alper on a worm, 9.26.12, LV
Kevin Ishioka of Torrance, 3 lb 8 oz Alper on a lure, 9.26.12

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Virginias are still fishing very well, fly anglers are using seal buggers, wooly buggers, soft hackles, stillwater nymphs, zug bugs and princes.
Bait anglers are having success with power bait, power eggs and crawlers. Lure anglers are going with Kastmasters, Hot Shots and Thomas Bouyants.


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, 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 90 CFS today and is still fishing pretty well.
The weather is starting to change and mornings are much colder than they have been. This has made it not quite so necessary to be on the water super early in the morning, 9am or so is when those fish are starting to get active as opposed to 7 or 8am.
We're still using mainly small midges and some caddis nymphs though the streamer action is on the rise.
Patterns to try include rainbow warriors, silver streaks, buckskin caddis, Fox's poopah, black beauty, copper john, pheasant tail, hare's ear, moal leech, zuddler, zonker, sculpzilla and dead drift crayfish.
West Walker River:
The West is also fishing well, the water is low and clear so you really need to be sneaky on those fish so as not to spook them.
Small spinners, crawlers and eggs have all been doing well.
Fly anglers are starting to do better with small buggers and small nymphs like princes and copper johns.
Later in the afternoon when it's hot out the hoppers are still active so you can go with some topwater stuff during that time.
Sceirine Ranch:
The ranch is also fishing very well, mostly the same patterns as on the California side. They've also been picking up some fish on dark lords and 
prince nymphs. The streamer action has been very good on the ranch too.
Hunewill Pond:
The pond has fished excellent this past week. We've had several clients out there and they've all done very well.
3X tippets are the norm out there as these fish are very tough!
Seal buggers, stillwater nymphs, soft hackles and AP emergers are still the best bets on the pond.
If you're looking for a great, quiet spot to have all to yourselves, give us a call and reserve a spot on the pond!



WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
The conditions are improving as the water begins to slowly cool down; however there are times when it is difficult to keep your flies clean.
Flows are trending downward and they seldom get bumped up above 150 CFS-currently at 100 CFS.
As the dissolved oxygen levels begin to increase we will see more surface activity. Not much top water action lately and nymphing is your best bet for consistency in the deeper holes.
With this being prime time for hoppers along the EW’s banks; a hopper & a bead head dropper combo will also work well.
The browns are getting “spawny” and when the water drops a few more notches streamers will be a good choice to get one of the “Zillas” out to play. I like to use Spruce-A-Bu’s here this time of year-a light to moderate sinking tip will get this baitfish imitation down to them nicely.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
East Walker River:
Water flow has been up and down and is currently 90 CFS. Fishing is good. WD-40's, buckskin nymphs, copper John's and Prince nymphs


WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
East Walker River:
Water Conditions:   Fair. Flows down considerably to 63 CFS as of 9/26.
Fishing Conditions: Good. With the res as low as it is the flows are now down to the double digits. As this just happened today, we'll update this section again soon.
Nymphing small mayfly patterns until about noon.
Try some terrestrials from mid-day until the evening when there are some sporadic Caddis hatching.

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.

WILLOW BEACH, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers are finding good action for large stripers. The fish are biting A.C. Plugs and other trout-imitating swimbaits. Three fish weighing in at 16.16 pounds, 17 pounds and 27.76 pounds came in during the past week. Rainbow trout continue to hit small spinners and other traditional trout baits following the weekly plants on Fridays.

WHISKEYTOWN LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Kokanee Bite is pretty good with limits around 40-60 feet down, on either side of Hwy 299. Look for steady day using Apexs in UV pink and watermelon on behind Sling Blade in 30-45 feet.
Best bite once the sun goes down and the bugs come out.

— Compiled by Don Quilici, outdoor editor of South Tahoe Now and www.CarsonNow.org. He can be reached at donquilici@hotmail.com