Fishing report through Oct. 26

Here is this week's fishing report through Oct. 26 for Nevada, Northern California, the Sierra and Southern Oregon.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:

The road is dry, though there was snow at lakeside earlier in the week.
Bait anglers are having the best luck with a combination of Power Bait and worms, though either by itself should work.
Time to switch to small olive Buggers, soft hackle Nymphs, Hares Ears, Prince Nymphs, Zug Bugs, and just about anything that is green in color.
On a warm sunny afternoon, small dries like Humpies, Royal Coachman and Wulffs, red Quills, Pale Morning Duns and Griffith’s Gnats will still work.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parcher’s Resort (760-873-4177) (email sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake: Unbelievably beautiful fall weather was the name of the game this week as temps were well above normal and winds were light.
The bite actually slowed a tad after the harsh weather of last week and a full moon but there were plenty of full stringers around and some really nice quality Alpers to 5 lbs coming out.
Trolling remains slow, something that has been the case for well over six weeks now but still, a few folks are out there each day giving it a shot.
Rainbow or Brown Trout pattern CD 5 Rapalas or Red/Gold Thomas Bouyants are fooling a few fish here and there. For whatever reason the bite at the inlets and at the rock slide slowed this week despite there being plenty of fish in those areas.
The dam area, especially the corners, has been a great spot for good numbers of stocker 'bows.
The cove just north of the Long Lake inlet and the adjacent small rock slide saw a high concentration of fish that were actually biting.
Krisdina Karady from Corona, California topped this week's leader board with a fat 5 lb Rainbow caught at this cove on a pearl mini-jig.
Salmon Peach or Rainbow Garlic Power Bait have been the most dependable for bait dunkers while the Red/Gold Thomas Buoyant continues to dominate for the lure tossers.
Mini-jigs in pearl, pink, and cricket were working as well, especially fished 6ft under a bobber with a little piece of 'crawler or a mealworm on the jig.
Lake level remains very high for this time of year and is only a few ft down from full capacity so access is exceptional for both shore and boat anglers.
South Fork Bishop Creek: Same old story in the creek - stocked well by the DFG, flows are great, Salmon eggs and worms are best.
Weir Pond: Oddly no reports from the Weir this week with most people focusing on the stream or the lakes.
North Lake: Only a handful of reports from North this week with slow to moderate results reported.
Intake II: Very good reports from Intake this week with lots of limits for the shore anglers. Nothing big reported but folks were just happy to be getting steady action. Chunky Cheese and Salmon Peach Power Bait were reported to be producing. The dam, west shore and the bubble hole currently the best spots.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The reservoir is still producing some nice fish these days up to 6 pounds or so. We're seeing some nice browns showing up as well. Bait fishing from boats has probably been the best way to go, but the shore fishing down near the dam is starting to get better as well.
The fish are a bit scattered so if you're fishing from a boat you may need to move around a bit to keep up on the action.
There was a 5 pound brown caught from the dam with a Kastmaster a couple evenings ago so the lure action down there is definitely picking up.
For bait go with inflated crawlers and Power Bait, for lures try Kastmasters, Rapalas and Thomas Bouyants.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: Great. Water temps stable.
Fishing Conditions: Keep moving, the fish are quite spread out right now.
Stick to streamers mainly along the outskirts of weedbeds.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort (209-258-8888) (www.capleslakeresort.com) reports:
The Carson Pass area received 9”of snow on October 5th.
The last Sierra snowfall was a short 3 months ago on June 29th!
The forecast is for Sunny and warmer this weekend.
Caples Lake Resort is open for great fall fishing and the late fall Aspen color change. The Aspens seem to be 1 to 2 weeks late in turning this fall—maybe following the late or “no spring” and the late lake thaw on June 23rd.
Caples lake will be open for Lodging and the Marina and Store 8 to 5 daily through October 24th, then close for our Fall shutdown and then open Christmas thru March for the winter season.

CARSON RIVERS, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Main Carson River: Current flow is 177 cfs. The river is now wadeable.
Fishing has improved with lower flows.

CAVE LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing has been good for 8 to 10-inch fish using worms or Power Bait.  Flyrodders should start using small olive Woolly or Crystal Buggers, soft hackle Nymphs, Prince Nymphs and Zug Bugs.
For hard baits, small minnow imitations and spinners would be in order. 
The browns are cruising looking for spawning habitat, so fish the south end of the lake late in the evening and early in the morning with minnow imitations and streamers.
On the warmer afternoons, dry flies will still work but that will be dropping off as the days get shorter.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
With the mainstem closed upstream of river mile 2.2, anglers will find good cutthroat fishing on any of the tributaries entering into the Chetco.
The South Fork Chetco has some of the best public access and is in a very remote setting.
Temporary regulations in effect beginning Aug. 1, 2011:
Mainstem Chetco River upstream of BPA Powerline crossing at river mile 2.2 is closed to all angling including trout through Nov. 4, 2011.
Tributaries to the Chetco River remain open for trout through Oct. 31, 2011 as per Southwest Zone Regulations.
Anglers are starting to troll the estuary looking for some early Chinook.
Most anglers are waiting for the ocean Chinook bubble fishery which starts Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 12.
Anglers will want to check regulations prior to 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.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: Variable. The persistent algae is still all over the lake but mostly bad in the south end. Comes and goes with wind in north arm. Still clear on the top most of the time and some stringy in the water column but not bad enough to move the fish.
The Lake level is dropping about 6" a day now and is down about 6 feet from high water point.
The weeds are coming to the top and dying fast.
Fishing Conditions: Good to Excellent. McGee has a few fish in about 11-13 ft of water in and along the stream channel.
Some fish showing in Hilton Bay, Sandy and half way between the McGee Parking lot and Sandy Point out deep.
The north arm blew up two days ago and was stupid.
Big and small fish everywhere. No one didn't catch fish and the pros had some staggering numbers.
Yesterday it was more rubber Cheerios than I have seen since the last Double Haul contest and consequently a little tougher as the fish reacted to the overhead attack, but still generally very good.
Stripping prevailed over midging but those who knew what they were doing did well in both groups.
The biggest fish are still in deeper water, like16-17 feet along the old stream channel but there is a mix of sizes spread all over the north end over and amongst the weeds.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Fishing has been good near the mouth of the Owens River.
Best results have been pulling streamers on full sink or intermediate lines. Try olive Matukas or olive Zonkers.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeanne of the J & J Grizzly Store (530-832-0270) ( www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) reports:
Fishing has been great for the last week. Worms or Power Bait from the shore.
Needlefish Fire Tiger or Red Dot Frog and Dick Nite Copper Red heads trolling. Also Wiggle Tails for trolling.
Fly fishing with blood Midge, snails, scuds, Woolly Buggers. 
The water has turned, the water temp is about 55.
Lake level is still at 78 percent full.

DUFFERENA PONDS, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Ponds 19 and 20 are fishing well for bass up to two ponds on artificial lures. Some fish are being caught on topwaters in the morning and evenings.

EAGLE LAKE, CALIF:
Brian Roccucci of Big Daddy’s Guide Service (539-283-4103) (www.bigdaddyfishing.com) reports:
The Eagle Lake bite continues to improve. I have continued to fish the east side of the middle basin with the action being very good in the early morning and slacking off just a bit as the day goes on. The best baits for us continue to be the 2 inch watermelon grubs.
I have made several moves up into the north end with good results. There finally seems to be a fair number of fish up there and they haven't been shy about slamming the rigs.
Up north orange 2 and 3 inch grubs seem to be getting the most attention.
On Friday’s trip we pulled in up north for a change of scenery about 11am and found a great bite with all the fish being quality, including a 22 inch 4 pound beauty that was our final fish of the day.
What a way to wrap things up!
It is not too late to get in on some of this exciting fall fishing, there are still dates available between now and Thanksgiving.  Stay tuned there is sure to be more hot action to come.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The fish are hitting on a variety of lures and spinners, as well as Power Bait and night crawlers.
The best bite takes place in the morning and evening hours.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: This reservoir is fishing well for both largemouth bass and crappie. Anglers are catching bass that average a pound or so while the crappie are still showing up occasionally. The fish are taking bait below a bobber or just about any bass lure.
Rainbow trout are still taking Power Bait and nightcrawlers. Best action is found in the morning or evening hours.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
The weather this past weekend was great for fishing at Frenchman’s. Fishermen had good luck in the streams, catching brown trout. Using various flies like Parachute Adams(14 or 18), Mayfly, Copper John Black, and Crystal Bugger Olive.
Shore fishing has been good at Big Cove, Frenchman’s boat landing, and also at the north end of the lake.
The lake is starting to turn, so the fish will be coming closer to the surface.
Most fishermen are using nightcrawlers, some with marshmallows, others are inflating them.
Some of the lures being used are Dick Nite #1 Nickel, Sockeye Slammer (Copper, Green/White), and Roostertails.
Trolling has been good near the dam and to the east of the dam and north of Lunker’s Point. Some have been using nightcrawlers, and others are using various lures.
The fall colors are great up through the Canyon and along the streams.
Take a drive up to Frenchman’s Lake and enjoy the views.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Season closed, will reopen May 1st.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow at 20 CFS. Nymph fishing is the best bet right now. Try small WD-40's Miracle Nymphs and Pheasant Tails. Some surface action with hopper patterns and Caddis.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: Great. Flows at 34 CFS as of 10/15.
Fishing Conditions: Great. Water has cleared and the fishing is once again excellent.
Better in the morning to early afternoon. Huge Caddis hatches all day long. Fish chomping on emergers mainly subsurface, some risers here and there as well.
Fish at the near bank, and the lanes in between the weeds.

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, WHITE PINE, COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing is picking back up with the cooler weather.
For flyrodders, Hare’s Ears, Prince Nymphs, Zug Bugs and Woolly Buggers should all work at one time or another.
The browns are also getting active here, so look for them near the creek that runs into the lake.
Worms and Power Bait are both working in deeper water.
Mepps Roostertails in just about any color seem to be work for most anglers.

JAKE'S CREEK (BOISE) RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The weeds are breaking up, but still a problem for shore anglers.
However, your best bet is still with a car topper or float tube to get past the weeds to fish.  Once you get past the weeds, expect fishing to just be fair for both trout and bass. 
Anglers can use small minnow imitations, spinners or the usual garden hackle or Power Bait.
Fly fishermen should be using Zug Bugs, Woolly Buggers, Hares Ears or Prince Nymphs. 

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

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Grant – Gull – June – Silver Lakes and Rush Creek: Rush Creek flow is 111 CFS.
Fishing is good with hoppers, black ants and Humpies.
Try Grant Lake near the Rush Creek inlet with Doc's Twin Lake  Special, olive Matukas and olive or black Zonkers.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
Had some really good reports from Kirman this week, some nice Cutts up to 24 or 25 inches making a showing as well as brookies up to around 20.
Sounds like the last couple days some brookies have moved into the shallows to try to spawn.
The best flies have been streamers like mini leeches and Seal Buggers and there's also been some good action on mini jigs and Panther Martins.

LAHONTAN RESERVOIR, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndow.org" www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing has picked up in the last couple of days.
Anglers have reported walleye in the 17-21 inch range.
Fishing has been good in and around Beach 7 and between Beaches 4 and 6.
Anglers have reported catfish, wipers and white bass. Lake is almost full.

LAUGHLIN, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River: Action for striped and smallmouth bass has slowed down along the river below Davis Dam. The fish are keying in on crayfish. Rainbow trout action is picking up. 

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: Try George Lake with a black Doc's Twin Lake Special with a Hares Ear or Prince Nymph trailer.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Water conditions: Great.
Fishing conditions: Great. Not much changing here from week to week. Fishing is still great though!
Stripping streamers working best with a Nymph trailer.
Try fishing some stimulators and callibaetis dries at the inlets, you're almost always going to see rising fish there now.

MARLETTE LAKE, CARSON CITY & WASHOE COUNTIES, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Season closed, reopens July 15, 2011.

MASON VALLEY W.M.A., LYON COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fort Churchill Cooling Ponds: Season Closed, reopens February 11th, 2011.
Hinkson Slough: Seasoned closed, will reopen on February 11th, 2011.
North Pond: Seasoned closed, will reopen on February 11th, 2011.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Overall spotty action on both stripers and catfish using cut anchovies or sardines. Stripers in the 20-inch range have been hitting cut anchovies in six to 20 feet of water, though anglers also are finding some top-water action. Catfish anglers are generally doing well in both the upper and lower basins using cut anchovies or commercial baits.  
The best action is taking place from the evening hours through the night. Bass anglers are catching largemouth and smallmouth bass in areas with newly flooded brush.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Good quality striped bass action over the past week. Striped bass in the 30 pound range are being landed while trolling trout-like lures or swimbaits. Anglers are finding the best action between mile markers 48 to 52.
The trout bite remains very good with anglers using Power Bait, salmon eggs and worms. Super Dupers and Kastmasters are reportedly ensuring many limits being filled.
The Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery plants rainbow trout every Friday and the evening and nighttime hours are still the most productive.
Striper fishing remains sluggish in the Cottonwood Cove area, but anglers are still catching a few fish. Reports are that stripers weighing in at seven and eight pounds were caught in recent days.
The Large trout imitations, like the AC Plug and SPRO swimbaits, continue to catch double-digit striped bass according to reports.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The Recreational ocean salmon fishery is now closed.
On Oct. 1 anglers will be able to fish bottomfish at all depths. 
Anglers are reporting that bottomfishing has been spotty.
Anglers fishing from boats may no longer retain Cabezon because the quota of 15.8 metric tons will have been met.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River: Water flow 76 CFS.  The water temp has dropped to 50 degrees due to recent winter like weather Fishing is picking up above the Benton Crossing Bridge. Try Buckskin Nymphs,WD-40'S and Prince Nymphs.
Lower Owens River: Water flow 598 CFS. Still too high to fish.


OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Water Conditions: Good. As of 10/15 flows are at 76 CFS above the Hot Creek confluence.
Fishing Conditions: Good. Fish are mainly spread out, but some larger fish are moving up from Crowley. Midges, BWO's and Caddis are the primary hatches.
Fishing streamers is productive down closer to the lake.
Good dry fly fishing up by long ears, and Nymphing working just about everywhere.
Owens River Gorge Water conditions: Great. Flow: 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP. Water is clear and cold.
Fishing Conditions: Excellent. The Stinging Nettles are roughly 5-6 feet tall. Just a warning. If you can get past them, we're hearing the fishing is quite good.
Lower Owens River Water Conditions: Poor. Flows raging at 602 CFS as of 10/15.
Fishing Conditions: Fair. Not much of a change since last week.
Trico Spinners early with sporadic Cranefly and Baetis hatches mid-day. Caddis and Trico males in the evening.
Fishing is challenging at best...Try to fish slower water on the inside of bends, high sticking whenever possible.

PAHRANAGAT WILDLIFE REFUGE, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndow.org" 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:
Blue Lakes: Anglers reported catching fish all throughout the day.
The cooler nights are starting to rapidly cool the water at Blue Lakes and fish are feeding aggressively along the shoreline.
Flies and lures such as spinners and spoons are the most productive.
Knott Creek: Water is being released by the Knott Creek Ranch but the road around the eastern shoreline is still underwater.
Fishing was very good for anglers prior to the windy weather on Friday evening and Saturday. Anglers were catching 15-30 fish a day with fish ranging in size from 12-22 inches. Rainbows were dominating the catch with a handful of tiger trout and Bowcutts mixed in.
Fly anglers were using small Buggers and Nymphs in the upper three feet of the water column along the weed edges targeting cruising fish.
Some anglers also reported catching fish using leeches in deeper water.
Fishing should remain good throughout the fall as long as the weather is fairly stable and the roads remain passable.
Onion Valley Reservoir: The reservoir is dropping steadily as water is being released for agriculture.
Anglers fishing around the dam, where the springs enter, and the north shore are catching trout 10-17 inches on bait and lures.
Early and late in the day fish are moving into the shallows near the campgrounds to feed on hatching insects.
The campgrounds around the lake are beginning to fill with deer hunters.

PYRAMID LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
George and Carla Molino of the Pyramid Lake Store (775-476-0555) (www.fishpyramid.com) reports:
Fishing has been good for everyone, but the boats are doing better as they can cover more areas.
Boat fishing across the lake is good with 6-24 fish per day per boat.
The fly guys are starting to catch fish.
Saturday was good but Sunday was slow.
8 or 9 pounds is about the largest fish right now.
Remind boaters to stay a respectful distance from the Pyramid.

RUBY LAKE N.W.R., WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Bass fishing is slowing down with the cooler air and water temperatures, though trout fishing should pick up as the weather, turns with the collection ditch your best bet for trout.
The best time to fish for bass will be late in the warm afternoons and like the rest of our bass waters, the bass will be fattening up for that long Ruby Valley winter.
While you won’t catch as many fish this time of year, you may be surprised at the quality.
Dark colored soft plastics with some sparkle in them are your best bet, though surface lures such as poppers are fun when the wind is still and the water is like glass. 
Woolly Buggers, Crystal Buggers, leeches, deer hair poppers and Nymphs under an indicator should all work for trout. 

RYE PATCH RESERVOIR, PERSHING COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing has been very slow.
Most of the activity is recreational boaters.
A few catfish are being caught in the river now that lower flows have concentrated the fish near diversion dams.
A few anglers reported catching 6-8 lb walleyes up reservoir while trolling.
The Pitt-Taylor boat ramp is still in usable.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
J.D. Richey of HYPERLINK "(www.fishingwithjd.com) Call (916-388-1956) reports:
SALMON BITE: GOOD!
The salmon bite on the Sacramento River has been as good solid in the Sac Metro Area.
Guide www.thesportfisher.com" JD Richey has been hooking good numbers of fish lately, including 15 fish on Sunday to 22 pounds. He says the fish are chrome bright and many have sea lice on them!
He’s been trolling silver/chartreuse K14 Kwikfish.
He also reports that the action down near Rio Vista at Vierra’s turned on again over the past couple days, so that means more fish are coming!
Upstream towards Hamilton City, the fishing has been very solid but the water has been coming up quite a bit, so we’ll have to see what that does to the action.

SAN JOAQUIN, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: Flows are low but stable.
Fishing Conditions: The road to the San Joaquin has re-opened, and should remain open until the next snowfall. Lots of snow still down there, so hiking is not recommended.

SAN JOAQUIN AND RED’S MEADOWS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
The road has reopened and fishing is good. Parachute Adams, Elk Hair Caddis and pale evening duns.

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The Smith is open to striped bass year-round, two fish per 24 hours, 24-inch minimum size. Fishing for stripers in the tidewater area is fair.
The Smith is now closed for trout fishing.
However, fall Chinook are starting to arrive and should provide some good fishing opportunity.
Adipose fin clipped Coho can be harvested in the Smith.

SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The weeds at the south end of the lake in the no wake zone are breaking up and fishing is improving as the water temperature is now in the mid 50’s.  
Leech patterns, Woolly Buggers, crayfish patterns and Nymphs under an indicator should all work for trout. 
Brown trout should start cruising the shoreline looking for spawning habitat so streamers and baitfish imitations are the ticket late evening and early morning along shore.
For bait anglers, worms with a marshmallow or Power Bait are working. 
Fishing the bluffs on the northwest side of the lake and along the face of the dam is probably the best bet for boaters looking for trout, though the south end and the ledge just north of Jet Ski Beach have also been producing fish.
Bright shiny presentations with quick retrieves are the best bet for wipers, and Chartreuse continues to be the color of choice, though you have to find the wipers first.  Once you do, get your presentation into the water as quickly and as often as you can, as they are a schooling fish. 
Dark soft plastics are working for black bass as are crankbaits, with bass holding on structure.

SPOONER LAKE, DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Spooner Lake was last stocked on 6/15/11 with 6,000 rainbow trout.
Fishing has been slow, try black Woolly Buggers size 8 and Sheep Creek Specials size 10.
Lure fisherman make sure to cast beyond the weed bed.

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

LAKE TAHOE:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing for Mackinaw has picked up. Reports of 2-6 pound fish are showing up regularly in the creel with an occasional double digit fish 12 to 15 pounds and up. Best method is still minnow dodger set up in 150 to 200 ft. 
Cave rock and south shore have been the best bet for Nevada anglers.

LAKE TAHOE:
Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbons Charters (530-544-6552) (www.blueribbonfishing.com) reports:
Mackinaw trout fishing has been very good, especially early mornings.
Trolling with Dodgers and minnows at the north end of the lake.
The Macks are running up to the 10-pound class.

TOPAZ LAKE:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Season is closed, reopens January 1st, 201. 1

TRUCKEE RIVER, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The Truckee's current flow in Reno is 420 cfs. Fishing is still outstanding! Try using Caddis patterns especially October Caddis. Fly anglers have reported luck with Prince Nymphs, and Stonefly Nymphs.
Crayfish patterns are still good streamer patterns for this time of year.
Dead drift the crayfish through the holes then strip through the eddy line for best results.
Spin fishermen are having luck with eggs, Power Bait, gold Kastmasters, black and yellow Panther Martin, and jointed Rapalas.

TWIN LAKES AREA, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake – Lower Twin Lake – Robinson Creek:
The Twins have been fishing well for lots of half pound to 2 pound fish both from shore and boats.
Crawlers and Power Bait have been working good for bait anglers and trolling has been good with small Rapalas and Thomas Bouyants.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Virginias are still producing very well these days.
Crawlers and Power Eggs have been doing well, also casting lures like Bouyants and Kastmasters from shore or tubes has been good.
Fly anglers are using Buggers and Matukas with a PT or soft hackle dropper and having a great time. There's also some very nice rainbows coming in from Little Virginia, some up to over 6 pounds.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (email vir@qnet.com) reports:
Mother Nature rescinded her attempt at scaring us but it turned nice 
again for most of last week with a few scattered thin clouds hovering 
today. Next Wednesday has a slight prediction of some rain, but 
that's a few days away and things always change.
A few Alpers are still getting caught but very sporadic.
DFG stocked all 3 on the 11th. Fishing has been good and great if you know what you are doing. Nightcrawlers are still their main bait of choice now, with a lot of lures and flies.
Seventeen anglers were on the water yesterday and some hit hot spots 
and others were smelling that animal.
Dries getting takes late as it warms up, but I would still use black gnat Parachute, grey hackle yellow, olive Elk Hair Caddis (very naked) all in the 16 to 18 range, and a Yellow Sally nymph are doing great.
All rainbows with a couple nice browns I picked up just in 
front of the Lodge but nothing brutal (14 & 16 inches).
Thunder shoulders are still keeping true to form, very early am and not as 
late in the evening due to their spawning instincts.
Big fish for the week:
Alan Scheets of Gardnerville NV, 3 lb 12 oz Alpers on a Thomas Buoyant, 
10.12.11, Lower Virginia Lake.

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No fish have been reported or seen at Walker Lake so far this fishing season.
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, NEV:
(East Walker River – West Walker River):
The Nevada Department of Wildlife ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndow.org" www.ndow.org) reports:
East Walker River: East Walker Flow is at 194 cfs. Fishing is good but still difficult wading. As flows continue to decrease fishing will only get better.
Suggested fly patterns: Prince Nymphs, olive Caddis, Copper Johns, and Pheasant Tails have been working.
Black w/gold blade Roostertails and Rapalas working for the spin fisherman.
Remember single barbless hooks in special regulation section.

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 still flowing at 170 CFS today and has been there for over a week. Fishing is very good down there lately, mainly with small Midge patterns but we have also been getting some good reports on streamers and a few good reports on dries.
The dry action hasn't been consistent but when it's on it's good. For midge patterns you can go with WD-40's, Silver Streak, Zebra Midge, Flashback Emerger, and JB Emerger among others. For streamers we've been hearing about Zuddlers, Zonkers, double bunnies, Sculpzillas and for dries go with Chubby Chernobyl, Madam-X, E/C Caddis, and Para Adams.
The Nevada side has also been fishing well, you'll need to do some bushwacking to get into some of the good holes but it can be worth it.
West Walker River: The West is fishing excellent, lots of anglers reporting good stringers on bait, spinners and flies. For bait you can use eggs and crawlers, spinners like Panther Martins and Roostertails have been good and for flies you can use dry/dropper rigs, Buggers and attractor Nymphs.
Sceirine Ranch: The Sceirine is fishing excellent lately as well, much the same patterns as on the California side, plus you can go with a Copper John or Birds Nest.

 WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
East Walker River Water Conditions:  Good. Stable for last week at 170 CFS as of 10/15.
Fishing Conditions: Good. Hearing reports of daphnia from the lake. Mostly a problem up towards the dam. Fishing is better the further down from the dam you go.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
East Walker River: Most recent flow 78 CFS. Fishing here is still good even with the lower water flow. Try red or black Midge pupa, Buckskin Nymphs and Prince Nymphs. Good Mayfly hatch in the a.m.              

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.

WILDHORSE RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Surface water temperatures on Thursday were 55 degrees and trout fishing has gotten better here. Trout are on the move looking for food to fatten up before the ice comes in and they are moving into shallower water, though many boaters report that trout are being taken between 10 and 15 feet deep.
Most shore anglers are using Power Bait, though a few are using hardware or worms.  The beach just south of the State Park boat ramp continues to produce some nice fish for shore anglers as does the Penrod arm.  Several anglers report limits of 15 to 20 inch fish and a few are reporting fish up to 22 inches.
Trollers fishing for trout are using small sets of flashers or cowbells with a trailing spinner, crankbaits or tipped with a worm.
Bass are also trying to fatten up, though they are moving the opposite of trout looking for structure and heading a bit deeper. Deep diving crankbaits and dropshotting Senkos or finesse baits should work.
For trout, fly rodders should use large presentations like Woolly Buggers, leech patterns and streamers as well as the usual assortment of Nymphs, starting with a Hare’s Ear.
Minnow imitations and spinners are working well for hard baits.
Wiper fishing has been slow, but bright or perch colored lures are best bet.

WILSON RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing continues to be good for both trout and is now fair for bass, though bass should continue to be caught into November.
The best area for trout seems to be by the old cabin.
Green and black are colors that do seem to be working for bass.
The usual worms and Power Bait are both working for trout.
The same flies and hardware used at South Fork should work here. 
Bass should also be heading for structure here so start fishing a bit deeper except on the warm afternoons on south facing shores which warm up a bit more than the rest of the lake.