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Record number of bears, bobcats at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care

Crates of produce clutter the floor of Tom and Cheryl Millham's garage. The freezer is packed full of fish and there's 16 cups of animal-milk formula in the fridge. The food is testament to the healthy appetites of eight growing bear cubs at Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care.

Scientists assemble five acres of mats for Tahoe Asian clam project

Rubber barriers bound for the lakebed of Lake Tahoe’s Emerald Bay are being assembled at the University of California, Davis, as part of the biggest Asian clam control project in the lake’s history.

The invasive clams threaten the lake's health and famed clarity.

UC Davis scientists, staff and students are unfolding the long, black mats and enhancing them with rebar, brass grommets and valves that will hold the barriers in place underwater and enable scientific analysis of the project.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Oct. 17-24

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Oct. 17-24.

Salmon Run for Tahoe Tallac at MontBleu Oct. 20

Event Date: 
October 20, 2012 - 5:00pm

"Run Salmon Run," a community art project and fundraiser for the Tahoe Tallac Association, will be held at MontBleu Resort Casino and Spa on Oct. 20 from 5-8 pm. Thirty-five fiberglass fish designed by local artists will be featured at the live auction emceed by veteran radio personality George Alm of KTHO.

Six-week Asian clam control project begins at Emerald Bay

Boaters heading to Lake Tahoe in the next six weeks may experience a short delay when entering Emerald Bay due to an Asian clam control project that will be taking place there.
The Asian clam control project is being implemented by a team of partners from the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program, with plans to treat an area of up to 5 acres at the mouth of Emerald Bay. Treatment will be accomplished by covering the infested lake bottom with thin rubber barriers, augmented with organic material, that reduce the available oxygen and smother the clams. It will be the largest project of its type in the history of Lake Tahoe.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra Fishing Report for Oct. 10-17

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 Oct. 10-17.

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.

Asian clam control project at Lake Tahoe's Emerald Bay

A team of partners from the Lake Tahoe Aquatic Invasive Species Program is scheduled to begin implementation of the largest Asian clam control project in the history of Lake Tahoe on October 15, with plans to treat an area of up to 5 acres at the mouth of Emerald Bay.

Calif. sporting groups leery of dept. name change

SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) - After six decades as the California Department of Fish and Game, the agency in charge of the state's wild animals has a new name - one that has many hunting and fishing or...

Private fish pond owners balk at more oversight by state

Fish thriving in Truckee River

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report through Oct. 2

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 26 through Oct. 2.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for Sept. 19-25

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 September 19-25.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:

Boat Inspections at Lake Tahoe move to fall and winter ramp schedules

Following a stellar boating season at Lake Tahoe, this Thursday, Sept. 20 will be the last day of operations for the Northstar and Homewood boat inspection stations. Boat inspections and decontaminations will still be available at the Alpine, Spooner and Meyers stations until Sept. 30, 2012.

Lake Tahoe Signature Cocktail contests raises nearly $6,000 for Barton Hospital's Trauma Center

Winter was once-again the theme at the third annual Barton Foundation “Signature” Cocktail Contest on Thursday, September 13 at Riva Grill in South Lake Tahoe. The contest drew 177 attendees and grossed $5,900.30 for Barton Memorial Hospital’s Level III trauma center designation. Serving as the official “kick-off” of the four-day Festival of Trees & Lights to be held Thursday, November 29 through December 2 at MontBleu Resort Casino & Spa, the contest included mixologists [bartenders] from 10 restaurants around South Lake Tahoe.

South Lake Tahoe celebrates big fish during Kokanee Salmon Festival at Taylor Creek

Event Date: 
October 7, 2012 (All day)

Celebrate the annual fall migration of the Kokanee salmon of Lake Tahoe at the Taylor Creek Visitor Center. The Visitor Center is located three miles north of South Lake Tahoe on Highway 89. Join the fun and participate in this free family event which has become one of the most fascinating educational and wildlife viewing events in Northern California.
The festival encourages participation by children and their parents in a wide variety of educational and entertaining activities including:

Conservancy gets $27,500 check from Tahoe Fund

The environmental non-profit Tahoe Fund presented a $27,500 check to the California Tahoe Conservancy yesterday to allow completion of the Lower Blackwood Creek and Eagle Rock Restoration Project, a critical creek restoration and trailhead project on Lake Tahoe’s west shore.

Don Q's fishing report for week of Sept. 12-19

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of Sept. 12-19.

Saturday is Free Fishing Day in California

As I noted earlier this year, one of California’s two Free Fishing Days will be on Sept. 8. The other Free Fishing Day was way back on July 7. You can fish, all day, without a fishing license on Saturday.
You will be able to fish wherever you like in California, without the need for a fishing license.

Don Q's Fishing Report for the week of Sept. 5-11

Here is this week's fishing report for Northern California, Nevada, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra-area rivers, lakes and streams. Fall colors are around the corner for the Sierra and Lake Tahoe region. Enjoy the fishing while the weather is still good and don't forget to pack your sunscreen and fishing license. This report is for the week of Sept. 5-11.

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

Barton Foundation’s Third Annual 'Signature' Cocktail Contest

Event Date: 
September 13, 2012 - 5:30pm

Mixologists, also known as bartenders, will create delicious winter cocktail concoctions, while adding their own enticing flare during the third annual Barton Foundation “Signature” Cocktail Contest, Thursday, Sept. 13 from 5:30 to 8 p.m. at Riva Grill.
The contest, sponsored by Riva Grill and Tahoe Blue Vodka, is the official “kick off” to the annual Festival of Trees & Lights, held November 29 – December 2, at Montbleu Resort Casino & Spa.

Heenan Lake opens Friday for superb catch and release fishing

This is a reminder that special trout fishing privileges begin on Friday at Heenan Lake in nearby Alpine County, Calif. Here you can catch (and release) some really nice Lahontan Cutthroat Trout for a limited time.
Each year, that season opens the Friday before Labor Day and closes the last Sunday in October (October 28 this year). If you’re interested and if you would like to enjoy a totally different fishing experience, plan to spend August 31 at that easy-to-get-to location.

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of Aug. 29

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 August 29 to Sept. 4.

Champion Stand Up Paddleboarder Goes Wild for Lake Tahoe License Plates

Wild is the new theme in advertising for Lake Tahoe license plates, as U.S. National Stand Up Paddleboard Team member Jay Wild of Truckee is featured in television and print ads shot last week at Carnelian Bay.

“Over 96 percent of fees help support projects like the Lake Tahoe Water Trail and access to beaches like this,” says Wild, standing on the beach at Watermans Landing. “I train on the lake every day. Tahoe is a treasure, and I have a Tahoe plate to show my love for this magical place.”

UC Davis lecture tonight on Lahontan cutthroat trout

A presentation on the Lahontan cutthroat trout will be featured tonight, Wednesday, at the U.C. Davis Lake Tahoe Regional Enviromental Center. The program and presentation by Gary Scoppettone, section chief of the Western Fisheries Research Center, begins at 6 p.m. (no host bar at 5:30 ) at the center, 291 Country Club Dr., Incline Village.

Fish and Game continues to investigate Homewood bear shooting

Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for week of August 16-21

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.

Lake Tahoe fishing featured at two events beginning August 16

Event Date: 
August 16, 2012 - 6:00pm

World class fishing at Lake Tahoe will be featured this month in a two-part series August 16 and again on August 18, hosted by the Tahoe Center for Environmental Science.
The Lake Tahoe Basin has numerous opportunities for fly fishing, but also has a limited season. Join local fishing expert Victor Babbitt to learn about how, where and when to fish in and around Lake Tahoe at a presentation on August 16 at the Tahoe Center for Environmental Sciences building in Incline Village, 291 Country Club Drive.

Outdoors with Don Q: Head to the Sierra for fun, fish and to stay cool

It’s that time of the year again. This is my annual reminder that if you’re someone like me, summer’s sweltering heat is not much fun. I do not like the summer months.
I am an outdoors person who dearly loves the cold, frost, ice and snow of winter, and I absolutely and totally wilt at this time of the year.
I am miserable and grouchy during hot weather months, especially August.
To be honest, I dislike the weather anytime it gets past 80-85 degrees.

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Don Q's Northern California and Sierra fishing report for August 8-14

Fishing spots in the Sierra, Lake Tahoe, Northern California and Nevada will be the place to be this week as temperatures will send thousands of anglers to dozens of rivers, lakes and streams in the region. Here is the latest fishing report for the week of August 8-14. Pack plenty of water, sunscreen and don't forget your fishing license.

13th Annual Children’s Environmental Science Day

Event Date: 
August 11, 2012 (All day)

Children are invited to spend the day with scientists on Saturday, August 11, learning about the unique ecology, function, restoration and preservation of Lake Tahoe.

Don Q's fishing report for the week of August 1-7

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This fishing report is for Aug. 1-7.

Outdoors with Don Q: Mackinaw fishing at Lake Tahoe with two friends

On Thursday morning, July 12, I went fishing at Lake Tahoe for Mackinaw (Lake) Trout with two friends, Rob Boehmer and Thomas Strong, both of whom live in Carson City.
Boehmer had booked a trip with my longtime good friend and sport fishing guide, Gene St. Denis (“Gino”) of Blue Ribbon Charters (530-544-6552) at South Lake Tahoe, Calif.
Boehmer called me several days prior to July 12 and asked if I would like to accompany him and Strong on their fishing trip with Gino.

Recent fish plants in Western Nevada by NDOW

Here are the most recent fish plants in Western Nevada as reported by the state's Department of Wildlife. For information, NDOW Headquarters in Reno at (775) 688-1500 during regular business hours.

July 24: West Walker River in Lyon County: 1,803 rainbow trout: 10.3 inches in length.
July 25: Marilyn’s Pond in Washoe County: 851 rainbows: 10.3 inches.
July 26: Truckee River in Washoe County: 5,274 rainbows: 9.5 inches.
July 27: Sparks Marina in Sparks: 3,589 rainbows: 10.3 inches.

TahoeChamber closes out the summer with a BAHM!

Event Date: 
August 8, 2012 - 5:30pm

The TahoeChamber Business After Hours Mixers (BAHMs) are a great way to meet new people and build business relationships. People do business with those they know, like and trust and what better way to start connecting with people than at a fun Beach Bash BAHM! Please join us at Lakeside Beach Grill on Wednesday August 8th, from 5:30-7:30pm for the last BAHM!

Bear known as 'Sunny' shot dead near Homewood at Lake Tahoe

A bear was found shot and killed on a beach in the Homewood area of Lake Tahoe, Calif., a Placer County sheriff's Deputy tells MyNews4.com. An investigation is being done by the California Department of Fish and Game.
According to bear advocates, this bear has been in the area for years. The bear's name was Sunny and it was a mascot for the Bear League, an advocacy group in the Lake Tahoe area.

Don Q's California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 25-31

Warm weather and cool fishing is expected this week along the many lakes, rivers and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. Here is this week's fishing report for the week of July 25. As always, pack plenty of sunscreen, abide all regulations and have your fishing license with you.

Don Q's Northern California, Nevada and Sierra fishing report for July 18-23

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 July 18-24:

Lake Tahoe 'Be Bear Aware' Community Forum on Wednesday

Event Date: 
July 18, 2012 - 6:00pm

A Lake Tahoe bear awareness program, hosted by the UC Davis Lake Tahoe Environmental Research Center, is slated for Wednesday at Sierra Nevada College in Incline Village.

Search ends for mountain lion

The Department of Fish and Game called off the search on Tuesday for the mountain lion that attacked and injured a camper in Nevada County. The 63-year-old man was camping along Shady Creek northwe...

Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care facility takes in bear cubs

The Lake Tahoe Wildlife Care family got a bit bigger Friday when two orphaned black bear cubs from Nevada City arrived. The Department of Fish and Game rescued the 5-month-old cubs in a Nevada C...

Search ends for mountain lion that attacked camper in Nevada County

A search has been called off for the mountain lion that attacked and injured a camper in Nevada County, the California Department of Fish and Game reports.
The lion attacked a 63-year-old Marin County man who was camping along Shady Creek northwest of Nevada City. The attack occurred in the early morning hours of July 1.

Don Q's Fishing report for week of July 11-17

Great fishing is being reported throughout Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and Sierra this summer. Here is this week's fishing report, through July 17, for rivers, lakes and streams in the region.

Volunteers invited to tackle Lake Tahoe invasive species

Lake Tahoe Basin residents and visitors are invited to help remove one of Tahoe’s most prolific aquatic invasive weeds, Eurasian watermilfoil, during a community volunteer event at Baldwin Beach on Sunday, July 15.
The project is a partnership of the League to Save Lake Tahoe, the Tahoe Regional Planning Agency, and the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit. Preventing the introduction and spread of aquatic invasive species is a top priority for all three agencies.

Writers Returns to Squaw Valley with a Great Line-Up of Literary Events

Event Date: 
July 8, 2012 (All day)

Every summer writers of all stripes — poets, novelists, screenwriters and writers of memoirs, histories, essays and short stories — descend on Squaw Valley and Lake Tahoe for a week of intensive literary activity. The valley buzzes with metaphors flying and manuscripts flapping, as over 250 writers, editors and publishers convene in two separate week-long workshops in poetry, fiction, nonfiction, memoir and screenwriting.

Mac the Naw: Tahoe Wildlife Care looking for fresh fish

Hello fellow anglers, fishing in our local area has been great. Before we get to our local report, I would like to let you know about an organization in our area asking for public help - the Tahoe ...

Fishing Report For Northern California, Nevada and Sierra through July 10

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for July 5 through July 10.

Forest Service continues project to eliminate invasive weeds from the Lake Tahoe Basin

Public land managers will continue a project to eradicate, control, and contain known and future infestations of “invasive weeds” using chemical treatment. Work will begin Monday, July 9 through Thursday, July 12, 2012, according to the U.S. Forest Service Lake Tahoe Basin Management Unit.

Mountain lion attacks man in Nevada County

The California Department of Fish and Game has reported a mountain lion attacked a 63-year-old man who was camping northwest of Nevada City. The attack occurred in the early morning hours of July 1...

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