Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for Sept. 9 and beyond

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada and Northern California. This report is for the week of Sept. 9, 2015 and beyond. Note: Nevada Department of Wildlife fishing reports for Western Nevada waters are not included as their most current reports have not been updated.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing continues to be good here for both bait and fly anglers alike.
For bait anglers, worms seem to do a bit better than Power Bait on Angel Lake trout. Fish them about four feet under a bobber. During the heat of the day, use a slip sinker and fish from the bottom with either an inflated worm or Power Bait, both of which will float up from the bottom.
Small spinners work well, and the tiger trout will also take very small minnow imitation lures.
A fly selection should include small wooly and crystal buggers, prince nymphs, PT nymphs, soft hackle nymphs, hares ears and just about anything with peacock herl in it. They are also hitting dry flies such as Adams, PMD’s, Griffith’s gnats, elk hair caddis, red or yellow humpy’s, yellow stimulators and small ant, beetle and hopper patterns.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina Boat Landing:
September 7, 2015
DON’T FORGET THE JACKET (even if it’s warm in Bishop)
WATCH OUT FOR ALL THE WILDLIFE especially if you’re on the road around dawn or dusk.
WATCH OUT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS!
So if it’s starting to get cooler, the Aspens have a funny yellow tint to them, then its warmer, it’s still dark when we get up, then its cooler again, lots of cameras showing up on the dam, then its warmer again, no children during the week, then cooler again and the Lake’s going down – it might be Fall, oh and don’t forget that nip in the air (it’s different from just being cooler).
It’s been quite a lively week with wildlife – we had 2 Bear visits (none in the building - J), Deer on the dam and up by the cleaning station, Eagles, Ospreys, Turkey Vultures, and even another Great Blue Heron.
Sure is pretty awesome seeing them.
Still have a bit of smoke from the Rough Fire – Friday the jet stream was pointed right in our direction and boy did the smoke come. Saturday and Sunday, the jet stream turned a different direction and we were relatively smoke free until late Sunday afternoon when a bit of smoke drifted in. Today, Monday, it’s somewhat hazy. Never know . . .
Lots of families enjoying the Lake over the Labor Day Weekend holiday  and quite a few limits were seen coming up the launch ramp.
Fishing the Inlets with Nightcrawlers, Power Bait or Jigs.
Had one group dipping their Power Bait into Nacho Cheese Dip and doing very well – go figure!
Trolling deeper with Lures with some red on them.
Drifting Nightcrawlers for Power Bait around the rock piles or thru channels.
Shore fishing Nightcrawlers, Power Bait or tossing lures.
State stocked us with some very nice size fish along with some trophy size fish on Friday.
Few picture worthy mentions this week. Marty Back of Sylmar landed a 2-1/4 pounder on a Nightcrawler and Secret Sauce (not the Nacho Cheese secret sauce). Preston Torres using a Sierra Slammer brought in a nice 2-pounder and several more fish along with Janet Song, both of Riverside. Ryan Galapir of Temecula reeled in a 1-1/2 pounder using a Nightcrawler.
Jarod from Parchers Resort & South Lake Boat Landing posted this item – thought it should be passed on:
                            - - - Important Announcement - - - 
The US Forest Service will be closing South Lake Road near La Hupp picnic area (about a half mile above Parchers) Sept. 8th through October 30th to complete a badly needed resurfacing project at the Bishop Pass and South Lake parking lots.
This means that all hiker parking for the Bishop Pass trail must be along South Lake Rd BELOW the Parchers Resort entrance for the remainder of the season.
There is no overnight parking allowed at Parchers Resort itself or at Rainbow Pack Outfit.
The USFS is putting up signage directing folks to access the trail through Parchers Resort / Rainbow Pack Outfit. This will add 1.4 miles to the Bishop Pass Trail but is unavoidable until the project is completed.
There will be limited DAY USE ONLY parking at La Hupp picnic area and a few smaller lots below that area where folks can park for accessing the stream or walking up to Weir Pond.
Be advised that all access to Weir Pond this fall will be walk-in only.
Lake Sabrina Boat Landing has closed the Cafe.
THE STORE AND BOAT RENTALS ARE STILL OPEN!
We’ll still have homemade pie and homemade ice cream along with ice, candy, chips, snacks, soda, water, beer and wine available.
Please note our Fall hours:
Lake Sabrina Boat Landing Fall hours starting September 7th, 2015:
Boat Rentals & Store Hours
CLOSED WEDNESDAY
Monday, Tuesday, Thursday 8:00am to 6:00pm
Friday, Saturday, Sunday 7:00am to 7:00pm
Café – CLOSED (except for Homemade Pie & Ice Cream)
September 18-20 is the Millpond Music Festival, an amazing, relaxing and fun weekend in the heart of the Eastern Sierra.
Featuring an awesome & eclectic mix of performers on the Main Stage, workshop tent performances, children's activities, art vendors, and great food too! On-site camping is available. For more info check out: http://inyo.org/
Unfortunately, the smoke from the Rough Fire is with us for a tad bit longer.
Remember, September is a month of change and looks like those cool temps we had early in the weekend will be warming up during the week and into next weekend with highs in the mid to upper-70s with the lows in the mid-40s.
No precipitation in the forecast, but you never know – we got a few sprinkles last Wednesday afternoon.
You can check out the weather forecast according to Howard our local weather ‘guesser’ at www.MammothWeather.com.
You can also check out www.weather.gov – enter Aspendell, CA (which is the little community right below Lake Sabrina) in the search field and you’ll get the forecast for at the higher elevation. You may need to scroll down on the webpage to see the temps.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
Parchers Resort:
Fish & Trail Report
9-6-15
----- Important Announcement -----
The US Forest Service will be closing South Lake Road near La Hupp picnic area (about a half mile above Parchers) Sept. 8th through October 30th to complete a badly needed resurfacing project at the Bishop Pass and South Lake parking lots.
This means that all hiker parking for the Bishop Pass trail must be along South Lake Rd BELOW the Parchers Resort entrance for the remainder of the season.
There is no overnight parking allowed at Parchers Resort itself or at Rainbow Pack Outfit.
The USFS is putting up signage directing folks to access the trail through Parchers Resort / Rainbow Pack Outfit. This will add 1.4 miles to the Bishop Pass Trail but is unavoidable until the project is completed. 
There will be limited DAY USE ONLY parking at La Hupp picnic area and a few smaller lots below that area where folks can park for accessing the stream or walking up to Weir Pond.
Be advised that all access to Weir Pond this fall will be walk-in only. 
Now, back to the weekly report….
---Summary & Trail Report---
A little dip in the temperatures over the weekend with daytime highs in the mid 60’s and lows in the 30’s reminded us all that fall is fast approaching.
Smoke from the Round Fire on the west side of the Sierra has still be an issue most afternoons with exception to Friday and Saturday which were mostly clear…talk about great timing for the weekend hikers!
There are touches of fall color all over the place, but we’re still a couple weeks away from the good stuff really getting going.
We will start our weekly fall color reports this coming week which will offer descriptions and photos from various canyon locations.
Only a handful of flowers are hanging tough with most having given up their color until next season. 
With exception to the 3 day holiday weekend, crowds were light, and look to remain so until mid September when “leaf peepers” start to show in numbers. 
---Bishop Creek So. Fork ---
Pretty quiet week on the stream for many, even with the lighter crowds early in the week. A few limits reported on salmon eggs and worms, especially down by Willow Camp  and surveyor’s meadow.
Grasshopper mini-jigs also reported to be productive. 
---Lake Sabrina---       
Lake Sabrina was by far the hot spot this week with guest after guest reporting excellent fishing for pan sized Rainbows from both boat, shore and tube.
Mini-jigs, Berkley Micetails, Garlic Power bait and nightcrawlers were all reported to be productive baits scoring limits.
For a more detailed report, visit our friends at Lake Sabrina Boat Landing’s website www.LakeSabrinaBoatLanding.com.
---Weir Pond---
Cooler temps seemed to cool off surface action so we recommend wet flies midges, bead-head nymphs or streamers like Wooly Buggers in olive or black.  
---North Lake---
Nothing of size reported this week but the action was steady through the weekend and into the weekend.
The usual suspects did the trick…namely Power bait, mini-jigs, pink/white or orange/white micetails and red/gold Thomas Buoyants.
---Intake II---
No Report  
---South Lake---
No reports this week.
Sierrally,
Jared Smith & the Parchers Resort Crew

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort (209-258-8888) (www.capleslakeresort,com) reports:
Wow…7 lb –  25” Trophy Rainbow Trout was caught in a kayak on September 6th  2015 – by Leonard Martin, from Caldwell Banker in Sonora, California using a water bobber and threaded nightcrawler with marshmallow near the Caples Lake Dam.
Fishing is definitely picking up here at Caples Lake Resort with lots of nice Rainbows caught this week and a 2,000 lb Trophy and “catchable” Rainbow Trout fish plant on Friday August 28th courtesy of the Kirkwood Meadows PUD (KMPUD) and El Dorado Irrigation District (EID).
We have our Cabins and Lodge rooms for rent into November !
Our store & marina are open daily from 8 am – 5 pm.
Come on up and enjoy.

CAVE LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Little or no change here as fishing continues to be good for fish in the 9 to 12 inch range. The usual small spinners, Power Bait and worms should all work.
Fly rodders should be using hare’s ears, PT, prince, copper Johns, zug bugs and small wooly and crystal buggers. On warm afternoons when the midges are hatching Griffith’s gnats, Adams, elk hair caddis and other popular dry flies in sizes 12 to 18 are worth a try.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Dear Don,
With Fall at the door step I always like to start a day of fishing using a few specialized tactics.
Fall is always a prime time to start using the fly and bubble rig.
We have a great selection of colors at the general store of Marvel Flies and traditional streamers.
The second tactic I like to use in the Fall is tossing mini jigs. I prefer tying on either a Sierra Slammers or Rip Lipperz.
Finally, I like to troll the lake as the leaves change colors.
For right now, the fish are still holding around 60 - 80 feet.
Besides the normal great trolling lures like Tasmanian Devils, Rapalas and Needlefish, I also like trolling Thomas Buoyants, streamers and mini jigs.
Don't forget about the the Fall derby which starts on Monday.
The Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby runs September 7th - November 15th. Don't miss out on a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
The Morrison Bonus Cash Weekend will be October 31st - November 1st. $2000 in cash prizes!
Catch of the Week: 
Frank Quiroz from San Bernardino, CA with a portly 7 pound 8 ounce Rainbow. He was using Garlic Power bait while fishing the South Shore.
Other notable catches this week:
Mike Bonadonna from Santa Fe Springs, CA hooked a solid 6 pound 11 ounce Rainbow while fishing along the North Shore. He was using a Needlefish.
Dan Eskew from Bonita, CA caught a stout 6 pound 9 ounce Rainbow while fishing at the North Shore. Dan was using a fly. 
Prisiliano Madrigal from Temecula, CA landed a hefty 6 pound 7 ounce Rainbow using Yellow Power bait. He was fishing at the South Shore.
Rick Vega from Fountain Valley, CA caught a fat 6 pound 6 ounce Rainbow while trolling a Tasmanian Devil.
Tactics/Bait:  
Fall is a great time to start tossing small jigs or a Marvel Fly with a bubble.
Also working at the lake are inflated Nightcrawlers and spoon lures like a Thomas Buoyant or Kastmaster.
The top Buoyant color was red/gold. You can never go wrong with Mice Tails or Power Worms.
For trolling tie on a Bikini Pearl, Rainbow or Red Dot Frog Needlefish.
Tasmanian Devils were also producing fish while trolling.
Folks with lead core line are fishing with 7-9 colors for the best results. 
The most productive Power bait color this week was Yellow.
Any garlic Power bait continued to drive the fish crazy.
The top spots on the lake were the South and North Shores.
Try the usual locations: Jetty area, Inlet, the Outlet and Hangman's Tree. 
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:  
Sierra Slammers, Tasmanian Devil, Green or brown Marvel Flies , Trout Teasers, Panther Martin, Needlefish, Roostertails, and Bite-On Fury Shad on Power bait. I would suggest using some type of added attractant. Pro-Cure, Bite-On, Lip Ripperz and Berkley all make excellent attractants, which are sold at the general store.   
Here is a list of recommended flies:  
Dry Flies:
Adams, Female Adams, Cutter's Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, Black/Red Ants, Sierra Bright Dot, Royal Coachman and Hoppers.  
Streamers:
Wooly Bugger (black, brown, olive, or green), Mutuka (black, brown, olive, or green), Hornberg, and Muddler Minnows. 
Wet Flies (Nymphs):
Prince Nymph, Flashback Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, Zebra Midge (red and black), Copper John (red and copper) and San Juan Worm (brown or red).
Other Resources:
View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion brochures. Both brochures are available in the General Store.
Derby News: 
Starts on Monday! The Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby runs September 7th - November 15th. Don't miss out on a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
The Morrison Bonus Cash Weekend will be October 31st - November 1st. $2000 in cash prizes!
Weather: 
We are still dealing with smoke from the Rough Fire on and off. The severity depends a lot on the wind.
The forecast is calling for continued sunny skies and clear at night for the beginning of the week. The high temps for the start of next week will be in the low-70's and the lows in the mid-40's.
Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.
Sunrise - Sunset:
Sunrise this week 6:29 am - 6:34 am and Sunset 7:21 pm - 7:12 pm.
Stocking: 
We stocked 400 pounds of trophy trout on September 3rd. 

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Rob Anderson of www.renoflyfishingoutfitters.com (775-742-1754) reports:
The water is starting to cool fast. The lake is fishable right now for sure.
The lake is very low probably lower than most of us have seen it.
The boat Ramp at Honker Cove is still usable but barely. Be careful launching.
Float Tubers need to pick their launching spots to get around the expansive weed beds in the lake right now.
The Rainbows are starting to come up out of the deep water and cruise around the weed beds. Early morning and late evening are still the best times to fish.
The water is still warm and the middle of the day is still quite slow.
The fishing should continue to get better over the next month and Davis should fish well for the next three months.
Blood Midges under an indicator in 8-14 feet of water is always a good bet.
Look for some Callabaetis and some smaller Damsels out and about as well.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Cooler overnight air temperatures are helping to reduce water temperatures, which are leading to improved trout action.
Bass action, on the other hand, is beginning to slow.
Orange or green Power Bait continues to work well along the shoreline while small spinners or flies are working well out on the water.
Aquatic vegetation around the lake is still a problem, but is beginning to show signs of receding.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The water level has dropped a bit, but that hasn’t altered catch rates.
Trout are taking Power Bait in orange or green, while bass and crappie are hitting jigs and small lures.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Rob Anderson of www.renoflyfishingoutfitters.com (775-742-1754) reports:
Hobart is fishing great.
The cooler weather has the bugs going wild. Fish can be seen rising hard in the mornings and evenings, especially during non-windy periods.
Callabaetis, Midges, Ants and Beetles are all great flies to try right now.
You can spend all day fishing the surface, hang flies under an indicator or slow strip small Wooly Buggers with an intermediate line.
Hobart has been stocked heavily this year by NDOW as one of the few local fisheries with decent water conditions.

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing is slow to fair as the water levels are slowly getting better.
Early morning anglers report some success for 10 to 13 inch trout using Power Bait or worms.
Fly rodders should be using wooly, crystal and seal buggers, hares ears, PT nymphs, hares ears and copper Johns.
Expect the fishing to start picking up here in a few weeks.

JAKE'S/BOIES RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Jakes Creek has been fishing slow for 9 to 14 inch trout.
With seasonally low water levels, the surface water temps are in the mid 70’s.
Fishing has been fair to good for bass for those anglers who have a canoe, small rowboat or float tube and get on the water as the weed growth along the shoreline is thick.
The usual assortment of wooly buggers, hares ears, copper Johns and PT nymphs should all work.
Power Bait, worms and small spinners should be used by spin fishermen.
Soft plastic baits and small minnow imitation lures are working well for bass.

JIGGS/ZUNINO RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Construction on the reservoir is complete and the low pool area even held some water after the rains earlier in the summer.
Pray for snow next winter to fill it and if this happens then NDOW will stock it with trout, largemouth bass and bluegill in the spring of 2016.
It all depends on Mother Nature.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
Despite hot daytime temperatures the striper and catfish bites have been very good during the past week.
The fish are mostly taking cut anchovies, chicken liver or mackerel.
A few really nice sized fish have come out of the river this past week, including an 11.64-pound catfish taken by Gene Tafoya near the Community Park area of Bullhead City.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Boils continue to provide anglers with good top-water action throughout the Boulder Basin. A pair of lucky anglers reeled in 46 stripers while throwing top-water baits. Bait fishermen are catching stripers and channel catfish using shad or cut anchovies.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Stripers and smallmouth bass have been quite active in the southern coves between Davis Dam and the power lines.
Many of the smallies have been in the three-pound range.
The best time for to catch fish is just after sundown.
Reports from Willow Beach are that the action has been a little on the slow side this past week.

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.

PYRAMID LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed

RUBY LAKE NWR, WHITE PINE, COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Water levels in the south marsh are down about six inches over the past month and a half and fishing has been spotty.
It’s getting tougher to launch a boat at the main ramp but it can still be done, though the gas motor boats are stirring up the bottom on the way out of the boat ramp area. However, stay away from the Narciss boat launch you can’t get a boat in the water there.
Surface water temps at the boat ramp are in the low 70’s and will soon drop into the 60’s. This is both good and bad news.
Good news in that the bass will start putting on the feed bag as they sense the distant winter coming on, but bad in that they start to become less active if the water cools too much.
It is also good news for trout anglers.
Dark colored soft plastic baits with some sparkle or a contrasting color tail, fished weedless should work for the bass in the south lake.
Fishing is fair for bass and slow for trout.
On the good days, experienced anglers are catching one keeper bass for every three fish caught.
Fishing in the collection ditch is slow to fair for trout, though one angler caught a 20-plus inch trout using a small spinner.
Damselfly nymphs, dragonfly nymphs, wooly and crystal buggers, hares ears and copper Johns should all be productive. Anglers should also try hares ears, PT’s, and Mayfly dries as well as emergers.
For spin fishermen the usual assortment of small spinners and minnow type lures are all effective here.
The ditch is artificial lures and flies only and wading is not allowed in the ditch.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
King Salmon:
September 5, 2015 King Salmon fishing on the Sacramento River. 
Sacramento River salmon fishing is fair to good. Fishing is up and down.
The river is at 7,200 CFS and steady. 
Averaging 2 to 5 salmon a day per boat. Nice size, Salmon are weighing in at 20 lbs plus. Seeing larger fish as the days go on.  More  salmon will continue to make their way up river.
Bouncing roe and back trolling Flatfish lures is way to go to bring in big kings. 
Water temperatures are warm this year, causing us to fish higher up in the river system than normal for this time of year, as the fish are all headed up river into the colder water
We are fishing every day.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
As of  September 5, 2015 water flow is currently 7,200 CFS and steady.
Lower Sacramento River fishing report - Lower Sacramento River Rainbow trout fishing is awesome. 
Water is clear and low, weather is mild. 
We are fishing from Redding to Anderson, CA, Bonneyview Bridge to Jellys Ferry Bridge is excellent.  
In early morning, fish are being caught in the shallow choppy waters around the Redding area, and middle of the day fish are moving into the deeper water. 
The largest fish have been caught the last few days in the Bonneyview area. Working great is egg pattern, Cinnamon Pupa, and  PMD’s. 
Dry flies late afternoon, last hour.  
We are spin fishing and fly fishing.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
September 5, 2015  Shasta Lake guided fishing-
Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. 
Offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
For Shasta Lake fishing, We are catching Rainbow Trout and King salmon, trolling Shasta Lake main body,
Rainbow trout fishing is excellent!  
Fishing has been amazing! Limits of fish daily.
We are fishing 35 to 100 ft deep depending on the time of the day. 
Early morning fish are ranging from 35 to 50 ft deep, Mid day 80 to 100 ft deep using triple teasers and rolling shad. 
Wow great days on the lake right now.

SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Surface water temperatures are in the 70’s and the weeds and algae are thick.
If you are a water skier, head to the middle of the lake for better conditions.
Trout fishing is slow to fair and bass fishing is fair to good depending upon the day. Best luck for both trout and bass has been early in the morning and boaters are doing better than shore anglers as they can access the deeper water earlier.
Shore anglers should look for shorelines that drop off quickly so they can get their presentation to deeper water.
Trout anglers should be trying damselfly nymphs, leech patterns, hares ear nymphs, wooly and crystal buggers. If fishing near the shores or if it is windy, hoppers and stimulators are worth a try.
At the south end, look for holes in the vegetation and fish soft plastics hooked weedless first thing in the morning or late in the evening.
Fish structure off of rocky points for black bass.
The inlet, where the river comes into the lake, is also a good spot to target both trout and bass looking for food.
Dark soft plastic baits in motor oil, guacamole, root beer and dark purple with some sparkles in them have been working early and late for bass.
With the high pressure system in place and the water temps at about their highest point, a delicate presentation such as Senko’s give bass anglers a better chance at the bass.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
September 5, 2015 Fishing report
Trinity River flows at 450 CFS  will the flows increasing to 1150 CFS.  
We are fishing the Trinity River for King salmon and producing several salmon a day. Fishing is a little slow but this is to be expected, more salmon will move up over the next few weeks.
Catching a few steelhead.
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, CA  fishing from the town of Weaverville, California.

TRUCKEE RIVER, CALIF & NEV:
Rob Anderson of www.renoflyfishingoutfitters.com (775-742-1754) reports:
What water that is in the River is starting to cool off.
The only stretch of the river that is even close to fishable for Trout is the Canyon section on the California side of the river.
That stretch between Boca Bridge and the Nevada state line is still running very low around 100 CFS.
We will probably see low flows until we get some rain and or snow this coming fall/winter.

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Rob Anderson of www.renoflyfishingoutfitters.com (775-742-1754) reports:
The Little Truckee is still flowing at a mere 16 CFS due to ongoing restoration projects. There is some really good long term projects going on right now and we should leave fishing alone until the water comes back up to at least 30 CFS.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
 Weather: (7am Temp  First light/Last light)
 Sunday 46º 5:55/7:53 Clear, light breeze 7am, a bit windy, then just slight breeze by 3pm
Monday 36º 5:55/7:51 Light smoke on the western horizon sitting over the pass, first aspen burn!
Tuesday 41º 5:56/7:50 Clear and warm
Wednesday 45º 5:58:7:47 Very breezy all day up to a few robust gusts - aspens are turning yellow (larger sections)
Thursday 46º 5:59/7:45 Clear but the air has a definite bite to it, warmed up nicely with a few fluffy clouds
Friday 39º 6:00/7:44  Clear-cool-aspens going to dull green/light yellow
Saturday 39º 6:01/7:42  Clear-cool and breezy
The weather continues to be on the warm side during the peak heat of the day but the breeze continued through most of the day. 
The week was mostly clear with 6:30am temperatures from 36 degrees to 46. 
The stock truck arrived Wednesday with 300 pounds and the County Enhancement program stocked 400 pounds in both Virginias and the fishing conditions just took a huge upswing due to the wind cooling the water, but I think a ton of Red Bull was dumped in the lakes.  The trout have gone off the scale, and everyone is doing really well through Saturday.
Yellow aspens leaves have been popping up all along the road and the southwest hillside toward Jordan Basin near my house on Conway Summit for about a week. Looks like an early year for color change, stay tuned really!
BAIT -
Salmon eggs and marshmallows have been doing well due to the drought, glitter orange powerbait, lime power worms, mice-tails with orange/white head, and red/tan head, orange/red head, pink power worms and small and especially inflated crawlers all did well in taking fish.
LURES: 
Best action was Rapala's, Taz Devil's, silver Super Dupers, red/gold Buoyants.
FLY AND BUBBLE: 
The hatch has still been small surface midges, emerging caddis flies; dragonflies that resemble an iridescent stealth bomber so fish the top with Green Body Mosquito, Grey Hackle Peacock, yellow/gold mosquito, and small Griffith's Gnat, soft hackle yellow bead-head.  Fur body ants, hoppers (small) and black beetles.  Best action is when their is a riffle which is usually late afternoon to legal limit at night.
FLY RODS: 
Olive altered punk perch, wooly buggers were seeing action, also Rickard's stillwater nymphs, and olive cone-head mini-leech.  Bottom midges (larvae stage) might get more action, and change often until you find the key to the warm weather trout syndrome. 
I'm still waiting for someone to come up with a fly called "Tad Tail"?  Where's your creativity.  I've got my version but my fingers are too split to tie it. 
If all else fails try a rainbow Hornberg with a full sink line.
BACKCOUNTRY: 
Has been fairly consistent so depending on day temperatures using dry flies with a bubble or fly rod with black ants, small #16 Stimulators, Coachman, olive elk hair caddis, black fur ants, beetles, lures and worms. 
Early morning and early evening is the best time for good action.
Please keep only what you can eat, it is a valuable resource.
NOTE:  If the trout bleeds, it's yours, PLEASE don't toss it back into the lake as it will die.  If you care about the resource please be careful when releasing fish back into the lake.  Also, IT ATTRACKS BEARS!
Carolyn 9.6.15

WALKER RIVER, EAST, NEV. & CALIF:
Rob Anderson of www.renoflyfishingoutfitters.com (775-742-1754) reports:
20 CFS is the flow and the East Walker is really low. It is fishable however as we have had some cooler overnight lows in the Bridgeport area. The river is in full on winter time mode right now with flows in the 20-30 CFS range. Continue to fish in the early mornings and evenings for a while until we see cooler weather. It probably is not worth the drive just yet.

WILDHORSE RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The water is very thick and green with algae and the surface water temperatures are in the low 70’s.
Few if any anglers are visiting Wild Horse, and those that are, find fishing slow.
Most anglers are having to work hard just to get a fish and in the heat of August, probably isn’t worth the trip.
When the algae dies and starts to decompose, using up the oxygen, there may be a bit of a fish kill.
However, without any fish being stocked over the past couple of years, the lifting of limits for a couple of years and the low water levels, chances are there aren’t many fish left. This should keep any possible fish kill fairly small.
Make sure you check the current Nevada Fishing Guide for current regulations and limits.

WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Extremely low water levels with warm water make this reservoir a poor choice for fishing. Not worth the trip.

WILSON RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Wilson seems to have the best water conditions of most of the high desert reservoirs in eastern Nevada.
However, due to irrigation, the water level has dropped as it usually does this time of year though launching a boat is still easy.
Trout fishing has been slow to fair, while bass fishing is fair to good.
Just like at South Fork early morning or late evening seems to be the best times for both bass and trout.
Surface water temperatures in the mid 70’s but should start cooling over the next few weeks.
Expect the trout fishing to start picking up here as the water temps cool.
The same presentations and baits used at South Fork should also work here.
Lake is getting very little visitation so your fishing experience should be good.

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