Don Q's Fishing Report for week of Nov. 14-21

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 Nov. 14-21.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been fair. Several private ramps are closed, although both public ramps remain open.
Smelt bait balls seem to be working the best for anglers on Lake Almanor.
Fish are moving toward the surface longer due to cooler surface temperatures during the day and staying deeper in the mornings.
— Almanor Fishing Adventures

BIG SPRINGS RESERVOIR, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until the last day in February, 2013.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Closes November 15.

BLUE LAKES, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Closes November 15.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Closes November 15.

CARSON RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Closes November 15, upstream from Hangman's Bridge.

CARSON RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Closes November 15.

CATNIP RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closes November 15.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Chinook fishing was pretty good last weekend with excellent river conditions. Low and clear water this week has made for a little tougher fishing, but boats back bouncing eggs or running plugs have been picking up 2 or 3 chinook a day. Chinook numbers should build all week in the lower river and estuary as flows drop and clear. Anglers should keep an eye on the river flow and look for some excellent chinook fishing up river when the next weather system moves through. Steelhead fishing should improve by the end of the month and into December.

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:
Closes November 15.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Catch of the Week: Daniel Bagley from Yucaipa, Calif. caught a 2 lb 7 oz with Mini Tube Jig at the Inlet! Tony Contreres from Azusa, CA caught a 2 lb with Green Nuggets on the South Shore! John Riker from Huntington Beach, Calif., caught a 3 lb 3oz with a Panther Martin at the Inlet. Alex Chu from Pasadena, CA caught a 2 lb 3 oz with Nightcrawlers 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 Needlefish, Green Nuggets, Green Mini Tube Jig, Green/Black Jig, Thomas Buoyant Perch, Yellow Turbo Power Bait, Mice Tails, Gold Lures, Nightcrawlers, Trout Magnet, Rooster Tail, Red and Gold Thomas Buoyant, Garlic Power Bait, 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: 51 Degrees.
Weather: Expect temperatures to be in the mid to low 50's for this week with some clouds. Overnight temperatures will be in the high 20'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, Night Crawlers and Power Worms.
(Information provided by the Convict Lake Staff, Kittredge Sports, and Rick's Sporting Goods)
Fall Happenings: Ambush at the Lake- Fall Fishing Derby starting September 3 to November 15th , $6,000 in resort Prizes! We have 182 derby competitors so far and 113 fish entered into the drawing 14 inches are longer.
Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 6:32 am - 6:38 am and Sunset 4:44 pm - 4:48 pm.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Closes November 15.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: The lake has come back up some but still at the lowest point we have seen in over 20 years. Water temps are between 50 and 54 in most of the lake. Find the warmest water and you will find fish.
Algae is pretty much history and it is very clear in many areas.
Cold mornings now so no need to show up before 9 am and bite really gets going about 10.
Fishing Conditions: Marina is now closed for the season, access via north arm for float tubes and shore fishing through 11/15.
Fair. Hilton, McGee and Crooked are pretty much done for with a few small fish on the west side of McGee.
Fish are now holding in north end, 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.
Sandy- mostly small, Six Bays - mostly big but fewer grabs and off and on from day to day.
Leighton - small to medium in shallows like 5 ft and mix of sizes with some big ones out in 10-12ft.
Fishing from the shore in late afternoon in Six Bays and along Green Banks has also been good.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Closes on November 15th. Did not fish very well the last two weeks. Streamers were best and the catching was very spotty with most of the fish seeking deeper water early in the month.
Lake is filling and up two feet since the low point. Good numbers planted this fall, should be good next year depending on water level.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
For boaters trolling has been good with copper/red head Wee Dick Nites and red-dot frog Needlefish. Best results at 5 ft deep around the island.
Fly fishing has improved for float tubers using intermediate sinkers in the Fairview, Mosquito Slough, and Freeman Creek areas.
Make sure to call ahead to see if there is snow at the ramp at Camp 5.
— Western Outdoor News

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Rainbow and tiger trout have been very productive for fly fishermen using Wooly Buggers in both brown and black. One lucky angler brought in an 18-inch rainbow while another caught and released 14 tiger trout and eight rainbows in the space of a few hours.
Trout have also been taking night crawlers, Power Bait and small spinners.
With temperatures dropping below the freezing mark anglers can expect to find ice along the shoreline in the morning hours.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Rainbow trout fishing has been good for anglers using Power Bait in orange or pink, night crawlers and small spinners.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Closes November 15.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been good, best in the morning hours. Warmer weather should keep hatches going. Later in the week, cooler, cloudy and maybe snowy conditions make it interesting.
Fall River closes for the season November 15th.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Steelhead fishing is good! Use egg patterns as close to natural coloring as possible. Once hooked, the steelheads jump all over so hold on tight!
— Fish with JD

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
We’ve had some changeable weather conditions at Frenchman Lake this week - some snow and much colder temperatures. You can still make it around the lake , but with the colder temperatures you may encounter some ice on the road so use caution.
The fishing has slowed up a bit, but those who venture out are catching some nice trout in the 12" to 16" range.
The standard baits are working well - nightcrawlers and power bait.
They are still putting boats in at Lunker Point and doing well trolling nightcrawlers and flashers.
The streams will be closing this Wednesday, November 15th, but the lake is open for fishing year round.
Call us for updates on current conditions.

FT. CHURCHILL COOLING PONDS, LYON COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until the second Saturday in February, 2013.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Closes November 15.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500)
(www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is still good early morning and trickling off toward afternoon. Best dry fry early in day then again near sunset. The Powerhouse # 2 riffle recommended for rising bites.
Anglers are reporting hook-ups using, # 18 Micro May.
The 2012 season on Hat Creek closes November 15th.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until May 01, 2013.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Not much has changed here this fall. The flows are very low and you will find half the normal water that you are accustomed to fishing here weed free, or deep enough to make extended drifts.
Fishing is good in the deeper sections with a strong baetis hatch well after lunch. Small midges are also a good choice, especially as the weather continues to cool.
Access remains very good as of 11-13-12.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions: Good
Flows at 18 CFS as of 11/12.
Fishing Conditions:
Good. Looks as if we might get some snow Friday, so this is good news as there are usually insane BWO hatches when the white stuff is falling.

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

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Closes November 15.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Closes November 15. 



KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been good this week! Expect modest sized mostly, some bigger steelhead and an occasional King Salmon too.
Best access to water is by boat.
Clown-eggs and micro spawns in yellow and pink seem to be the best flies to use; while Shrimp pink eggs have been getting the Steelhead. 

Courtesy of The Fly Shop.
Fishing Guides: Marble Mountain Guest Ranch.

KNOTT CREEK RESERVOIR, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Closes November 15.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
Trout fishing has picked up significantly with recent fish plants by the Willow Beach National Fish Hatchery.
Anglers are catching limits along the river.
Don’t forget to push down those barbs on your hooks for an easier time with catch and release. Night crawlers, Jakes Spin-a-lures, or Panther Martins in yellow or gold colorations are working well.
Schools of striped bass have been spotted and a few over four pounds have been taken on anchovies.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been good. The water conditions are perfect. The best times to go have been all throughout the day! Good techniques to try is suspending #22 red zebra midges or Gidgets under a treated piece of poly yarn.
Best fishing has been reported by anglers using boats.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Closes November 15. 


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.
Fishing conditions: Road is closed to the lakes basin - You can hike in and fish until the 15th.

MARLETTE LAKE, CARSON CITY & WASHOE COUNTIES, NEV:
Closed until July 15, 2013.

MASON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANAGEMENT AREA, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Hinkson Slough – North Pond – West Walker River
Closed until the second Saturday in February, 2013.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
This week fishing has been good for stripers in the Vegas and Kingman wash areas. Success has come mostly to those anglers using jigging lures and some using live bait. Top-water lures also are catching fish.
Action has been good for lar
The weather has the fish a little confused but with the cold front coming in for the weekend the cooler temperatures should be here to stay.
This will also help to bring in the bigger stripers.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
At Cottonwood Cove the news is turtles, which have been taking baits meant for striped bass and catfish.
Anglers using anchovies have caught striped bass as large as 6- to 7-pounds and catfish in the 3- to 5-pound class. Despite low water level fishing has been good for trout at Willow Beach.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Crabbing for Dungeness crabs in the ocean is closed from Oct. 16 – Nov. 30.
Fishing for bottom fish opened back up to all depths again starting Oct. 1.
Boat anglers may no longer retain cabezon.
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).Fishing for rockfish has been very good near Coos Bay and Bandon.
Recreational chinook salmon closed on Oct. 31 in the ocean from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain.

ORVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Bass fishing is great! Anglers report bass between 2 to 4 pounds.
Try fishing 20-25 feet down for good results.
Try fishing near the West Branch and North Fork.
— Courtesy Western Outdoor News

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 11/12 the flows are at 158 CFS.
Fishing Conditions: Good. With flows this high, best to stick to sink tip or full sink lines (depending on whether ot not you need to mend) and fish streamers in the deeper slower water.
Section below the bridge to the monument closed as of October 1st.
Owens River Gorge water conditions: Great. Flow: 45 CFS.
This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP
Fishing Conditions: No recent report.
Rock Creek: Road closed as of November 1st.
Rush Creek:
Water conditions: Fair. As of 11/12 flows are 43 CFS above Grant Lake and 50 CFS Below.
Fishing Conditions: Good. No recent reports.
Lower Owens River: Water conditions:
Fair. Flows are at 205 CFS as of 11/12.
Fishing conditions: Well, the moment we've all been waiting for has arrived.
Flows are now prime for wading.
If it gets fairly cold down there, Tricos may be finished. For right now though we're still fishing Baetis patterns from mid-morning on.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Lower Owens River: Perfect. Flows have been steady at 205 CFS for a while, and the Bishop Creek has lowered to winter release rates.
The BWO hatch has been the hot ticket this week with a huge emergence of the #18 mayflies coming off in force at 1pm & continuing through 3ish.
The fish seem to kick back for the morning, then begin a steady feeding cycle starting on the nymphs & continuing until the sun hits the Sierra crest.
Birds nest, flash back pheasant tails, and broken back midges will all get grabs for nymphing, while most dun to olive colored adult mayfly imitations in the 16/18 range will get smacked on the surface.
Streamer fishing has also been very good using moderate sinking tip lines.
Crystal leeches, Agent Orange, and Spruce-a-Bu’s work well this time of year using the “dip & strip” technique in the deeper pools.
One change I have noted since the cooler weather has become the norm is that the fish have migrated into the deeper pools for the most part. They will head to the tail outs when the BWO’s come off, however look for more consistent action in the larger holes and softer water.
Trout are cold blooded and their metabolic rates are proportional to the water temp. As the sun gets higher and the gravel beds warm, you will see the fish become more active this time of year. This is the opposite of what we observed during the warmer weather earlier this fall.
GUIDE TIP: Can’t tell you how many double hernias I have seen over the last fifteen years as clients struggle to put on frozen boots and waders after leaving the gear over night in their vehicles.
One should keep your wading gear and boots in your motel room or RV for the evening or deal with frozen items in the morning.
Use a heavy trash bag or wet gear bag to keep the mud from messing up the rooms please.
A good way to kill invasive species like the New Zealand Mud Snail is to leave the gear outside in freezing conditions the night before you leave if you aren’t planning on fishing of course!
Upper Owens River: Flows have come down a tad but remain on the high side making nymphing the deeper, more productive pools a bitch to get your imitations down too.
Look for a significant drop after Thanksgiving, (I like 80- 100cfs).
It has been cold in the mornings recently, and you will not see a decent hatch until 2 pm most days.
Small mayfly patterns #18-22 work well on the rising afternoon browns and rainbows. Numbers continue to be good here for catchable sized trout.
The bigs are still MIA with only a few nice fish staging up on the gravel.
The extremely low lake level on Crowley & low flows of the Upper Owens in October made it very difficult for the larger fish to migrate up the shallow inlet section. This is why McGee Bay does not have a great fall migration most years. I am optimistic we will get a good jag of bigs moving soon and are keeping a close watch on this area for our “snow bow” trips this winter.
SJ worms and imitation egg patterns are good for colder periods, use Assassin’s birds nest or FB PT’s, broken back & tiger midges for nymphing.
You need lots of weight to get those bugs down in the deeper pools-two AB shot is not out of the equation in some holes.
After Nov.15th you may only fish upstream from the Benton Bridge, ZERO limit-barbless artificial lures or flies only.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is good! There has been a good October Caddis but now dwindling into November. Fire damage is slight, beauty if the river still intact. Fishing is consistent all day, mid-day fishing is productive and there are always a few fish feeding at the surface near sunset.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

PLEASANT VALLEY RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
With power generation dropping and the flows stable you will find some excellent fly fishing in the inlet and gorge sections of this area.
I enjoy fishing the transition section with a dry/dry or dry/dropper bead head combo as well as the lower gorge and small river section downstream from the generation facility.
Tiger midges and Assassin’s are deadly here. you can also get some of the best dry fly action around in the pillow water near the lake.
The fish will pod up and sip adult mayflies and chironomids in the foam after the water warms a bit.
The reservoir level can fluctuate greatly here on a weekly basis, so if it is too high near the lake head back up and hike into the Gorge for some great wild brown trout fishing. It requires accurate casting in the brush, & an upstream presentation is a must.
Another option is tubing the reservoir this time of year. I call it “freeze tubing” but it can be very pleasant at times during the warmer periods.
This area is heavily planted and has some nice hold over and wild fish as well. Streamer and still water nymphing techniques are both used effectively here-it fishes just like Crowley.
Fish the drop-offs; I prefer the far side to avoid confrontations with bank fishers. The lake can be crowded on weekends and holidays especially near the launch ramp where it is planted.
The Gorge will be less trafficked.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Expected to be the Best November on the River in Years!
Water flows from the Dam are at 6,500 CFS. Salmon season is open below Deschutes Rd, which brings a lot of boating traffic. Fish deep, with your leader’s length between 7.5- 8.5’ to the split shot.

Courtesy of The Fly Shop.
Fishing Guides: Ted Fay Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at email outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly Fishing: As of November 11, 2012, water flow is currently 6,000 CFS.
Fly fishing Sacramento River in Redding is awesome !
Catching Rainbows from Redding 30 fish days now. 
Afternoons have been fantastic fly fishing in the Redding area.
South Redding and Anderson area of the Sacramento River has been producing steelhead also.
With the presence of salmon, egg patterns are working best now. Sucker Spawn # 14, Pheasant Tail # 14, Gordon Prince nymphs # 16, Cinnamon Pupahs # 14, PMD's #18 are working well also. 
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.
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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:
River conditions are excellent. Cool, wet conditions will produce decent but isolated hatches of BWOs.
Numerous reports of big rainbows; fish deep, in the rocks. High- Stick and low line angling seem to be affective on the Lower Sac.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.
Fishing Guides: AA Outdoor Adventures

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
J.D. Richey of www.fishingwithjd.com (916-388-1956) reports:
A FEW KINGS STILL POKING AROUND. 
The Sac has seen a system-wide slow down lately, though there are some fresh fish still squirting through Isleton, Walnut Grove and Sacramento.
The trollers at Tisdale have not been seeing much of anything yet in terms of late fall fish but those should show up soon…look for them from Ord Bend on up.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
King Salmon: As of November 11, 2012. Water flows are at 6,000 CFS.
 Sacramento River Salmon fishing is fair to good.
We are catching a few Kings daily, average hook up 3 to 5 salmon a day. Flatfish lures are best bet, lures have been producing the largest King Salmon. Water temperature is a huge key. 
Early mornings we are getting a few salmon first thing in the morning at first light, and as we move through the day getting hit on bright colored lures, your florescent pinks and yellows.
We have rain on the way, this will bring up more salmon to the area.
Expect to see larger fish now. Most fish have been weighing in at 25 pounds plus, also another 41 pounder. 
This is prime time fishing! November and December are known months on the Sacramento River to produce big salmon. 
The Anderson area is excellent for trout as well as salmon.
This is prime time fishing! Call us today to schedule your trip.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at email: outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
November 8, 2012.
Shasta Lake guided fishing- Northern California fishing Lake Shasta.
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
 Lake Shasta fishing is awesome. Yes, November fishing is proving to be very successful, catching Rainbow trout and King Salmon.
We are catching mostly Rainbow Trout on the surface and also about 40 feet deep. The Dry Creek area, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is fair to good for Rainbows and Kings.
Rainbows are being caught from the surface to 40 ft deep. Try using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies near the Dry Creek area.
 Courtesy of AA Outdoor Adventures Sports Fishing.
Fishing Guide: Phil's Propeller.

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Fall chinook will start entering the Smith as the rains start occurring.
No harvest of wild coho is allowed in the Smith River basin.

TOPAZ LAKE:
Closed until January 01, 2013.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Lots of anglers out there making difficult to find available water. Steelhead have made an appearance and expected to be great through February.
Trinity River has been fishing good for some, slow for others. Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
November 11, 2012 Fishing report. 
Currently, Water is at 300 CFS . 
Steelhead Fishing is fantastic! Fishing for Steelhead on the Trinity River from Lewiston to Pigeon Point is fishing very well.
Fishing is better during the week days to avoid the crowds.
With 5 to 10 hook ups a day now, for the seasoned fly fisherman. 
Flies working best are Stone flies, Copper John's, and Egg patterns.
Fish are biting throughout the day, hatches happening between 1 and 3 pm.
Egg patterns working better in the morning hours, then turning to flies later in the day.
Steelhead in early morning in shallow riffles and the later in the afternoon, when the river gets busier, steelhead are moving into the deep holes. 
Bait fisherman using lures and producing nice Steelhead, as well. 
We will be fishing for steelhead on the Trinity River from now through the month of March.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Closes November 15.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Closes November 15.

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:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
East Walker River:
We are letting it be until the flows get above 50 CFS.
They are currently at 23 with limited sections deep enough to hold fish.


WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
East Walker River:
Water Conditions: 
Poor. Flows steady at 23 CFS as of 11/12.
Fishing Conditions:
Good. Flows now down into the 20's. Fish are going to be stacked in the deepest water they can find at this point. Mostly small midges and mayflies.

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.

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