Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of March 25 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 March 25, 2015 and beyond.

ADOBE POND:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports: The brown trout are moving into the shallows around the lake.  Both the east shoreline and west side are holding baitfish and browns - You'll just have to move around.  The fish have been hammering black and silver Rapalas. This can be some of the most exciting action of the year, and it is just getting started.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: The road is closed to the lake and there will be no fishing reports for Angel Lake until late May of 2015.

BISHOP CREEK, AREA, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Withholding releases here have lake now at 36 percent. Be careful about driving down to the shoreline some areas are like quicksand.
Best spots to fish here are around the dam and outside the inlet. Nightcrawlers, Rapala's, Power bait, small Kastmasters, and jigs have been good for Rainbows and Browns. 

BRIDGEPORT, RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort (209-258-8888) (www.capleslakeresort,com) reports:
Caples Lake is completely thawed as of March 21. Caples Lake Resort put in docks at the Launch Ramp and Cabin 7 on Friday.

CARSON RIVER, DOUGLAS COUNTY, NEVADA:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Has been visited by the fish truck. Fish now before water levels disappear.

CARSON RIVERS, CALIF:
Carson River East (Upstream from Hangman's Bridge):
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.
Carson River West:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

CAVE LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Cave Lake is ice free and fishing continues to improve for fish in the 9 to 12 inch range. The usual small spinners, PowerBait and worms should all work. Fly rodders should be using the usual assortment of nymphs (hare’s ear, PT, prince, copper Johns, zug bugs etc.) 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.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Rain this week will give anglers one more chance for good fishing conditions before the season is over at the end of the March. Most fish are spawned out, but a few late steelhead will be around.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Lake is at 55 percent capacity. With a plant of catchable size Rainbows this will inject some life back in lake.
Some boaters have been catching Mackinaw by top lining Fire tiger print Rapalas. Jigging has also been taking some nice Macks also when they have been holding deep. 
No real Kokanee action as of yet, but hopefully this will turn around in the next couple of weeks. 
As for the shore fishermen, later this week will be a great time to get out and catch some rainbows that will be stocked. Some might be rewarded with a nice Mackinaw that might venture in to feed on these planters!

EAGLE LAKE, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open the Saturday of Memorial weekend.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The reservoir was recently stocked with both rainbow and tiger trout and anglers have found good action.
Bait fishermen have found the best action with rainbow Power Bait.
A few anglers had a good time catching brown trout in the upper end of the lake over the weekend using small Mepp’s spinners in red with white coloration.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The reservoir has seen increased fishing activity following recent trout plants.
Fishermen are catching rainbows using a variety of methods; the fish don’t seem to be showing a preference.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

HAT CREEK, UPPER, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed. Will re-open May 01, 2015.

HOOVER WILDERNESS AREA, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Hot Creek as of March 20: Spring through early summer are best period to fish the crick I believe. As the spring and summer roll, on conditions will only worsen in drought years. The weeds are beginning to grow earlier than usual making drifts tougher in the limited open water.  
Some good caddis/mayfly activity currently.
High winged dark olive, or dun colored bodies No. 16/18 are good profiles for the BWO’s. Keep them well dressed to ride high in the foam. PT’s and bird’s nest patterns are best for nymphs. Small parachute midge or mayfly patterns used with a 10 foot leader are best for surface presentations when the fish are on the midges/or clusters.
There are a few sections that can be fished with a dry dropper nymph rig.
Try my hi-vis caddis pattern, it works well here. 
Small dead drifted Punk Perch, broken back zebras, small gillies, egg patterns, SJ worms, scuds, flashback PT’s, or assassin birds nest bead heads in No. 18 are good calls for the dropper. Size 18 or smaller crystal olive caddis larva or zebra midges are good calls as droppers. This is a year around fishery with special regs in place.

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Illipah is also ice free, water quality is good and fishing is fair to good. The road and shorelines have are drying out and travel is improving. Best area for fishing seems to be where the stream enters the lake, though shore anglers are doing well along the western shore.
Usual assortment of worms, artificial baits, spinners and lures should all work.
Fly rodders should be using wooly and seal buggers, hares ears, PT nymphs and copper Johns.

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Lake is at 99 percent capacity. Check conditions here as access here may be limited to only Weber Lake. 
Call Sierraville Ranger Station.

JAKE'S/BOIES RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Jakes Creek has open water, that is free of weeds and shore fishing should start picking up. Last week, the water temperatures were in the low 40’s and fishing for trout was fair.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.


KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

LAHONTAN RESERVOIR, CHURCHILL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The boat ramp is closed and the reservoir is very low. Fish will actually be concentrated and the persistent angler can have some success.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River: While striper fishing is picking up after a few slow weeks, it is catfish that are showing up on lines this week. Most are averaging 2.5 pounds, but one angler reeled in a nine-pound catfish near the Davis Dam.
The stripers are coming in at about one pound and traveling in larger schools.
Many of these fish are proving rather adept at stealing bait. When that occurs switch to a smaller hook to increase the odds of getting a hook up.

LUNDY LAKE, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

MAMMOTH LAKES, BASIN, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.


MARLETTE LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:

Closed. Will re-open July 15, 2015.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports: Bass sightings are increasing, but the fish are not being fooled and most are not yet taking the bait. The largemouth and smallmouth are moving up into the shallows.
Within the next week or two the fish should begin making nests and stand ready to protect them.
Crankbaits, drop shot rigs and crawdad patterns fished on jigs worth a try. Striper reports have been light but with the new moon on March 20, fishing should improve for those fishing at night under lights.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing continues to improve throughout the lake. Smallmouth and largemouth bass are taking baits near submerged brush at the edges of coves, and some are already fanning out areas for nests.
Plastics and night crawlers are a good bet.
At this time and through the spawn, catch and release fishing is good to practice to help improve the fishing resource. Catfish are showing up in many coves with anchovies being a top bait.
Bluegill and redear sunfish will put up a good fight and have been biting on nightcrawler pieces and small jigs.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The ocean is open for harvest of Dungeness crab. Anglers continue to catch surf perch from the beaches near Bandon and Coos Bay. The best fishing is usually on the incoming tide. Sand shrimp is one of the best baits to use when fishing for surf perch.
Fishing for lingcod has been very good in the Coos Bay and Bandon areas. Anglers are catching lingcod in shallow and deep water. Fishing for black rockfish has been decent. The all depth rockfish season ends on March 31.
Fishing for rockfish and lingcod is open to all depths until the end of March.
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish and a separate daily limit for lingcod (two). Anglers can only keep 3 blue rockfish and 1 canary rockfish as part of their daily limit and there will be no harvest of China, quillback, or copper rockfish. Retention of cabezon is not allowed Jan. 1 – June 30.
To help anglers identify common species and comply with the regulations, ODFW has produced several sheets of ID Tips for blue vs. black rockfish and for China, copper and quillback rockfish, as well as a handout titled “What Can I Keep, and How Many?” All are available on ODFW’s website.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens River as of March 20:
Please DO NOT WADE on spawning reads. These are circular depressions found in the tailouts of pools, or in deeper riffles. The larger migratory rainbows we call “Crowley Steelhead” are thinning out. You will need to cover a lot of water to locate a few quality fish. These fish will spook easily, and a quiet approach is necessary to keep them in their nests.
“Angel hair” algae and aquatic weeds are now a factor in the sections below Hot Creek and the irrigation canals.  
Silting/sanding is also occurring in some of the prominent oxbows and pools. Flows remain very low at 44 CFS.
The dark caddis hatch is the big news. Time to break out those delta wing profiles for some surface action.
Numbers of catchable sized rainbows & browns have picked up quite a bit with the warmer air temps.
We have been having good success using Assassin’s, broken back zebra midges, tiger midges, SJ worms, crystal Vanderleeches, Agent Orange, flashback PT’s, and roe patterns. You should have some smaller para-midge, high vis caddis, or BWO adults for the afternoon hatches.  
The resident fish are responding to this on the warmer days. Drifters guides use the “Four P’s” to consistently get on fish here. Position- Presentation-Persistence-Performance. Book a trip with us and we will teach you how to get these amazing fish. Special angling regs in effect. Open year around upstream from the Benton Crossing Bridge.
Closed from the Bridge downstream to Crowley Lake until next season. Middle Owens River (Bishop area) as of March 20: Drifting has been fair/good with water temps well above average.
We are seeing some big, bigs on the cloudy days, or early in the morn.
Fish are in a late spring/early summer feeding pattern due to the above average air/water temps. Afternoons can slow down after the hatches. Use smaller streamers like the original Drifters Punk Perch to fool the trout.
The P.P. is a “strymph” pattern.  It can be fished as a streamer, or nymph that imitates a small baitfish, larger swimming nymph, or a caddis nymph in the pupal stage.  
I am seeing some little golden stoneflies, dragon/damsel flies and pale morning dun mayflies emerge already!
The spring caddis are peaking on the high pressure days. These are larger than their summer brethren. #14-16 profiles are good calls.  
Flows are currently around 75 CFS below the dam at Pleasant Valley.
Fishing is fair/very good from the footbridge at PV Campground downstream to the Five Bridges Crossing. Access to this area while wading has never been easier. Crowds have been huge on weekends.  
The cold water mayfly called the “blue winged olive” are decreasing and smaller in size. PMD’s are taking their place. No 16 high wing, long tail adult mayfly profiles will get grabs on the surface. Nymphing with tandem rigs-properly weighted will get you into fish before the hatch.
I suggest you use Flashback PT’s, Assassin birds nest, broken back midges, tiger midges, small gillies, crystal emergers, or chironomid pupa, olive crystal zebras and caddis larvae (to imitate caddis larva and rock worms) below an Under-cator. You can use dry/dropper bead head rigs for the warmer days working the tailouts of larger pools and riffles.
Have some high vis para BWO’s, or hi-vis caddis for the uppers, & keep them dressed with desiccant to suspend your bead head nymphs. Stimulators are perfect stonefly imitations and in smaller sizes are good calls for larger adult caddis profiles.
Guided drift boat trips are a great vehicle to reach the secluded, and less fished areas of the river. We have been logging good numbers of planted & holdover rainbows recently.

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.

PINE FOREST COMPLEX, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
Onion Valley Reservoir: 
Closed. Will re-open second Saturday in June, 2015.
Blue Lakes: 
Closed. Will re-open second Saturday in June, 2015.
Knott Creek Reservoir: 
Closed. Will re-open second Saturday in June, 2015.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

PLEASANT VALLEY RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Pleasant Valley Reservoir as of March 20: This is the most heavily planted fishery during the winter/spring months.
Some huge rainbows have been tossed in here from a recent trout derby.
The level is 4387 feet and holding. This is good to fish the transition area with tandem nymph rigs beneath an Under-Cator.
You will need to hone your roll casting skills, as the water level is right up to the trees in the inlet section.
The small river section has been best for numbers of smaller rainbows and browns-use dry/dropper bead head nymph combos here.  
Forget fishing the river, or inlet if the hydro station is ramped up. Power generation can occur anytime during the spring.
Stimulators, hi-vis para BWO’s, or hi-vis caddis may be used as the upper fly-use crystal olive caddis larva, flashback PT’s, Assassins, broken back or crystal tiger & zebra midges as your dropper bead head nymph.
Tubing  has really picked up from the launch ramp, up to the inlet section. Streamers like Loebergs, Agent Orange, Crystal leeches and Spruce-A-Bu’s will get you into some nice browns and larger bows in the rez proper.
Use a full sinking, or heavy sink tip line to get down 10-15 feet quickly.
You can also fish “Crowley midge style” in the rez near the drop-offs.
The Gorge as of March 20: Great place to go if you want to escape crowds.
Have those mayfly nymphs, PMD adults, & caddis adults handy. The spring caddis are coming off steady. This maybe the best dry fly fishery we have during the spring months.
The Gorge could be classified as the true “tailwater” from Crowley Lake.
The fish here are all wild browns with a large one going 16 inches. Moderate/difficult hiking is required to access the more secluded sections. Rock hopping and bush whacking can be expected.
Dry/dropper bead head nymph combos work well in the deeper pools. Use PT’s, Assassin birds nest, broken back midges, tiger midges and crystal olive larva patterns as the nymphs.

PROSSER RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Lake is at 21 percent capacity. Recently, a decent Smallmouth bite around the dam and along the shoreline for those who prefer the Bronzebacks to Trout. 
Small Rainbows here but since this lake was only stocked once fishing has been pretty slow, much better around the dam and Prosser Creek arm for the sporadic trout bite.

PYRAMID, LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
A report that the "Fish Sniffer 2015 Spring Pyramid Fest" will be held on April 10-11-12 at Windless Bay, just north of Warrior Point.

PYRAMID LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
With nice weather later this week fishing may good for this time of year as March tends to be more favorable fishing here. 
Be extra careful about the wind conditions as this lake can capsize boats easily. 
For those trolling we now carry Lyman's 4 and 3 flatties in popular Pyramid colors and Father Murphys Pyramid Vibrator Spoons. These have been the go to lures at this lake this year. Be safe be smart when you venture out here.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report: King Salmon closed. Will re-open July 16.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
As of  March 20, water flow is currently 3,250 CFS.
 Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report - Rainbow trout fishing in the Redding area to Anderson area is fantastic! Fishing daily, water is clear, and gorgeous weather.
With most days averaging up to 30 hook ups, a day, fishing for rainbows has been fantastic. Working best are egg patterns. Weather is beautiful and warming mid- day, catching majority fish as day warms. 
Drift  boats or Jet boats available.We cater to all levels of anglers. Daily drifting in Redding and Anderson, Calif.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Striped Bass: March 20, the Striped Bass fishing has started. Let's go fishing.
Starting to catch some stripers now, ranging in size up to 10 pounds, occasionally a few larger.
 Fishing down low, below Colusa area, with fishing getting better and better as we move into April and weather warms. Call us today at 1800-670-4448.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Road closed.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The bass are already up on the banks. Concentrate on the early and late shallow bites with reaction baits.  
Trout trollers are finding limits in the 40 feet with blue and white Wiggle Hoochies or rolled anchovies.  
You'll find mostly brown trout in Hirz Bay. Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report: March 20, 2015  Shasta Lake guided fishing. Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. 
Offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta. 
Catching Rainbow Trout and King salmon, trolling Shasta Lake main body, fish ranging in size 2 to 4 pound King salmon, up to 75 ft deep.
Catching limits of bass daily, Spotted bass and Small mouth bass. We are catching bass along the banks and down 35 ft. Averaging 25 to 35 hook ups a day. Using spinner baits and crankbaits early morning, and using rubber worms the rest of the day, with mid-afternoons being the best as the day warms.  
If you have any more questions or to book your Northern California guided Lake Shasta fishing trip, please call us at 1-800-670-4448. 

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Lake is dropping and is at 21 percent capacity. Fishing has been slow for Rainbows, Macks, and Smallies. 
Small boats can still launch to the right of the ramp as they are concentrating their efforts outside the inlets and the deeper sections around the dam. Some reports have some catching Kokes up to 15 inches here as this could be the start of this season. 
Shore fishing has been sporadic for the Bows with power bait, nightcrawlers, and various hardware.Smallies are suspended along shelves in the Davis Creek arm and most are being taken on suspending baitfish patterns, Crayfish patterns, and various Jigs worked down these shelves. Some big smallies here, but you'll have to work hard for them.  

LAKE TAHOE:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Lake Tahoe is the place to be if you are fishing from a boat in northern Nevada. It may be one of the few places you still can launch a boat and catch a fish. Anglers have been reporting good success catching Mackinaw in the 3-5 pound range. Anglers are concentrating in the 150 – 300 feet with white dodgers and minnows. Kwikfish and broken back lures have also been working.

LAKE TAHOE:
A continuing report of limits of average sized Mackinaw Trout being caught on silver flasher blades and minnows, trolled at depths of 100-300 feet on the west side of the lake near Homewood, California.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
March 20, 2015 Fishing report
Currently, Trinity River flows are as follows;  Currently 300 CFS. 
We are fishing the Trinity River for steelhead currently, picking up  4 to 5 adult fish a day. Lots of half pounders now.
Fishing from Roundhouse to Pigeon Point is best bet. Fly or Spin fishing are both productive. 
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding fishing from the town of Weaverville, Calif.

TRUCKEE RIVER, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
This is a great time to be on the Truckee. Since February, about 20,000 trout have been stocked up and down the river. It is not a secret where the trout are stocked. Fish trucks are big vehicles and most bridges across the river are favored spots where trout can be quickly placed in the river.

TRUCKEE RIVER, CALIF. AND NEV.:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
California:
Spring like temps and fishing without the run-off. Some wintery mix on the table for tonight into tomorrow but by the end of the week temps will be reaching 70! Best hours to fish will be 9 to 4. Water temps have come up and fish are more apt to sample your offerings now. Lots of Midges and small BWO/Baetis Mayflies and still Skwala Stones. Flows are reasonable but the general outlook could be dismal if we don't see an increase in out snowpack. Snowpack sits at 36 percent now. 
Start to think about March Browns now as we press into this month and the accelerated fishing season. Use patterns such as Gill's SH March Brown, Burk's TB March Brown or Pheasant Tails in size 12 and 14's. Fishing has been pretty good with a mix bag of streamer fishing to throwing BWO dries to rising fish. Best sections to fish have been the Glenshire stretch as some anglers have seen double digit days here, but don't disregard the sections toward State Line. 
Nevada:
If you do fish the Truckee in Nevada please be aware that New Zealand Mudsnails have been found in sections of water there so please clean your shoes and gear accordingly to avoid aquatic hitch hikers.
Study the water and turn rocks and see what is going on, also seine for what is in the drift. Little things like this and slowing your approach to the river’s edge will greatly increase your chances of being successful.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No new updates. No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lakes since 2009.
Launching is not possible right now.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The East Walker River is very low, 22 CFS, and very clear. Adequate water flows throughout the year are going to be a big problem for this popular fishery.
Fish in the spring because there is no guarantee that the river will fishable past late spring or early summer.
Check the regulations for rules governing fishing on the East Walker.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker River:
March 19, 2015 
The East is still running at about 22 CFS right now, it had bumped up to about 37 for a few days but is now back down. Fortunately the fishing has seemed to be picking up a bit lately.
We've had some reports of anglers getting into some fish on the lower section of the Cali side as well as down on the Nevada side.
There were a couple anglers who did pretty well below the bridge in Cali fishing barbless spinners, they reported catching fish in the faster riffles as well as the deeper pools. We've also had some good reports on the Nevada side on dry flies and fish down there seem to be hanging out in the riffles as well as the deeper holes too.
One angler reported having 15 takes on dries a couple days ago, of course not all of those were landed but still some pretty good action.
The weather has been pretty nice so it might be a great time to get out there and wet a line. Patterns to try include: madam x, stimulator, rubber leg stimulator, skwalla, blue wing olive, flashback emerger, wd 40 and rainbow warrior.                  
Sceirine Ranch: We haven't had anyone on the ranch for the last several weeks though I'd expect the fishing to be about the same as the Rosachi section, just without any other possible competition! Give us a call if you want to hit up the private section!     
Hunewill Pond: I went and checked out the pond a few days ago, unfortunately the drought has taken its toll on the pond this winter and it's very low, too low to fish.
There are some fish that are hanging in there so at this time we're just waiting for some water to fill the pond up so we can get back to some good fishing. I'll let you know when it's ready to roll.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports: Flows at 22 CFS. Hit the deepest pools below the dam. This fishery is open year around with special regs in place.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports of of March 19: We still haven't talked to anyone who's fished the West for the last several weeks, if anyone has any info we'd love to hear about it so we can pass it on.
       
WALKER RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK, CALIF:
Closed. Will re-open April 25, 2015.

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