Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of April 23-30

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, northern California and the Sierra. This Saturday, April 26, 2014 is the opening day for fishing in most California waters. Remember to keep your fishing license in view, the thermos filled with coffee and tight lines all the way.

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The full moon and clear skies are allowing the fish to feed at all hours.
The best bite will be at sunrise and then again in the afternoon. Fishermen are catching a mix of browns, rainbows and even some salmon this week. Courtesy of Almanor Fishing Adventures.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

CARSON RIVERS, CALIF:
Carson River East:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014, upstream from Hangman's Bridge.
Carson River West:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Closed to fishing until May 24.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Opens Saturday, April, 26, 2014.
Water conditions:
The Lake is completely ice free.
Up another foot over the last two weeks. 'Now at 6,764 ft versus 6,781 ft elevation at the spillway.
Fishing conditions:
Mickey did a little reconnaissance run yesterday and said there are fish everywhere and not too deep.
Ice free for months - fish should be back in the lake from the tribs as well as nice and fat.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeannie of the J and J's Grizzly Store and Camping Resort (530-832-0270) (www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) report:
Lake Davis Fishing Report 4-21-14
Lake level is 68 percent
Water temp is in the low to mid 50’s
Trolling around the big island, especially the south side and between camp 5 and the island has been resulting in limits plus being landed. 
Red Dot Frog and Dick Nite Copper Red Head, about 10 ft and 150 feet behind the boat going about 1.5 to 1.7 mph.
Bank and Fly fishing is still being reported as slow.
Fish that are being caught are in the 18 to 21 inch range.
Old Camp 5 is currently the only ramp with a dock. 
Honker Cove is not open (hopefully will open early May) and Lightening Tree is very shallow and no dock.

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
A report of trolling at depths of 130' to 190' in the middle of the lake for lots of action by small sized Mackinaw Trout.
Saw lots of Kokanee Salmon on the fish finder at depths of 30' to 60'.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers have found fast action for rainbow trout while using night crawlers with a bit of mini-marshmallow on the hook.
Other effective baits include Power Bait in both green or orange coloration, and small spoons in gold with red spots. Fishermen have seen a few bass, but it’s still a little cold. The campgrounds are open with all facilities available.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Little has been heard from the park this week, but those who have been talking are having good success for rainbow trout using Power Bait in green or orange colors, night crawlers with a chunk of mini-marshmallow, or small spinners. Some crappie have been seen, as well as a few bass.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
There is some good action happening on the river this week.
Both adult and junior steelhead are being caught throughout the river. Courtesy of American Fly Fishing CO.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Fishing from shore has been especially good this past week.
Bob Parry has been catching some nice ones near the Frenchman boat launch. He says the fish are close to shore and have been biting on worms and marshmallows.
The stream opener is this Saturday, April 26th.
Chilcoot and Frenchman campgrounds are open now and hopefully all the campgrounds will be open by this weekend. 
The docks are in at both boat ramps. 
Please call us for current lake conditions and updates on the fishing - Wiggin’s Trading Post (530) 993-4683

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishermen are reporting catching some nice fish this week. Those who are trolling, Fishing from the bank or fly fishing seem to all be doing very well. Courtesy of Wiggins Trading Post.

HAT CREEK CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

HEENAN LAKE, CALIF:
Closed until the Friday before Labor Day, 2014.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed until May 01, 2014.

HOOVER WILDERNESS AREA, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is  up to 8 CFS. The BWO hatch is off and on.
Nymph fishing is the best bet. Try WD-40's, green rock worms and scuds.


HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Hot Creek (4/20/14)
Very good caddis and mayfly activity occurring daily during this warm spell. The small spring caddis are like candy to these wild fish and you will enjoy the best snap during this hatch.
#18/20 hi-vis elk hair imitations will suffice, try some crystal olive caddis larva patterns for nymphs.
Dry dropper rigs using para midge or hi-vis para BWO or blue wing olive adult patterns #14-18 as an upper, while dropping a broken back zebra or tiger midge, assassin bird’s nest, or crystal olive caddis/zebra larva pattern will get you into fish in the slots between the weeds.
Lengthen your leaders to ten feet here, 5X is a good tippet size.
The deeper pools can be fished with weighted attractors like SJ worms and egg patterns hung beneath an Under-cator. A hot rig is an olive or light Punk Perch as your upper fly with an assassin or PT as a dropper.
You may also “swing cast” the Punk across the deeper slots and pools for a shot at one of the bigs that hunker along the weed lines or in the gut of the larger holes. Use the yellow, or clear for short water nymphing.
Midge cluster, or para midge adults in the #20-24 range are hot flies for surface action.  BWO adults fished high in the suds #16/18 also good calls afternoon when the baetis start to emerge.
Access remains good as of 2/26/14 however the forecast calls for some snow to hit on the weekend.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Flows at 27 CFS as of 4/15.
Water is clear.
(Note flows include water from the springs, not just the gauging station at the highway so this is what is really flowing through the canyon)
Fishing conditions:
Inconsistent
Fish are still keyed in on mayflies and Caddis.
Better on the warmer days, not so good on the colder windy ones.

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

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Grant Lake - Gull Lake - June Lake - Silver Lake - Rush Creek:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
This river is not very crowded. You should be able to find a few small fish. We are at the end of the steelhead run so it has been very slow this week.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
Striped bass action has been slow but steady along this stretch of the river. Stripers in the two-pound range have been taking anchovies.
Catfish action continues to improve with anchovies being a top bait for these fish as well. A catfish topping 12 pounds was reeled in near Davis Dam.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishermen are telling us you should still be able to catch a few smaller rainbows averaging 12” to 15”.
Trout is on the rise around the marina, the dam and at Lakeview Terrace.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LUNDY LAKE, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

MARLETTE LAKE, CARSON CITY and WASHOE COUNTIES, NEV:
Closed until July 15, 2014.

MARTIS LAKE, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers fishing near Callville Bay and 33 Hole are finding improved action for largemouth bass. Texas rigged worms are very productive and many of the beds are very shallow.
The top three teams at a bass tournament all finished with five-fish bags topping 24 bags, a bit of a milestone for Mead.
When fishing during the spawn, catch-and-release fishing is a good way to improve future fishing opportunity.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing slowed following the lunar eclipse early this week, but smallmouth and largemouth bass are still ready to take baits. The drop shot and Texas rigs have worked well, so have grubs and other plastics.
The reaction bite has been slow.
Catfish are biting on anchovies and the best action has come at night in the back of coves.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Recreational Dungeness crabbing is open in the ocean.
Fishing for bottom fish including rockfish, and lingcod is now closed outside of the 30-fathom curve until the end of September.
Fishing for bottom fish has been good when the ocean has been calm enough to get out. Late winter/early spring is a great time to catch big lingcod in fairly shallow water.
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish and a separate daily limit for lingcod (two).
Retention of cabezon is not allowed until July 1.
Salmon season (except for coho) is open in the ocean from March 15 – April 30. The ocean salmon season for the rest of the 2014 will be determined in early April.
Some chinook salmon have been caught between Bandon and Charleston.
Anglers are starting to pick up a few surf perch. Fishing is usually best on the incoming tide. Anglers have good success using sand shrimp or sand worms for catching surf perch.

ORVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fish are flooding onto flats to spawn.
Fishing over the next week should be excellent for bass anglers.
The fish seem to be biting at pretty much anything you throw right now.
Courtesy of Western Outdoor News.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Current flow is up to 195 CFS. The water is high and off color.
The section downstream  of the Benton Crossing Bridge to the monument is closed  until the last Sat. in May.
The section from the monument to the lake opens on Sat the 26th.
Upstream of the bridge is open all year.
Fishing is slow. Some larger lake fish showing up here and there. Some hold over stockers and a few wild fish available.
Nymph fish with WD-40,buckskin nymphs and midge pupa.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow jumped up to 200 CFS this last week. Fishing has slowed  in the wild trout section . Try WD-40's,  pheasant tails and hares ears. 
Hatches have been sporadic lately and surface action is minimal.
Some rainbows in the 18"- 20"  showing up of late.



OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
It is over here until conditions change. Flows are a total blow out at 200 CFS.  This is FOUR times the discharge that was here during most of the winter.  Let’s hope this flushing flow does not wash out all the eggs that the spring rainbows laid recently.
We has an epic winter and spring season and look forward to the summer months and some dry fly action after the levels drop.  
I suspect it will not be a prolonged period of this high flow rate & should be fine by opening.
Middle Owens River:
Flows have increased to over 200 CFS recently.  This release is still well below what is the norm for late April & is almost ideal for both drifting and wading. It will temporarily move the fish around and put some debris in the water, but it is by no means a game changer at this point.  If they continue to spike upward in the near future, this will make conditions tougher. Only the water lords at the LADWP know what will happen!
Look for continued caddis and pale morning dun mayfly hatches. The water will need to stabilize before they get consistent.
I suggest you have some hi-vis elk caddis & para mayflies #14/18. These are adults and good choices for surface action.
Have a good selection of mayfly and caddis nymphs. Olive crystal caddis larva, olive zebras, assassin bird’s nest, flashback PT’s, money!
Streamers like Loebergs & Spruce-A-Bu’s are how we consistently get the huge trout you see posted.  
You will need a heavy sinking tip line like the one Rio makes.  
150/200 grain, 24 foot streamer tips are good for current flows & you can use them in lakes as well. Check out my guide tips link at the top of the page and scroll down to “dip & strip”. This technique is the key to getting the bigs in the Sierra on streamers.
The fire  on 4/19/14 was between the Hwy. 6 Bridge near Laws, & Five Bridges Road. It was a large/wind driven fire, and destroyed a lot of habitat along the river. 

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Upper Owens River water conditions: Flows at 195 CFS as of 4/15.
Water is dirty all the way up to long ears.
Fishing conditions: The flows are now twice as high as they were at the time of the last report.
The water is dirty, even high up as they're moving water down east portal to Crowley. Fish bigger brighter patterns for the best results.
Owens River Gorge water conditions:
Good. Reports of flows upward of 100 CFS as of 4/15 due to work on power facilities.
Fishing conditions: No recent reports.
Pleasant Valley Reservoir:
Water conditions: Clear and cold. Lake levels are still dropping. About an inch a day.
Fishing conditions:
Good. More of the same, but with the warmer days we'd get out in the tube and strip.
Lower Owens River:
Water conditions: Excellent - Flows at 143 CFS as of 4/15.
Fishing conditions:
Great. Stable flows now for over a week have made the fishing even better. They're still munching mayfly and stone patterns. Haven't seen much in the way of surface activity.

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 nightcrawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

PINE FOREST COMPLEX, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Onion Valley Reservoir:
Has dried up.
Blue Lakes:
Closed.
Knott Creek Reservoir:
Closed.

PLEASANT VALLEY RESERVOIR AND THE GORGE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Pleasant Valley Reservoir: Power generation now occurring. This pretty much wipes out the small river section as an option.
The rez level has increased to levels that make fishing the transition section difficult. You can still move further down towards the lake proper and find some softer water with fish feeding in the suds, it is deeper and may require an Under-cator instead of a dry fly to get those nymphs down. 
Tubing is best under current conditions using Loebergs, Punk Perch, Agent Orange, and crystal leeches.  Use a full or heavy sinking tip line. 
Still water nymphing Crowley style can also get you into numbers along the drop-offs. Use Broken back midges like gillies and tigers, crystal emergers, and pupa patterns are good calls as upper flies on a tandem rig.
Stick to tigers and zebras as the lower flies. 
The Gorge:
The Gorge is flowing at 200 CFS.  Not worth the hike at this release.  LADWP is doing extensive work on valves and hydro electric plants and this is why we are seeing such abnormal flows in this fishery.

PYRAMID LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Rob Anderson (Cell: 775-742-1754) (pyramidlakeflyfishing.com) reports:
The spawning season is in full swing at the lake.
The hatchery is full of Lahontan Cutthroat Trout and the Fisheries folks at the lake are working hard to make sure there are plenty of fish to put back into the lake for next season and beyond.
When you see the efforts that are put in by members of the tribe and U.S fish and wildlife to ensure the future of Pyramid Lake you start to understand why it is important to treat these fish with the utmost respect.
Fishing has been really good over the past couple of weeks with a few tough days thrown in there as well. Weather plays a bigger and bigger role out at Pyramid as the spring goes on. Sunny Blue Bird days with no wind can create some tough conditions.
The fish are cruising in really shallow water and can get spooked by ladders and fishermen, especially on crowded beaches. It can become really important to be aware of the situation and if fish are in really tight to the drop-offs back up 5 to 10 feet. This pattern has been the case at some of the more popular fishing spots like the nets and Pelican. If you are in an area where he fish are tight and there are fishermen too far out in the lake then it can be best to look for a spot on the beach with less anglers.
This is a great time of year to take off the indicator and fish nymphs on a long leader and a Hover line. Albino Wino’s continue to be hard to beat for midges and Red and Wine colored Maholo Nymphs are still the way to go for nymph style flies. For shooting heads, Olive Martini’s and tan or chartreuse Beetles are working well.

RUSH CREEK, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

SACRAMENTO DELTA, CALIF:
Rick and Tresa Kennedy of Tight Lines Guide Service (888-975-0990) (www.fishtightlines.com) report:
Striped Bass:
Considering the wind, moon and tides we had a pretty good week in the Delta Striped Bass Fishing. We continued to get some nice quality fish, however, the numbers per day were down from the week before.
We started on the Sacramento River side but moved to the San Joaquin River before too long looking to get out of the wind.
All our fish this week were caught trolling shallow water (less than 10’) using Rapala’s and Yo-Zuri’s. Chartreuse seemed to be color of choice.
The one exception was a couple fish we caught on a J-13 Rapala in Brook Trout pattern, based on a report from a friend, we gave this lure a shot.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The sun is shining and the weather is warm.
You can expect a productive week.
Fishermen seem to be doing well late morning into the afternoon hours.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The weather is nice and so is the fishing.
You can expect a pretty decent week.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly fishing:
As of April 21, 2014 water flow is currently 3,250 CFS. 
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing is awesome.
Weather is warming, great bug hatch mid day.  
Trout fishing Redding area, fishing is great. Mild weather....Rainbow Trout fishing, 18 in to 26 inches, from 20 plus hook ups.
Trout fishing through the town of Redding has been excellent. Fishing Keswick Dam to Balls Ferry ramp. Using PMD's, Black Caddis, Prince Nymphs, Iron Sallies, Pheasant Tails,  Brown Micro Mays, and Yellow Sucker Spawn.
Call or email us today. We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week. Drift  boats or Jet boats available. 
For those of you who are not fly fisherman, we offer spin fishing trips on the Sacramento River are available.
 We cater to all levels of anglers.
Daily drifting Redding, Calif., and Anderson, Calif. 
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate any size group.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Striped Bass fishing:
April 21, 2014 Striped Bass fishing is happening now. 
Catching  stripers  3 to 8 pounds now. Tisdale area. 
Fishing for stripers should be great in the next few weeks, this is prime time.
There is a short window to catch these fun, fighting fish, so let's go.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing for bass this week may be slow due to the smallmouth bass spawning. This should change in the next week or so.
The bigmouth bass are faring better.  
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:
April 21, 2014  Shasta Lake guided fishing - Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
Lake Shasta fishing is turned on and fishing is good.
Catching Rainbows and  salmon now on Lake Shasta.
LET'S GO FISHING !
Bass fishing is great! The bass fishing is RED HOT. Twenty to 50 bass a day.

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The mainstem Smith from the mouth to Spencer Creek and the North Fork to Johnson Creek closes for chinook and finclipped steelhead from April 1 until May 24. It remains open for fin-clipped steelhead from Spencer Creek upstream to Sisters and from Johnson Creek to Bridge 10 through the end of April. Anglers will start fishing for strippers as spring progresses.

LAKE TAHOE:
A report of average sized Mackinaw Trout being caught on silver flasher blades and minnow near Homewood on the west side of the lake.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The largemouth bass are biting but remember it is a two bass limit until May on this lake. The salmon and trout fishing are in full swing as well.
This should be a hot spot for many fishermen this week.
Courtesy of MyOutdoorBuddy.com.
                                       
TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The dry fly fishing has been good.
The big steelhead are coming to an end, but you can still catch a few small ones as well as some brown trout all year long.
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:
April 21, 2014 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 300 CFS. Trinity River steelhead fishing is awesome.  Trinity River is low but very productive, 4 to 10 fish hooked and landed, a day, on average.
Fishing daily, now is time for steelhead fishing. We are fly fishing and spin fishing the river, fishing from Lewiston to Junction City. 
Fly fisherman are using eggs patterns and doing very well. 
Please give us a call to reserve your day on the water. 
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, CA  fishing from the town of Weaverville, California.

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Lower Twin:
Upper Twin:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Opens Saturday, April 26, 2014.

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, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is up to 67 CFS. Water flow just increased yesterday so fishing should improve this week.


WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Tom Loe of the Sierra Drifters Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
East Walker River (4/20/14)
Flows up to 70 cCFS. Very good news for the fish. Still not a game changer here, look for the deeper runs and pools for concentrations.
The EW is facing some tough times this season, go easy on them friends.
Jeffery at the Bridgeport Marina gets an “A” for effort. He has moored his boats outside the marina (which is dry) so opening season anglers can utilize the newly painted and tuned up rental boats here.
The RV Park is also in top notch shape and currently open for business.
The public launch ramp at “the bath tub” will be open and staffed by volunteers (if they ain’t fish’n) for opening day. Go say Baaah to Jeffery at the marina for us.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Poor. Flows at 23 CFS as of 4/15.
Fishing conditions:
No recent reports. If you really must fish here, call us at the shop for the latest information.
Flows are back down, as the flows are highly dependent on the water needs of the ranchers in Nevada. They've never given any regard to the fish or the fisherman and will change the flows as they see fit.

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