Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for week of June 12-19

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

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water conditions have dropped slightly, with clarity not being as great as it was last week, but is still good enough for fishing. Lots of good catches have been happening despite the fish eating earlier in the day. As the temperature rises expect a slight decrease in how many catches are made.  
Courtesy of Almanor Fishing Adventures.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina:
Don’t forget to pick up your license before hitting the Lake.
Watch out for the Deer – they are on the move!
The Lake rose just enough over the last week for us to get boats on the water – Rick has the deepest channels marked so both you and our boats can get thru safely. Unfortunately, we still do not have enough water for the Pontoons, but we’re still hopeful.  
We know it was hot in Bishop over the weekend, cuz it was darn warm up at the Lake – we were in the low 80s – so if you’re in need of cooling down, come on up to the Lake!
Also, looks like we might be in for some thunder-boomers today (Monday) – it’s looking might dark in the backcountry.
It appears that many of the fish have not figured there’s water in the front of the Lake – now don’t get me wrong, there are fish up front just not a lot, but we’re hoping that will change this week with the first Department of Fish and Wildlife stocking.
Bait fishing (Power Bait) (we’ve heard the Salmon-Peach is hot right now), Salmon Eggs & Nightcrawlers) is still outdoing lure fishing (Red & Gold Thomas Buoyants, Super Dupers or Kastmasters).
Lures are working in the morning and evenings, while bait fishing is performing better all around.
Four-wheeling to front of the back natural Lake is pretty much a done deal for this year (and we’re hoping you’ll not be able to drive to the back natural lake for many years to come – as we really hope we’ll have lots of water in the future)!
Father and son duo, Mike and Collin Greenwood from Brea worked together using Nightcrawlers with limits for dinner and memories for life. 
Man, there is so much pollen out there, but boy does it help with the color in the area. The wildflowers are starting to bloom. The pine trees are full of pollen producers and there are lots of baby pine cones on those trees.
The White Birch Fir trees are candling and the new growth on these trees are lime green – they almost look fluorescent.
We’ve got wild purple chives, two different kinds of yellow Columbines, the white Lilacs are making the trail from the Café to the launch ramp smell divine and the Canadian purple Lilacs are close to blooming.
We’ve got pink flowers, lots of different white flowers and even more yellow flowers in bloom that I have no clue as to their names.
With everything starting to bloom, if you are prone to allergies – don’t forget whatever you use, cuz the pollens of Spring are definitely in the air!
The California High School State Rodeo finals are at the Tri-County Fairgrounds this week. These are some of the most pleasant well-mannered kids you will ever have a chance to meet. If you have a chance, please take the time to support them in their bid to go to Nationals in Wyoming in July.
Temps appear to be dropping back into the normal range – low 70s for the highs and low 40s for the lows. Sounds like the perfect weather to be on the Lake – not too hot – not too cold.
You can check www.weather.gov and enter ASPENDELL, CA on the site and it will give you a fairly good hint at the weather or check in with Howard at www.MammothWeather.com.
They’re moving right along on the bridge – Even working weekends.  
Most of the big skeeters have bit the dust, but we’ve now got the normal size skeeters – so don’t forget the juice – Remember when using the bug juice and SANITIZER you need to really wash your hands before fishing - then rub some Salmon Egg juice, worm dirt or Anglers Bros Trout attractant to take that smell off.
Also, remember your polarized dark glasses and sunscreen.
And, of course, we'll have HOMEMADE pie and ice cream, sodas, beer, wine, coffee, tea and hot cocoa!

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake:
A tremendously warm week left canyon visitors feeling like it was July as temps soared into the high 70's to low 80's in the high country.
This summery weather created some nice afternoon cloud cover with a few t-storms coming through earlier in the week as a backdrop for South Lake Landing's opening week.
With the incredible weather we’ve had over the last month, it’s hard to believe just 3 years go the lake didn’t even thaw out until this week in 2010.
Only a handful of skunk stripes reported this week, mostly on Saturday when the lake was really loaded with people.
Most of the boaters, tubers, and shore anglers reported a steady bite on pan sized rainbows throughout the week.
The bait dunkers were doing good on just about anything but 1/2 a nightcrawler inflated off the bottom, salmon eggs, and garlic scented Chunky Cheese Power bait were the top producers.
Lure tossers had an uncharacteristically difficult time this week as the usual go-to lures like Thomas Bouyants and Rapalas just weren't producing consistently, even for the folks trolling.
The soft plastics guys & gals did very good this week with grasshopper mini-jigs, baby Golden Sierra Slammer swimbaits and the orange/white Berkley Micetails accounting for lots of fish, especially near Grizz Point and at the Rock Slide.
Boaters did best along the west shore or near the inlet while shore anglers did best near small inlet in Boiler Cove.
South Lake Landing is now open Friday, Saturday & Sundays from 7am to 5pm. Folks wishing to rent a boat Monday through Thursday should check in at the Parchers Resort office anytime after 8am. Due to the limited fleet and high demand, we are only renting boats by the 5 hour 1/2 day (7am to Noon, Noon to 5pm) on the weekends so more people get a chance to fish the lake from a boat.
The lake is still very low, maybe 15ft to 20ft lower than we like to see in early June, but once again South Lake is on the rise and we've gained back what water we lost last week.
We're still hopeful that the lake will come up enough to stock fish sometime this month but we'll have to wait and see.
South Lake usually sees its first stocking in mid to late June so if we can stay on par with that, life will be good.
Thankfully DFW loads the lake up pretty good each fall so there are still a bunch of stocker rainbows in the lake.
According to SCE's lake level forecast, the lake will peak below the end of the launch ramp this year so private boaters are out of luck in 2013. We do plan on getting our entire fleet of motorboats out as soon as we can.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
The creek was really raging for most of the week but the flow was reduced a bit prior to the weekend making for some pretty good creek conditions. DFW has been dropping some really nice Brood Stock fish in along with their weekly stocking of pan sized rainbows and folks are really excited about it. White mini-jigs, salmon eggs, crawlers and crickets were the top producers this week.
Weir Pond:
 No fly fishing reports this week but a handful of spin fisherman reported wide open action on orange trout worms or the Berkley orange/white micetails.
Intake II:
The lake level is back up at Intake and the fish seem to be cooperating with most of the anglers trying their luck here. A couple  nice DFW Brood Stock fish in the 2 to 3lb class were reported here on power bait along with the usual stocker rainbows.
North Lake:
Not too many reports from our guests but the few reports we did get were all very good. One group managed two Brood Stock rainbows at 2lbs and one just below 4lbs, both caught on a fly and bubble combo.
Crowley Lake:
Some people forget how close Crowley is from the Bishop Creek Canyon, but we didn't. Three of the Parchers Resort staff got out on the lake with two Sierra Slammers pro-staffers to test out the Sacramento Perch bite.
Long story short, the perch are moving in and the crew found a few fish in Big Hilton and Crooked Creek but found an almost wide open bite on quality perch to 2lbs at Leighton Springs.
The next few weeks should be really on.
The perch were biting 2" swimbaits and grubs in motor oil red flake, cricket, rootbeer gold flake and pumpkin tail. After filling a cooler with perch the group trolled around Sandy Point with Tasmanian Devils at 3 colors for 7 Browns in the 16 to 20" range and a few Rainbows.
Trail Report:
Still a big sheet of snow on the approach to Bishop Pass and one good snow bank above Spearhead Lake but aside from that, trail conditions are unseasonably good along the Bishop Pass Trail.
All of the day hiking favorites in the canyon are open with mostly clear trails out of all 5 canyon trailheads. Hike on!


BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Boca is holding steady at about 68 percent capacity and has been quiet on action. Always a sleeper of a lake that no one wants to talk about.
Best action by shore fisherman has been the dam and at the deeper troughs outside the inlet, especially with flows starting to drop out of the LT. 
If you pinch your barbs and fish lures only one can work the Little Truckee River that flows into Boca but be cognizant that you may be fishing besides fly fisherman. Please be courteous to each other's space. 
Also, concentrate off points as large fish will be suspended here. 
Shore fisherman can be successful by throwing all sorts of bait and lures such as large spinners and small stick baits that will imitate kokanee, rainbows, or baitfish.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Anglers have quite a few options when it comes to fishing cutthroat in the Chetco River. The estuary usually holds larger fish, but anglers may need a boat to access this fishery. The upper river is more for bank anglers fishing small spinners or flies. Anglers wanting the fish the upper river may want to pick up a Forest Service map to find all the access points.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Hello Convict Lake fishing report followers!  
It is a beautiful weekend once again up in the high country. 
Congratulations to Gerritt Wallace of El Cajon, Calif. Gerritt was the first angler to win $50 in our Hangman's Cash Derby Weekend. The lake welcomed 1050 lbs. of stocked fish this week between DFG and Alpers.
Header Photo:
Diana Fenner and Fay Combs of Oceanside, Calif., with a 2 pound 6 ounce rainbow. Diana was using salmon Power bait and was fishing at the North Shore. To see more fish photos visit our 2013 Fishing Gallery.
Catch of the Week: 
Jaime Farias of Ontario, Calif., with this week biggest fish, a 4 pound 6 ounce rainbow.  Jamie was using rainbow Power bait and was fishing at the Hangmen's Tree.
Other Notable catches this week:
Halley Wallace of San Diego, Calif., caught a nice 3 pound 10 ounce rainbow. Halley was drowning nightcrawlers at the South Shore.
Marie Conners of Poway, Calif., landed a nice 2 pound 9 ounce rainbow.
Marie was using Power bait and was fishing at the North Shore.
Tactics/Bait: 
Inflated night crawlers, rainbow and salmon Power Bait had the most success this week on the lake. Red/gold Thomas Bouyants, Power Worms and Power bait Mice Tails were also very productive.
The hottest spot this week was the South and North Shore.
The creek has also been fishing well.
Other locations to try are the Jetty, Outlet, West Shore, Creek, Handicap Pier and Hangman's Tree. 
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
Trout Teasers, green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Panther Martin, Needlefish, Thomas Bouyants, Green Wooly Booger and Lip RIpperz Hatchery Dust on Power bait.
Other Resources: 
View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion brochures.
Both brochures are available in the General Store.
Derby News:
Hangman's Cash Bonus Weekend is on June 7-9. $2000 in cash prizes next weekend. The Round-up at the Lake Fishing Derby only is running a few more weeks. Don't miss the chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
Weather: 
It was a beautiful week in Convict Canyon as the temps were on the rise.
Summer is officially here. The forecast for the beginning of next week has the temperature getting up to the high-80s with sunny skies and light wind. Lows in the low-50s. There will be a slight chance of thunderstorms Sunday afternoon and Monday.
Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate:  7-Day Forecast Convict Lake. 
Sunrise - Sunset: 
Sunrise this week 5:34 am and Sunset 8:16 pm - 8:19 pm.
Stocking: 
DFG stocked 900 lbs. on June 3rd.
We also stocked 150 lbs. of Alpers on June 6th.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
The algea bloom is beginning. Sandy Point is still the most productive. Stevie's Wonder in gray/black or tan in 12 -15 feet of water.


CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Water temp: 53-57F on the bottom.
Algae is building fast with the hotter daytime temps.
WARNING-
The lake is much lower than previous years.
Watch out for Pelican Point which sticks out way into the lake.
Look for white buoys and pass to the east.
Fishing conditions:
Excellent. Sandy is still fairly consistent in 10-13 ft of water all along the east side of the underwater bank that extends way out from the point.
Leighton can be good one day, and void of fish the next.
Pelican and Big Hilton have been good in the afternoon.
The algae is definitely starting to make itself known. It blows around from day to day and never seems to be in the same place.
Bite starts around 8:30 so no reason to be out there at the crack of dawn.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Don Rotsma of Fly Fish With Don (775-722-8418) (www.flyfishwithdon.comn) reports:
June 4th - I have been fishing 5 or 6 days a week last couple of weeks and fishing has been all over the scale.
Damsel nymphs are just starting to get going right now and a lot of fish are keying on them. This is good because last year even when we had some good migrations at times, the fish just did not key on them like the past.
I have been seeing damsel nymphs swimming from south of Eagle Point all the way up to Freeman Channel. Have seen more adults south of Camp Five, but with the warm temps last few days that is changing.
Still good blood midge hatches in the mornings in many places and many fish are on top at times. Good Callibaetis hatches in the afternoon and some of the weedier coves have fish actively taking the nymphs.
The water temps were around 62 degrees today and perfect for damsels getting on the move.
The fish are very healthy and strong right now. Most are in the 16 to 20 inch range and will surprize you with how hard they pull.
Can't say the actions is always consistent, with some days being fast and furious and some days leave you with only a few fish and grabs scratching your head.
Best strategies are using an intermediate or floating line with slow retrieves unless the wind is blowing, then cast into the wind or at least cross wind and be patient. It is easy to get in the motion of faster retrieves so concentrate on slow 4 inch strips with pauses every few strips.
Damsel patterns including Rickard's Stillwater nymph in darker colors seem best right now. Wiggle tails and wooly buggars with longer tails with work also, just keep them slow!
We usually start out with a damsel with a midge larvae trailer or dropper in the morning and move to 2 damsels or 1 damsel and another attractor around 11am. When you start to see fish feeding on damsels (you will know because it sounds like someone threw a bowling ball in the surface) cast at or ahead of the fish, straighten your line with a short strip and wait, the fish will usually find your bug or have gone by in a few seconds. Then fish out using a slow strip or hand twist retrieve.
If you are observant, you will be able to see "nervous water" where fish are swimming near but below the surface, treat them just like you would risers.
Davis fish feed into the wind, but your best strategy is to cast quartering or across wind. Remember, that damsels swim towards the shoreline, so if you are out from shore and stripping away, you reduce your chances. Have fun!
Update Wed June 5th -fishing today was awesome!
Lots of fish working on damsel nymphs and several fish taking on the drop after casting to the rises. Looks like it is going to be a great week!
I spent a couple of hours checking out damsels from Freeman channel all the way to south of Camp Five and found some on every point and in most bays.
Fish are not easy and you will have to work for them, but they are there and again today found them surprizingly strong.
Friday June 7 - Awsome Day!
Lot of damsels moving, lots of fish on the surface and actively taking flies. Feels like the old Lake Davis.
Saturday June 8 -
What happened????? only a few damsels and not many fish on the surface!
Don't know what the difference was, same water temps, air temp etc..... but fishing was just fair at best! Was a little more wind, but that is only difference I could see. Well ....... Sunday is a new day, will keep you posted.
Sunday June 9 -
OK, things were better today with lots of fish to sight cast to with floating lines and even some new floating damsel patterns (Bright Eyed Loco Damsel). Action only lasted a couple hours, but still a lot of fun. At noon we happened onto a good blood midge hatch that kept things going for a while.
Weather is cooling a lot next few days and may affect things a little, will let you know. It was officially 98 in downtown Portola today and very little wind on the lake.
Please Note:
Only the Camp Five and Lightning Tree boat ramps are open and Lightning Tree is not for large boats. Get to ramp early or wait a little to avoid some of the crowds. Or you can just bring your lawn chair and watch the arguments, yelling and sometimes a fist fight at the ramp. If you are launching, be ready and get your boat out of the way quickly.
There are lots of places to launch car top boats instead of boat ramps so save yourself some vocal abuse.
Today, Monday!, I got to the boat ramp at 9:00am and it took 45 minutes to get my boat in!
PLEASE DONT CLEAN YOU FISH AT THE BOAT RAMP!

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Donner is still fishing well a week after its first stocking of the year! 
Get the kids out there or your buddy who has a difficult time catching fish and have a good time!
Remember to be a steward and keep just what you can eat! No need to fill your freezer with multiple trips and leave some fish for the kids to catch! Power bait will be the primary bait one will be using along with small shiny lures such as 1/12 to 1/8 Kastmasters, Roostertails, or Panther Martins.  Kokanee fishing has picked up here and one will be targeting 50 to 65 feet of water now between the area of Loch Leven and China Cove. 
Pink, Orange and Chartruese have been the best color choices. 
A large brown measured at about 30 inches was caught over the weekend.  The angler who caught it was trolling at a depth of 30 feet. 
Catching minnows can be deadly this time of year for the Macks as they are within casting distance.
Also, for those trolling for Macks action has been good. 
Trolling the usual suspects that will imitate small Kokes and Rainbows will be the top producers.  
Early morning off the boat launch one can troll some larger imitations of rainbows because some big Macks always come in to feed on these stockers.
This lake was stocked the week of 5/26/2013!

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing has been excellent this past week with anglers catching largemouth bass and trout.
Rainbows are taking Power Bait, small spinners and a variety of flies.
Olive Woolly Buggers, Hare’s Ear nymphs, and Montana nymphs are catching fish.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
This past week the bass fishing has been great with anglers finding success for largemouth bass and crappie. Lee Pahl reeled in a pair of bass that weighed in at 6-pounds, 3-ounces and 4-pounds, 13-ounces.
Crappie fishermen have done well with Gitzits and flies.
Rainbow trout are taking Power Bait, small spinners and flies.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The majority of reports coming out say that the water has been great and the fishing even better! Fishermen are getting lots of catches throughout the day with fly fishing, nymphs and streamers.
It is recommended fishing the swing with Poly Leaders for fast sinking.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Plenty of shads are here all the way from Shanghai Falls and down, with some still being caught at Shanghai Falls. 
Courtesy of Johnsons Bait & Tackle.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Lots of good reports coming out of the lake right now, with trollers getting excellent catches using nightcrawlers and flashers.
There has been a lot of activity, however, especially on the weekend so keep that in mind when planning your trip. 
Courtesy of The Wiggins Trading Post.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Same as last week, it is the time for Salmon flies! Most of the big fish are located just below Highway 299, but go ahead and use those dry flies around logs and cut banks too for probable catches. There is also a PMD hatch sometime around 11:00 AM to help bring Rainbows to the surface, and Green Drake dry fly patterns seem to be doing great!
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is  27 CFS. Fishing is good. Not much surface action.
Best results with nymphs.  Buckskin nymphs, caddis pupa and small pheasant tails.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Water is clear. Flows at 30 CFS as of 6/6.
Fishing conditions:
Excellent! It's all about the caddis! Any kind,...dries, emergers, or nymphs.

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
You can know get into Jackson Meadows and reports that are coming out is that the lake is full and the fishing is great! 
Anglers here are doing great throwing power bait and small lures such as 1/8 oz Kastmasters, Panther Martins and Roostertails. 
For the trolling crowd the action has been the Northwest corner of the lake where the creek flows in. 
Other areas have been off drop offs into deeper water. 
Needlefish, Dick Nites, Kastmasters, and Sierra Spinners tipped with a Nightcrawler always works well.

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

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Silver Lake. still seems to be the best for float tube fly rodders fishing black or purple woolly buggers on full sink lines doing  well.
Rush Creek flow is 135.
Royal coachmen, elk hair caddis, prince nymphs and copper Johns.

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Similar reports as last week with there only being a few bigger steelhead roaming about with the majority of fish being smaller rainbows and baby steelhead. Salmon fly hatches haven’t happened yet. They should be happening any day now.
With river conditions as great as they are it’s the best time to go on a rafting trip or taking a kayak out on the river. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
The striper bait is slow but rainbow trout are providing anglers with good action. A pair of anglers recently checked in with bows pushing past the four-pound threshold. Trout are biting in the Davis Camp area, along Casino Row and near Rotary Park.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
A good fish to be fishing as there are plenty of Rainbows, some well over 20”, cruising in the water. Reports indicate that lots of catches have been made using #20 midges and leech patterns.
Overall a fun experience to be had at Lewiston. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Middle Twin Lakes is the best bet for fly rodders.
Doc's Twin Lake Special black or brown.

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:
Super clear and cold.
Lot of bigger wild fish holding in the moving water, inlets and outlets.
Fishing conditions:
Lots of hatchery fish are being put in making the fishing excellent.
Pulling streamers during the day.
Still nymphing in the morning or evening. Will have better luck with surface action around the banks and moving water.

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

MARTIS LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Fishing has been good here but one must remember that this is a barbless artificial catch and release fishery only! 
A great place for someone who wants to learn how to fly fish or for kids who just want to catch some fish on lures.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers continue to find good fishing for striped bass in the Vegas Wash area. Live shad is the most productive bait, but cut anchovies are a good substitute. At 33 Hole largemouth bass have been hitting Rat-L-Traps and Beetle Spins. The bite in the Overton Arm has also picked up this past week with a pair of anglers bringing in 50 stripers, one in the seven-pound range.
Largemouth and channel cats are also hitting baits.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers are beginning to see more stripers in the large category.
At Willow Beach, anglers have taken several fish in the 20-pound range recently and one reportedly tipped the scales at 33 pounds. Most were hooked with A.C. Plugs.
Bluegill are coming off their nests and taking mealworms.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The 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 Sept. 30.
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 due to a small harvest cap.
Fishing for ling cod has been very good for anglers when the ocean has been calm. Anglers are also having good success catching limits of black rockfish in the Coos Bay/Bandon area.
Recreational chinook salmon fishing is open in the ocean from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mt. from March 15 through April 30.
All chinook caught in the ocean must be 24 inches or longer.
Anglers are catching a few surf perch along the beaches from Bandon to Coos Bay and shrimp or sand worms are always great baits to use for surf perch fishing. Fishing is usually best on the incoming tide.
The next All-depth halibut fishing days are June 6-8. The Nearshore halibut season began on May 2 but is open only on Thursdays through Saturdays each week until the quota is met (23,038 lbs) or Oct. 31. 

ORVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Action remains steady at Lake Oroville for bass at around 30 feet using jigs, shaky head, dart head and drop shot worms. 
Courtesy of My Outdoor Buddy.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Current flow is 114 CFS. The whole  river is now open. Special regulations still in effect. upstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge. Fishing is slow.
Try egg patterns, San Juan worms ,Prince nymphs and copper John's.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is currently 307 CFS.  Fishing is improving as the fish have adjusted to the higher flows. Nymphing is the best  bet. Try WD-40'S, pheasant tails and hares ears.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Upper Owens River water conditions:
Good. 64 CFS as of 6/6.
Fishing conditions:
Each section will vary.
Nymphing bright attractors will increase your chances.
Lower Owens River water conditions:
Good. Flows are at 300 CFS as of 6/6....rumor has it the flows might stay at this level all summer.
Fishing conditions:
If rumors are true the fishing will be excellent throughout whole summer!
Owens River Gorge water conditions:
Great. Flow: 175 CFS. This is a an abnormal flow for the gorge, which usually runs at 45 CFS.
it's been flowing at this level for a while. Silt should've settled.
Fishing conditions:
Because of maintenance by DWP, the water is higher than usual.
Pleasant Valley Reservoir water conditions:
Water level is high!
Fishing conditions:
Water is high due to activity by DWP.
The inlet, right at the power plant, is the best spot. better earlier in the day.
Rock Creek water conditions:
64 CFS as of 6/6. Crystal Clear!!
Fishing conditions:
Good. Lot of hatchery fish are mixed in with the wild fish. Easier to catch the wild trout than the planters.
The wild trout are still looking up taking dries.
Rush Creek water conditions:
Good. 136 CFS as of 6/6 in between Silver Lake and Grant Lake.
33 CFS as of 6/6 below Grant Lake and Hwy 395.
Fishing conditions:
Fair to good. The wild trout section (Grant to Hwy) is primarily good with dries but since the flows are up nymphing is possible.
General reg. section (between Silver Lake and Grant Lake) is fishing well.
A lot more water in this section so nymphing and dead drifting streamers is recommended.

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.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been great this week! The edge of the rocks seems to be the best spot to fish. Split Shot is the best fly to use right now on the Pit.
Make sure to bring a wading staff for personal safety. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

PROSSER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
From the dam down to the section where the two inlets meet fishing has been fair at best. Trout in the 14 to 18 inch range and now Smallies have been caught on Kastmasters in 1/4 oz to 1/8 oz in Perch, Watermelon, Brook trout, and Gold early and late while Firetiger, Chrome/Blue, and Chrome have produced better during the mid day hours. Look for similar colors in Roostertails, Panther Martins, and Thomas bouyants. 
This lake will be continue to fish worse as the season progresses because it's level continues drop to the 40 percent capacity mark and will not see the halfway mark this summer. 
Smallmouth fishing will be better this summer than trout fishing here as the water temps will be like a bathtub. 
For those who have more patience than me throwing nightcrawlers, Power bait, or Salmon eggs will certainly be a sure bet when the schools come by. 
Trollers should concentrate along drop offs by the shoreline and through the Prosser Creek arm with needlefish, Dick Nites, and Sierra Spinner (there just not for Kokes!) tipped with a nightcrawler.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Reports are mixed at the moment, with some fishermen getting good catches and others not so great catches. The Rainbows are currently unsettled at the moment but with more great hatches on the horizon expect catches to become better. Not to forget the great weather  which would make any fishing excursion much more relaxing. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Morning fishing has still had the best results, especially up in the Dunsmuir area. Expect the bites to die off around mid-day.
Using Mercer's Golden Stone Flush Floater in the late day can sometimes produce fair to good catches. The morning hours seem to be producing the most bites for most anglers.  
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
As of June 10, 2013, water flow is currently 13,500  CFS.
Spin fishing for Trout and Steelhead on the Sacramento River has been excellent. Our average days are 25 to 40 hook ups. 
Some days we have been back trolling small Flatfish and Hot shots.
These fishing trips are taken by jet boats, and can hold up to 6 people comfortably. Lots of action. Great for the kids, families, and larger groups.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly fishing:
As of   June 10, 2013, water flow is currently 13,500  CFS.
 Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing has been good. 
Early morning and late afternoons best. 
Nice size Rainbows, 16 to 22 inches average, occasional 25 inch.
Using Prince nymphs, Iron Sallies, Pheasant Tails, Poxyback PMD's, 
Black Rubber Legs and Green Gidgets.
Boat traffic is heavier from Posse Grounds to Anderson River Park. 
Anderson River to Jellys Ferry has been great also, with less boat traffic. 
Call or email us today. We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week.  
Daily drifting Redding, Calif., and Anderson, Calif.
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SAN JOAQUIN/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
The San Joaquin River is slowing and fishing is improving.
Most attractor dry fly's such as stimulators are very effective right now.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
247 CFS as of 6/6.
Fishing Conditions:
Gate is open. Shuttles will not run till mid June.
Some sections better than other. Nymphing is preferred.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is good on Shasta Lake. Around Bridge Bay and the Dam have been the best spots! Anglers have reported catching surfacing rainbows in the mornings. Wiggle Hoochies and Hummdingers around 60 to 80 ft. are producing some Salmon bites.  
Courtesy of Sacriver Guide.
                                                                                                                  
SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
June 10, 2013 - Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. 
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta.
Lake Shasta fishing has been great ! 
Catching salmon and trout now,  Rainbow trout  on the surface and salmon, 80  feet deep.
The Dry Creek area, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies. 
Seeing smaller fish now, really working for the bigger fish.
Lake Shasta is place to be for lots of action and great trout & salmon fishing.
Bass fishing continues to be great!

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
This lake will get its first stock of DFW trout this week!
Mack fishing has slowed a touch here but that doesn't mean you won't hang one.  Fish under or around schools of Kokes if your targeting the Macks.  
Word is from Keith Zenker that the Koke bite is great and that you'll be fishing 40 to 65 feet down for them and that the larger ones are being taken by bumping the bottom in about 60 to 70 feet of water. 
Pink, Chartruese, and Orange in hoochies and squids have been go to's. 
Spinners will also work in these colors so don't dismay if these lures are your go to's.  20 to 40 fish days for the Kokes are here for some!  
See Mr Z at our store or give him a call to find out the latest news. He's got us stocked with some great Kokanee gear!  
For the shore fisherman spoons, large Spinners, and stick baits will work and of course if you're throwing bait nothing beats an inflated nightcrawler drenched in your favorite scent. 
Action here has been better for the boater, but with the upcoming stock of trout this week it should pick up considerably. 
This lake will be stocked the week of 6/10/2013!

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
No current fishing report, however good news: March through June are the favorite months for experienced bass anglers there. The lake has good populations of both largemouth and smallmouth bass. It also holds the California record for small mouth bass! A dredger piles at the head of the lake, as well as other structures found in the coves and points throughout the lake provide excellent bass fishing for most of the year. Spring always provides the hottest action, as both species move into the shoreline to spawn.
Courtesy of Fish Trinity Lake.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
There are some adult steelhead on the Trinity. Nothing like it is in the fall, but they are there! Anglers report catching steelhead and some brown trout.
Wading conditions are tough with 1,200 CFS.
It is best to use a drift boat or a raft or better yet hire a guide!  
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:
June 10, 2013 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 845 CFS. Trinity River will slowly decreasing to 450 CFS by June 24th, 2013.
Trinity River Salmon fishing and steelhead fishing  will start June 25th for us, as the water should be at the perfect level to float.
 Methods of fishing will be bouncing roe and pulling plugs.
Last year, at the end of June, there were lots of salmon present. 
The months of June and July, produce bright, chrome King salmon.
Lots of steelhead are also picked up during the month of July.
 Please give us a call to reserve your day on the water. 
Book early, Record numbers of salmon will be in the system this year.

TRUCKEE RIVER, BIG:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
California:
Flows are coming down but with water being drawn off the top of Tahoe water temps have risen. 
Caddis have become prolific on certain stretches of the river in the evenings now. Unlike Mayflies, one should skate or dance there Caddis dries a bit as Caddisflies are fast emergers. Other hatches include PMD's in the late mornings, Little Yellow Stones, PED's and the occasional Green Drake emergence in the evenings with the Caddis. 
Rolling big Stoneflies during the day with imitations of Mayfly crawlers and Caddis Pupa behind them can be effective. 
Look to fish the pocket water more now as the water temp rises along with outside temps. 
The flying Carpenter ants have gone for the time being but there is a lot of ant activity along the river's edge so don't discount the use of these patterns. 
Crashing one of these tasty morsels over an area that is seeing a lot of ant activity can bring on a splashy rise that will get your pulse up! 
Even though water temps are on the rise one should note that sometimes it's necessary to have good repeated drifts! 
Nymphing will consist of large primary flies such as Pat's Rubberlegs, Buggers, large Copper Johns(reds!), Prince Nymphs, Green Drake nymphs and Stonefly imitations trailed behind 16-18 inches with Caddis, PMD, PED, Midge and General nymphs such as Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, and Birds Nests in sizes 14-18.  
Gilligan and a few others have spotted adult Green Drakes but numbers have been limited to say the least. Fish this pattern more down toward State line where flows are bigger. 
Don't overlook streamers as some nice fish are still being taken this way and with water temps inching towards the 60 degree mark fish are more apt to chase your offerings. Sculpin imitations have been the best. 
Streamer fishing will be best in the wee hours of morning now or into dusk. 
Soft hackle imitations of Caddis and Mayfly's work well when fish are feeding just under the surface. 
Nevada:
If the California side of the Truckee is getting you flustered maybe a trip to the Nevada side will turn your luck around.  
Caution!  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. Again, make sure your box is stocked with every conceivable stage of bugs that are present now!  (x) = drawer number.

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Fishing through the Perazzo Meadows for Brookies has been good and some nice Rainbows being caught below Weber Falls.  Won't last long as these fish get taken out as this section is under general regs!

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Fishing continues to improve with each week.
We had our largest fish caught on June 6th. Steven Yeckley landed the 8.75 pound brown using a UL Rainbow Minnow. Steve is from Hesperia.
Brian Ericksen from Huntington Beach caught a 4.75 pound rainbow using Red and Orange Power bait power eggs.
Leeann Peters from Carson City also landed a 4.75 pound rainbow.  She was fishing with Salmon Peach Glitter Power bait.
The water temperature is at 57 degrees.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
Mother Nature smiled and the rain came in the high country for a couple afternoons.  The moisture is desperately needed to keep the little “fishies” cool and happy.
Fishing has been good most of the week depending on what day you fished. 

Overall the fishing held through the 31st with some slowing that day through the weekend and DFW stocked on Monday due the pressure of last week.
Bait for the week: 
Power worms pink one day, then chartreuse and now orange, salmon eggs, night crawlers, hellgrammites, and grubs.
Lures working: were mainly Kastmasters, Hot Shots red/gold panther martins, and lip ripperz.

Fly action picked up on small black midges, caddis Emergers, Rickard’s AP emerger, and mainly flashback pheasant tails.
Big fish for the week:
Steve Alldis of Perris, 4lb 8oz Alper on purple powerbait June 2nd Big Virginia (BV). 
Tiffany Lambert of Minden, 6lb 5oz Alper on June 2nd, Little Virginia (LV).
Steve Laird of Valley Center, 3lb 3oz Alper on June 5th, and 5lb 2oz Alper on a Kastmaster, June 8th (LV). 
Tony Martinez of Rancho Cucamonga, 4lb 8oz Alper on June 6 (LV). 
Jeff Anema of Artesia, 6lb 4oz Alper on powerbait, June 6 (LV).
Bill Guevara of Oxnard, 4lb 5oz Alper on a jig, June 7 (LV). 

Backcountry:
Action has been good at Red Lake with lots of brook trout taking small mosquitoes and black gnats.
Trail:
Is almost clear to dry pond with a there is still some snow just below the pass, but as it should be gone shortly. 
The bugs will continually hatch as the water and air temps rise.

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 has been up and down and is currently 142 CFS.
Fishing is better with  higher water flow.
Midge patterns, baetis emergers and pheasant tails.


WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Flows up to 130 CFS as of 6/6.
FYI: Flows have changed 3 times within a week. not staying consistent.
Fishing conditions:
The water is a little green since more water is coming out of the dam.
Make sure to use lot of weights.
More and more big fish are starting to move up cause of the high water!
Only saw surface activity around the evening time.

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.

WHISKEYTOWN LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
No real changes, conditions are still improving.
Expect more reports as the summer months continue.  

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