Don Q's Nevada and Northern California fishing report for June 18-24

Here is the latest fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. This report is for the week of June 18-24, 2014.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
If you're planning on fishing Almanor, the next 2 weeks should be good. The moon phase will darken, insect hatches are still popping off, surface temps are still cool enough, feeding cycles will self correct, allowing anglers a much better shot at a successful morning.
Generally, most boats have been trolling and been scattered all over both basins looking for the hot bite.
Courtesy of Almanor Adventures.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
What a difference a couple of weeks of warm weather makes. The lake is completely ice free and the fish are cooperating with anglers. Reports from earlier in the week indicate that if the fish are biting, it just doesn’t seem to matter what you throw at them as long as you get it in front of them. However, once the bite turns off, it really slows down.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
The lake continues to rise – we’re a bit higher than we were last year, but as we know it won’t last through the summer, but we are very thankful for what we have as were those who took boats out for the day.
A bit windy this week and Saturday morning felt like Fall, we woke to temps in the 30's. Had a few thunder boomers and rain on Tuesday, followed by sprinkles on Wednesday – you never know in the mountains.
Thanks to the DFG for the stocking on Monday and thanks again for the trophy-size fish.
Spring is definitely in the Sierras – the wildflowers are starting to bloom. With the return of the yellow butterflies last week, we knew the white lilacs were ready to bloom and bloom they did – the trail to the launch ramp smells splendid. The White Bark Fir tree is candling – brilliant lime green new growth absolutely stunning. And the Lodge Pole (also in the back yard) has baby pinecones on it. And we’ve got Chives with their purple flowers. And don’t forget the pretty yellow flowers (don’t have a clue as to what they are) – give it a few more weeks and we’ll have a rainbow yard with so many different colors.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
We had pleasant weather in the high country again this week, although temps did dip a tad coming more in line with seasonal norms and wind could be a factor in the afternoon. Some breezy weather showed up mid week but nothing too bad at resort levels.
The trail conditions continue to improve as snow bank after snow bank melt away exposing more open trail by the day.
We received our first report of day hikers reaching to top of Bishop Pass, and aside from a few sketchy spots, it wasn't too bad and neither snow-shoes nor crampons were needed, even for the switchbacks at the pass. Folks should still use extreme caution on the pass, as there is little room for error.
The upper lakes along the Bishop Pass Trail are starting to thaw with Saddlerock & Bishop Lake both beginning to break up. It won't be long before they're both ice free.
Backcountry Wild Trout fishing is reported to be excellent with Green Lake, Long Lake and Tyee Lakes getting top billing.
Bishop Creek South Fork 
Another week of steady trout fishing in Bishop Creek this week with folks enjoying a good bite on Rainbows to 3 lbs on both bait and lures. The creek is still running a bit high but the fish were biting regardless, even in the faster moving water. Salmon eggs, Power bait and Sierra Gold were the best baits. Spinners and jigs were the best lures.
Weir Pond
Wooly Buggers for Rainbows, flashy or beadhead nymphs for the Browns & Brookies. Lots of action for most anglers with waders, a little tougher bite for those trying from shore. Mini-jigs were reported to be productive early in the week on the Rainbows as well.
North Lake
Lots of fish coming out at North Lake, mostly for the bait n' wait folks. Garlic Power bait and Rainbow Sparkle Power bait were both reported to be productive. A little slow for those throwing lures and plastics.
Intake II
Folks arriving early seem to be doing the best, difficult to say if it is because that is when the fish are biting or if the best spots are taken first thing in the morning, either way - get there early.
Berkley Mice Tails in Pink/White were the hot ticket again this week, along with nightcrawlers fished under a bobber.
Lake Sabrina was certainly the most dependable place to catch a limit this week with just about every group who fished over there reporting good to great fishing regardless of what they were using.
Those looking to fill a stringer had success using the green Garlic Power bait or Salmon Peach Power bait fished off the bottom or nightcrawlers fished under a bobber.
Lure tossers did best using old reliable Red/Gold Thomas Buoyants and those who prefer plastics did best with natural colored jigs, grasshopper or cricket pattern being the most consistent.
I personally fished the inlet for a little over an hour on Wednesday and caught and released 16 fish to 14" on those colors and saw first-hand how loaded the inlet side of the lake is.
I recommend renting a boat and working the south shore of the lake at and between the inlets.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707)
www.kenssport.com) reports:
Bridgeport has still been fishing off the hook. Lots of nice rainbows and a few browns here and there.
Trolling is good with small rapalas, blades and crawlers and needlefish, bait fishing with inflated crawlers, mice tails and power eggs has been good.
Also, the perch are making a good showing with some anglers reporting 30 fish days! Some perch are being caught trolling but most are being bagged on mini jigs, it's taco time!!!
Bait anglers are doing the best over near Rainbow Point and the trollers are doing the best right out in the middle where the lake narrows about halfway towards the dam. 

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort (209-258-8888) (www.capleslakeresort.com) reports:
A 5 lb., 27 inch Mackinaw Trout was caught  6-13-2014 by Paul Katosh from Kirkwood Ca. trolling at the Woods Creek inlet with a hand painted 1/8 oz. Kastmaster lure.

CAVE LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Cave is fishing like it normally does as fishing has been good for 9 to 12inch trout with a few 13 to 14 inch fish being reported.
The old standby of worms or Power Bait should both work.
Fly rodders should be using small olive buggers, hares ears, small leeches and chironomids. On some of the warmer, sunny afternoons give small pale morning duns, Adams, elk hair caddis or mosquito patterns a try.
Some nice browns are showing up in the creel along the south shoreline measuring 12 to 14 inches and being caught early in the morning or late in the evening. The lake was stocked on June 9 with approximately 2400 fish.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
June is an excellent month to fish the river for cutthroat.
Anglers can easily access the river at one of the many gravel bars.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
The fishing continued to be great this week as a number of quality fish were caught from the lake and creek.
I want to thank the good folks from Desert Springs Trout Farm for supplying us with some excellent trophy trout in the lake. The sizable trout they have been stocking are definitely making quite a few anglers day.
We have the the winners of the "Round Up at the Lake" Spring Derby: View 2014 WINNER (PDF). Prize winners will receive a confirmation letter in the mail by July 15, 2014. 
Catch of the Week: 
Congratulations to Glenn Wallace from San Diego who finished off a great week of fishing with a stout 5 pound 5 ounce rainbow. Glenn was using a Power Worm and he was fishing the Inlet. Great job Glenn!
Other notable catches this week: 
Ryan and Nathan Underwood from Simi Valley with a nice rainbow caught at the Inlet. They were using Mice Tails when they landed a beautiful 5 pound 3 ounce rainbow.
Micheal De Frank from Glendora hooked a 4 pound and 7 ounce rainbow. Michael was using Gulp Power bait at the South Shore.
Michael Maceri from Los Angeles landed a 4 pound and 12 ounce rainbow. He was using  a Nightcrawler and was fishing at the Inlet.
Local angler Dylan Eastridge from Mammoth Lakes hooked a 3 pound and 14 ounce rainbow. Dylan was using a Nightcrawler at the Jetty. 
Even Santa Claus needs to take a break and wet a line. Santa caught a 2 pound 11 ounce using a Orange Mice Tails at the South Shore.
Next stop the North Pole.
Tactics/Bait:
Gulp Worms and Mice Tails once again were the hot ticket. 
Orange was one of the top colors.
For trolling or just casting from shore, a Tasmanian Devil is a great choice. Tops colors are yellow sunset, stinger and bloody ripper.
In the creek give small spinners like a Panther Martins or Roostertails a try. The most successful Power bait color was yellow.  
The Jetty and Inlet were the hottest spots this week.
Other locations fishing well were Hangman's Tree, South and North Shore. 
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
Sierra Slammers, Tasmanian Devil, Green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Trout Teasers, Panther Martin, NeedleFish, Rooster Tails, and Bite-on Fury Shad or Lip Ripperz Hatchery Dust on Power bait.
Here is a list of recommended flies: 
Dry Flies:
Adams, Female Adams, Cutter's Caddis, Elk Hair Caddis, Stimulators, Black/Red Ants, Sierra Bright Dot, Royal Coachman and Hoppers. 
Streamers:
Wooly Bugger (black, brown, olive, or green), Mutuka (black, brown, olive, or green), Hornberg, and Muddler Minnows.
Wet Flies (Nymphs):
Prince Nymph, Flashback Pheasant Tail, Hare's Ear, Zebra Midge (red and black), Copper John (red and copper) and San Juan Worm (brown or red).
Other Resources:
View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion brochures. Both brochures are available in the General Store.
Derby News: 
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Come join us for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
Also mark your calendars for the Morrison's Bonus Cash Weekend on Oct. 31 - Nov. 2. $2000 in cash prizes. 
Weather: 
The forecast for Convict Canyon is showing a slight cool off period but still warm. Highs are going to be in the high 60's and the lows in the mid 40's. Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.
Sunrise - Sunset:
Sunrise this week 5:34 am - 5:34 am and Sunset 8:18 pm - 8:20 pm.
Stocking: DGF is scheduled to plant at the lake and creek the week of June 15.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Over all pretty slow.The bulk of the fish still seem to be in around 20'+ of water. Try fishing at Sandy Point or Crooked Creek. Try a black/red zebra midge or Stevie's Wonder black/silver.


DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Trout are starting to move to the west shore around Jenkins and Cow Creek where they will pod around islands feeding on midges in the morning.
As temps rise, strip streamers on a type three sinking line.
Fishing snails and damsel nymphs will be good as days warm.
Occasional damsels have been spotted so expect an early hatch this year.
Courtesy of Fish First.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Rob Anderson (Cell: 775-742-1754) (renoflyfishingoutfitters.com) reports:
The Damsel hatch is in full swing. Even though we are smack dab in the middle of it some days are better than others. Non windy mornings with some sun on the water really gets the hatch going and the fish feeding.
There have been a few days of late with windy conditions and some cloud cover that have really slowed the hatch on those days. On sunny non windy days fish can be targeted in really shallow water around points and weed beds chasing Damsel nymphs with aggression.
UN weighted Damsels fished with a floating line or a Hover line with a long 3X to 4X leader and one or two UN weighted size 12-14 Damsels is the way to go. Have a few different colors as the real bugs can change colors daily.
The hatch has been around 9:00 am until around 12:30 pm. It should start and end earlier as we get closer to July. We still have a couple of weeks at least of a good hatch before the water gets too warm sometime in early July.
There is also a pretty good Hexagenia Mayfly hatch just before dark but this hatch is also a little dependent on the weather.
Calm evenings after a warm day is usually the best.
Size 6-8 emerger patterns are the way to go as the bugs start hatching.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Trout have been hitting well for anglers using rainbow and orange colored Power Bait. The fish seem to prefer bait with sparkles in it.
Bass have been taking spinning lures along the tules.
Spring Valley and Echo Canyon State Parks will be holding a unique bass fishing tournament throughout the summer. Those who catch a bass weighing four pounds or more can participate by photographing, weighing and measuring the fish, and then releasing it. Participants will have a chance to win a bucket full of various lures valued at $500. Contact Ranger Ben Johnson for more information (775-962-5102).

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Trout are hitting best in the morning and early evening when the temperatures are cooler or the lake is shadowed. A couple of teens caught and released over 20 bass this past weekend while using spinning lures. Crappie are taking flies and lures, and the bigger fish have moved from the upper section of the lake toward the dam.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
It's been warm this week and that translates into a better Hex hatch experience! If you are fishing on Fall River, try to stay out until nearly 9:30 PM and enjoy one of fly fishing's most amazing events.
Fishing has been best between 10:00 AM and 2:00 PM.
You should find rainbow trout rising to Pale Morning Duns (PMDs), Baetis, Caddis and even a few Damsel flies should be occurring.
Sunny warm days are the prelude to the Hex hatch that should be going by mid June.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Water is cold in the morning but fishable. Fish midges and BWO nymphs in the morning. As temps rise during the day, look for fish rising to march browns, and a few caddis. Fishing streamers along the edges with a sink tip line is also a good tactic when hatches aren’t happening.
Fish slow water off the main current where big browns will sit, ready to ambush prey.
Rubberleg stones and beadhead nymphs will also produce in tailouts and slow pocket water. Some BWO’s mid-morning and when the sun is off the water in the afternoon.
Expect hatches of yellow sallies, caddis and PMD’s as the early summer comes on.
Courtesy of Fish First.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Lots of campers and fishermen.
Lake and stream fishing has been pretty good.
Generally fishing has been good whether you are fishing from the bank or from a boat.
Now that it is warming up the catfish are starting to bite.
Fishermen have been fishing the creeks and doing very well using worms. Courtesy of Wiggins Trading Post.

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

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is 17 CFS. Try an attractor dry  like a stimulator  with a nymph as a dropper WD-40, green rock worms or scuds.

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The water level is dropping here as irrigation has started. Expect this lake to hit minimum pool this soon due to the drought.
However, anglers report good fishing for fish 13 to 17 inches in size.
Surface water temps are in the low 60’s first thing in the morning and close to 70 degrees by late afternoon.
Minnow imitations, natural baits and wooly buggers are all worth a try here.
Shore anglers report good luck on the west side of the lake and at the inlet where the creek enters the reservoir.
Other flies this time of year should include prince nymphs, zug bugs, hares ears and damsel fly nymphs.

JAKES/BOIES RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Jakes Creek has good water level and the weed growth is just starting so shore anglers can take advantage of this condition.
Anglers report 13 to 16 inch trout and a few bass.
Anglers should try Power Bait and worms or small spinners fished slowly.
Fly rodders should give hares ears, PT nymphs, zug bugs and prince nymphs along with wooly buggers a chance.
Fish are averaging 10 to 17 inches in size with most anglers using small spinners, minnow imitations or flies.
With the warmer weather expect the weeds to start coming on strong.

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:
Rush Creek flow is 71 CFS.  Fishing is good. Try a humpie or stimulator with  a hares ear or pheasant tail dropper.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 15, 2014
Kirman is still fishing well, mainly leech, damsel and scud patterns.
Lots of nice fish in the 15 to 20 inch range lately.
Seal buggers, still water nymphs, mini leeches, soft hackles, ap emergers, flashback and orange scud should all do the trick.      

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
The striper action is doing well on this stretch of the River. Near Davis Dam an angler reeled in a striped bass that weighed more than eight pounds while fishing from shore with anchovies. Many more ranging from one to three pounds have also been brought in.
Anchovies are the bait of choice with imitation lures, such as the Bomber Long A, working especially well in the morning.
Bluegill and bass have also been active in some of the areas near Big Bend State Park.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Mammoth Lakes Basin
Windy conditions hampered fishing last week. Upper Twin best for fly rodders with Doc's Twin Lake Special black or olive.

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

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
While shad have been a little harder to come by lately, anglers are still reporting successful days on the water.
Stripers have been found pushing the shad up and boiling in the areas of Vegas Wash in about 35 to 40 feet of water.
Best time on the water has been in the morning until about 10 a.m. when the stripers head for deeper, cooler water.
Common to all the reports is the need for patience, patience in casting shad nets repeatedly for bait or when trolling with anchovies and lures.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing for largemouth and smallmouth bass has been good.
Anglers are reeling in many up to three pounds. Some are seeing lunkers, but they don’t want to take what is being thrown at them.
The fish are hanging in about 20 to 30 feet of water at drop offs or near submerged trees. While the fish are striking at various colors, green worms with sparkles have been productive.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River: 
Flow has dropped to 52 CFS. Still a good number of lake fish present but fishing  is tougher with the lower flow. Try caddis pupa, San Juan worms and egg patterns.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow 206 CFS. Fishing is good  and crowds are low. Not much surface action  but nymph fishing is great.
WD40's , rainbow warriors,baetis emergers.

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.

PYRAMID LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Rob Anderson (Cell: 775-742-1754) (renoflyfishingoutfitters.com) reports:
The fishing season ends at Pyramid on June 30. The water is really getting warm and the fish have really moved out into deeper water for the summer. There are still a few fish being caught but mostly by float tubers who are fishing in deeper water.
There are also a few fish being caught from shore in areas with access to deeper water as well.
Try to get yourself in 15-30 feet of water and get your flies near or on the bottom. Really fast sinking Shooting Heads are a must if fishing Wooly Buggers, Beetles or Minnow Patterns.
Let your line sink for at least 30-40 seconds before starting your retrieve.
Nymphs and Midges are really working well for anglers who can get them into deep water.
Umpqua Feather Merchants Deep Water Lake Leader is the way to go for fishing in water over 10 feet deep with an indicator. This system allows you to hang your flies under an indicator in up to 20 feet of water.
Mark Fore and Strike and Scheels in Reno have these set ups as well as Fly Fishing Specialties in Sacramento.
Maholo Nymphs and Midges are a couple of great flies to try as well.
Note: Keep an eye on the weather and be careful when float tubing at Pyramid. The wind can come up quick and make float tubing un-safe.

RUBY LAKE NAT. WILD. REFUGE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) report:
Sunday, June 15 is the electric motor boat opener on the refuge. You may use electric motors only and gas engines must be removed from the boat.
Surface water temp at the main boat ramp is about 70 degrees, which may mean a fairly decent opener for bass, especially later in the day.
Water level at the main boat ramp is good for launching, Narciss has very low levels and launching anything but a canoe or kayak may be difficult.
Due to water management issues last year, the only units you will find bass in this year are probably going to be units 10 and 21.
Very little change here for trout as it is good one day and fair the next.
Small olive buggers, hare’s ears, damsel/dragonfly nymphs and leech patterns should all work.
The ditch is artificial lures and flies only.
The water temperatures are still cool enough that the bass haven’t really started biting yet.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Releases out of Keswick Reservoir are around 8,125 CFS as of this writing.
Fishing has been productive for most. A few tough reports coming out of the waters running through Redding. Typical at this time of year. The evening caddis hatches have been awesome. Lot's of PMDs coming off mid day.
In the right spot, you will be casting to rising fish.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been good in the mornings. Slow mid day, then ovipositing Golden stones can be found feeding rainbows at sunset. Little Yellow Stones are also prominent in the waters above Pollard Flat and into Dunsmuir.
It's easy to spend an entire day fishing from the lower river all the way up into Dunsmuir.
We expect good fishing to be the norm through June and into July.
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:
King Salmon:
Opens on Wednesday, July 16.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly fishing: As of June 16, 2014 water flow is currently 9,000 CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing is excellent.
Weather is warming, great bug hatch. Trout fishing Redding area, trout fishing is awesome.
Rainbow Trout fishing, 18 in to 26 inches. 30 plus hook ups by 9 a.m.
Trout fishing through the town of Redding has been outstanding.
Fishing Keswick Dam to Balls Ferry ramp. Using PMD's, Black Caddis, Prince Nymphs, Pheasant Tails, Brown Micro Mays. 
For those of you who are not fly fisherman, we offer spin fishing trips on the Sacramento River also.
 Drift boats or Jet boats available.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Flow is now down to 78 CFS and fishing is good. Try an attractor like a stimulator or a coachman with a para Adams as a dropper.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Shasta Lake King salmon fishing is excellent. 5 -12 salmon being caught a day, between 3 -5 pound range. Catching BIG salmon 100-120 ft deep, trolling, shad pattern lures.
Areas fishing, Mouth of Sac Arm and McCloud Arm.
 Rainbow trout and Brown trout fishing on Lake Shasta is great. Fishing 30 to 75 ft deep. Trout are very large now, due to the large bait fish in the area.  Fishing best around the Pit Arm and Jones Valley area.
Shasta Lake Spotted Bass & Small Mouth Bass fishing has been excellent. Limits daily. Catching 20 to 50 fish per day, bigger fish are being caught 25-30 ft deep. Larger numbers of smaller bass being caught on the top water using spinner baits and tube worms.

SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Surface water temps in the morning are in the low 60’s but climb to about 70 by mid afternoon.
Fishing has been good for trout, fair to good for bass and wipers.
Smallmouths are mostly off the beds, but the largemouths are still hanging on. Remember, all black bass must be returned to the water immediately after being caught until July 1, because of the spawn.
Catfish are showing up in the creel.
Anglers appear to be having good luck around most of the lake for trout, though by mid morning the trout have moved offshore to deeper water.
For trout, fluorescent orange or chartreuse seem to be the preferred colors of Power Bait. Fishing for trout is still good, and fly fishermen have had success for two to five pound trout with brown and olive wooly buggers as well as olive seal buggers and olive crystal buggers on the east and south ends of the lake. Damsel flies are starting to hatch so damselfly nymphs are most definitely an option along weed beds.
Wipers are being caught in deeper water, no longer in the real shallow stuff.
Remember, you may not keep any black bass between March 1st and June 30th, they must be released immediately back into the water.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Rick and Tresa Kennedy of Tight Lines Guide Service (888-975-0990) (www.FishTightLines.com) report:
6/15/14 Stampede Kokanee fishing
Stampede Kokanee Fishing continues to be fantastic.
We’ve set up camp and been fishing Stampede for the last few days.
The bite has been the best I’ve seen it in years.  
The fish are starting to school but it seems like no matter where you go the Lowrance screen is loaded with fish. Today, we had quick limits and also spent a little time with one rod deeper for Mackinaw. We only landed one Mack that was about 16″ and had another grab. The small mackinaw took a Berkley Gulp Minnow trolled behind a Pro Troll Flasher.
Our Kokanee today were caught on Small RMT dodgers and Sep’s Sidekick dodgers with Pink Gamakatsu Spinners and Uncle Larry’s Spinners all tipped with Pautzke Fire Corn. We caught fish from 32′ to 55′.

LAKE TAHOE:
A 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:
June 16, 2014 Fishing report
Currently, Trinity River flows are as follows;  Trinity River is 950 CFS and slowly decrease  to 400 CFS by June 26th, 2014.
Fishing for trout now, and start to see salmon moving up river.
Salmon should get going in a week or so.
Spin fishing the river, fishing from Lewiston to Junction City.
Fly fisherman are using eggs patterns and doing very well. 


TRUCKEE RIVER, CALIF & NEV:
Rob Anderson (Cell: 775-742-1754) (renoflyfishingoutfitters.com) reports:
The fishing on the Truckee has been really good. The flows are in great shape from the Town of Truckee down through Reno.
There are several hatches going on most days and the water temperatures have been holding steady.
Reports on the summer flows on the river indicate that the river could get really low sometime in Mid-July. Now is the time to be out on the river and the next month should be awesome.
The Caddis and Little Yellow Stonefly hatch is making its way up stream and bugs can be seen hatching on most of the river now in the evenings.
There has also been some Green Drakes as well. The hatch usually starts as soon as the sun gets off the water up until dark.
Size 16 Caddis dries are a great way to go for the dry fly fishing.
For Nymphing, Green Drake or Golden Stone nymphs fished with a smaller dropper like a Caddis or a Little Yellow Stone is a great way to go.
Make sure you use enough weight to get your flies down fast.
A good dead drift is a must. Cover the water slowly and when you catch a fish try to spend more time in that type of water.
Mornings and evenings are the best time to be on the water.
Flows are: Town of Truckee 314 CFS, Boca Bridge 602 CFS, Farad 656 CFS, Reno 385 CFS and Vista 375 CFS.

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE CALIF:
Rob Anderson (Cell: 775-742-1754) (renoflyfishingoutfitters.com) reports:
Flows on the Little Truckee have dropped to 180 CFs and have been there for about a week.
PMD’s have started to hatch late mornings and there has been some Green Drakes as well. The PMD hatch usually goes on for a month or so but the Green Drake hatch is short and can be over in a week or two.
The flows are great and this would be a great time to fish the L.T.
There is enough water in the river for fish to still be really spread out and this makes it a little easier to deal with the crowds.
A stealthy approach is still a must and the anglers who make less casts and spend more time reading the water and looking for rising fish usually have more success. As flows get lower this becomes even more important. Nymphing is also worth a try or even a dry dropper with a Green Drake dry and a PMD dropper.
Mid to late mornings to early afternoon is the best time to catch the hatch.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Good morning Don,
Fishing and weather were great the first part of the week.  
Average catch was 2 1/2 pounds.  Most Anglers had their limit.  
Later in the week we had some wind which hampered fishing from boats.
Mice Tails and nightcrawlers were getting the best action.
Reports of large Browns were snagged but broke free prior to netting.
Water level remains very good and temperature is at 52 degrees.
Regards,
Judy Allen

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 15, 2014
The Twins are fishing well this week with lots of nice 1 to 4 pounders making a showing. Shore anglers are fishing with mice tails, power eggs, power bait and crawlers, boat anglers are going with rapalas, kastmasters and thomas bouyants. Fly anglers are having success with seal buggers, matukas, zug bugs, soft hackles and wooly buggers.  

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 15, 2014
The Virginias are still fishing excellent both from tubes and the shore.
Bait anglers are having success with mice tails, power eggs and crawlers, lure anglers are using kastmasters, thomas bouyants and Jakes spin-a-lures. Fly anglers are bagging some fish with matukas, seal buggers, wooly buggers, soft hackles, beetles and ants. 

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, NEVADA AND CALIFORNIA:
Rob Anderson (Cell: 775-742-1754) (renoflyfishingoutfitters.com) reports:
East Walker River
Flows are 76 CFS. The conditions are UN real right now. Flows are great, the water temperatures are hanging in there and the fish are very active.
The dry fly fishing has been superb over the past few weeks. The Hoppers are out in force and the fish have been looking up for big dry flies.
The best time to be on the water on the East Walker is in the mornings up until about lunch time. The water is starting to get warm in the afternoons.
Dry dropper set-ups is the obvious choice right now but a lot of anglers are just fishing dries. There is enough action to take off the dropper and spend the day dry fly fishing. Orange or Yellow Stimulators are a good way to go. Foam Hopper patterns are also worth a try.
Flow could drop any time so keep an eye out before you go.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker River: The flows on the East have been holding at 71 CFS for a while now and the fishing is still pretty good, especially downstream from the "Miracle Mile" and on the Nevada side of the border.
The nymphing has been good with caddis nymphs and small midges, we haven't heard much on dry flies but the streamer action has been great lately.
Patterns to try include JJ special, zuddler, zonker, moal leech, dead drift crayfish, sculpzilla, buckskin caddis, deep sparkle pupa, fox's poopah, flashback emerger, rainbow warrior, silver streak, tailwater tiny, micro mayfly and mercury midge.             
Sceirine Ranch:   
June 15, 2014
The Sceirine has fished excellent the past few days, both on nymphs and streamers, lots of nice fish being landed on moal leeches, dead drift crayfish, zuddlers, sculpzilla, rainbow warrior, dark lord and silver streaks.
There's quite a few bookings on the ranch so give us a call ahead of time if you want to make a reservation.   
Hunewill Pond:
June 15, 2014
The pond is fishing excellent right now, it's full of water and the weeds are low, also the Hunewill's put 550 pounds of catchable fish into the pond this week to supplement the larger fish that have been holding over!
Leech patterns have been the way to go lately and adding a dropper is even better. Seal buggers, stillwater nymphs, mini leeches, matukas, soft hackles and ap emergers have all been doing great. 

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow has again bumped up 75 CFS.  This up and down pattern is likely to continue through the summer.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 15, 2014
The West is fishing really well down through the canyon and some in the Pickle Meadows area.
Panther martins and mepps are working for the spin anglers, bait folks are using salmon eggs, power eggs, mice tails and crawlers. Fly anglers can go with hopper dropper rigs, attractor nymphs and attractor dries, patterns to try include: royal wulff, royal coachman, madam x, stacker hopper, para hopper, ants, beetles, prince nymph, zug bug and pheasant tail.    

WILDHORSE RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Water level is dropping about 4 inches a week, algae is growing and fishing from shore has gotten a bit tougher.
Shore anglers should plan on being on the water very early before the surface temperatures start to climb.
Small boats may be launched with care as long as boaters realize that the shoreline is soft and you should inspect it on foot before trying to launch to make sure your trailer and vehicle won’t sink into the mud.
It is not recommended that you launch a large boat.
Boaters were finding trout in 20 to 25 feet of water, with the trout hanging in the top 15 feet of the water column.
Most shore anglers are having luck with plain old garden hackle, though others are using Power Bait and lures.
Fly rodders have had success with buggers, hare’s ears, leech patterns and chironomids fished from float tubes or kick boats.
The fish seem to be avoiding the shallow south end of the lake.
Anglers should be aware that if they are going to try to launch a boat, that they must get it inspected at the AIS station at the state park headquarters. This goes for boats being launched anywhere on the lake.
If you are just going to the inspection station, but not using the park, you will not be charged an entrance fee.

WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
With the increase in water, the level is high enough that you can launch small boats here now.
Surface water temperatures start out about 64 in the morning and climb to almost 70 by late afternoon.
Fishing has been good for trout and fair to good for bass, though bass fishing should continue to improve.
Anglers have had good luck for trout between the boat ramp and the canyon by the dam as well as along the rock by the cabin.
Bass anglers report success along the willow edges and shallow flats.
The road here was in good shape before the recent rainy weather and as long as it is dry, should still be in good shape.
This lake is not going to spill this year.
Anglers should use the same presentations and techniques as at South Fork.

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