Fishing report for the week of July 6-13, 2011

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California and Sierra fishing report for the week of July 6-13.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com reports:
Sabrina Lake: There was one thing I didn’t check off on the last report and that was the lack of winter weather, well, Mother Nature gave us one more shot last Wednesday – snow flurries - June 29th - go figure. You just never know in the mountains. The weather improved spectacularly towards the end of the week with highs in the mid 80s – downright hot at the Lake!
Fishing this week is still a bit of a challenge.
Fishing the Inlets with nightcrawlers, Salmon Eggs and Power Bait are getting some as is drift fishing with nightcrawlers or Power Bait.
Trolling flashers and a nightcrawler or just dragging a Woolly Bugger are also picking up a few fish.
Tossing Woolly Buggers and a bubble or baits (nightcrawlers, Salmon eggs or Power Bait) are bringing in a few.
Only about 10 feet to go before the water goes over the spillway – hard to believe as low as it was only a month ago.
Starting to have people fishing off the dam – remember, don’t be fooled by those sucker fish.
All the campgrounds in the Bishop Creek Canyon are open. The only campground to take reservations is Four Jeffery www.reserveamerica.com and enter Four Jeffrey. All others are first come first serve. There is a full hook-up campground also on the South Lake road, Creekside RV Park. Remember to take it easy on all the mountain roads, the deer are on the move and there’s lots of hikers out there.
The snow on the trails into the back-country is thawing slowly – and the lake are becoming ice-free – finally, but there are some nasty creek crossing still – just be careful.
Got another DFG stocking on Monday – looks like it’s becoming a regular occurrence at the Lake.
The white Lilac and purple Bearded Iris both blossomed this week. The fragrance on the Lilac – mmmmmm.
Temps are expected to cool down a bit this week with highs in the 70s and lows in the 40s – but there are afternoon thunderstorms in the forecast for most of the week. 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. REMEMBER A JACKET – IT TENDS TO BE BETWEEN 25 AND 30 DEGREES COOLER AT THE LAKE.
Like I said the skeeters have returned with a vengeance – not only will they now take your firstborn, they may even take you second and third and they’re big enough to fly away with all 3 - remember when applying bug juice, sunscreen, sanitizer or any other FU-FU juice, wash your hands! The juice you apply will taint your tackle and bait. You know it tastes yucky, the fish think it tastes yucky, too, although have you ever tasted Power Bait or Worms – to each their own.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parcher’s Resort (760-873-4177) email at sierrasmitty@cebridge.net:
South Lake: We finally got some fish stocked! The Alpers trout crew made an appearance on Friday and the entire Parchers Resort and South Lake Landing crew pitched in to stock a nice load of trophy trout.
Getting the fish to the water was very much a team effort as we did a "bucket brigade" style stocking.
The water at the lake is now up on the dam (thank goodness!) and charging. The water is coming up an average of 3 ft per day and with the heat wave over the weekend I wouldn't be surprised to see it come up even faster than that, especially if we get some thunderstorms as predicted early next week.
At the current rate of rise, we should be able to get out first DFG stocking of the year late next week.
Southern California Edison is finishing up the paperwork for their huge Alpers stocking - we're hoping to get those fish in the lake ASAP.
We finally opened the boat landing at South Lake so we now have 2 kayaks and 8 motor boats available for rent.
We're planning to float the docks on Thursday and if the water is favorable get a pontoon boat or two out by next weekend (fingers crossed!).
As for the bite right now...hopefully this will be the last week that I have to give a less than stellar fish report, but the truth is that the bite was pretty tough last week.
Folks soaking Salmon eggs, Salmon Peach Power Bait or nightcrawlers at the various feeder streams were doing the best.
Things definitely picked up after the Alpers stocking with a few good fish in the 2.5 to 3.5lb class coming out on mini-jigs or red/gold lures.
The dam area and the inlets are the most productive spots at present.
It's going to be at least a few more weeks before the launch ramp will be open to private boaters.
South Fork Bishop Creek: All is well on the South Fork. The flows are ideal, both Alpers & DFG stocked this week so the action remained steady all week.
Bait dunkers have been doing best and, as usual, salmon eggs and nightcrawlers are the top baits.
Spinners like the holographic Panther Martins or Roostertails along with dark colored mini-jigs are the best artificials for the spin fisherman.
There is a major carpenter ant hatch going on right now so big black ant patterns are a real good place to start for the fly fishers out there.
Weir Pond: Fly anglers are doing the best at the Weir.
Big black ant patterns, bead head streamers or Nymphs and Midges are all working great. Spin fishers are using the usual stuff and doing quite well. There are still a lot of rainbows hanging around in the Weir right now.
If you would like to receive this report weekly via email, reservations@parchersresort.net and we'll put you on the list.
Intake II: I received some great reports from Intake II this week, especially following a DFG stocking on Wednesday.
Apparently the DFG really loaded up the small lake for the holiday weekend and it paid off big time. Just about everyone I talked to was catching.
Garlic Power Bait, inflated nightcrawlers and Red/Gold Thomas Bouyants were working best (I know, not a big surprise).
Alpers went in on Friday so expect some good quality 'bows to come out this coming week.
We would like to remind folks that the weekly Alpers stockings at Intake II, North Lake and Bishop Creek will not be able to continue through the entire season without your help.
Visit http://adoptacreek.org/ for details on how you can help keep the bigguns coming.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
The reservoir has been fishing very well for the most part this week.
The water temps are rising and the fish seem to be getting more concentrated.
Haven't heard too much from the shore anglers but the boat anglers are doing great, lots of 3 to 4 pounders showing up this week.
The bait anglers are doing great with crawlers and Power Bait as well as Power Eggs.
The trollers are still doing well with blades/crawlers, spoons and blades/spoons.
Fly anglers are hitting with Damsels and small Midge patterns.
Rainbow Point and the middle area going into Buckeye Bay seem to be the best areas lately.
 
BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
Water Conditions: Great. Water temps in the mid 50's
Fishing Conditions: Fish hanging out by the marina, and by the dam. In about 12-15 ft of water.

CARSON RIVERS, NEV:
Main Carson River: High, fast and muddy.
East Carson River: High, fast and muddy.
West Carson River: High, fast and muddy.

CARSON RIVER, CALIF:
East Carson River: High, fast and muddy.
S.R 4 and S.R. 89 will be closed all day Saturday (July 09) for the annual Death Ride bicycle event.
West Carson River: High, fast and muddy.

COMINS LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
A few bass have been showing up, but no trout due to the pike infestation.
Pike fishing has also been poor.
There are few if any trout left in the lake also due to the pike infestation.

CONVICT LAKE, CALIF:
Jen Heintzelman of Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) www.convictlakeresort.com reports:
Catch of the Week: Dan and Gail Estabrock from Oxnard, Calif., bring in a notable stringer 8 lb. 5 oz. caught on nightcrawlers at the Inlet.

Weather: It is HOT, daytime highs in the 80's and night time lows in the high 40's.  The winds have been low as well, chance of thunder storms mid-week. Feel free to call us for a real-time weather report. Here is a local site that is usually quite accurate www.mammothweather.com.

Tactics/Bait: Nightcrawlers are the hot ticket this week for bait fishing.
Trolling 7 colors using a red and gold Thomas Bouyant or something with color as the water is a bit murky right now is catching fish. 
Fish are being caught all around the lake pretty equally: Jetty, Inlet, North Shore, South Shore, Hangman's Tree.  
Here is a list of other baits that are good to try: TroutKrilla, Rapala, Trout Teasers, Midges, Panther Martin, Thomas Bouyants, Green Woolly Buggers, White Mini Jig and Garlic Power Bait. 
Stocking:
DFG and Mono County stocked this week. I did personally see a bunch of fish being stocked in the creek as well.
Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 5:37 am - 5:40 am and Sunset 8:18 pm - 8:17 pm.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
Water Conditions: Okay. Bottom temps are from as low as 52F up to 62.
Pull out the thermometers and you'll find the perfect 57 F.
Algae is coming on but still very fishable.
Fishing Conditions: Poor to Very Poor.
Good news and bad news.
Bad news first . . .the Daphnia is rampant and the best anglers/guides on the lake are averaging 1-2 fish per 5 hour session.
Good news is that the bottom water temps are getting into the 60's most places on the lake and the fish are starting to move into McGee Bay and other sources of cold water.
I'd say it should really be smokin' in about 7-10 days, maybe sooner, when the Daphnia has run its course and all the fish in the lake start stacking up on the inlets and springs.
Damsels and Calibaetis starting to hatch.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Fishing on the lake took a nose dive in the last few days.
The fish are suspended from 4'-15' and appear to be feeding on Daphnia. There are plenty of fish at Sandy Point and Pelican Point but getting them to eat your fly is challenge. Black/copper Zebra Midges or Stevie's Wonder black/silver in 10'-12' of water.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeanne of the J & J Grizzly Store (530-832-0270) www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com reports:
The damsel hatch has begun.  North of Cow Creek, Catfish Cove and Five Tree Point have all seen significant hatches. Callibaetis hatches are still reported in mid morning and late afternoon.
Flies being used are Damsels, Callibaetis, Blood Midge, Pheasant Tail, Sheep Creek and Black Woolly Buggers.
Bank fishing has been reported as slow, however several limits have been caught. Inflated nightcrawlers, Power Bait in Rainbow, Orange, Sherbet or Lemon Twist.
Trolling: Dick Nite Copper Red Head, Sockeye Slammer # 2 Firetiger, Needlefish Red Dot Frog, Metallic Perch, or Fire Tiger.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Don and Elaine Quilici fished from shore on Friday morning near the dam.
They caught and released a limit of rainbow trout, up to 15 inches in length, while spincasting with red-white stripped lures.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Stocked rainbow trout are hitting on Power Bait, nightcrawlers and flies. Some are even hitting a combination of worms and mini marshmallows.
As the summer progresses this combination will help keep your bait out of the weeds.
Most fish are in the 10- to 11-inch range.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
During the past couple of weeks anglers have found good to excellent fishing for largemouth bass and crappie. Plastic worms are taking the bass and a small, watermelon colored Gitzit is catching the crappie.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
The evening Hex hatch that makes Fall River so famous at this time of year is happening! The morning PMD hatch and dry fly fishing has been good.
The fishing can slow down mid day and then pick up late afternoon.
Good wet flies are # 16 Normans Wiggles Tails, # 18 Pseudo May, PT Nymph # 16-18.
Dry fly patterns that can work include # 18 Tilt Wing Dun PMD, Last chance Cripple PMD, Mercer's Missing Link #16-18. Mercer's Poxyback Emerger Hex has been a good choice for the Hex hatch.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

FRENCH MEADOWS RESERVOIR, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Fishermen have been reeling in the fish at Frenchman's.
A local man caught four rainbow trout at the dam using Power Bait (Chartreuse). All were 12 to 15 inches long and weighed 1 to 1 1/2 pounds.
Pete Jorgensen caught rainbow trout at Turkey Point using nightcrawlers and marshmallows. Fourteen to Seventeen inches long, weighing 1 1/2 pounds.  Another fisherman used Orange Power Bait and caught three rainbow trout at Turkey Point.
All were shore fishing.
Trolling remains good at the north and east ends of the lake. Fishermen are using various lures, most are green, black, and red.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Water conditions are very good, as always.
Hat Creek is a spring creek with the water source unaffected by major tributaries that can empty muddy water into the mainstream due to snow run-off and rain.
The salmon fly hatch is has tapered off. A few salmon flies can be found flying near the edges of the stream, but the fish seem to be looking more at smaller Nymphs, like Hogan's S&M, # 16-18 PT Nymphs, # 14 Stimulators and various golden stone dries.
The fishing can slow down after 2:00 PM with the bite coming back on near sunset. Go and enjoy!!
Not known for huge numbers of rainbows brought to hand, Hat Creek has produced top quality fishing in recent weeks.
Sometimes Hat can be crowded, especially since some of the other streams like the Upper Sac, Pit River are less than ideal for angling with a fly rod.
Come to Hat! Bring your dry fly box and go hunting for rising fish!
Anglers should expect hatches of pale morning duns, green drakes, mahoganies, blue wing olives, Baetis, Caddis.
Bring a fly box including Mercer's Missing Link # 16, Last Chance Cripple Green Drake # 12, Pseudo Mays # 18, Micro Mays # 16, Rubberlegs # 6-8. 
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Water flow at 208 CFS. The flow has been consistent but fast.
We have been doing well Nymphing with FB Pheasant Tails, gray WD-40's and Caddis larva and olive Scuds. Caddis activity is picking up.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
Water Conditions: Fair. Flows are slightly down to 180 on 7/2.
Fishing Conditions: Great. The flows are still high, but the fishing is excellent!
Don't let the high flows scare you away.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR, CALIF:
S.R. 89 will be closed all day Saturday (July 9) for the annual Death Ride bicycle event.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Grant – Gull – June – Silver Lakes and Rush Creek: Rush Creek flow is 322 CFS. The water is up some and fishing is fair. Nymph fish with Birds Nests, Prince Nymphs and Pheasant Tails and San Juan Worms.


KINNEY RESERVOIR, CALIF:
S.R 4 will be closed all day Saturday (July 9) for the annual Death Ride bicycle event.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
We've only had a couple reports back from Kirman this week, the anglers we talked with did ok up there. Small streamers like Stillwater Nymphs and Seal Buggers with a soft hackle or scud dropper seemed to be the best for them.
 
KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Flows are 2,350 CFS. Salmon fishing is what's on the agenda for the Klamath. Below Iron Gate Dam, the fishing is slow for steelhead and half pounders. At this time of year, we are in between seasons for finding Klamath steelhead on a fly rod . Look for the fishing to get more interesting in October. Better reports will come in as flows drop and salmon show up. Expect the fishing to pick up in October. For now, not the best conditions for our old friend the Klamath River. Sub 2,000 cfs releases out of Iron Gate dam are best.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

LAUGHLIN, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Colorado River: Anglers are finding improved fishing for striped bass with fish as large as five pounds hitting cut anchovies.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
The fishing has been good!
Callibaetis hatches are producing really fun dry fly fishing from mid morning through early afternoon.
Fishing dark leeches on a sinking line will find extra large rainbows!
Small Nymphs and Midges fished deep under indicators are producing hook ups when nothing else is working.
Lewiston Lake is definitely a good place to go fly fishing!
— 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: All the lakes are open and ice free and well stocked.
Best fishing at Lake Mary along the west side.
Black or purple Crystal Buggers on full sink lines with a slow retrieve the most successful technique recently.


MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Water conditions: Fair. Snow still around and water temps starting to warm slightly.
Fishing conditions: Stripping streamers working best.

MARKLEEVILLE CREEK CALIF:
S.R. 89 will be closed all day Saturday (July 9) for the annual Death Ride bicycle event.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Anglers are beginning to see striper boils in Boulder Basin as well the upper reaches of the lake. Stripers are taking cut anchovies or sardines and providing fishermen with good action in the Overton Arm and from Temple Bar to South Cove. Most of the fish are small, measuring in the neighborhood of 16- to 20-inches.
Fishing for small stripers remains hit-and-miss in the Las Vegas Wash area, but Anglers are catching a few fish along the beaches north of Hemenway and by the tires around the marina.
Keep in mind that fishing is not permitted inside the marina.
Flooded brush can be found throughout the lake. Look there for largemouth and smallmouth bass. The fish have been taking plastics and crankbaits. Catfish action continues to improve for anglers using various cut baits in the coves and small bays.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Willow Beach and the waters to the south is the place to go for double-digit stripers. The big fish, some to 20-pounds, have moved into the area and are biting on large swimbaits like the A.C. Plug or the SPRO.
While many anglers focus their efforts below Willow Beach, some have caught large fish while casting from the fishing pier.
One of those went 22 pounds.
Trout anglers have found success for stocked rainbows with Power Bait and Power Worms, though spinners and lures are generally productive in this area as well.
With stripers moving north, action remains sluggish for anglers fishing out of Cottonwood Cove.
Largemouth bass, on the other hand, have been hitting jigs and plastics.
The catfish and panfish bites are continuing to improve.

MOSQUITO LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) www.dfw.state.or.us.com reports:
Recreational ocean chinook fishing is open.
Single point, barbless hooks must be used in this fishery. 
The selective ocean coho fishery opens July 2 with a 15,000 fish quota. These coho must be adipose fin clipped to harvest.
The bottom fish bag limit remains at seven fish with a sub-bag limit of one Cabezon per day/angler.
Anglers are reporting good catches when weather is favorable.
Fishing from beaches has been fair for redtail surfperch but many have moved into bays to spawn.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Upper Owens River: Water flow 140 CFS.  Elk hair Caddis or stimulators on the surface. Caddis pupa, buckskin Nymphs and WD-40's under the surface.
Cover lots of water and keep moving as the fish are scattered.
 Make sure you have your bug repellent.
Lower Owens River: Water flow 285 CFS.  Fishing is good in the wild trout section. Try olive Caddis larva, WD-40's and olive Birds Nests.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
Upper Owens River Water Conditions: As of 6/30 flows are at 147 CFS above the Hot Creek confluence.
Fishing Conditions: Tough, try to stay subsurface heavily weighted below the confluence because of combined flows.
Owens River Gorge Water conditions: Great. Flow: 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP. Water is clear and cold.
Fishing Conditions: Excellent. Getting reports of stinging nettles. Wear pants!
Take water along as it is very hot these days.
Lower Owens River Water Conditions: Great. Flows are getting better at 280 CFS as of 6/30.
Fishing Conditions: Great! Flows finally coming back down to some better levels.

PAHRANAGAT WILDLIFE REFUGE, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish. Mealworms or night crawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Wish this river was fishing great. It usually is at this time of year.
Snow melt and muddy water coming out of the Warner Mountains will continue to hamper favorable conditions.
The fishing has been fair to good for select anglers.
Knowing where and when is everything.
The Pit should be in good condition by the end of July, we hope.
In spite of the tougher conditions, anglers are still getting out on the rivers and fishing, making for a decent report here and there.
The fishing on the Pit could be fantastic this fall!
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

PYRAMID LAKE, NEV:
Closed to cutthroat trout fishing from July 01 through September 30.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Current river flows are approximately 11,250 CFS.
The Lower Sacramento continues to produce some of the foremost fly fishing to be found in Northern California!
Tremendous hatches of PMD's that rival, even exceed the magnitude of the Caddis hatches of March are driving the superior quality of the Lower Sacramento fly fishing experience.
Keep a spare fly rod rigged for dry fly fishing as you float down stream.
Mercer's Missing Link # 14 has been a good all around fly pattern mid day when the PMD's are coming off the Lower Sacramento.
Fish can be found along the shallow edges of the river, periodically taking down duns and cripples.
Nymphing with indicators, big indicators, and heavy split shot is the most productive method.
Reliable Nymphs include Fox's # 12 Cinnamon Poopah, Zack's TB Pseudo May and Zack's Zaddis!, # 14 CB Bird's Nest.
Crunch time lasts all day and tapers off late afternoon with evening dry fly and swing session happiness thanks to the caddis hatch occurring about 7:00 PM through sunset.
— Courtesy  of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Water on the Upper Sacramento is still high, creating fast, swift fishing conditions. Water color is excellent.
Best fishing is early and late. Mid day sun can put the fish down until shadows allow the Upper Sac rainbows to move out from under their rocks.
River flows near Lake Shasta are 1,380 cfs. Water color is excellent. Fishing can be good.
Anglers who fish the edges of the river, near the bank, those seams between really fast water and slower water can find a few really nice rainbows. 
Snow runoff will keep the Upper Sac high for the month of July.
We are getting hot summer weather, which will facilitate snow melt, raising tributaries and possibly creating higher stream flows in the days to come. Expect fast water along the entire 35 mile stretch of the Upper Sacramento.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SAN JOAQUIN AND RED’S MEADOWS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Road opened on Friday July 1. Most campgrounds are still under a blanket of snow and the river is booming. A great time to see Rainbow Falls but fishing the river is not realistic.
No reports from Starkweather or Sotcher Lakes.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
The Lake is full and beautiful. This makes for great fishing conditions.
Rainbow trout fishing has slowed down this week with all the traffic on the lake and change in temperature. Fishermen are catching Rainbows 30 to 60 feet deep, using Wiggle Hoochies, Pink Apex, & Wee- Tads.
King Salmon are being caught now also throughout the lake. The salmon that are being caught are from 15 to 20 inches, trolling 80 to 100 feet deep. Reports say the fishermen are catching a few smaller fish, both salmon and trout, but currently no larger fish. 
— Courtesy of Outdoor Sport Fishing Adventures

SILVER CREEK, CALIF:
S.R 4 will be closed all day Saturday (July 9) for the annual Death Ride bicycle event.

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) www.dfw.state.or.us.com reports:
The Smith is open to striped bass year-round, two fish per 24 hours, 24-inch minimum size. Fishing for stripers in the tidewater area should still be fair. The Smith is now open for trout from May 28 through Sept. 15 and fishing has been good for cutthroat trout in the upper sections.
Check the regulations for gear and harvest restrictions.

LAKE TAHOE:
Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbons Charters (530-544-6552) www.blueribbonfishing.com reports:
North Shore: We’ve been getting easy limits of Mackinaw (Lake) Trout.
We have been trolling at The Tavern Hole, Cal Neva Point, Dollar Point and Sugar Pine Point, 110-220 feet deep, with either Dodgers and minnows or Dodgers and large Trophy Stick lures.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
The Lake is now at 94 percent capacity.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
The Trinity River is flowing at 1,500 CFS. Releases are scheduled to drop to a very fishable flow of 450 CFS by August 1st.
Flows on the "fly only" section of the Trinity are high and fishable from a wading point of view.
Fishing form a boat is by far the best option for now.
For steelhead and trout, the Trinity is fishing fair, but only because it's not the season for steelhead. Expect to catch brown trout and juvenile steelhead, half pounders and an occasional summer run torpedo! Resident brown trout can be found chasing Clousers, Woolly Buggers!
Don't expect great fishing for the next week or so.
The Fly Fishing Only Section, above the Old Bridge located in Lewiston, CA on the Trinity River is open. The fishing is improving. Limited wading options exist at 1,500 CFS, not to mention the dangers of wading in these conditions. But, each day, the flows are coming down and in the days to come, good times will prevail!
Once the river drops to 450 CFS on August 1st, good fishing reports should be the norm.
Remember, swift water sustains the real possibility of being swept downstream and drowning.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) www.monovillage.com reports:
Upper Twin Lake: Michelle Haas used pink Gulp for her 3-pound, 14-ounce rainbow.
Salmon peach Power Bait bringing in lots of 3-pounders plus.
Ron Racine used it for his 3-pound, 12-ounce rainbow.
A Thomas Buoyant watermelon-colored lure caught a 3-pound rainbow for Trevor Martinez from Ventura.
Derby in full swing with 8-year-old Christian Yale in the lead with a 2-pound, 5-ounce rainbow.

TWIN LAKES AREA, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
Upper Twin Lake – Lower Twin Lake – Robinson Creek: The Twins have fished great this week, lots of fish in the 1 to 2 pound range with a few over 2.5 coming in.
Crawlers, Power Bait, Kastmasters, Thomas Bouyants and Jakes spin-a-lures have all been doing well.
Trolling with blades/crawlers and small Rapalas has also been good.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
The Virginias are all ice free and fishing great! We've had reports of fish up to 3+ pounds as well as lots of 1 to 2 pound fish.
Bait anglers have been doing well with Power Bait and inflated crawlers, lure anglers have been using Kastmasters and Panther Martins.
Fly anglers have been successful with Stillwater Nymphs, Seal Buggers, Matukas, soft hackles, Zug Bugs and Pheasant Tails.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) email vir@qnet.com reports:
Summer finally arrived with temps hitting the low 70’s with lots of great fishing. Weather has been comfortable with little or no wind, clear skies and T-shirts during the day, with the exception of snow flurries on June 28th.
Big Virginia thawed on the 20th of June, and Little Virginia on the 13th, and Trumble Lake on the 4th.
Alpers were stocked by the County Enhancement program on the 16th, and DFG planted on the 24th in both Big and Little Virginia.
Lures: Bouyants, gold/red, blue/silver and gold red dots, silver/dots and the rainbow pattern. Hot Shots have also been doing well. Gold Phoebe’s, Kastmasters – cutthroat, perch, rainbow, browns and gold has been the best.  Crappie Jigs various colors, and stingers in yellow/orange/black.
Captain American Power Bait, salmon peach, lemonade, corn and yellow glitter have done well with worms as the hot ticket for most of the week.
Tubers are doing well, but the water is still a bit brrrrr chilly so dress warm for a couple more weeks.
Backcountry lakes are starting to thaw with very little water showing and the trails still have snow in the trees but melting in the open areas to Summit Pass. Blue Lake is ice free, Cooney is getting there and Frogs are under “white”. Pass is history for a couple more weeks unless temps hit the 80’s.
Big fish for the week:
Ken Zapanta of Foothill Ranch, 4 lb 10 oz on a worm - Little Virginia
Grady Slate of Brea, 2 lb 8 oz Power Bait LV
Betty Stelzl of Paso Robles, 2 lb 14 oz on Power Worm - LV 
Jerry Duncan of Sacramento, 3 lb 6 oz on Power Bait
Jake Lindborg of Huntington Beach 2 lb Alpers on worms, LV
Ellie Schmidt of Lompoc, 3 lb 4 oz on rainbow Power Bait – LV
Evan Ryno of Upland 2 lb 13 oz on rainbow Power Bait – LV
Nicky Giacomini of Upland 2 lb 9 oz on rainbow Power Bait – LV
Diana Sandridge of Yermo , 2 lb 4 oz Salmon eggs – LV
Kyle Brandt of Upland, 2 lb 7 oz. on rainbow Power Bait, LV
Jeff Walker of Torrance, 3 lb on Power Bait salmon peach, LV
Don McKenzie of Bradley, 2 lb 11 oz on salmon peach Power Bait LV
Urick Klepack of Murrieta, 3 lb on corn Power Bait, LV
Ted Boydston of Granite Bay, 2 lb 9 oz on Power Bait LV
George Aylwin of Patterson, 2 lb 3 oz, 3 lb on green Woolly Bugger LV
Mark Bingham of Boulder Creek, 2 lb 12 oz, on black Woolly Bugger, LV
Brian Walker of Torrance, 5 lb 1oz on lure, LV
Cinda Slate of Laguna Hills, 3lb 5oz. Sherbert Zeke’s, Big Virginia

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
No fish have been reported or seen at Walker Lake so far this fishing season.
Mineral County Road Dept. has done some work on the State Parks Launch. Launching is improved but you still need four wheel drive.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
East Walker – West Walker – Sceirine Ranch - Hunewill Pond:
East Walker River: The East has dropped from 925 CFS to 785 CFS this week.
It's been fishing pretty well all things considered.
There are some key things that need to be done down there with this kind of flow to be successful. These include adding some significant weight to your flies to get them down near the bottom and reading the water carefully.
You want to look for seems between the riffles and calmer water to fish, foam lines and back-eddy's. This slower water or slack water will undoubtedly be holding fish. Once you find water like that the trick is to get your flies down to where the fish are, then hang on!
Remember, just because the water is high doesn't mean the fish have disappeared, and since they haven't disappeared, they still gotta eat.
Patterns that have been successful lately include buckskin Caddis, 3-wire Caddis, Fox's Poopah, La Fontaines sparkle pupa, Zebra Midges, WD-40's and San Juan Worms.
West Walker River: The West is running very high and muddy right now, we've had a couple decent reports from up there and the Little Walker as well.
Be prepared for some fairly difficult fishing at the higher flows.
If you work the softer areas you should be able to pull out some nice fish.
Sceirine Ranch: The ranch hasn't had any clients on it this week.
Like the California side, it'll be a matter of picking your water carefully and trying to fish the calmer areas.
Hunewill Pond: The pond has been producing some pretty nice fish this past week, most are in the 18 to 22 inch range.
The weeds in the pond were mowed this week so that should make it even easier (and better) to fish!
 
WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
East Walker River Water Conditions:  Poor. Flows slightly down to 785 CFS as of 6/30.
Fishing Conditions: Fair. Stay in shallow slow water by the bank. Early in the morning is best.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
East Walker River: Most recent flow 790 CFS. The river is raging but fish can still be caught. Look for slower water along the near bank and behind  rocks and current brakes. Red Midge pupa, Buckskin Nymphs and Prince Nymphs.     
              

WASHOE LAKE, WAHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Washoe Lake dried up in 2004 and, although it is presently full and has been restocked, the fish population, consisting mostly of channel catfish and white bass, is small. Fishing is expected to be poor.

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK AREA, CALIF:
The Tioga Pass Highway (California S.R. 120) to Yosemite National Park (from the east side) is now open.
Tioga Pass has an elevation of 9,943 feet, making it the highest automobile pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Photos

Photo No. 1: Dan & Gail Estabrock from Oxnard, California with their stringer of rainbow trout weighing a total of 8 lb. 5 oz. Their fish were caught on nightcrawlers at the inlet of Convict Lake, Calif.
— Photo courtesy of the Convict Lake Resort

Photo No. 2: Some of the wildflowers at Catfish Cove at Davis Lake.
— Photo by Elaine Quilici

Photo No. 3: Looking at Catfish Cove and Eagle Point on the west side of Davis Lake, Calif.
— Photo by Elaine Quilici