Don Q's Fishing Report for week of August 16

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams for Northern California, the Sierra and across Nevada. This report is for the week of August 16.

ADOBE POND, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250)
(www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Good in the mornings, slow afternoons now. 
Fishing damsel adults is fun here this time of year. Casting these larger dry flies along the grassy banks and watching the browns slam them is a riot!  This is private water, call us for details as we fish it from our drift boats.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The Salmon are here and reports of 18-19’’.
Surface temperatures are rising which means more fish are taking up in deeper water.
Insect hatches are on the decline, most have run their course the top item on the menu is now the pond smelt.
There is word of Catfish hitting trolls baits close to the surface also.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Sabrina Lake:
PICK UP YOUR FISHING LICENSE BEFORE COMING TO THE LAKE.
I do believe this week was a re-run from last week – we had nice cool breezes, a bit of rain, lightning and thunder-booms which were experienced by the many anglers at the Lake over the week – yup, sounds pretty much like last week’s report except this week, no hail. Clouds in the afternoon kept the Lake at a nice comfortable temperature.
Fishing this week was on the good side – again!
Inlet fisher people might try using nightcrawlers, garlic Power Bait or a bubble and a fly didn’t bring home the gold, but many brought home dinner.
Trolling with flasher and a nightcrawler or Woolly Bugger or just dragging a worm. Leadcorers are going down about 6 colors and some were using Needlefish (pick these up in town).
Drifting with a nightcrawler and enjoying the quiet.
If you’re sitting on shore, try Salmon Eggs, Thomas Buoyants (Red/Gold) nightcrawlers or Power Bait. 
If you’re not sure what to do or how to do it or where to do it – come into the building and ask!
Once again, DFG stocked the Lake on Thursday with another load of Rainbows – thanks!
Kraig, Kyler & Akayla Orosco, Trey Fujii and Kory Mitsuuchi from San Fernando Valley spent the day on the Lake and came home with limits using nightcrawlers and Power Bait at the Inlet.
Tino, Niko & Jacob Buccola of Monrovia caught their first fish this weekend. Lots of memories made at the Lake this weekend!
Then, there was the hard-core Goin Family from Chalfant (Bishop originally) – they weren’t going to let a little rain, thunder or lightning stop the 50th birthday celebrations for Kyle Senior and the college going away party for Kyle Junior – they donned jackets and ponchos and had a wonderful (if not a bit wet) day on Lake Sabrina! Happy Birthday, Kyle SR and good luck Kyle JR!
We still have the Eagles on the Lake – from what we’ve heard – there are a pair and a juvenile. Quite spectacular to see them flying as a pair and then have one peel away to try for a fish.
Well this is the 7th week of working on the bridge and this week there was LOTS of progress. Just to recap - the first week - they had roped off the North Lake Hiker parking area at the North Lake road last week – the second week a storage container and forklift were delivered to the roped off area. Now for the 3rd week – we couldn’t figure out what was done on the bridge last week. The 4th week progress report – nothing has progressed as far as we can tell. So now for the 5th week – Rick talked with the project manager and apparently they needed a few more permits, but we hear there’ll be physical progress this coming week!  So the progress for the 6th week is – we now have not one but two stoplights on the Lake Sabrina Road – and we do ask that you obey the lights – or you may be backing up on the narrow road – with the installation of lots of K-rails on the road to protect the bridge crew. They also placed huge concrete blocks down in the creek bed. The 7th week brought more changes in the landscape around the bridge – there’s a lot of the dirt and rock to the east of the bridge missing. We’ll keep posting pictures each week to let you know what’s happening.
THE CYCLE ON THE RED LIGHT TAKES ABOUT 2 MINUTES – PLEASE BE PATIENT – DON’T WANT TO SEE YOU HAVING TO BACK UP ON THE ROAD.
We are assured the road will remain open during the season, so do not fret, you will be able to get to the Lake.
Temperatures are expected to be in the mid 70’s with lows in the upper 40s to lower 50s and a chance of scattered afternoon thunder-booms – it might rain here or not, it might rain in Aspendell or not, it might rain in Bishop or not. DON’T FORGET TO PACK A JACKET WHEN YOU COME TO THE LAKE and if there’s a chance of thunderbooms - DON’T FORGET YOUR PONCHOS. 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.
And, of course, we'll have HOMEMADE pie and ice cream (until it’s gone), sodas, beer, wine, coffee, tea and hot cocoa!
Looking forward to seeing you all in the very near future.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parcher’s Resort (760-873-4177) (Email: sierrasmitty@cebridge.net" sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake:
The fishing picked up considerably this week with the majority of both shore anglers and boaters getting into a solid bite all week. The water level continues to slowly drop but the fish certainly don't seem to mind.
Big fish of the week was a 4.62lb 'bow caught by Leanna Bush of Temecula, CA on Garlic Power Bait.
All the normal stuff was working this week so the bait dunkers, lure tossers, trollers and jig/trout worm folks were all happy.
Best lures of the week again were the red/gold or blue/silver Thomas Buoyant or rainbow pattern Tasmanian Devil either casted and retrieved or trolled as deep as 5 colors.
The bait n' wait folks were doing best with nightcrawlers fish inflated off the bottom or under a bobber or Garlic Power Bait in rainbow or green. Grasshopper and white were the best color for the trout worm/mini-jig folks.
Due to the dropping water level and several of our rental boats sustaining prop damage, the back of the lake and some of the island channel is now off limits to boaters. Kayakers can still access the area.
The boat launch at South Lake is closed for the season - unless you can carry your boat from the end of the public launch down to the water, it is suggested that private boaters head over at Lake Sabrina.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
Steady action all week in the creek with the usual baits (crawlers, eggs, crickets) working best.
The creek flows are a bit high in some areas but the majority of the stream is very fishable.

BLUE LAKES, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
The lake level is dropping just like the fishing.
I heard from one angler that his son fished the lake two weeks ago, not a bite but could see many fish swimming by them. One angler said he was fly fishing with a black gnat and did well for small rainbow trout.
Another beautiful place to camp without feeding the bears.
But bring mosquito repellant.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Reservoir has been a bit tricky lately, there's still some good trolling going on, mostly with lead core at around 3 colors or so and needlefish or small rapalas. There still seem to be plenty of fish that'll bite on the troll.
For still fishing with power bait or crawlers we've had some good reports  from Rainbow Point but mainly out in the middle in around 13 feet of water.
Don't hesitate to move around if you're not getting bit and try to find water that is a little clearer to set up in. 


BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) ( www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Wish I could tell you that conditions have improved for fly fishers here.
Due to the excessive weed in water depths of 17-20 feet still water nymphing has been very tough despite very good reports from anglers using other methods in deeper water. 
The lake is still at a good level considering the dry year with great access at the Marina for boat launching. 
I believe the fall season will be very good here for tubers near the dam and public launch ramp areas, just needs to cool down some.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
Fishing has been good for shore and boaters.
Now if you want to get out of the heat, the temperature at the lake has been in the mid to high 70 degree range.
The CDFG planted the lake last week with catchable rainbow trout.
EID is scheduled to plant the lake this month with 1 to 4 pound rainbow trout as a part of the restocking program.
Jeremy Siemiller from Los Banos Ca caught his fish out in the middle of the lake with a night crawler.
Justine Vo from Fremont Ca caught a nice stringer of pan sized trout using worms in Emigrant Cove from a boat.
The lake level is still at 55 feet of water which is only down about 8 feet from being at full capacity.

CARSON RIVER, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
The CDFG has planted both rivers with 1000 lbs of rainbow trout.
The west fork is getting very low, you will have to work for them or just follow the bridges where they plant the fish.
For the east fork, they have been letting water out of Kinney Res and Heenan Lake.
The river levels are staying at a good flow for this time of year.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Chinook fishing has been fairly steady at the mouth of the river and just outside the mouth in the ocean.
Anglers trolling anchovies, herring, or spoons seem to be doing the best.
Anglers are reminded to check the regulations, as hook and size restrictions differ between the river and the ocean.  
Even though the mainstem is closed upstream of river mile 2.2, anglers can still fish the tributaries flowing into the Chetco River for some excellent cutthroat fishing. Anglers are reminded to check regulations before heading out, as there are bait restrictions upstream of the estuary.

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 AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Catch of the Week:
Sophia and Ronald Santos from Orange County caught a stringer of fish with Corn Power Bait and Nightcrawlers on the North Shore!
Best Location to Fish:
The best locations to fish right now are the 6 Colors, South Shore, Inlet, Beach Area, Jetty, Lake, North Shore and Convict Creek.
This past week Anglers have had most success with:
Frog Needlefish, Nightcrawlers, Trout Magnet, Roostertail, Red and Gold Thomas Buoyant, Garlic Power Bait, Yellow Power Bait, worms, cheese worm, Trout Teaser, salmon eggs and Rainbow Nuggets. 
Other Locations to Try: 
"Windy Point" (picnic area south shore), The Inlet, Hangman's Tree, Outlet, Handicap Pier and Convict Creek.
Water Temperature:
58 Degrees. 
Weather: 
Weather conditions are expected to continue to stay in the 80's this next week. Expect temperatures to be in the low 80's with some isolated thunderstorms at the beginning of this week with lows in the high 40's. Here is a local site that is usually quite accurate www.mammothweather.com. 
Tactics/Bait: 
Bait: 
Pinched Crawlers, Gulp Worms, Nightcrawlers, Power Eggs, Power Worms, Small Spinners like Mepps and Panther Martins. Chunky Cheese Power Bait, Troll with Rapalas, Needlefish, Thomas Buoyant. 
Lures: 
Panther Martin, Thomas Buoyant, Phoebe, Little Wolfs, Cripplure.
Trolling:
 Little Cleos, Dave Davis Nightcrawler or Lead Core 4-6 colors, Rapalas, Rebels, Pin Minnows.
Flies:
Marvel Fly, Prince, Hares Ear, Lopper Johns, Ant Beatles
Convict Creek: 
Flies:
Strip Streamers
Bait:
Eggs, Nightcrawlers and Power Worms
(Information provided by the Convict Lake Staff, Kittredge Sports, and Rick's Sporting Goods)  
Stocking:
DFG stocked this week.  
Sunrise - Sunset:
Sunrise this week 6:08 am - 6:14 am and Sunset 8:00 pm - 7:54 pm

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Fishing has been good in McGee Bay.
The fish seem to like a Stevie's Wonder gray in 8-10 feet of water.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Fly fishing remains good to excellent, especially in the mornings. 
We are seeing a slow down after 10 am most days due to the very warm weather pattern that has settled in over the Sierra. 
The late afternoon bite can also be good if the south wind does not blow you off the lake.
Still water nymphing with an Under-cator will get you the most grabs and is more consistent right now, however tubers trolling in the morning are getting into 20 plus inch browns using Loebergs and punk perch patterns in the north arm. 
McGee Bay is also good for tubing before the boats begin filling the “stadium” near the inlet. 
Water clarity is still very good and the lake continues to drop at a moderate rate as flows increased on the Lower Owens again. 
There has been a definite decrease in chironomid activity this week and most of the fish are grubbing along the bottom searching for larva. 
My go to rig is a gillie or broken back gillie, chironomid pupa, or crystal emergers # 18-20 as the upper fly with a copper/dark tiger or zebra midge # 16-18 for the larva pattern. 
I like the brighter patterns as the sun gets higher, stick to the dark beads and bodies in the morning or on cloudy days.
The DFG is dumping large numbers of sub-catchables in this year. You will find these rascals all over the lake. These fish are diploids and may be the last batches of trout capable of reproduction planted unless the current laws and trout management stratagies change. 
As of January 1st, 2013 the DFG will begin planting only triploid fish in fisheries that do not have a designated indigenous species. 
This will be the case in ALL waters of California. 
I am observing a large number of these small trout with a skin disease called “strawberry”. You will see small to medium red ulcers on the sides of some of the trout this year. Strawberry is caused by high alkalinity combined with elevated water temps. The water in Crowley is very caustic with the ph being close to or above 9 currently. The lack of fresh water from the poor winter snow pack is the cause. 
Strawberry is not a death sentence, but it does indicate that we need to practice sound C&R as the fish are under additional stress.
Special angling regulations for Crowley are now in effect as of 8-1-12.  Make sure you pinch those barbs down.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions:
The lake continues to drop but at a slower rate.
Water temps on the bottom are getting way, way up there, over ideal 57F about everywhere except in front of tribs.
The algae is not a problem in areas holding fish and very clear in many.
Fishing Conditions:
Good to Excellent. The hatches have improved but the Trout are ON the Perch fry in McGee with big slaps everywhere and especially along weed lines. Now is the time to get in the tube and strip and get your arm straightened out.
Guys who are stripping are doing well if they can get the presentation right.
Big fish herd the fry clinging to the bottom up to the surface and eat one and try to whack 5 more with that big tail splat you hear all day.
Make sure you are getting your flies down right on the bottom as that is exactly where they head back to after munching the woundees.
I had a fish go straight into my backing 60 feet today starting with a 40 foot run across the surface with a big ol wake following the "hump".
With the fish really getting on the fry, it makes midging a little tougher so be sure and hang a Perfection Perch as your top fly half way down trimmed down to the 3/4" long size the fry are presently all day and even as the bottom fly early.
This will produce until about 8:30 at at least when it gets brighter, then go to midges thereafter if you stop getting bites.
The north arm has a good number of fish along Green Banks over the channel and on the far side as well.
Lots of recent plants for the kids in Little Hilton and Crooked Creek.
If the wind lays down by 4 pm the evening session can be good as well.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeanne of the J & J Grizzly Store (530-832-0270) (www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) reports:
August 12:
Trolling was excellent this last week. By the big island limits plus being caught. Fish size up to 18 ½ inches.
Wee Dick Nite Copper Red Head working the best.
Needlefish Fire Tiger and Red Dot Frog also producing results.
Fly fishing, ice cream cones, blood midges, damsels, woolly buggers in olive, rust or black
Bank fishing for trout early has been best. Inflated nightcrawlers best. Power Bait in Lemon Twist, Rainbow, Sherbet and Chartreuse.
Eagle Point, or off the points at Honker (no fishing area inside the cove)
Bank fishing for catfish, nightcrawlers or catfish bait.
Eagle Point has been very productive.
Water temp in the AM 71 degrees rising to 74 in the afternoon
Lake level is at 73% full
Best boat ramp to use is Honker Cove. Lightening Tree is very shallow.
No reports on Camp 5.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
We have not gotten too many reports from Davis lately.
If you are heading that way the suggestion is to fish in a little deeper water say 8-20 feet. Use either a fast sinking line and retrieve Wolly Buggers, Leaches, Snails and smaller Bead Head flies at various speeds or try fishing smaller flies like Maholo Midges and Nymphs under an indicator. Use our deep water “DCA” technique to get your flies into 12-20 feet of water.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been slow to fair on the lake.
Some days there are a few damsels swimming around, with a few adults in other areas.
The fish have been four to six feet deep, but haven’t been biting too much.
Using an intermediate line or even a type two line will help.
Coves north of Jenkins Point, south of Camp Five and the North side of Eagle Point have been the most active areas.
The fish are moving all day long.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The River is always a great option this time of year.
During the morning hours, along the river, fishing has been great.
The Rainbows are easy to spot all the way from the upper river down to McArthur Road totaling about 15 miles!
During the afternoon hours the winds have been pulling the Rainbows out from the weeds where they eat Red Copper Johns and Midges Brown Micro Mays until 4:30 pm.
Keep in mind, potential delays on 299E around Montgomery Creek.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER NORTH FORK, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.shastacascade.com" www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is fair on the river.
Salmon fishing is improving for anglers fishing plug and roe. Just keep in the mind the grass coming from the Outlet can make for the difficult wading. Kings have averaged about 16 lbs!
Water flow remains at 8400 CFS.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
08/13/12
This weekend brought great fishing for many of the campers at Frenchman.
On Sunday, 8-12-12, we had a report that trolling in 40 ft of water with leadcore line, 3 ½ to 4 colors out, with flashers and worms brought in 2 nice limits of 12" to 20" rainbows while fishing in the early morning between 7 am and 9 am. Orange needlefish behind downriggers also caught 20" rainbows for another party. Scott Christiansen caught a 3 lb rainbow at the dam on Tuesday, 08-07-12 on power bait. Others caught 11 fish there in 2 hours using the same bait.
If you fly fish in float tubes, weighted nymphs are good. Fish close to shore.
Call Wiggins for info - we’re glad to help

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
Deep line Midging in the mornings has been working very well.
You can Use a sinking line, “Floater No Cater” or deep water “DCA” techniques to get your flies down to the fish. Maholo nymphs and midges in wine and black have been working well.
In the Evenings there are plenty of fish chasing bugs on or near the surface.
There is a late midge hatch going on.
The best way to catch the fish however is to fish just under the surface with soft hackles and midges.
The best action is after the sun gets off the water up until dark.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been great from a boat or shore!
Early risers are getting 18” rainbows.
A combination of Nightcrawlers, Rainbow Powerbait, and worms has been doing the trick from the shore.
The best bites are early morning and late evening when it starts to get cooler.
More techniques that have been keeping the fish hooked are Apex lures, and trolling nightcrawlers behind flashers. 

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

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500)
(www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is good in the morning early evening hours. You can get the fishes attention using buggers or leeches. Mercer’s Missing Link, Classic Elk Hair Caddis in an olive or tan, will produce good fishing.
The Power House # 2 Riffle offers the most consistent fishing on Hat Creek at this time of the summer.
Nymphing with #18 Copper Johns, #18-20 Black Zebra Midges and WD-40s should produce the hook ups.
Keep in mind, potential delays on 299 West of Montgomery Creek.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HEENAN LAKE, CALIF:
The fishing season is closed until the Friday before Labor Day.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is currently at 9 CFS  Trico's in the a.m.  Caddis hatch is strong from around noon on. CDC caddis or e/c caddis on the surface. Good PMD hatch and little yellow stones beginning to show.
Nymph fishing remains the most productive. WD-40's, flashback pheasant tails, hares ears and sparkle caddis pupa.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Despite low flows HC is still fishing well when the wind is not howling. 
There is strong caddis activity, but these PHD trout here seem to prefer the small mayflies and midges. 
The Trico hatch is not everyone’s cup O’tea as these tiny rascals are #22 and very difficult to drift. 
A slightly larger dry fly like a stimulator or caddis as an upper will help you see the area close to your target fly, however it does not fish as well as a solo presentation and will not get as many looks. 
The new rage is super long 12 foot rods that you can high stick over the weed beds to get a dead drift. What ever it takes! 
Hoppers are good to use in the afternoon when the wind blows, suspend an olive crystal caddis larva or emerger as the nymph if you get position in a deeper pool or run.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water Conditions:
Good. Flows at 19 CFS as of 8/9.
Water is very clear and low when compared to this time last year.
Weeds everywhere. Only a few pockets of deeper water here and there.
Fishing Conditions:
Good. Still a decent Trico hatch around 7-9 am, with some small mayflies mixed in later in the morning.
Hopper dropper rig is the way to go with a small emerger or pheasant tail.
Slap big hoppers on the far bank around mid-day when hatches slow down.
Nymphing is getting tougher as the weeds grow in and the water drops.

INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
No plants due to the high water temperatures.
Steve Lightfoot and friends fished last week for a few hours with only a few bites. While a man right next to him caught many rainbows using an inflated night crawler.
Rule of Indian Creek Res; if you do not get a bite soon move over 10 feet until you find them. Again, just a short distance away is 10 degrees cooler. Boat ramp is still accessible.
Water is a little weedy but fishable.

INYO COUNTY, CALIF:
Baker Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Big Pine Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Bishop Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Georges Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Goodale Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Independence Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Lake Sabrina:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Lone Pine Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

JIGGS / ZUNINO RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndow.org" 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:
Try Silver Lake  with black or purple woolly buggers on sink tip or full sink lines. Try Rush Creek with a Royal Wullf, Royal Coachman or a stimulator. Nymph fish with P.T.'s, San Juan worms and olive hares ears. The flow in Rush Creek is 56 CFS.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
We haven't heard much news from Kirman this week, my guess is that it's probably producing a few fish but is not red hot.
There's probably some algae blooming which will make fishing a little tougher. If I was going up there I'd be packing some stillwater nymphs, damsel patterns, soft hackles and scud.
I think if you hit it early in the morning or late in the evening you should be able to pull some fish out. 


KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Good reports of fishing coming out of Klamath Glen where you can expect to find a few steelhead! It's rare to be wearing shorts and sandals fishing for steelhead, but not on the Klamath in mid to late summer!
Go fish the lower river, near Blue Creek, for best results.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Get ready for fishing near sunset when most of the fish are out.
Stripping Buggers, Leeches or Damsel Fly Nymphs under a type two sinking line will produce good results.
Productive techniques have been retrieving Pheasant Tail Nymphs, or Mercer’s Gidget.
You will want to come prepared with ant patterns in case the carpenter ants are out. Another good technique is suspending #22 Red Zebra Midge or Gidgets under a treated piece of poly yarn.
— 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:
George has been the better lake for fly rodders. Doc's Twin Lakes Special in black or olive on a sink tip or full sink line  with a hares ear trailer.

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:
Water is still clear. Lower than last year and certainly warmer.
Fishing conditions:
Not much changing here from week to week. Water warming some. Fish are more active. Look for fish cruising in shallow warmer water.

MONO COUNTY, CALIF:
Robinson Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Rock Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Rush Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Saddlebag Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Saddlebag Lake:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Sherwin Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Silver Lake:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Trumble Lake:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Twin Lakes Upper:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Twin Lakes Lower:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Twin Lakes Mammoth:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Virginia Creek:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Virginia Lake Upper:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
Virginia Lake Lower:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
West Walker River:
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:
Crabbing has been good in the ocean.
Boat anglers may no longer retain cabezon but fishing for other bottom fish remains open out to 30 fathoms.
Shore anglers, including shore-based divers, may still keep cabezon. 
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish. There are separate daily limits for lingcod (two) and flatfish other than Pacific halibut (25). 
Fishing for rockfish has been very good near Coos Bay and Bandon. 
The Near Shore halibut season is now closed from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain.  The next All-depth halibut days are August 17 and 18.   
Recreational chinook salmon is open in the ocean from Cape Falcon to Humbug Mountain.
Fishing for chinook salmon has been good near Brooking but slow near Bandon and Coos Bay.
The selective coho season from Cape Falcon to OR/CA Border closed on July 31. The non-selective coho season will begin on Sept. 1.
Sport anglers in the Coos Bay and Winchester Bay area after tuna are finding a few tuna within 20 miles but the most consistent fishing is at about 30 miles off shore.

OROVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The Lake has dropped about 16 inches a day, around 77 degrees.
The action is steady at Lake Oroville for bass, up to 3 pounds, 30-35 feet using jigs, shaky head, dart head and drop shot worms. Great top water bites from dusk to 10 PM.
Catfish being caught around 5-7 pounds.
Coho salmon are down 55-90 feet, rock cropping, secondary to main body points, nice fish caught around 3-4 lbs., 2 to 3 fish to the rod.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Flows remain very low here. 
Decent dry fly action with caddis and small mayfly imitations above the Benton Bridge, there are good numbers of planted fish that have worked upstream from the stocked areas and are fun on a 4wt fly rod. 
My suggestion here is a stimulator or caddis adult # 14-16 with a 2-3 foot dropper of 6X tied to a flashback PT, Assassin, or olive caddis larva nymph # 16-20.  These are all bead head patterns and do not require weight.
Lower Owens River:
Flows went back up to 400 CFS, combined with the heat in the OV, I suggest you go elsewhere until they drop again.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Current water flow is 64 CFS. The water here has cleared some and fishing is good.  Lot's of caddis and PMD's. Fox's Caddis Poopah, Brooks Hot Creek caddis San Juan worms and egg patterns.
Recent stockings have improved the fishing here.
No more bait fishing from the monument to the lake.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is up to 507 CFS and killed the great fishing we were enjoying.


OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Water Conditions:
Good. As of 8/9 the flows are steady at 64 CFS.
Great flows, and with the temps in the 80s-90s it's perfect for wet wading!
Fishing Conditions:
Good. Water down below the bridge is dirty, but the fish are hiding in the deep water where you definitely can't see them!
Strong Caddis hatch in the late afternoon and early evening when the wind isn't blowing.
Hopper Dropper rigs are working best way up above the Hot Creek confluence, and dredging the bottom of the deep end pools is working down below the campground closer to the lake.
Water is low and clear above the Hot Creek confluence, and the fish can be spooky. Trico Hatch early, with some PMD's and midges as well.
Owens River Gorge:
Water conditions:
Great. Flow: 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP. Flows were bumped up briefly for repair work for the power plant.
Fishing Conditions:
Not much changing here week to week. Be stealthy as the water is gin clear and the fish can definitely see you coming.
Stinging nettles are back. Also watch out for snakes (and tics).
Rock Creek:
Water conditions:
Good. Flows are at 28 CFS as of 8/9.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Better to hike in a little bit to get away from everybody else. Or go way down below the lake and fish below the campgrounds.
Big and bright usually does the trick here
Rush Creek:
Water conditions:
Fair. As of 8/2 flows are down to 45 CFS above Grant Lake and at 33 CFS Below. Water temps in the upper 60's above Grant Lake and even warmer down below 395.
Fishing Conditions:
Good. Flows starting to stabilize above Grant lake. Flows are required minimum below.
Fish are very spooky down below the lake, but if you avoid scaring the fish, they're eating Caddis and small hoppers late in the afternoon.
Lower Owens River:
Water conditions:
Fair. Flows at 358 CFS as of 8/9.
Flows were down for a few days while repairs were being done on the power plant. Flows will be adjusted back up to what they were prior to the work
Fishing conditions:
Flows back on the rise so be careful wading.
Keep a watchful eye for ticks and tuck your pants into your socks.
Fishing is best in the early morning before it really starts getting hot.

PAHRANAGAT WILDLIFE REFUGE, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndow.org" 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) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.shastacascade.com" www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Expect great fishing is to continue all summer long on the Pit!
Great water is coming out of from Lake Britton Dam, all the way to Big Bend. The rainbows are munching #14-16 Pheasant Tail Nymphs, and #6-8 Pat Rubber Legs, plan on wet wading and casting nymphs about 10 feet out into the pockets, riffles, glides.
It’s highly recommended to bring a wading staff and a  HYPERLINK "https://catalog.theflyshop.com/product_info.php?cPath=219_229&products_id=4804" \t "_blank" PFD (Personal Floatation Device) too.
Keep in mind, potential delays on 299E around Montgomery Creek.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

PYRAMID LAKE, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
Closed to Lahontan Cutthroat Trout fishing until Oct. 01.

RED LAKE, CALIF:
Doug Busey of Douglas Count reports:
Reports from two anglers that went to Red Lake on two separate days and both were skunked.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, LOWER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The River has been flowing at 14,500 CFS. There has been great fishing on the river this week, and it will continue to impress!
Best action occurs in the hours between 10:00 am-6:00pm. sticking around after dark will also produce good dry fly fishing.
Anglers have reported fish anywhere from 16-20 inches!
Fish deep, with extra long leaders at a length of 9 feet.
This River will not disappoint!
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER, LOWER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
As of  August 13, 2012, water flow is currently 12,500 CFS .
Fly fishing Sacramento River in Redding to Anderson is excellent.
Fantastic fishing for Rainbows. Catching wild rainbows Redding to Anderson. 20 to 30 fish days now. Fishing has been very productive, yesterday late day into evening was fantastic. Beautiful Rainbows !
The Posse ground area of the Sacramento River has been producing lots of trout, with the presence of salmon, egg patterns are working best now.
Bonneyview Bridge to Balls Ferry.
Flies working best now are Sucker Spawn # 14, Pheasant Tail # 14, Gordon Prince nymphs # 16, Cinnamon Pupahs # 14, PMD's # 18, Black Silvies # 16, Egg patterns, and Brown Micro May flies.
Our guides are fishing daily, call or email us today.
We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week. 
All fly fishing gear is included on our guided fly fishing trips.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California fly fishing
 for wild rainbow trout.
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, UPPER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The best fishing is in the early morning hours, then again near sunset.
Insect hatches have died down but good fishing continues.
Fishing has been great with reports of 16-22 inch Rainbows.
Fish deep and concentrate on fast, bubbly, choppy water.
The water conditions are great for wet wading and good fishing can be found along the 35 mile length of the Upper Sacramento.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
J.D. Richey of www.fishingwithjd.com (916-388-1956) reports:
SALMON UP AND DOWN.
The salmon fishing is by no means red hot yet, but there are signs of life! Up around Hamilton City, it’s generally still spotty (that will improve soon!). The best reports this past week came from Discovery Park where on Thursday a big batch of chrome rolled through.
Down below, it’s still a fish here, a fish there at Isleton.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at HYPERLINK "mailto:outdooradventures@sacriver.com" outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and HYPERLINK "http://www.sacriverguide.com" www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
As of August 13, 2012
Sacramento River salmon fishing is good.
Water flows are at 12,500 CFS. 
Salmon fishing picking up every day, still  every day is bring in different numbers. Numbers ranging from 2 to 6 fish per boats.
Bouncing roe and working FLATFISH LURES. 
Most of the fish ranging in size from 15 and 25 lbs.
Catching most of the fish later in the day. 
More salmon are on their way up river, every day is increasing with fish.  Catching salmon early mornings and throughout the day.
Call us today to schedule your trip.

SAN FRANCISCO BAY AND OCEAN, CALIF:
J.D. Richey of www.fishingwithjd.com (916-388-1956) reports:
SALMON & HALIBUT.
The salmon bite has been close to the Golden Gate — out at W Buoy and Duxbury Reef. The fish are turning color and developing kypes, so they are on the final approach to the Sacramento River system. Both trolling and mooching has been effective and there are some real slugs out there!
Inside the Bay, Capt. James Smith of the Cal Dawn annihilated the halibut on Thursday, so that fishing is looking up as well.
It’s a good time to fish the Bay Area!

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Soda Springs and Agnew Meadows campground areas remain closed. I have been told that they will not open this year due to the massive wind damage from a storm last fall. 
The remainder of the areas are fully open now.
Don’t leave food in your cars, the bears are raising hell this year.
Fishing remains very good with nice flows and great water conditions. 
The short term weather forecast has some T-storm advisories, so as is always the case in the backcountry or higher elevations know the weather to avoid a bad experience. 
Dry fly fishing the pocket water with caddis and mayfly imitations # 14-18 is a slam dunk. I use a para post BWO pattern that really works well in many areas. A # 12-14 stimulator with a smaller dry as a trailer is a good way to fish fast water. 
Try to make upstream presentations when possible, start close-then work your way up to the sweet spot at the top of the pool.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Fair. Flows at 36 CFS as of 8/9. Temps in the low 60's and super clear.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Soda Springs campground is still closed and trespassing in a closed area will get you an expensive citation. So stay out of all closed campgrounds and areas.
Fish are getting more selective now, so fishing with caddis and midge patterns are getting better results than attractors. Time to match the hatch!
Not much in the way of stocked fish.
All I've been catching have been wild fish and holdovers. I guess the stocking truck hasn't made its way in there yet

SAN JOAQUIN/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Fishing is even  tougher as the water flow continues to lower. Para Adams, stimulators and ants. Sotcher and Starkweather Lakes have been slow.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Lake Shasta fishing is awesome, LIMITS!
King Salmon fishing on Lake Shasta has been off the hook.
We are catching many of our Kings trolling, around 60 to 100 feet deep.
As water warms up, fish are going down deep. 
The Dry Creek area and Little Bone area has been the best.
We are catching Rainbows first thing in the morning on the surface from 5:30 to 8 in the morning, as water warms, rainbows are going down to around 30 to 40 feet deep, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies.
The Bridge Bay area around the buoys has been producing some nice size Rainbow trout.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is excellent, especially King salmon by trolling, approximately 60-100 ft. deep. Areas to highlight for great fishing are Little Bone and Dry Creek where Rainbow trout are being caught between 5:30am until 8am, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies.
Excellent numbers on bass fishing with anglers using top water bait, the trout bite has been good with using pretty much any type of trolling gear, sling blades and wiggle Hoochies. At the Bridge Bay area around the buoys, you’ll find nice size Rainbow trout.

LAKE TAHOE:
Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbons Charters (530-544-6552) (www.blueribbonfishing.com) reports:
Fishing has been great.
The Macks are running about 2-8 pounds with an occasional one in the double digit weight size.
I’ve been trolling 150-240 feet deep with Dodgers and minnows at the Tahoe City Shelf on the west side of the lake.

LAKE TAHOE:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
Good limits of mackinaw have been coming in.
Average 1 to 5 pounds with a few in the 6 to 12 pound class.
They have been feeding heavily on the Kokanee and shrimp in the lake.
I like to troll bone or silver flatfish real slow on the bottom.
Best areas have been Dollar Point to Sugar Pine Point.
One day they are 100 to 150 feet, next day 200 to 220 feet of water.
You have to do a little searching. Gene St Denis has been trolling naked minnows behind flashers in the same depths.
Toplining has been slow due to higher temps.
Some anglers have caught rainbows at the crack of dawn using Rapalas at the Cave Rock to Logan Shoals area.
Anglers shore fishing have had fair luck with Kastmaster lures casting from the rocks and Cave Rock launch area.

TOPAZ LAKE:
Doug Busey of Douglas County reports:
Anglers have been going out before sunrise fishing deep and having some success. When the jet skiers come out the fishing slows way down.
Shore fishing has been very slow with a few caught on the south end with power bait.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Trout are still being caught at incoming streams using spinners or spoons copper. Trollers plying the water with Vampire Rapalas or Brads wee wigglers in the copper with red eyes are catching limits of 14 to 16 inch trout. Trolling with downriggers at a depth of 40 feet are catching Salmon in the 4 to 5 pound range and an occasional 3 pound trout.
Bass fishing is doing well off all the points in about 15 to 20 feet of water using Pro-Worms in a blue/black pattern and deep diving plugs in the shad patterns. What also works well is the soft plastic in the Rainbow Trout patterns; these are 7 inch long and work really well when retrieved slowly along the submerged points of the lake.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Conditions are good for boating or wading with great reports on the river.
Reports of big trout, medium steelhead, and “Big ‘ol King Salmon” are the main topic of chatter.
Kwikfish in the early mornings are good but then switch to tuna balls or small egg clusters after that.
A boat can place you on some of the flat stretches between Lewiston and Pigeon Point were big brown trout can be found!
Schools of Salmon have been spotted at Willow Creek and Burnt Ranch.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
August 11, 2012
Water is dropping daily. Currently, Water is at 450 CFS going up to 750 CFS by Monday.
We are fishing the Trinity River for Chinook King Salmon. Salmon fishing is fair due to the dropping water. The river is very low. They are releasing more water. Due to low water flows, we are moving to Sacramento River for salmon fishing. Please call ahead.  
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, CA, fishing from the town of Weaverville, California.

TRUCKEE RIVER:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
The flows on the Truckee continue to be very consistent from Tahoe City through Reno. Most of the water is still coming out of Lake Tahoe. It is on the warm side and the afternoons are still a little slow.
The best part is Wet Wading.
Mornings continue to be the best time to be on the river.
The evening hatches are all but over.
August brings on a couple of changes to the river. There are not as many bugs or hatches and the food source changes for the fish. Crayfish begin to molt and become soft shelled. They become a very important food item for the fish as the bugs become harder to find.
Dead drifting Crayfish patterns is a deadly way to fish in August. 
The anglers who are good at this technique and have spent some time either with an indicator or High Sticking a Crayfish pattern love this time of year.
This is the unofficial start of “Big Fish Season” on the Truckee.
Flows are: Town of Truckee 394 CFS, Boca Bridge 488 CFS, Farad 508 CFS and Reno 328 CFS.

LITTLE TRUCKEE RIVER:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
The flows on the L.T. have dropped to 74 CFS after being in the 100-120 range for a month or so. Hopefully this is not a trend that the flows will be cut way down as fall approaches. 74 CFS is still really good flows for the Little Truckee. The water is cold, low and clear.
A stealthy approach is a must.
Our approach is 5 good casts will catch as many as 100 casts.
There is still a fair PMD hatch in the middle of the day but it is on its way out. Nymphing is tough due to the amount of moss in the river. Check your flies often and try to keep them clean.
Try to stay out of the water as much as possible; fish can be just about anywhere right now.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) ( www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Twins are doing okay these days, mainly in the early morning and late evening. It's been a little tough during the day probably because those fish are hanging out in deeper water when the sun is high in the sky.
For trolling try needlefish, Thomas Bouyants and small Rapalas.
For bait go with power eggs, power bait and crawlers and for flies try streamers like matukas, seal buggers and flash-a-buggers with droppers like a zug bug or soft hackle. 


TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
The water temperature is holding around 68 degrees. Trolling continues to be a challenge. Fishing from shore and boats is producing the best results.
On August 11th, 40 to 50 Alpers, averaging 2 pounds each were released from Annett's Mono Village's hatchery. This stocking will continue for the next few weeks.
Fish and Game restock 900 pounds every Monday or Tuesday.
Garlic flavored, salmon peach and rainbow glitter Power Baits are the best sellers, as well as nightcrawlers.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
A week of great weather with some threatening clouds and slight cooling to assist the catching.
Alpers hit the lakes Thursday and then another load of trout from DFG.
Fishing has been slow due to the warm weather and the fish are holding about 10-12" off the bottom.
In deeper lakes they are holding around 32 feet.
It's their nature to enjoy cool water.
Possible thunderstorms are predicted over the next few days, but it does not look that threatening as far as NOAA predicts.
The worst will be 40% on Monday.
Rained Saturday off and on with a couple good downpours and some
lightning and thunder, Sunday it started around 1:30 pm with a few good shots of rain. We need the water and it certainly helps fishing if you can handle getting wet.
Bait for the week:
Crawlers, power bait (garlic, salmon peach and chartreuse flitter), salmon eggs, power worms, and mouse-tails.
Lures for the week:
Blue/silver Bouyants and small silver and gold Kastmasters, and also small red/gold hot shots and mini jigs.

Flies for the week:
Olive Twin lake Special, two fly rigs with bird's next and small WD40, Rickard's AP nymph in olive #12, black elk hair caddis and Hornberg's. Dries working were small mosquitoes, grey hackle yellow and olive elk hair caddis, Cow dung and parachute adams.
Big fish all at Little Virginia:
Jonathan Ceballos of Arleta, 2 lb 6 oz Alper on a lure, 8.9.12. 
Ryan Harding of Santa Clarita, 2 lb 7 oz alper on a worm, 8.10.12. 
Bobby Burton of Santa Clarita, 2 lb 7 oz Alper on power bait, 8.12.12.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The V-Lakes are still kicking out some nice fish these days though we hear it's been a little crowded at times.
Tubing is still a good way to go and they're also catching fish from the shore. Power bait, Gulp clusters and power worms are all doing well. Kastmasters and Thomas Bouyants are also good bets. 
For fly anglers try soft hackles, stillwater nymphs, seal buggers for subsurface and on top try beetles, humpies and small hoppers. 


WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lake since 2009. 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, NEV:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com):
East Walker River:
Flows are 200 CFS. This is great news. The flows were hovering around 100-120 for most of July. The water was getting really warm, especially in the afternoons. At 200 CFS it should help to cool it down a bit.
The California side is a little cooler because it is closer to the source. As the water flows downstream into Nevada it has time to really warm up.
It is important to fish in the mornings and keep an eye on the water temps. 200 CFS will not cure the warm water issue completely.
There are a ton of Rock Worms in the river.
Lime green Caddis Pupa have been working really well.
The fish are definitely keying in on smaller bugs in the size 16-22 range.
As the flows go up make sure to add some weight to keep your flies down.
Fish the seams and edges out of the main current. Fish have been holding just about anywhere there is a little flow and depth.

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 is flowing at 150 cfs today and has been fluctuating a little bit up and down for the last couple weeks.
It's been a little tougher to fish lately due to the higher air and water temperatures as well as some significant weed growth in the river.
However, we've been getting some cloud cover and thunderstorms lately which have helped out a bit with the temps.
Water is still coming out of the dam at about 69 degrees.
The fish are still healthy and seem to have plenty of fight in them but are definitely picky when it comes to the flies they are willing to eat, you're going to need to be on your game to get them to take.
Patterns we have been having success with include rainbow warrior, zebra 
midge, WD-40, flashback emerger, tailwater tiny, fox's poopah, swimming
caddis, buckskin caddis, E/C caddis, elk hair caddis, para adams.
We've also had some pretty good reports from the Rosachi section, fly selections can be the same patterns as above but you can usually size up one size and still get bit.
West Walker River:
We've had good reports from the West but you're gonna have to be a little sneaky because the water is low and clear.
Try drifting eggs through the deeper pockets as well as crawlers or small spinners like Panther Martins and Rooster Tails.
You'll want to fish the deeper pools where fish are hanging as opposed to the really shallow water where it's too thin to hold fish. 
Sceirine Ranch:
The ranch is still fishing well, it's gotten a little tougher this month but the fish down there are still pretty grabby.
These fish see so much less 
pressure than much of the rest of the river that they seem to not get as picky as in other stretches. Prince nymphs, pheasant tails, dark lords as well as the patterns mentioned above have all been working. 

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Flows are finally coming up and improving conditions for the fish, not necessarily for the fisherman. Currently they are at 140 cfs. The more water the better during the heat of summer with regards to the trout. 
This tail water has a tendency to get very warm during low water years because Bridgeport Reservoir is relatively shallow and weedy over a large portion of the south and west regions of the lake. It also gets very off color and has dead weed and algae emanating from the lake proper making sub-surface nymph or streamer presentations tough at times.  
Stick to the low light and cooler times of the day. 
Keeping your flies clean can be a chore here now and it is crucial to check every presentation if you see consistent weed or algae on the flies or line.  Dry fly fishing can be good here in the afternoons and early mornings. The adult patterns will not be as prone to collecting goo.
The days are getting shorter and cooling the water temps down significantly the last week making it better for the trout. 
The weed issue will be a factor here for a while longer.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
East Walker River:
Current water flow is 150 CFS.  The Trico hatch has slowed. Nymphing is good with WD-40's, zebra midges, baetis emergers and buckskin nymphs.
If the “miracle mile" is packed as it has been fishing is good down river.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.thetroutfitter.com" www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
East Walker River:
Water Conditions:  
Good. Flows variable on a daily basis – 15 CFS as of 8/9. Water temps in the high 60's, so fish early as not to stress out the fish in the warmer water.
Fishing Conditions:
Good. Fishing mostly big hopper and attractor flies on the far banks and in the fast water early in the morning til about 10.
Trico spinners early in the morning. Not as strong as it was though.
Not really worth fishing mid-day right now.
Caddis and some BWO patterns in the late afternoons until dark.

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.

— This report was compiled by Don Quilici, Outdoor editor for Carson Now and www.SouthTahoeNow.com He can be reached at donquilici@hotmail.com