Don Q's Nevada and Sierra fishing report for week of Aug. 21-27

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California and the Sierra. this report is for the week of Aug. 21-27.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake: South Lake Landing is closed for the season due to the lack of water....a result of two poor winters and Los Angeles DWP's decision to take their full allotment of water during the summer.
Quite unfortunate to see unprecedented low storage levels at the lake.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
Mostly good reports from the stream this week with just about everyone catching at least a few nice rainbows in the 11 to 13" range.
Flows remain a bit higher than normal for the time of year but most of the stream is still very fishable with the deeper holes and slower stretches fishing best. Salmon eggs, half a nightcrawler, Panther Martins and Sierra Slammer jigs in grasshopper or carrot cake reported best.
Anglers looking at the coming fall will be pleased to know that Parchers Resort & Bishop Creek Lodge have teamed up and secured a load of trophy Alpers trout to be stocked exclusively in September.
Weir Pond: Lots of fly fishers  at the lake this week but most reported steady action on Rainbows and Brookies with a few Browns mixed in.
Nothing sizeable reported but plenty of fish hanging around.
Intake II: Heavy crowds slowed fishing a bit at Intake but most of the folks managed to catch fish. No trophies reported this week, just plenty of pan sized Rainbows to pull on.
North Lake: North Lake has been the most dependable of the stillwater fisheries but it has been a tad crowded as of late as the peak summer crowds are still here for another week or so.
Berkeley Micetails in Orange/White or Red/Brown, Sierra Slammer jigs in slushee, Salmon Peach Power bait and Gulp Pinched crawlers were all reported to be producing for both shore anglers as well as float tubers.
A few of the more adventurous anglers hiked down to the water and managed a few small fish, but overall it's pretty slow down there.

BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Okay, the DFW has had Boca on the stock list now for 3 weeks and continues to pull its' name off that list. Supposedly they stocked it last week but what reports I've been receiving have been contradictory to that.
So, if they actually decided to stock this lake last week you should be able to catch some fish!  If you're after the stockers I would concentrate my efforts on the shoreline up and down from the boat launch. 
Key here is to get an early start or to fish in the evening as this lake is boating and PWC madness! This lake can be a wave pool with the amount of watercraft utilizing it on the weekends!  
Best action by shore fisherman has been the dam and at the deeper troughs outside the inlet, especially with the flows starting to drop coming out of the LT.  If you pinch your barbs and fish lures only one can work the Little Truckee River that flows into Boca but be cognizant that you may be fishing besides fly fisherman.  Please be courteous to each other's space.
With flows coming out of the LT at a paltry 40 CFS you'll probably find more fish in the lake now than in the stream.  Also, concentrate off points as large fish will be suspended here. 
Shore fisherman can be successful by throwing all sorts of bait and lures such as large spinners and small stick baits that will imitate kokanee, rainbows, or baitfish.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707)
www.kenssport.com) reports:
August 18, 2013
Finally had a few good reports this week from the reservoir, there were some nice fish caught off of Rainbow Point by bait anglers.
The water is very low this year and there's a lot of algae and weeds but for anglers who are willing to search out some of the cleaner and less weedy water it should pay off.
Power bait and nightcrawlers have been the best baits out there.
Bridgeport Reservoir Marina is still renting boats even there's no water in the marina, give them a call at 760-932-7001 to set up a rental.   

CARSON RIVER, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Very low water conditions. Very few places to fish.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Hello Convict Lake fishing report followers!  
From my own experience this week, I can confirm that the lake and the creek have continued to fish well. I was blessed to spend some quality time with family fishing throughout Convict Canyon. I didn't try to reinvent the wheel when it came to my fishing tactics. On the lake I used inflated night crawlers and while on the creek, I stuck with my granddad's fail-safe bait, Velveeta Cheese. I often find keeping it simple results in your daily limit. 
Catch of the Week: 
Congratulations to Bryce McDonnell of Silverado, CA who landed a stout 3 pound and 3 ounce rainbow. Bryce hooked this toad with a nightcrawler while fishing at the Inlet. Way to go Bryce!
Other Notable catches this week: 
Martin Coronado of Arcadia, CA caught a nice 2 pound and 9 ounce rainbow. Martin was fishing with night crawlers at the Inlet.
Joshua Felt of Vista, CA ended an excellent day at the lake with a beautiful 23 inch rainbow. Joshua was using a Pink Mouse Tail and was fishing near the Inlet. He landed this beast with 2 lb test.
Tactics/Bait: 
The Convict Creek fished well this week. When fishing the stream, a simple treble hook with some Velveeta Cheese can be deadly. Adding some Lip Ripperz Hatchery Dust in either the Super Garlic or Natural will make your bait supercharged. In the poles, in runs below bushes/trees and in deeper undercuts in the creek give little spinners or Marvel Fly Lures a try.
The most successful Power bait colors were Rainbow and Garlic Chunky Cheese. Red/gold Thomas Bouyants, Power Worms and Power bait Mice Tails (Pink or Red) were also very productive.
The Inlet and the South Shore were the hot spots this week.
Other locations to try are the North Shore, Jetty, Outlet, West Shore, Creek, Handicap Pier and Hangman's Tree. 
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
Trout Teasers, green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Panther Martin, Needlefish, Thomas Bouyants, Green Wooly Booger and Lip Ripperz Hatchery Dust on Power bait.
Other Resources: 
View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion  brochures.
Both brochures are available in the General Store. 
Derby News: 
JUST TWO WEEKS AWAY!!!  The Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby will be starting on Monday, September 2nd for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes! Also mark your calendars for the Morrison's Cash Bonus Weekend on November 1-3. $2000 in cash prizes.
Weather: 
The forecast for next week has the highs in the mid-70s. Lows in the low-50s. There is always the potential for afternoon thunderstorms during the summer months. Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate: 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake.  
Sunrise - Sunset: 
Sunrise this week 6:13 am - 6:18 am and Sunset 7:47 pm - 7:39 pm.
Stocking:
DFG stocked the lake August 14th and the creek the week of August 13th. 

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
McGee Bay is still producing. Some decent reports from the north arm as well. Try Stevie's Wonder  gray/black in 8-10 feet of water.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeannie of the J &J's Grizzly Store and Camping Resort (530-832-0270) (www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) report:
Fishing overall has been fair to good.
Bank fishing has been good at Mallard using nightcrawlers or power bait; early morning has been most productive.
Trolling, fish seem to be somewhat scattered throughout the lake. 
Best results have been in the channel on the east side; 10-15 feet in the morning going down to 20+ in the afternoon, especially on warm days. 
Dick Nite Copper Red Head, Red Dot Frog, and Fire Tiger have all been seeing results.
Fly-fishing, No reports.  However, damsels, blood midge, mayflies, wooly buggers, wiggle tails, or ice cream cones should all work.
Cat fishing has been good at Camp 5 and Eagle Point. 
Nightcrawlers or Catfish bait.

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Donner is still fishing well even though the stocking has been limited this summer.  Get the kids out there or your buddy who has a difficult time catching fish and have a good time!  
Remember to be a steward and keep just what you can eat!  No need to fill your freezer with multiple trips and leave some fish for the kids to catch!  Power bait will be the primary bait one will be using along with small shiny lures such as 1/12 to 1/8 Kastmasters, Roostertails, or Panther Martins.  Kokanee fishing will get going here again about mid-week according to Keith and one will be targeting 55 to 75 feet of water now between the area of Loch Leven and China Cove. 
Pink, Orange and Chartreuse have been the best color choices. 
Catching minnows can be deadly this time of year for the Macks as they are still within casting distance. Also, for those trolling for Macks action has been good if you're working the ledges along the North shoreline 45-80 feet down. Trolling the usual suspects that will imitate small Kokes and Rainbows will be the top producers.  Jigging for Macks can also be effective as they will be found at depths of 75 to 100 feet.  

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Fishing from shore seems to have slowed down this past week, but those fishing from boats continue to catch limits of nice-sized rainbows.
Michael Hunt and Brent Paulsen from Reno caught 10 rainbows on August 16th while anchored near Big Cove. They were using worms. Their fish weighed between a pound and 1 ½ pounds apiece.
While nightcrawlers and power bait are still the most popular baits to use at Frenchman, some fishermen are having good results using Kastmaster lures.
Fly fishermen have been doing well using Wulff Royal flies.
Call us for updates - Wiggins’s Trading Post

HOBART RESERVOIR, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
One thousand rainbow trout were stocked on July 8.
Fishing has been great in the morning and evening at Hobart.
The weed line continues to fish well. Try ant patterns and water boatman patterns near the weed line.
Some great dry fly action has started try stimulator and Royal Wulffs. Copper Johns and prince nymphs are recommended as well.
Only artificial lures and single barbless hooks for this water.
The limit on Hobart is five fish only one over 14 inches.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is  down to 4 CFS. Fishing is  tough with the heavy weed growth  and low water. Try a hopper or stimulator  with a buckskin nymphs caddis pupa or small pheasant tails. Some decent dry fly fishing in the afternoon with CDC caddis and Hot Creek caddis.

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

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Grant - Gull - June - Silver Lakes and Rush Creek:
Silver Lake still seems to be the best for float tube fly rodders fishing black or purple woolly buggers on full sink lines doing  well.
Rush Creek flow is 25 CFS.
Royal coachmen, elk hair caddis, prince nymphs and copper Johns.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
August 18, 2013
We had a couple good reports from Kirman this week, one angler reported 10 fish up to 19" in 2.5 hours, all while fishing small weighted midges.
All the reports were for brookies, haven't heard of any cutts this past week.
Sounds like small tung head pheasant tails or soft hackles have been the trick lately. I wouldn't say the fishing is excellent for most anglers but I think if you work it and keep switching your flies up until you find out what they want to eat you should have some success. 

LAHONTAN RESERVOIR, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The boat ramp is closed and the reservoir is quickly receding.
Fish will actually be concentrated and the persistent angler can catch a lot of fish over the next few weeks.

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

MARLETTE LAKE, CARSON CITY & WASHOE COUNTIES, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Marlette opened to catch and release fishing on July 15. No reports yet from anglers making the long hike into the Tahoe Backcountry.

MASON VALLEY WILDLIFE MANGEMENT AREA, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Hinkson Slough - North Pond - West Walker River - Crappie Pond:
Bass fishing continues to be great. Anglers continue have been using crank baits and soft baits. For best results try drop shots and Texas Rig.
Fly anglers for trout have reported success using midge patterns , copper johns and zug bugs.
North ponds trout fishing has been good try using grass hoppers and worms.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Current flow is 106 CFS. Special regulations still in effect upstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge and from the monument to Crowley Lake.
Fishing is fair.
Try egg patterns, San Juan worms, Prince nymphs and copper John's.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is currently 311 CFS. Nymphing is the best bet. Try WD-40'S, pheasant tails and hares ears.

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

PROSSER RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
 The DFW has been atrocious this year at stocking our lakes and this is one that they have supposedly stocked and then the next week taken it off the stock listing. Now this week they have it on as one of the three local lakes to be stocked but we'll have to see. If this Lake got stocked week with DFW trout, fishing should be pick up considerably. 
Some good reports here but your best luck will be in the early morning! Trout in the 12-16 inch range have been caught on Kastmasters in 1/4 oz to 1/8 oz in Perch, Watermelon, Brook trout, and Gold early and late while Firetiger, Chrome/Blue, and Chrome have produced better during the mid-day hours. Look for similar colors in Roostertails, Panther Martins, and Thomas bouyants. 
Power bait and worms will be the go to bait and one should concentrate on the shoreline leading into. 
Smallmouth fishing will be better this summer than trout fishing here as the water temps will be higher than most of the other regional lakes. 
For those who have more patience than me throwing nightcrawlers, Power bait, or Salmon eggs will certainly be a sure bet when the schools come by. 
Trollers should concentrate along drop offs by the shoreline and through the Prosser Creek arm with needlefish, Dick Nites, and Sierra Spinner (there just not for Kokes!) tipped with a nightcrawler.

RYE PATCH RESERVOIR, PERSHING COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The boat launches are closed due to low water levels.
Shore launching is risky and is done at your own risk.
Rye Patch is low but the fishing is hot.
Walleyes are being caught by trollers and wipers are being caught by both trollers and shore fishermen.
It is hot, take shade and plenty of water.
The reservoir will be drawn down very low during the irrigation season and that will concentrate the fish. 14-16 inch wipers on spoons and minnows.
Some nice walleyes are being caught by anglers trolling night crawlers.
Fish the area around the dam.
Anglers are using chartreuse colored swivel baits before the heat of the day sets in and taking fish in the three to four pound range. Anglers below the dam are using similar lures to catch walleyes and wipers.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
King Salmon fishing:
As of  August 20, 2013  water flow is currently 10,500  CFS and dropping to 10,000 CFS.
Salmon fishing on the Sacramento River is going great and we are catching some beautiful, big, King salmon.
Early morning fishing has turned on, Flatfish lures working best, turning to roe later in the day, using Pautzke Red cure, hooking 6 to 10 salmon, landing 
4 to 8 fish a day now. Averaging 1 salmon a rod, most days, some days better than others. 
Pro Guide Kirk Portocarrero is catching limits.
Look for September and October to be red hot, with the month of October being almost a guarantee of catching salmon.
August 1, 2013 marked the opening of the Balls Ferry Area in Anderson, CA for King Salmon on the Sacramento River. An excellent day on the water,  several of our boats caught limits of salmon, 8 fish,  by 8 am today. Salmon were good size, ranging from 18 pounds to 25 pounds, average.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Current flow is 17 CFS. Fishing is tougher. Try attractor dry flies like stimulators, sierra brite dots and royal wullfs.

SPOONER LAKE, DOUGLAS CLOUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers have reported good fishing with power bait eggs with garlic scent.
The weed bed continues to be a problem around Spooner Lake. If anglers do find an opening they should have some success.
A water craft such as a float tube or kayak is the key to unlocking this lake’s hold on fishing.
Fly anglers continue to have had luck using black, brown, and green Wooly Buggers. For fly anglers, a floating line this time of year is all you need. Later in the year anglers will need to transition to an intermediate line for deeper presentation.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Still fishing well as fish spread out all over the lake now!
This lake will be stocked this week and shore fisherman will see their catch rates increase. 
Power bait has been the go to bait here and working the shoreline up and down from the boat launch is your best bet early and late in the day.
Mack fishing has slowed a touch here but that doesn't mean that you won't hang one. Fish under or around schools of Kokes now if you're targeting the Macks. Word is from Keith Zenker that the Koke bite still great and that you'll be fishing 40 to 70 feet down for them and that the larger ones are being taken by bumping the bottom in about 60 to 70 feet of water. Work the rockpile and the deeper sections around the island to find larger Kokes now.
Pink, Chartreuse, and Orange in hoochies and squids have been go to's. 
Spinners will also work in these colors so don't dismay if these lures are your go to's.  20 to 40 fish days for the Kokes are here for some! The average size though has been 10-12 inches, but recently some larger kokes in the 14-16 range have been caught. 
See Mr Z at our store or give him a call to find out the latest news. He's got us stocked with some great Kokanee gear!
For the shore fisherman spoons, spinners, and stick baits will work and of course if you're throwing bait nothing beats an inflated nightcrawler drenched in your favorite scent. 

LAKE TAHOE:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Limits have been easy and the fish are running of 1 to 5 pounds with some breaking into the double digits. Best method is still minnow dodger set up in 150 to 200 ft. Fishing has been good in Sand Harbor area and Cave Rock.
Kokanee are showing up in good number try using plugs and Vances sockeye slammer number 2.

TOPAZ LAKE:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing continues to be slow.
Topaz boating activity has increased and fishing is only good in the early morning hours. Boat anglers should try using Rapalas and night crawlers behind dodgers.
Shore fishermen have had some success using Power Bait, Power Eggs, salmon eggs, and night crawlers.

TRUCKEE RIVER, WASHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
If you are going to fish on the Nevada side of the river then it is crucial to fish in the mornings. The combination of low water, hot days and lots of people in the river in the afternoons is really making the fishing tougher than normal. Flows are: Reno 298 CFS and Vista (East of Town) 178 CFS.
For traditional anglers this time of year floating salmon eggs, Power Bait and imitating bait fish work well.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Hello Don,
The winner of our Mid-Summer Derby was Dennis McGhee from Highland, CA.  He landed a 4 pound rainbow using nightcrawlers and took home $150.00.
Diane Foster from Banning caught a 3 pound 8 ounce rainbow on August 14th using a needlefish lure while trolling. On August 16th,  Diane caught a
3 pound 13 ounce rainbow using the same lure.
Robert Sandy from Minden, NV landed a 3 pound 15 ounce rainbow using a wedding ring on August 10th.
DFG planted 800 pounds this week and 10 fish in the 3-5 pound range.
Water temp. has dropped to 60 degrees.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
August 18, 2013
The Twins are still fishing ok, mostly in the earlier morning and later in the evenings. Trollers using lead core rigs and getting out 5 to 8 colors are having the best success on the troll. Bait anglers using crawlers and power bait have been doing well. Also in the evenings you can cast a fly/bubble rig and do well.
Most of the fish are a little on the smaller side but there have been a few up to 4 pounds being caught here and there.
Fly anglers are doing well with streamers like matukas and wooly buggers with soft hackle droppers.    

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
August 18, 2013
The Virginias are still fishing excellent, lots of anglers reporting good numbers of fish both fly fishing and spin fishing.
Thomas bouyants and kastmasters have been good for the lure folks, for bait crawlers have been the best with power bait and power eggs coming in second and third. Fly anglers are doing well with wooly buggers, matukas, beetles, soft hackles, stillwater nymphs and seal buggers.   

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) (vir@qnet.com) report:
Expected temperatures were in the range of 67 to 71 degrees most of the week. With several breezy afternoons cooling the air down into the early evenings, made for great dry fly action. Unexpected cloud cover hit Saturday cooling the air to a comfortable level and giving the fish a bit of relief so surface fishing picked up. It had been slow for about 2 days. 
Many patches of yellow are showing along the Virginia Lake Road along with shoreline willows starting to turn their normal yellow for the year. 

Looks like it might be an early fall.
The parking lot of Little Virginia was full most of the week except for a few hours early Monday and Saturday. 

DFW stocked ten additional trophies along with the normal plant again this week with some nice two-pounders coming out of Trumbull Lake and 5 to 6 pounders out of Big Virginia.


Bait for the week:
 Nightcrawlers with natural garlic power bait, salmon peach and garlic rainbow glitter were all working well and took some Alpers Trout this week but they are down deep and many are left. Seems this time of year the trout have seen everything and are staying with the staples of worms and lures.


Lures: Still working are Red/Gold Thomas Buoyant’s, Kastmasters, plain gold spoons along with red/gold Hot Shots showed great action for most of the week.  Hot Shots will not be around very long.  

Fly: Action was mostly done on olive woolly buggers, Virginia Lake special, also try bead head nymphs, caddis emergers, Rickard’s callibaetis nymph, large black ants, Rickard’s Stillwater nymp in olive, Grey Hackle yellow’s and green body mosquitoes.


Backcountry: Has been good using black gnats, and Griffith’s Gnats from Blue Lake up through Big Frog, and are still hit and miss but very small due to the high volume passing through the area. 
Both Moat and Red Lake were hitting a lot of dries on a bubble and a fly and also a fly rod but again nothing big. 
Take care as mountain lion tracks were spotted in a patch of mud around mountain on the back side of Frogs.
The mosquitoes:
Are relentless so don’t forget to pack THE DEET.
See you on the water…..carol

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No new updates. No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lakes since 2009.
Launching is not possible right now.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The flows on the East Walker are 81 CFS. They have been in this range for a while now. This is really low for the summer months on the East Walker and the flows have played a big part of the river getting very warm.
If you are going to the East Walker start very early and quit fishing by 11:00am. To get out of the heat.
In the mornings try Nymphing with small bugs like caddis, Trico’s and Midges on no more than 5X tippet is a good bet. Dry dropper rigs are also worth a try. You can fool the occasional fish on Hopper patterns through the next month or more. The fish should be hanging out in or near some type of white water to get more oxygen.
Current brown trout study is going on and researchers are requesting information on tagged fish including color (to determine if wild or hatchery) and location where fish was caught.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker River:
August 18, 2013 
The East is running at 75 CFS today but is still fishing ok, not as good as we've ever seen it but if you head down there in the early part of the morning and fish until around noon you should have some success. There's a lot of algae coming through the dam on the reservoir so the water is very off color and a lot of the algae is dying off and decaying so that's producing a kind of nasty smell in the air depending on which way the wind is blowing.
The farther you go towards Nevada the better the water quality and air quality get. Also, the fishing on the Nevada side has been pretty good.

Water is still coming out of the dam at about 65 degrees in the mornings due mainly to the cooler night time temperatures we've been getting, most every night for the last couple weeks has been from 30 to 37 degrees, this is helping to keep the water temps down which is a really good thing for this time of year.
Dry dropper rigs have been working in the mornings as well as straight dries or nymphing. Patterns to try include hoppers, beetles, humpies, stimulators, flashback emerger, zebra midge, wd-40, top secret midge, mercury midge, fox's poopah, buckskin caddis, rainbow warrior, 3-wire caddis, elk hair caddis, parachute adams, e/c caddis.   
Sceirine Ranch:
August 18, 2013 
The Ranch is fishing excellent this past week, the water and air quality are both in good shape down there and the fish are happy and healthy.
Hunewill Pond:
August 18, 2013
We didn't have anyone on the pond this week though we have heard from the ranch that the weeds have been mowed and the pond is in good shape.
If you want to get on the ranch just give us a call and we can get you set up out there!

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow has been up and down and is currently 75 CFS. Water temps are reaching mid 70's by mid day. and releases from the reservoir are loaded with dead algae. Midge patterns, baetis emergers and pheasant tails.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
August 18, 2013
The West is still fishing excellent, lots of great reports from spin and fly anglers alike.
Spin anglers are doing well with Panther Martins, Roostertails and Thomas bouyants as well as mini crawlers, power eggs and salmon eggs.
Fly anglers are having great success with beetles, ants, hoppers, stimulators, humpies, elk hair caddis, para adams and for droppers of your larger dries you can try zebra midges, pheasant tails, soft hackles and hare's ears.

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