Don Q's fishing report for the week of Sept. 11-18

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 Sept. 11.

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing varies from day to day, with some days being good, while others being slow.
Best time of day appears to be from about 6:00 am to 10:30 am and then again as the shadows start to hit the water in late afternoon.
Best conditions seem to be with a five mph breeze, putting a small chop on the water.
More fish are being taken with small dry flies, mostly yellow in color, but nymphing still seems to be the way to go.
Hoppers are out and about on the hillsides above the lake.
Fish a green or peacock colored nymph below a dry or an indicator.
Early in the day, have the nymph about three feet below the indicator, but as the sun climbs in the sky, start fishing the dropper deeper.
PT’s, blue copper Johns, olive hares ears, and olive soft hackles all should be productive. Small olive wooly and crystal buggers on a sink tip line should be productive as well.
The usual small spinners, worms and Power Bait are also effective here for bait and spin anglers. Start fishing off of the bottom and move up in the water column if you don’t get any hits.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina:
IT’S GETTING CLOSE TO THAT TIME
WATCH OUT FOR PHOTOGRAPHERS – THEY MAY BE LURKING AROUND THE NEXT CORNER ON THE ROAD!
Please note our hours: Store Hours Sunday thru Saturday 8:00am to 5:00pm
The Cafe is CLOSED for the Summer!
Wow, seems like Fall is coming early this year – maybe that means Winter will also be early and let’s hope long, wet and cold!
The leaves are turning and turning fast. There are oranges and reds showing on the west side of the Lake and lots of yellows and golds across from the building. Sure is pretty, sure would be prettier with a bit of water – makes us realize we should appreciate what we have when we have it and believe us - we really appreciate when we have water, but it is what it is this year.
And, yes the bear was back for another visit - tried to come in the same way he did last time – but Rick put plywood up over the entry point, all ‘Yogi’ did was tear down the hours sign – then went around to the other side where he ripped the entire screen frame half off the kitchen window and then poked a hole in Juanita's bedroom window screen – but he didn’t get in!
We’ve also had deer down in the Lake bed – pretty cool.
Not much of a change on what’s working and what’s not - Fishing in deeper water (that would be behind what is normally the Island or taking a bit of a hike to at least the front of the back natural Lake) with Nightcrawlers or Power Bait.  Fishing the inlets (not much water coming in at any of them) with a fly and a bubble, Nightcrawlers, Power Bait or Lures are getting limits. Most are catching and releasing so as to not have to carry out a limit. And depending on your auto, you can still drive to the front of the back lake.
That excavator that ended up on the huge rock which broke the hydraulic pump off the motor still has not moved – the big rock is gone and they have graded up to the front and to the back of the excavator – as soon as they get it moved, that part graded, they’ll blacktop and be done!
Woot – the end of the signals is near!
Another week of possible monsoonal weather – beautiful blue skies in the morning, big fluffy clouds start growing – not sure if we’ll get any moisture, but there is a chance Tuesday and Wednesday – then beautiful blue skies (barring any smoke) for the weekend.
This week’s temps are expected to be in the mid-40s for the lows and in the high-70s for the highs.
You can check NOAA’s website at http://www.weather.gov and enter ASPENDELL, CA on the site and it will give you a fairly good hint at the weather up at the Lake or check in with Howard at www.MammothWeather.com.
Remember when using the bug juice and SANITIZER you need to really wash your hands before fishing - then rub some Salmon Egg juice, worm dirt or Anglers Bros Trout attractant to take that smell off.
Also, remember your polarized dark glasses, PONCHOS, and sunscreen.
We’ve completed about half way of the scraping and painting – taking it slooow - if you happen to come by and see a ‘CLOSED – GONE FISHIN’ sign on the door (during the week), it’s because we haven’t had a car in the lot for at least an hour or two and we’re tired of scraping and painting – hope you understand the closed sign – the fish are calling. Bryan will be here during the week periodically to give us a chance to get off the mountain.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parchers Resort (760-873-4177) (sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake:
Well, for the first time anyone can remember, South Lake found minimum pool during the first week of September. Apparently Los Angeles DWP would rather store water in places like Haiwee Reservoir where recreation is prohibited as opposed to somewhere people can make use of the water before they send it down to the big city. It's a shame.
Just a handful of anglers tried their luck this week, all of whom reported slow fishing. We're still hoping someone will get lucky on a giant Brown this fall with the lake being a fraction of its normal size, but time will tell.
South Fork Bishop Creek:
South Lake hit minimum pool this week so creek flows on the South Fork Bishop Creek dropped dramatically making for exceptional creek conditions.
DFW stocked as expected and most anglers had great success in the stream. Salmon eggs, Power bait, pieces of nightcrawler, mini-jigs and spinners were all working well.
Weir Pond:
Still easy fishing up at Weir Pond with lots of stocker Rainbows being caught along with some wild trout. Both the fly and spin folks are doing well on the usual baits, lures and flies. With the continuing warm weather the bite has been best early and late in the day.
Intake II:
Probably the star of the canyon this weekend was Intake II where most anglers reported limit-style fishing with the occasional lunker to 5lbs. Although not weighed in at our resort, one of our guests witnessed one group catch 3 bigguns from 3.5 to 4.5 using trout worms.
Power bait and nightcrawlers also reported to be doing well.
North Lake:
Although crowded, North Lake has been phenomenal all week with most anglers reporting good to excellent shore fishing throughout the day. Thomas Bouyants in Red/Gold or Rainbow pattern were producing very well with one angler reporting a fish every few casts for a couple hours.
Garlic or Chunky Cheese Powebait was also producing for folks.

BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
No crowds and the fishing has been improving with each passing day!
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 but with all the boaters and PWC users gone anytime can be nice just to get out. 
Best action by shore fisherman has been the dam and at the deeper troughs outside the inlet, 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 90 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:
September 08, 2013
The reservoir still hasn't started producing yet, the water seems to be clearing up a bit and the algae is starting to go away so we are expecting some good reports to start coming in pretty soon. We'll let you know as soon as they do so you can get out there and get your share!  

CAVE LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
This report sees little or no change from previous weeks as Cave is fishing like Cave, with anglers reporting fair to good catch rates of 8 to 10 inch fish.
The usual worms, small spinners and minnow imitations should work for spin fishermen.
Flyrodders should be using small Cave Lake Specials, zug bugs, prince nymphs, hares ears, PT’s, and small wooly buggers. If there are insects hatching, most dries will work. Especially effective here are renegades, Griffith’s gnats, blue duns, red quills, elk hair caddis and small stimulators.
This is a great place to take kids to get them hooked on fishing.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
It was a great week of fishing both on the lake and at the creek. Over a dozen 2.5 pound plus rainbows were caught this week. Maybe more, I'm going by what was reported to the general store.
Stop by the general store to get up-to-date information on what is working out on the lake and at the creek.
Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby started on Monday, September 2nd for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
Catch of the Week: 
Congratulations to Mark Wilber of Lakeside, CA who landed a stout 3 pound 4 ounce rainbow.  Mark hooked this toad with garlic Powerbait while fishing at the South Shore. Way to go Mark!
Other Notable catches this week:
Debbie Wilber of Lakeside, CA landed a nice 3 pound and 3 ounce rainbow.
Debbie was fishing with purple Power bait at the South Shore.
Debbie's fish was just one ounce less than the largest fish of the week.
Brandon Lingle of Riverside, CA caught a 3 pound and 2 ounce rainbow. Brandon was fishing from his float tube with nightcrawlers at the Inlet.
Bob Marone of Nuevo, CA ended an excellent day at the lake with a 3 pound and 2 ounce rainbow. Bob was using a Yellow Power bait and was fishing the South Shore.  
Tactics/Bait: 
Convict Lake and Creek fished well this week. Everything from spoon lures to bait was working.
The most successful Power bait colors were Purple, Rainbow and Garlic Chunky Cheese. Red/gold Thomas Bouyants, Silver Kastmasters, Power Worms and Powerbait 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: 
THE DERBY HAS STARTED!!  The Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby began 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 high-40s. 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 6:26 am - 6:30 am and Sunset 7:26 pm - 7:17 pm.
Stocking:
Alpers stocked on Wednesday, September 4th.
DFG stocked on the week of September 2nd. 

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Water temp: Water temps are finally coming down some like 61-62 F in McGee and 62-63 F in the north end.
Algae is almost non-existent....but the weed line is still existing...hint, hint.
WARNING-The lake is much lower than previous years.
Watch out for Pelican Point which sticks out way into the lake.
Look for white buoys and pass to the east.
Also the islands just north of there are poppng out. Watch for buoys and go slow coming in when it is rough as buoys are small and tough to see in chop.
Fishing conditions:
Excellent, to good, to great!!!
McGee continues to produce. The next grab could be 6" or 26".
The fish are spread out from 5 ft to 12 ft and the big fish seem to be more in the shallows, which makes sense since the fish are chasing perch fry in the 3/4 to 1 in size.
Brennan's Report: Start thinking about float tubing in shallow waters. With the cooler temps fish are start to move along the weed line. Do a little exploring to get the BIG fish. Won't get the numbers but might get that Hog Johnson!!! B.T.H.-Big Trout Hunting time!!!
The high water temps and resulting low oxygen are making for exhausted fish that should not be taken out of the water even briefly.
I am speaking of even the little guys and the bigger fish are much worse.
If you need a photo, take it in the net. 30 seconds out of the water is a death sentence no matter how long you revive afterwards.

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. 
Please stop in at the store and give us your fishing report so that we can share the information with your fellow anglers. Thanks!

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Was stocked a couple of weeks ago but continues to fish well. Word is out that the Koke bite is hot here and its better late than never!  Some beautiful fish ranging from 13-16 inches!
Get the kids out there or your buddy who has a difficult time catching fish and have a good time! Remember to be a steward and keep just what you can eat! No need to fill your freezer with multiple trips and leave some fish for the kids to catch!
Power bait will be the primary bait one will be using along with small shiny lures such as 1/12 to 1/8 Kastmasters, Roostertails, or Panther Martins.  Kokanee fishing has been sporadic but some nice kokes are being caught by guides and they seem to be concentrating their efforts off the deeper water, 40-80 feet down, on the North shore up and down from the public pier. 
Pink, Orange and Chartreuse have been the best color choices. 
Catching minnows can be deadly still and bumping these offerings off the bottom can yield big results.
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.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing improved this past week with anglers catching lots of trout during a tournament on Saturday. Most of the fish measured in the 10– to 12-inch range. Bass are also taking baits. Anglers have reeled in several fish in the two- to three-pound class. Storm activity and the resulting runoff have maintained murky water conditions.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Rainbow trout fishing has been good this past week with fish taking Power Bait and worms. Crappie and bass fishing both have picked up.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing has been great! While the water is good as a whole, finding the best spots will definitely help your chances. Look for flowing water between weed beds and the areas where there is a smooth transition between shallow and deep. Use small nymphs like #18 Black Zebra Midges  or #16 Brown Micro Mays. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Salmon season is in full swing, with catches ranging anywhere between 10 and 35 pounds. Make sure to use quikfish, spinners and jigs primarily. Courtesy of Johnsons Bait & Tackle.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Smokey conditions from multiple fires in that area of California have made reports scarce. Check back next week. 
Courtesy of The Wiggins Trading Post.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing in the early morning, when the Caddis are hatching, then again near sunset for the best possible results. It is recommended to use Poopahs and non-beaded Bird’s Nests to get a lot of catches. The fish like to congregate in the shaded areas so keep an eye out for that. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Flows at 4 CFS as of 9/5. Clear-weedy.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Fish the deeper sections and along the bank. Nymphing will be a little difficult at this time because of the low flows and high weeds. If you must nymph, stick with small patterns, like size #18 and smaller.
Surface flies are producing better than nymphs. Ants and terrestrials are the best on the surface. There are little sporadic hatches of mayflies.
If nymphing just make sure to set on everything...you'll never feel the fish if you don't.

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Due to irrigation, the water level continues to drop, with the old dam out of the water, which is affecting fishing. As with most irrigation impoundments expect the draw down to end sometime around Labor Day.
Fishing has been just fair, with the best fishing being early in the morning or late in the evening.
Bait anglers should stick to worms or Power Bait, though if fishing early in the morning or late in the evening, a live grasshopper on a live wire hook fished in the lake near where the creek comes in may be effective.
Fly rodders should be throwing black or olive wooly buggers, larger hares ears, prince nymphs, or zug bugs.

JACKSON MEADOWS RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
This lake was last stocked the week of 8/25/13 but with the crowds gone this lake is a great escape for those who need to get a little further out of town! 
Anglers here are doing great throwing power bait and small lures such as 1/8 oz Kastmasters, Panther Martins and Roostertails. 
For the trolling crowd the action has been from the corner of the dam down to Woodcamp. Other areas have been off drop offs into deeper water. 
Needlefish, Dick Nites, Kastmasters, and Sierra Spinners tipped with a Nightcrawler always works well. 
Some big fish are always caught here in September and October and now after this weekend it will be very quiet here as the crowds will go away.

JAKES/BOIES RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
This lake is fishing slow to fair for both trout and bass.
With water levels down and weeds up, fishing from shore is difficult if not impossible. Float tubes and small car top boats are the way to go.
Small spinners and minnow imitations as well as worms and Power Bait are good for bait anglers, while the usual assortment of damselfly, prince and PT nymphs along with zug bugs, wooly buggers and crystal buggers should work for fly rodders.

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

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 08, 2013
Kirman is fishing well this week, we've had some really good reports for both brookies and cutts.
Small streamers with droppers has been the best though we are still getting some good reports on scud patterns.
Seal buggers, stillwater nymphs, mini leeches and matukas with soft hackle, pheasant tail or zug bug droppers have been good.
For the scud go with a flashback or orange scud and you should do well.   

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Conditions are still not ideal right now, so Klamath is a tough choice for fishing. With Autumn just around the corner, expect great conditions, and Steelhead, come October. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

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

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The lake level is still fairly low at the moment, but there is definitely activity in the water. Fishermen report great fishing, especially with dark leeches, dry buggers, and stripping leeches too. Suspending #18  midges patterns will lead to Rainbows chasing your bugs. If you want a chance at the larger Rainbows, go during and after sunset. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

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:
Clear.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Early morning and evening for dries around the shore line. Because of the rain storms, fishing should pick up with all the fresh water coming in. Pulling streamers from a tube would be the best method to target big fish. use some type of sink line. (B.T.H.-Big Trout Hunting!)

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Mark Eddison had a theory that the larger stripers were hanging out in deep water. Luckily for him his theory panned out when he reeled in a 30-pound striper. Eddison caught his trophy on a pink Spinnow in 60 to 70 feet of water near Sand Island.
Top-water action remains good and many anglers are returning with full coolers. Those fishing for largemouth bass and smallmouth bass have had success working coves with jerkbaits or crankbaits in 20 to 40 feet of water.
With the new moon, anglers can take advantage of the dark night by fishing under a light or using submersible lights.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The recreational Dungeness crabbing is open in the ocean.
Crabbing has been better in the ocean than inside the local bays.
Fishing for bottom fish including rockfish, and lingcod is now closed outside of the 30 fathom curve until Sept. 30.
The marine fish daily bag limit is seven fish and a separate daily limit for lingcod (two). Retention of 1 cabezon per day is now allowed.
Fishing for bottom fish has been a little slower this past week.
Chinook salmon fishing in the ocean remains open. Anglers have had good success fishing near Coos Bay and Winchester Bay. Trolling with cut plug herring works well.
The ocean non-selective coho season is open every Thursday through Saturday until the end of September or until the 19,580 fish quota is met.
Don’t forget, when salmon fishing in the ocean your hooks must be barbless.
All pacific halibut fishing is closed for the year.

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

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Water conditions:
Good. 108 CFS as of 9/5.
Fishing conditions:
Hit and miss.....will be really good one day, slow the next.
Lower Owens River:
Water conditions:
Good. Flows are at 309 CFS as of 9/5.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Consistent. Not too much on the surface but nymphing is good.
Water is a little murky but not as bad as the Upper O.
Use bright and shiny nymphs. Consistent hatch of mayflies in the morning.
Don't forget a Fish Stick (Jaeger's wading staff).
Owens River Gorge:
Water conditions:
Great. 40 CFS as of 9/5.
Fishing conditions:
Alright. DWP are doing some maintenance so water level can increase in a short period of time.
Since summer is upon us make sure to watch ur step for those long, fanged creatures. take plenty of bug spray.
Pleasant Valley Reservoir:
Water conditions:
Good.
Fishing conditions:
Since the lake is high most of the fish have moved into the stream section of the lake.
Rush Creek:
Water conditions:
30 CFS as of 9/5. Clear!!
Fishing conditions:
Fair to good. It should pick up with all the rain storms in the area.
Really hit the undercut banks in the general reg section of Rush Creek (between Silver Lake and Grant Lake).

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

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The isonychia hatches are in full force, and the Rainbows love to chase after them, especially through September. When they come around it is advised to use #10 Black A.P.s and black #8 Rubber Legs. Otherwise, overall, fishing has been great. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

PROSSER RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Was just stocked last week but one should concentrate their efforts in the deeper water still. 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. 
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 and one should be concentrating their efforts by the dam and the deeper water between the two inlets.
Trollers should concentrate along drop offs by the shoreline between Prosser Creek and Alder Creek or across the dam with needlefish, Dick Nites, and Sierra Spinner (there just not for Kokes!) tipped with a nightcrawler.

RUBY LAKE NAT. WILD. REFUGE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Water levels are low and several of the Units are unfishable. Those include 10, 13, 14 and 20. Weeds are up and travel through shallower parts of the marsh or through the tules to be difficult.
Bass fishing continues to be good at the refuge with a keeper ratio of about one 10 inch keeper for every seven to nine bass caught.
Expect fishing conditions to continue to be good for at least the next week as the highs are expected to be in the high 80’s to low 90’s through the first week in September. Late afternoon is the best time for bass, but anglers report bass from noon on, as long as you don’t get blown off of the lake.
With a little work, most anglers can catch a limit of keepers with a day’s worth of fishing.
If you are new to the marsh, dark colored soft plastics rigged weedless and tossed into the reeds seem to work the best.
Four to six inch grubs in black, oil, rootbeer, guacamole, watermelon and purple all seem to work well. Occasionally a contrasting color like chartreuse for a tail can work well, especially in low light.
Fishing the dikes is difficult as the water levels are very low both here and in the main marsh. In the main body of water, with the hot sunny days and the low water levels, the weeds are coming on strong and some of the back waters that anglers like to visit are difficult to get to. It is very difficult to launch a boat at Narciss due to the low water and weedy conditions.
Some trout are still being caught in the spring ponds along the road, as well as on the spring heads in the larger ponds in the main body of water.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
With good flows right now fishing has become an absolute blast, and will continue all the way into September. The best time to fish is in the AM hours and early afternoons, but be aware that the bite dies off sometime after 3:00 PM. Some reports indicate good fly fishing in the evening, but be aware that the best fishing always comes from knowing the drop-offs and bottom transitions. Lots of Salmon have also been moving through the Redding portion of the river, so keep that in mind. A fair number of reports have come in saying that 18 PT's, Red Copper Johns in #18, #14-16 Micro Mays in red are the best flies right now.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
King Salmon fishing:
As of September 9, 2013  water flow is currently 7,500 CFS.
Salmon fishing on the Sacramento River is going great and we are catching some beautiful, big, King salmon. Salmon fishing is good.  4 to 10 hook ups a day, near limits and some limits. Flatfish lures working best, turning to roe later in the day, using Pautzke Red cure.
Look for September and October to be red hot, with the month of October being almost a guarantee of catching salmon.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly fishing:
As of September 9, 2013, water flow is currently 7,500 CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing is good. 
Early morning and late afternoons best.
Posse Grounds area- Redding, fishing well.
Using Prince nymphs, Iron Sallies, Pheasant Tails, Poxyback PMD's, Black Rubber Legs and Green Gidgets. 
Call or email us today. We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week.  Drift  boats or Jet boats available. 
We cater to all methods of fishing.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California.
Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Spin fishing:
As of  September 9, 2013, water flow is currently 7,500 CFS. 
Spin fishing for Trout and Steelhead on the Sacramento River has been excellent. Our average days are 25 to 40 hook ups. We have been using roe clusters with 4 pound test, on light action rods.
Some days we have been back trolling small Flatfish and Hot shots.
These fishing trips are taken by jet boats, and can hold up to 6 people comfortably. Lots of action. Great for the kids, families, and larger groups.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing black midges in the early AM hours has been the best, with most of the bite dying down around midday.
Search the edges of the water and use Prince Nymphs or Pheasant Tails in #16-18 for a good chance of getting catches.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

SACRAMENTO RIVER, CALIF:
JD Richey of JD Richey Guided Sportfishing (916-952-1554) (www.fishwithjd.com) reports:
According to Guide JD Richey, King salmon fishing in the Sacramento River’s Mid to upper reaches has been fair to really good this past week.
There were a few days when the boats averaged 2 to 3 fish per, and that was during a period when the flows for being lowered.
Things have since stabilized, however, and salmon are really starting to stack up and bite.
Richey has been bouncing eggs and back trolling flatfish for his kings, most of which have been weighing in at 20+ pounds apiece.
He also had an angler catch a beautiful hatchery steelhead, which they released, on Saturday… A very nice bonus!

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
17 CFS as of 9/5.
Fishing Conditions:
Good. River is still fishable even with the low water level. Dries are better than nymphs. Smaller the fly the better chances on getting some action.
If you're looking for the " River Runs Through It" setting, this is the time to be at the San Joaquin.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is still great right now, especially around Bay Bridge and Packers Bay. Rainbows are being caught on the surface in the morning but then drop down, along with the Salmon, to about 80 feet. Use humdingers, wiggle hoochies, and 4 inch worms for the best chance of getting a hook-up.  Courtesy of Sacriver Guide.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:  
September 9,  2013 Shasta Lake guided fishing - Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta. Lake Shasta fishing has been great! Catching salmon and trout now, Rainbow trout  on the surface and salmon, 100 plus  feet deep.
The Dry Creek area, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies. 
Seeing smaller fish now, really working for the bigger fish.
Lake Shasta is place to be for lots of action and great trout fishing & salmon fishing. Bass fishing is fair.

SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Very little change here as well.
With surface water temperatures in the low 70’s, you would think that fishing for trout would be slow, but a couple of angler report good luck fishing for trout by getting their presentations down between 10 and 15 feet deep along the edges of weed beds.
Fishing for bass has been good, and fishing for catfish and wipers has been fair to good.
Weeds and algae can be found in all the shallow parts of the lake with soft bottoms and while they can make fishing tough, the weed beds do act as cover and provide an “edge” for anglers to target.
However expect to gunk up your lures.
For trout, find shoreline where you can cast into water that is at least 15 feet deep. Also, try fishing early. Several anglers report good luck for trout at the south end of the lake between 4:30 am and 7:00 am, with another minor bite coming on around noon in a bit deeper water.
Bass are being caught in 10 to 15 feet of water and on structure. Structure can be something as minor as a foot or two difference in depth, to a significant change in depth or submerged rocks.
Boaters have a definite advantage trolling using downriggers to control the depth. The mud flats at the south end are producing bass, though trout are only being caught there at first light or late in the evening.
In many of the areas, anglers are catching the trout off of the points in 15 feet or deeper water.
For fly rodders, the best luck has been with midge and may fly nymph patterns fished between 10 and 15 feet below an indicator. Damsel fly nymphs, leech patterns and buggers will all work at one time or another. Try fishing smaller damsel nymphs vertically under an indicator along the edges of weed beds.
Anglers continue to catch black bass using crankbaits, soft plastics, and wooly buggers. Look for bass on structure and in feeding lanes.
Catfish are also being caught, with the best time being late in the evening or early in the morning.

SMITH RIVER, OREGON:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Trout season is open in the Smith River basin.
Check the regulations for gear and harvest restrictions.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Still fishing well as there are fish spread out all over the lake now! This lake was stocked weeks ago and will continues to fish well.
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 deeper water off the dam now to find larger Kokes.
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. 

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The water conditions are absolutely perfect! Salmon, steelhead, and browns are swarming the water right now, meaning fishing has been great all day.
It is recommended to use a TDF GBRL Prince Nymph fly, as it has led to lots of great results. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
September 9, 2013 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 850 CFS. Trinity River Salmon fishing and steelhead fishing has begun! With the water release approved, the Trinity River will get the much needed water to save the salmon and help get them up river. 
Just now starting to catch salmon on the Trinity River. 1 to  3 fish a day, average. Methods of fishing will be bouncing roe and pulling plugs.
Please give us a call to reserve your day on the water.
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, CA  fishing from the town of Weaverville, California.

TRUCKEE RIVER, BIG:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
California:
Flows have come up a little bit and temps have come down a tad. 
Fishing will continue to get better as the days go by and some nice fish have been caught recently. Over the next month we will see a transition in Hatches as mornings get colder and daytime temps drop.
Caddis hatches have subsided somewhat and most the fishing will be subsurface. For those who must throw a dry one can work sections quickly by using a dry/stimi dropper.  Other hatches include PMD's in the late mornings to mid-afternoon, Little Yellow Stones, BWO crawlers, and PED's in the evenings along with the Caddis. 
Crayfish continue molting  up and down the river and these patterns have been killer. Fish these patterns in the evening hours or in the morning as some of the larger trout in the river will be feeding on these guys. 
Rolling big Stoneflies during the day with imitations of Mayfly crawlers and Caddis Pupa behind them can be effective. 
Look to fish the pocket water and riffles more now and utilize your high sticking technique. Now is the time to start throwing other terrestrials like hoppers, as they are still predominant along the grassy shoreline. Crashing one of these tasty morsels over an area that is seeing a lot of hopper activity can bring on a splashy rise that will get your pulse up! To have success on our rivers one should note that it's necessary to have good repeated drifts! 
Nymphing will consist of large primary flies such as Pat's Rubberlegs, Buggers, large Copper Johns(reds!), Prince Nymphs, large Caddis pupa and Stonefly imitations trailed behind 16-18 inches with Caddis, PMD, BWO, PED, Midge and General nymphs such as Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, and Bird's Nests in sizes 14-18. 
Also, streamer fishing is a good option now. Sculpin imitations have been the best. Streamer fishing will be best in the wee hours of morning now or into dusk. Soft hackle imitations of Caddis and Mayfly's work well when fish are feeding just under the surface. 
Nevada:
If the California side of the Truckee is getting you flustered maybe a trip to the Nevada side will turn your luck around.  
Caution!  If you do fish the Truckee in Nevada please be aware that New Zealand Mudsnails have been found in sections of water there so please clean your shoes and gear accordingly to avoid aquatic hitch hikers!  
Study the water and turn rocks and see what is going on, also seine for what is in the drift. Little things like this and slowing your approach to the river’s edge will greatly increase your chances of being successful. 
Again, make sure your box is stocked with every conceivable stage of bugs that are present now!  (x) = drawer number.

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Fishing through the Perazzo Meadows for Brookies has been decent and some nice Rainbows are always caught below Weber Falls.
With the supposed stocking of fish here last week I would assume fishing will be good. That is if it was actually stocked.
Drifting a small garden worm, salmon egg or ball or power bait under a split shot will be the ticket if you're fishing bait.
Small spinners and tiny kastmasters will work also if you decide to throw lures. I love kastmasters because of their action! 
Low flows here and water temps in the 60's will push fish into faster water.

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 08, 2013
The Twins are starting to liven up a bit more with some cooler weather.
Bait anglers are doing well with inflated crawlers, power eggs and mice tails. Lure anglers are going with kastmasters, thomas bouyants and super dupers. Fly anglers are having success with matukas, buggers, mini leeches, soft hackles, zug bugs and pheasant tails.  

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 08, 2013
The Virginias are still fishing excellent as well, lots of nice fish being caught form tubes and from the shore.
Shore anglers are casting lures like kastmasters and jakes spin a lures in the mornings and evenings and doing well, during the day they're using mice tails, power bait and crawlers.
Float tube anglers are using wooly buggers, mini leeches, matukas, soft hackles, and some are midging under indicators with rojo midges, zebra midges and chironomids.   

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

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker River:
September 08, 2013 
The fishing on the EW is still pretty good, we've had a couple warmer nights but it's back down to the low 30's again last night so that's helping the water temps. The flow is at 55 CFS today.
Lots of good dry action this past week, both on the Cali and Nevada sides of the river. Haven't heard much about streamers yet but the dry and nymph action has still been good.
We've also had some really good reports from the lower stretch down below the bridge so don't discount that area.
The Rosachi has also been producing some really good numbers of fish if you want to go fish the Nev side.
Patterns to try include: dead drift crayfish, elk hair caddis, e/c caddis, para adams, zebra midge, midgeling, micro mayfly, san juan worm, mercury midge, buckskin caddis, fox's poopah, 3 wire caddis, bead head caddis, la fontaines deep sparkle caddis.    
Sceirine Ranch:
September 08, 2013 
The Sceirine is still fishing excellent, lots of good dry/dropper action as well as nymphing. Dead drift crayfish have still been producing very well, also caddis nymphs, midges and san juan worms.
Starting to get some advance bookings on the ranch so if you want a slot give us a call to make your reservation!     Hunewill Pond:
September 08, 2013
The pond fished well this week though there were only a few clients out there. Lots of nice fish in the 15 to 20 inch range.
Seems the best patterns have been small streamers with droppers, stripped slowly. Seal buggers, mini leeches and damsels with soft hackle or zug bug droppers have been the best. There was also some fish caught with small midges under indicators, zebra and rojo midges were the hot ticket. 

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Flows up to 39 CFS as of 9/5.
Fishing conditions:
Sloooooow. Flows are very inconsistent! within the last week the flows have been changing every other day. If you must fish this place stick around the dam area (the toilet bowl)....cooler water.
PLEASE Do not over play the fish! get them in and release quickly!!!!

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
September 08, 2013
The West is still fishing excellent.
Spinners, bait and flies have all been good up there, this is a great time of year to be on the West in spite of the low water flows.
Panther martins and rooster tails have been good, bait anglers are using salmon eggs, power eggs, mice tails and crawlers.
Fly anglers are going with hoppers, stimulators, para adams, elk hair caddis, pt's, hare's ears, zebra midges and micro mayflies.     

WILDHORSE RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The downstream users are drawing water again, the lake is dropping at about a foot a week and the lake is now at 22% of capacity and dropping.
The boat ramp is out of the water by a good 20 feet and launching a boat is getting more difficult with each drop in lake level. Boaters should take extreme caution in launching and should look the situation over carefully before making the decision to launch. Larger boats should not be launched at Wild Horse. Obviously, the dock is no longer in the water so launching a boat is much easier with two people.
The lake is very green with algae. As you move north on the lake, the algae growth does diminish.
Bass fishing has been fair, with most of the fish coming off of the points at the north end of the lake and in the canyon.
Trout fishing has been slow to fair. The trick is to get your presentation to 15 or 20 feet of depth, putting your presentation just above the thermocline. Most anglers seem to be sticking with Power Bait or worms.
Fly rodders will have their best luck with damsel fly nymphs, leech patterns, crystal buggers and wooly buggers.
Wipers are being caught at the mouths of the arms and the canyon by the dam. Not much action at the south end of the lake for wipers, trout or bass.
Smallmouth fishing is fair to good with most fish being caught with green soft plastics. For green think pumpkin or avocado depending upon what brand of plastic baits you prefer.
Anglers may keep one wiper (white bass x striped bass hybrid) over 15 inches and anglers may now keep one smallmouth bass 15” or larger as well.
There is no limit in place on trout, but limits on all other species apply and all fishing regulations must still be followed including methods of fishing.

WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The lake is down to around 5% of capacity, turbid and not many fish are being caught. In a recent salvage of crappie, not many keeper crappie were caught, few catfish and no trout.
It is probably not worth the trip.
This fishery is probably gone until we get enough moisture to recharge both it and the surrounding lands.

WILSON RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Very little change here as well except for the water level which is currently around 50% of capacity. Water is being drawn down for hay irrigation, which will end around Labor Day.
Trout fishing is slow to fair and bass fishing is fair to good. Many of the bass are small, though anglers report more keepers are being caught.
The weeds are growing in the shallows causing problems for shore anglers on the west and southern shores, while the canyon is providing fair fishing from shore for trout.
Fishing has been slow to fair for trout with fish averaging 11to 14 inches, with anglers doing fair along the shorelines near the boat ramp and along the shoreline by the cabin on the north side of the lake.
The same presentations and techniques that would work at South Fork should work here.
Anglers report green soft plastics are working for bass.

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