Fishing report through Oct. 19

Here is this week's fishing report through Oct. 19 for Nevada, the Sierra, Northern California and southern Oregon.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Sabrina Lake: What a week! Between the w-i-n-d & s-n-o-w - you just never know and then Santa showed up – we thought we had stumbled into the Twilight Zone. Santa (JustClaus.com) spent a day at the Lake amongst the snowy weather, not sure if he was in training or just touristing – we put in our wish – and lo and behold, it’s come true - an addition to the family.
And, then, there were so many people on the dam and not a fishing pole in sight – like I said the Twilight Zone.
This week, fishing was good, but off and on – may have had something to do with the weather.
Nightcrawlers, Power Bait, Woolly Buggers and jigs working at the Inlets.
Trolling flashers and nightcrawlers or a Thomas Buoyant or just nightcrawler seems to be doing the trick.
Drifting the Lake using nightcrawlers, Power Worms or Power Bait (ah – what a way to enjoy the day on Lake).
Shore fishing with Power Worms, nightcrawlers or Power Bait.
Didn’t get a stocking from the DFG, but that’s understandable and with all the fish we’ve gotten this year.
Jack Gove from Anaheim landed his biggest fish yet – a whopping 1-1/4 pounder - let the ribbing begin!
Bill and Andrew of Stevenson Ranch were making “Memories” and catching dinner at the Lake.
The Lake Sabrina Cafe will close for the season on October 16th.
The last day to rent boats will be on Oct. 23 and only until 1pm and then we’re on vacation.
Lake Sabrina Boat Landing fall hours:
Breakfast is served from opening until 11:00 am
Lunch from 11:00 am to 4:00 pm
Homemade Pies and Homemade Ice Cream served all day!
Sunday – 7:00 am to 6:00 pm
Monday – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Tuesday – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Wednesday – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Thursday – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Friday – 8:00 am to 6:00 pm
Saturday – 7:00 am to 7:00 pm
CAMPGROUNDS ARE CLOSING IN THE BISHOP CREEK CANYON – SABRINA CAMP, NORTH LAKE & WILLOW closed September 18th @ 1:00pm. The only campground to take reservations is Four Jeffery (www.reserveamerica.com and enter Four Jeffrey) all others are first come first serve. There is a full hook-up campground also on the South Lake road, Creekside RV Park.
Take it easy on all the mountain roads, the deer are out in the mornings and evenings and there’s lots of hikers out there – can’t stress this enough!
Some BIG changes in-store for us again this week – warmer temps – go figure. Temps are anticipated to warm back to the mid-60s for mid-week and the lows for high-30s. Be sure to 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.
We’re still making HOMEMADE vanilla ice-cream to go with our HOMEMADE pie – we also have sodas, beer, wine, coffee, tea and hot cocoa during our regular store hours!
Looking forward to seeing you all soon!

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parcher’s Resort (760-873-4177) (email: sierrasmitty@cebridge.net):
South Lake: After some rough weather earlier in the week, including some serious wind and about a foot of snow, things calmed down and the fishing went back to where it has been over the past few weeks with plenty of limits with a few big fish mixed in.
Not many reports from trollers but bait anglers reported solid action on Chunky Cheese, Garlic or Salmon Peach Power Bait or nightcrawlers.
Mini-jigs, Thomas Bouyants and Power Worms in orange or pink are still producing well for those who prefer artificials.
The dam, the rock slide and all three inlets are the best spots on the lake but a couple decent fish in the 3 lb class were caught at Buck Tucker cove as well (you'll have to have the marina staff to show you that spot).
The lake level is still only a few ft down from full capacity so access is exceptional for both shore and boat anglers.
South Fork Bishop Creek: Steady flows and consistent DFG stocking is translating into excellent fishing on the South Fork. No secret baits to report, just the usual stuff - spinners, worms, crickets, salmon eggs etc.
North Lake: Slow fishing reports from North Lake after the storm.
Weir Pond: Fly fishers continue to tear it up at the Weir on streamers and Nymphs.
Until the snow there was a fair dry fly bite in the evenings but that seems to have calmed down since the snow.
Intake II: Decent bite from shore, especially over by the dam or by the bubble whole. Power Bait, worms, and mini-jigs are doing best.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
We've been getting a few mixed reports from the reservoir this past week, some reports are good and some anglers have reported some slow days.
It seems as though the bait anglers are starting to move out from the inlet channels for better action, fishing out in the middle and off Rainbow Point with crawlers and Power Bait.
Trollers are still doing pretty good with Rapalas and Needlefish.
We've also had some good reports from float tubers dragging streamers down near the dam, they're starting to get into some nice browns this past few days, some up to 4 pounds.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort (209-258-8888) (www.capleslakeresort.com) reports:
The Carson Pass area received 9” of snow on October 5th.
The last Sierra snowfall was a short 3 months ago on June 29th!
The forecast is for sunny and warmer this weekend.
Caples Lake Resort is open for great fall fishing and the late fall Aspen color change. The Aspens seem to be 1 to 2 weeks late in turning this fall—maybe following the late or “no spring” and the late lake thaw on June 23rd.
Caples Lake will be open for Lodging and the Marina and Store 8 to 5 daily through October 24th, then close for our Fall shutdown and then open Christmas thru March for the winter season.
HAVE A GREAT FALL SEASON.

CARSON RIVER, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife ( HYPERLINK "http://www.ndow.org" www.ndow.org) reports:
Current flow is 199 CFS. The river is now wadeable.
Fishing has improved with lower flows and current stocking.

CARSON RIVER, CALIF:
East Carson River: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
West Carson River: It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
With the mainstem closed upstream of river mile 2.2, anglers will find good cutthroat fishing on any of the tributaries entering into the Chetco.
The South Fork Chetco has some of the best public access and is in a very remote setting.
Temporary regulations in effect beginning Aug. 1, 2011:
Mainstem Chetco River upstream of BPA powerline crossing at river mile 2.2 is closed to all angling including trout through Nov. 4, 2011.
Tributaries to the Chetco River remain open for trout through Oct. 31, 2011 as per Southwest Zone Regulations.
Anglers are starting to troll the estuary looking for some early Chinook.
Most anglers are waiting for the ocean Chinook bubble fishery which starts Oct. 1 and runs through Oct. 12.
Anglers will want to check regulations prior to fishing.

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

CONVICT LAKE, CALIF:
Jen Heintzelman of Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlakeresort.com) reports:
Catch of the Week: It was a little chilly mid-week but that did not stop Luke & Jake Johnson from Saugus, CA to have a great time and catch some fish. They brought in their bounty on Thomas Bouyants along the South Shore.

Lodging Specials: See the red light lodging special below...we have extended The Restaurant at Convict Lake season schedule to November 13th!

Weather: Daytime highs this coming week ranging from 55 to 80 degrees and evening lows from 30 to 40. Skies from sunny all week with some possible showers end of week. Here is a local site that is usually quite accurate (www.mammothweather.com.
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Tactics/Bait: Fish are being caught all around the lake and creek again this week.
Yum TroutKrilla Bait, Power Bait and nightcrawlers are still topping the list. Also some luck with Thomas Bouyants. If trolling go 6 or 7 colors. Fish are being caught all around the lake this week. Locations to try are the Inlet, Outlet, North Shore, South Shore, Creek, Jetty, Handicap Pier and Hangman's Tree. 
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
TroutKrilla, Trout Teasers, Midges, Panther Martin, Needlefish, Thomas Bouyants, Green Woolly Bugger, White Mini Jig and Power Bait. 

Stocking: DFG has stocked again this week. Convict Lake Resort will be stocked 100 lbs. this past week and will stock again the week of October 26th.

Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 6:55 am - 7:00 am and Sunset 6:18 pm - 6:20 pm.
Derbies: Ambush at the Lake October 1st to November 15th for $6,000 in resort prizes...so far 38 derby entrants and 2 fish in the drawing.
Don't forget about Morrison's Bounty Bonus Derby Weekend October $2,000 in Cash October 27th-30th. 
 The Eastern Sierra Second Summer Derby & Fundraiser September 7th to November 15th with $4,462 prizes at Convict Lake and $35,702 in the overall competition.
You can win a 14' Fully Equipped Gregor Boat and more!
You can buy more raffle tickets to increase your chances of winning and all proceeds go to the Eastern Sierra Fishing Coalition stocking program.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Fishing is slow as the algae returned and finding clear water is a problem.
The best area lately has been near the mouth of the Owens River.
Try Stevie's M-80 in 13 feet of water.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeanne Graham of the J & J Grizzly Store (530-832-0270) (www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) reports:
Fishing has been great for the last week.
Worms or Power Bait from the shore.
Needlefish Fire Tiger or Red Dot Frog and Dick Nite Copper Red heads trolling. Also Wiggle Tails for trolling.
Fly fishing with blood Midge, snails, scuds, Woolly Buggers. 
Water temp is about 61 in the morning warming to 65.
Lake level is at 78 percent full.
 Big Mike and Big Ed were in 9-30-11. They had been trolling Jay Fair Wiggle Tails around the big island and landed 51 fish between them.

DUFFERENA PONDS, HUMBOLDT COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Ponds 19 and 20 are fishing well for bass up to two ponds on artificial lures. Some fish are being caught on topwaters in the morning and evenings.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Fishing has been good at Frenchman’s despite the snow and the rain.
Reports of catching limits at Lunkers’ Point, Big Cove, and Crystal Point.
Milo of Reno, age 7, caught three rainbow trout at Lake Davis. He was using nightcrawlers with white marshmallows. His trout weighed 1 pound, 1 ½ pounds, and 2 ½ pounds. Nice job Milo!
Shore fishing has been good at the dam, and to the east of the dam. Fishermen are using nightcrawlers, inflated and/or with marshmallows. Power Bait (Chartreuse, Rainbow, and Garlic) has been good in some areas. Lures include Roostertails, Dick Nite, and Rocky Mountain.
Trolling has been good at or near Big Cove, and at the North end of the lake. Fishermen are going deeper as the weather gets cooler.

FT. CHURCHILL COOLING PONDS, LYON COUNTY, NEV:
Closed.

HINKSON SLOUGH, LYON COUNTY NEV:
Closed.

HOBART RESERVOIR, WSHOE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Hobart access is open and fishing has been good for fly anglers and lure fisherman. Anglers are reporting abundant brook trout and some tiger trout. Damsel patterns, sheep creeks, black ants, and Zug bugs have been the flies of choice. No reports on lures.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow at 22 CFS. Nymph fishing is the best bet right now.
Try small WD-40's Miracle Nymphs and Pheasant Tails.
Some surface action with hopper patterns and Caddis.


JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.performanceanglers.com" www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Grant – Gull – June – Silver Lakes and Rush Creek: Rush Creek flow is 113 CFS.
Fishing is good with hoppers, black ants and Humpies. Try Grant Lake near the Rush Creek inlet with Doc's Twin Lake special, olive Matukas and olive or black Zonkers.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Kirman reports are also a bit mixed lately, some reports have been slow but some have been pretty good.
Seems like most of the Brookies are running around 14 to 17 inches lately, and there's been Cutts up to about 22 inches being caught.
Streamers like Seal Buggers, Matukas and Stillwater Nymphs seem to be the most productive, also there's been some fish being caught on scud patterns.

LAHONTAN RESERVOIR, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing has picked up in the last couple of days. Anglers have reported walleye in the 17-21 inch range. Fishing has been good in and around Beach 7 and between Beaches 4 and 6. Anglers have reported catfish, wipers and white bass. Lake is almost full. Great year for water.

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: 
Try George Lake with a black Doc's Twin Lake Special with a Hares Ear or Prince Nymph trailer.

MASON VALLEY WMA, LYON COUNTY, NEV:
Closed.

NORTH POND, LYON COUNTY, NEV:
Closed.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
On Oct. 1 anglers will be able to fish bottomfish at all depths.
Anglers are reporting that bottomfishing has been spotty.
Anglers fishing from boats may no longer retain Cabezon because the quota of 15.8 metric tons will have been met.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River: Water flow 76 CFS. The water temp has dropped to 60 degrees due to recent winter like weather.
Fishing is picking up above the Benton Crossing Bridge.
Try buckskin Nymphs,WD-40'S and Prince Nymphs.
Lower Owens River: Water flow 575 CFS. Still too high to fish.


SAN JOAQUIN AND RED’S MEADOWS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Road closed after recent snow storm.

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
The Smith is open to striped bass year-round, two fish per 24 hours, 24-inch minimum size. Fishing for stripers in the tidewater area is fair.
The Smith is now closed for trout fishing.
However, fall Chinook are starting to arrive and should provide some good fishing opportunity. Adipose fin clipped Coho can be harvested in the Smith.

LAKE TAHOE:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Kokanee fishing is the ticket for the South Lake anglers.
Anglers have reported good fishing in 50 feet of water using Hoochies, and Kokanee Pros tipped with corn.
Mackinaw fishing has been slow but some anglers have reported success fishing below the Kokanee. Try trolling below the Kokanee with minnows and dodgers. This method seems to be producing the best results. Bounce this rigging two to three feet off the bottom.

TOPAZ LAKE:
Closed.

TWIN LAKES AREA, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake – Lower Twin Lake – Robinson Creek:
The Twins have been fishing really well from boats and from shore, also there have been some decent browns up to around 3 pounds being caught near the inlets. Crawlers and Power Bait have been good for the bait anglers. Rapalas, Hot Shots and Bouyants have been good either casting or trolling. Fly anglers have successful with Matukas, Buggers and Hornbergs with soft hackle droppers.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
The Virginias are still producing very well these days.
Crawlers and Power Eggs have been doing well, also casting lures like Bouyants and Kastmasters from shore or tubes has been good.
Fly anglers are using Buggers and Matukas with a PT or soft hackle dropper and having a great time.
There are also some very nice rainbows coming in from Little Virginia, some up to over 6 pounds.

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

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker – West Walker – Sceirine Ranch - Hunewill Pond:
East Walker River: The East is flowing about 170 CFS today and is fishing awesome!
There's lots of action down there on small Midge patterns, streamers and some dry/dropper rigs as well.
The Nevada side is also fishing really well and is a good alternative if the California side is too crowded.
There are lots of fish being landed that are over 20 inches lately as well.
Fly patterns that have been working include Zuddlers, Sculpzilla, Zonker, double bunny, WD-40, silver streak, Ice Nymph, Pheasant Tail, Prince, Zebra Midge, Chubby Chernobyl and Madam-X.
West Walker River: The West is still fishing great, lots of lure action as well as bait and fly.
For lures you can fish Panther Martins and Roostertails, good fly patterns to try are Princes, Birds Nests, Woolly Buggers, hoppers and Humpy's.
For bait go with crawlers and Salmon eggs.
Lots of nice fish being caught, some fish weighing in up to 5 pounds.
Sceirine Ranch: The Sceirine is also fishing excellent with some nice 20 to 24 inch fish making a showing.
Pretty much the same patterns as on the Cali side seem to be working. Streamers and dry/dropper rigs have been very productive on the ranch.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
East Walker River: Most recent flow 172 CFS. Fishing here is still good even with the lower water flow. Try red or black Midge pupa, Buckskin Nymphs and Prince Nymphs. Good Mayfly hatch in the a.m.