West Carson River (CA) - There is a foot or so of snow in Hope Valley and the Woodfords Canyon area

There is a foot or so of snow in Hope Valley and the Woodfords Canyon area

West Carson River (CA) - Woodfords, CA (Alpine County)

by Doug Busey
1-14-2026
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Don't even try to fish the river right now. There is a foot or so of snow in Hope Valley and the Woodfords Canyon area is too dangerous to attempt to climb down.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. If you have a question. a report in our local fishing area or have a photo of your catch, send it to [email protected]. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.

More Reports

Carson Now Reports

for Wednesday, January 14th

: Cold Mornings, Cautious Ice, and Winter Options
Lake Tahoe: The fishing has been good to fair
Caples Lake: The ice is now covering the lake- but be cautious
Red Lake: About 3 to 4 inches of ice on the lake
Indian Creek Reservoir: The road from highway 89 is closed
Blue Lake Lower: The road is closed to the lake but the Snow park is open

Carson Now Reports

for Wednesday, December 17th, 2025

: Merry Fishmas: Holiday Fishing Report and Winter Safety Update
Lake Tahoe: The fishing has still been good for mackinaws and rainbows
Caples Lake: The ice is starting to form on parts of the lake
Red Lake: The lake has ice on it and a few anglers tried to go ice fishing last week
Topaz Lake: Topaz Lake Fishing Report
East Carson River (CA): The river has been fishing fair for these big rainbows Alpine County put in a few weeks ago
West Carson River (CA): The water is low and fishing in the canyon this time of year is miserably cold