West Carson River (CA) - The river is running perfectly through the Hope valley area

The river is running perfectly through the Hope valley area

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

by Doug Busey
3-23-2026
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The river is running perfectly through the Hope valley area. It is open to catch and release with artificial lures or flies with barbless hooks. The Woodfords canyon area is still running a little fast and dangerous.

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 Monday, March 23rd

: Spring Fever & Tight Lines: Eastern Sierra Fishing Report
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe Fishing Report
Caples Lake: The lake now has some open water around the dam
Silver Lake: The lake still has a few inches of ice left on it
Red Lake: The lake is still covered in ice, but unsafe
Indian Creek Reservoir: Airport road entrance is still closed as of this week, but is scheduled to open soon

Carson Now Reports

for Wednesday, March 4th

: Snow Melt, Full Lakes & Fishmas Fever
Lake Tahoe: The mackinaw fishing has been very good
Caples Lake: 20 inches of ice on the lake as of last week
Topaz Lake: Topaz Lake Fishing Report
Red Lake: The lake had 18 to 25 inches of ice on it last week
Indian Creek Reservoir: The lake is now full from all the rain we got last week
West Carson River (CA): The river is flowing nicely, the fishing has been hit or miss
East Carson River (CA): Fishing was pretty good this week