The lake has thawed and the fishing has been hot and cold

Red Lake - Hope Valley, CA (Alpine County)

by Doug Busey
4-1-2026
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The lake has thawed and the fishing has been hot and cold. Anglers have been using salmon eggs or inflated crawlers and catching some nice rainbows and a few brookies.

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 nevada@fishreports.com. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.

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Carson Now Reports

for Wednesday, April 1st

: Lakes thaw with warmup, signups begin for 33rd Kids Fishing Derby
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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
West Carson River: The river is running perfectly through the Hope valley area
East Carson River: The fishing has been doing good over the last couple weeks
Topaz Lake: The lake level keeps coming up a little each day
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Bentons Crossing Report