The lake is full and the fishing has been good to fair for small rainbows

Topaz Lake - Gardnerville, CA

by Doug Busey
5-20-2026
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The lake is full and the fishing has been good to fair for small rainbows.

Trollers have done well with Rapalas on the road side and the south end. But don't go too far south or you will find the willow forest that's under the water, "Snag City".

Shore anglers have done fair with Powerbait or inflated nightcrawlers.

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.

More Reports

Carson Now Reports

for Wednesday, May 20th

: Kids Fishing Derby Returns to Lampe Park + Local Fishing Report
Lake Tahoe: Anglers have been fishing shallow in the early mornings on the west shore
Caples Lake: Caples Lake Fishing Report
Woods Lakes: As of last weekend, the road was still closed
Blue Lake Upper: The road is open to the fourth gate as of mid this week
Red Lake: Best area to fish is right by or on the dam
Indian Creek Reservoir: Fishing has been slow from the shore
West Carson River: The waters are running good in the Hope Valley area
East Carson River: The water is still running high, but very fishable

Carson Now Reports

for Wednesday, May 6th

: Eastern Sierra Fishing Report: Opening Week Challenges
Lake Tahoe: Not many anglers have been getting out due to weather
Caples Lake: The lake is ice free and the fishing has been fair from shore
Red Lake: The fishing has been hit and miss
Indian Creek Reservoir: Both roads are open
West Carson River: The waters in Hope valley were flowing well
East Carson River: The river is full of fish
Topaz Lake: The fishing has been good for small rainbows
Blue Lake Lower: The road is open to the 3rd gate as of this week
Twin Lakes (Bridgeport): The opening day was very good
Bridgeport Reservoir: The fishing was hot on opening day
Gull Lake: Gull Lake Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Report