The fishing has picked up a little

East Carson River - Markleeville, CA (Alpine County)

Mountain white fish caught on East Carson river, Angler unknown.

by Doug Busey
7-8-2026
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The fishing has picked up a little. Most anglers have picked up a few nice rainbows.

I even received a picture of an angler who caught a huge mountain whitefish this week.

Best picture I have seen is 9-year-old Gio Menor from Stockton, California, with a nice 3-pound rainbow he caught on a Mice Tail.

I spoke with Connie from Carson River Resort this week. She said all anglers are catching fish. Most are small, but a few are in the 3- to 4-pound range.

For more information, call Carson River Resort at 530-694-2229.

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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Gio Menor from Stockton Ca 3lb rainbow on east fork Carson river

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for Wednesday, July 8th

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Red Lake: Red Lake Report
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for Wednesday, June 24th

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Caples Lake: Caples Lake Fishing Report
Woods Lake: The entrance is open for day use
Red Lake: Fishing has been reported as fair for rainbow and brook trout
Indian Creek Reservoir: Indian Creek Reservoir Report
West Carson River: The river has dropped to very fishable levels
East Carson River: Water flows have dropped, and fish are holding in deeper pools
Topaz Lake: Fishing has improved slightly during the early morning hours
Blue Lake Upper: The road is open to Lower Blue Lake
Bridgeport Reservoir: The reservoir has been producing some very good days and some slower ones
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