The road is open to the lower lake as of now

Blue Lake Lower - Hope Valley, CA (Alpine County)

by Doug Busey
7-23-2026
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The road is open to the lower lake as of now. The last gate on the road is owned by PG&E and after speaking to them today last gate is open.

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 Thursday, July 23rd

: Summer Heat Pushes Anglers Higher
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe Fishing Report
Caples Lake: The shore anglers have been doing well from the dam and the Woods Creek inlet
Woods Lake: The fishing has been doing very good recently
Winnemucca Lake: Fshing has been very good for small trout in the high country
Red Lake: The lake has been slow over the last couple of weeks
Indian Creek Reservoir: The lake has a lot of algae bloom
East Carson River: The fishing has started to pick up a little
West Carson River: The fishing has been slow

Carson Now Reports

for Wednesday, July 8th

: Weekend Fishing Report: Fish Early, Stay Safe
Lake Tahoe: Fishing has been best up on the north end for mackinaws
Caples Lake: The macks are down deep, and the rainbows are suspended
Red Lake: Red Lake Report
Indian Creek Reservoir: The lake has gone down a bit, and the weeds have started to take over
West Carson River: The flows are way down in Hope Valley
East Carson River: The fishing has picked up a little
Topaz Lake: Topaz Lake Fishing Report
Bridgeport Reservoir: Bridgeport Reservoir Report
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Report