The water level is very low and slow-flowing

West Carson River - Woodfords, CA (Alpine County)

by Doug Busey
8-19-2026
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The water level is very low and slow-flowing. There are some decent holes out in Hope Valley, but you need to sneak up on them so you don't spook the fish.

Your best bet would be to venture down into the Woodfords Canyon area for some deeper, shaded places.

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, August 19th

: Cooler Weather, Better Fishing Ahead
Lake Tahoe: Lake Tahoe Fishing Report
Caples Lake: Caples Lake Fishing Report
Woods Lakes: The water is low
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for Wednesday, August 5th

: Fishing Report: Heat, Fire Safety & Summer Fishing
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Caples Lake: Caples Lake Fishing Report
Woods Lake: The fishing has been fair for small rainbows
Red Lake: The fishing has been slow to fair
Indian Creek Reservoir: Indian Creek Reservoir Report
West Carson River: The fishing has been fair for early morning anglers
East Carson River: The fishing has been slow and the water level has dropped, but fishing has been productive
Topaz Lake: Topaz Lake Fishing Report
Bridgeport Reservoir: Some action has come in with anglers pulling a night treaded night crawler
Blue Lake Lower: Blue Lakes Report
Lahontan Reservoir: Lahontan Reservoir Report