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Carson forks well stocked

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Alpine County Fish & Game planted trout last Wednesday. Both the east and west forks received 900 pounds of fish. West is fishing well. East has been muddy due to daily rain. Creekside Lodge (530) 694-2511

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Fire bedevils Carson River area

Carson River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

East Fork is closed to anglers because of a wild fire. West Fork is open but fishing is poor. Creekside Lodge (530) 694-2511.

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Macks good, kokes on deck at Tahoe

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw bite is best from 5 a.m. to 7 a.m. Fish are off south shore in 120 to 200 feet of water. There is some kokanee action inside Emerald Bay. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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East Carson a solid bet

Carson River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

East Carson has been producing quite well in between Hangman’s Bridge and the Upper Bridge. Markleeville Creek has been worthwhile. West Carson is slow. Creekside Lodge (530) 694-2511

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Bait anglers score on East Carson

Carson River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

East Carson is a bit muddy but bait anglers are picking up trout. The West Carson and Markleeville are on the slow side because of intense pressure. Creekside Lodge (530) 694-2511

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Lake Tahoe Fishing Report

Lake Tahoe

by MICKEY DANIELS

Want to fish on one of the most beautiful lakes in the world? Lake Tahoe is the place to spend a summer day catching Mackinaw and or Kokanee. (Last year featured some Kokanee in the 3 and 4 pound range!) There are still dates available in June, July, August and even September.

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Carson forks stuffed with trout

Carson River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

East Carson is a bit muddy, but it’s clearing. A 6.8 pounder was caught by a fly fisher in Markleeville Creek. Nearly 2 tons pounds of trout last week were put in to the two forks of the Carson and Markleeville Creek. Creekside Lodge (530) 694-2511. Carson Valley Resort (877-694-2229)

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Mixed bag at Tahoe

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Not a lot of size, but for those who have braved the rain they are being rewarded with browns, rainbows and macks from the shallows. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Carson forks get trout gift

Carson River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Alpine County Fish & Game will plant 1,800 pounds of trout in the East Carson, West Carson and Markleeville Creek. East Carson has been getting dirty during thunderstorms but it’s fishable. West Carson is very clear and not too low for angling. Creekside Lodge (530) 694-2511

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Shallows productive at Tahoe

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Big winds have kept boats off the water, but when there is a break there are browns and macks in the shallows. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Little news at Topaz

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite has been quiet. Smallmouth bass were active but that has turned off, too. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

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Tahoe trout bite turns back on

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw are being caught from as shallow as 75 feet and as deep as 250 pounds. Troll with small stick baits or minnow imitations. Guide Mike Nielsen nailed 15 and 9 pound macks Wednesday afternoon and added a few browns, too. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Tahoe producing browns, macks

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Brown trout continue to be on the chew on Tahoe falling to well-presented Shadow Raps. Most trips are yielding 4 to 7 browns and mix of rainbows and lakers. Overall bite is good. Some macks to 20 pounds have been landed recently. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Topaz smallmouth on the charge

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Smallmouth bass bite is very good. A good number of 3 to 4 pounders are being caught-and-released. Action is on the southeast side of the lake. Trout bite is so-so although a good number of 3 to 4 pounders have been weighed in over the last two weeks. Rainbows are being caught by trollers in the center of the lake. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz

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Topaz trout willing biters

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Bite in general is fair. Last week 23 trout weighing 2 pounds or more were weighed in. Two were larger than 4 pounds. Trollers are having most of the success. Rapalas, Rooster Tails and Needlefish are good choices. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

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Time is now for Tahoe browns

Lake Tahoe

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fishing for brown trout in the shallows has been productive. Guide Mike Nielsen had 11 browns on two trips Tuesday. Most trips get 3 to 8 browns weighing between 2 and 4 pounds. There are the occasional rainbows being caught. Mack fishing requires finding the fish. Trolling has been more productive than jigging. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593 www.tahoetopliners.com

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Lake up, trout down at Topaz

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite slowed down a bit. Lake continues to rise and is 15 feet from full. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

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Topaz trout finally turn on

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite is picking up. Lake has come up 13 feet in the last two weeks and is 17 feet from full. The ramp at the county park is open. Most of the trout are in the 2 to 4 pound range. Hoochies, Rooster Tails, Power Bait all work. Most of the fish are being caught from the shore. Most popular spot has been the

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Lake Trout Slow at Tahoe

Lake Tahoe

by MICKEY DANIELS

Captain Mickey Daniels called in yesterday from Lake Tahoe to let everyone know what is going on at the big lake.There are lots of fish deep in the lake about 550 to 600 but we can't see to get them to bite. The fish in shallow water 90 to 120 feet a biting a little better. But conditions are generally slow. Conditions

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Topaz boat launch opens

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Boat launch opened last weekend. Fish are being caught trolling from the deep water in the middle of the lake with Rooster Tails or hoochies. Bite has picked up a bit since the full moon put a stall on the bite. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

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Trout bite slow at Topaz

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite is on the quiet side. Over the past week, 11 trout weighing between 2 and 3 pounds came in. One four pounder topped the parade. Most are shore fishing. Some success is being had by those casting Rooster Tails or Needlefish. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

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Sparse action at Topaz

Topaz Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout bite continues to be slow. Largest fish of the week were a pair of three pounders. Most are fishing from the bank at the southwest shore or the north shore. Best action is at the north shore. Topaz Landing (775) 266-3550, Topaz Lodge (775) 266-3338

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