Douglas County Fish Reports

Kokanee fishing is very good in the southwest portion of the lake. Find them 75 to 85 feet deep. Some are turning red. Lake trout are taking 3-1/2 ounce jigs from 120 to 160 feet deep in front of the South Shore Casinos, Camp Richardson and Emerald Bay. Most are three to six pounds but some are much larger. (530) 721-0593 http://www.Tahoetopliners.com

The mackinaw bite continues to be slow. Big Mack Charters has been getting four to seven macks to six pounds per trip. The bite is in the morning. (530) 546-4444; 530-412-1800

This is normal for this time of year and just about perfect. The hoppers are starting to show here as well. Hopper dropper set-ups are the way to go as we get into the fall and lower water levels. As the water gets lower a more stealthy approach is also going to be necessary. Make sure you drift the edges and the shallows before marching

The flows are dropping fast. On Tuesday morning they were 126 CFS. This is the time to go before the water gets really low. Hopper Dropper set-ups have been working well. You can use the same type of bugs as in the East Walker report. Mornings and evenings have been best. There has also been a Caddis and Little Yellow Stone hatch in the evenings

Last week has been slow but the bite turned back on Wednesday. Mickey Daniels had 10 mackinaw to four pounds, breaking a slow streak. Most were taken in 60 to 100 feet of water but some were as deep as 300 feet. Sting Kings worked best. (530) 546-4444; 530-412-1800

Mackinaw fishing has been slow. Mickey Daniels on the Big Mack has been scratching for a couple of fish per day. Most are four pounds, a few have weighed six.  (530) 546-4444; 530-412-1800  

Pressure is light as the season transitions to skiing and boating from fishing. Water temperatures are in the 70s. There a few bass being caught and released. (775) 266-3550

The east side of the lake and the inlet kicked out some trout to those soaking nightcrawlers between jet skis and water skiers. (775) 266-3550

Fishing has been quiet during the week. Weekend anglers should expect skiers and recreational boaters. Those who have been out get a few trout. Bring bug repellent because the mosquitoes are everywhere. (775) 266-3550

Trout fishing turned on for those still fishing on the east side of the lake near the mouth of the inlet. Nightcrawlers and Power Bait fished in 20 to 25 feet of water get rainbows to two and three pounds are being caught. The largemouth bass bite is just starting. The lake is full so there is no shore access. Boat rentals are available.  (775)

Mackinaw fishing is best on the north shore at early light in shallow water and then deeper as the day wears on. Most of fish are in the three to five pound range. (530) 546-4444; 530-412-1800  

This lake has risen almost eight feet in the last week. In addition to the water there is additional mud and debris in the lake. It may take a week to settle and then anglers will have to find the fish. (775) 266-3550

Folks at the Marina called this the slowest Memorial Day in 18 years. There were never more than 10 boats on the water during a weekend that normally attracted more than 100 boats. Those who trolled 25 feet deep picked up 2-3 fish.  Shore pressure was light Water is warming and fish are going a bit deeper. (775) 266-3550

The fishing was great over the weekend and then the wind kicked up. Mackinaw five to seven pounds were common over the Memorial Day weekend. (530) 546-4444

Flows are up to 1300 CFS. They have gone up and down over the past few weeks due to changing weather conditions. The air temps are only getting warmer so look for the flows to remain in the unfishable range for at least another week or so.

They counted the boats on the water this week and it was one – on Tuesday and Wednesday. The weather should improve enough for more anglers and better results this weekend. (775) 266-3550

Runoff has the East Carson at unfishable levels at 1230 CFS. Wait at least a couple of weeks or more and check the reports again.

Charter boat operator Mickey Daniels went out Sunday along the north shore and had three limits of mackinaw to six pounds. Macks are scattered from 60-feet to 300-feet. Topliners are doing well for rainbow trout. (530) 546-4444