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North Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 10-11-07

by DON QUILICI

Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbon Charters and Tahoe Trophy Trout at South Lake Tahoe, Calif. (530-544-6552): The wind came up today (Tuesday) and it is howling. The fishing has been very good to excellent. Limits for everyone. Largest was 12 pounds. We have been trolling 50-240 feet deep. We locate the fish on the fish finder and then troll in a "Figure Eight" pattern,

Lake Tahoe Fish Report 10-09-07

by KEITH KERRINGTON

The bite is a little slow with the Macks going to spawn. Try to find the schools and do some jigging for them. Also try the shore lines for rainbows and BROWNS. Use topline minnow looking lures.

East Carson River Fish Report 10-04-07

by DON QUILICI

Todd Sodaro and Chad Machado of the Carson River Resort (877-694-2229): Fishing has been good. They are not catching a bunch of big fish, but every person is catching at least one good-sized one. We are staying open through the winter due to the year-round season on the section below Hangman's Bridge.

18th annual Kokanee Festival at South Lake Tahoe, Calif.

by DON QUILICI

On Oct. 6-7, from 10 a.m. to 4 p.m. each day, the 18th annual Kokanee Salmon Festival will be held at the U.S. Forest Service (USFS) Visitor's Center at South Lake Tahoe, Calif. How to get there: Take U.S. 50 west to its junction with Calif. S.R. 89 (The "Y") at South Lake Tahoe. Then, take S.R. 89 north toward Camp Richardson and Tahoe City.

Spooner Lake Fish Report 10-03-07

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shore anglers have been reporting some action where they can find open water around the aquatic vegetation that chokes the shoreline. Try using white spoons or black and yellow Panther Martins. Local Fly angler Austin Willis reports fishing remains good on the fly using black leach patterns in sizes 6 and 8. Some calibatis surface action try using may fly pattern. The chironomid patterns are

East Carson River Fish Report 09-27-07

by DON QUILICI

Todd Sodaro and Chad Machado of the Carson River Resort (877-694-2229): It's definitely cooled down. The water conditions are the same as for the last six weeks. We had the Santa Fe Flycasters here last weekend, and they all caught fish with flies like Prince Nymphs and Cooper Johns. The bait casters and the lure fishermen were also catching fish. We are staying open through

South Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 09-27-07

by DON QUILICI

Gene St. Denis: I was on my annual backpack trip in the high country near Bishop, last week, and we had to abort our trip due to 2-3 feet of snow. ?Į

Carson River cleanup needs lots of volunteers

by DON QUILICI

This is a final reminder that Saturday, Sept. 22 is the annual Carson City Kiwanis Club Carson River Cleanup. Kiwanis Club representative Ron Bowman is asking for lots of volunteers to help with the cleanup. He says that there will be more than enough to do for everyone who shows up, and would love to have as many as 150-200 volunteers on that day. Date:

Carson River Fish Report 09-20-07

by DON QUILICI

It was 40 degrees this morning (Tuesday). The water is staying nice and clear. Richard Dean caught a 6.9 pound rainbow on red salmon eggs. All of our cabins were full of fly fishermen this last week.

South Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 09-20-07

by DON QUILICI

Gene St. Denis: I've been fishing 160 feet deep at Ski Run Shelf. Trolling with silver Herring Dodger flasher blades and minnows. Bouncing off the bottom in a serpentine pattern. Catching Mackinaw in the 2-5 pound class.

North Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 09-20-07

by DON QUILICI

We have been trolling 80-240 feet deep. We locate the fish on the fish finder and then troll in a "Figure Eight" pattern, bouncing the bottom hard. I've been fishing at the Tahoe City Shelf and Cal-Neva. We are getting 1-9 Mackinaw per trip.

Lake Tahoe Fish Report 09-18-07

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Mackinaw or lake trout fishing has slowed down due to possible spawn activity try jigging for best results. Some anglers have been catching rainbows trolling shallow near rock structure but be careful of shallow rock with your boat.

Topaz Lake Fish Report 09-18-07

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Boat fishermen going deep have reported fair to good success on rainbow and brown trout. Although fishing has slowed, shore anglers have reported some success in the early morning.

Spooner Lake Fish Report 09-18-07

by NEVADA DEPARTMENT OF WILDLIFE

Shore anglers have been reporting some action where they can find open water around the aquatic vegetation that chokes the shoreline. Try using white spoons or black and yellow Panther Martins. Local Fly angler Austin Willis reports fishing remains good on the fly using black leach patterns in sizes 6 and 8. Some calibatis surface action try using may fly pattern. The chironomid patterns are

Sept. 22 Carson River cleanup needs lots of volunteers

by DON QUILICI

If you are a civic-minded individual interested in helping your community make itself a little bit cleaner and better, then Sept. 22 is right up your alley. Sept. 22 is the date of the annual Carson City Kiwanis Club Carson River Cleanup. And, they have put out a call for volunteers to help them. Lots of volunteers! That service club and representatives of the Carson District of

West Carson River Fish Report 09-13-07

by DON QUILICI

Low and clear water makes the fishing challenging.

East Carson River Fish Report 09-13-07

by DON QUILICI

Richard Dean of Calif. caught a 6 pound, 9-ounce rainbow on a nightcrawler. J. B. Yarnell of Arnold caught a 4-pound, 1-ounce rainbow on a Hopper. Lots of 3-7 pounders being reported here at the store. The water is holding good for this time of the year. We already have reservations for the months of Oct. and Nov. We are staying open through the

East Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 09-13-07

by DON QUILICI

Shore fishing has slowed down. Reports of 1-3 Mackinaw at the Cave Rock Shelf.

South Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 09-13-07

by DON QUILICI

I've been fishing 160 feet deep at Ski Run Shelf. Trolling with silver Herring Dodger flasher blades and minnows. Bouncing off the bottom in a serpentine pattern. Catching Mackinaw in the 2-5 pound class. ?Į

North Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 09-13-07

by DON QUILICI

We have been trolling 80-240 feet deep. We locate the fish on the fish finder and then troll in a "Figure Eight" pattern, bouncing the bottom hard. I've been fishing at the Tahoe City Shelf and Cal-Neva. We are getting 1-9 Mackinaw per trip. Last week, we had 6 fish that were between 10 and 16 pounds.

West Carson River Fish Report 09-06-07

by DON QUILICI

Dave Kirby: Max Fladby, age 10, of Valencia caught a stringer of rainbows on Salmon eggs on Sunday. Michael Johnson of Lakewood caught a 3.75 pound rainbow on Salmon eggs at Pickett's Junction.

East Carson River Fish Report 09-06-07

by DON QUILICI

Todd Sodaro and Chad Machado of the Carson River Resort (877-694-2229): Desiree Harnar, age 16, of Carson City caught a 5-pound, 12-ounce rainbow on Salmon eggs, Sean Morgan of Stockton caught a 5-pound, 10-ounce rainbow on Salmon eggs and Jason Tyra caught a 5-pound, 3-ounce rainbow on Salmon eggs. We are staying open through the winter due to the year-round season on the section below

East Shore Lake Fish Report 09-06-07

by DON QUILICI

Trolling for Mackinaw 60-150 feet deep with flashers and minnows.

South Shore Lake Tahoe Fish Report 09-06-07

by DON QUILICI

Gene St. Denis: I've been fishing 50-200 feet deep at Ski Run Shelf, Camp Richardson and the Tahoe Keys. Trolling with silver Herring Dodger flasher blades and minnows. Bouncing off the bottom in a serpentine pattern.

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