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East Carson murky, West is clear

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Afternoon thunderstorms have made the East Carson murky, but bait fishing in the morning has been decent. There may be a trout plant next week. Creekside Lodge (530) 694-2511. Carson Valley Resort (877-694-2229)

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East Carson clear

Carson River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Water has cleared in the East Fork and trout bite is solid on both the east and west forks of the Carson. Creekside Lodge (530) 694-2511

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Carson forks well stocked

Carson River

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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Time to give Truckee a break

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Weather this week is going to be unseasonably warm with daytime temps getting close to 90 degrees! Flows have dropped considerably and water temps have spiked to almost 70-74 during the latter part of the day now. This is just the beginning of summer and the outlook could be grim if the river doesn't get a bump in flow from the local reservoirs.

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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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Truckee low and warm

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Flows have dropped considerably and water temps have spiked to almost 68-70 during the latter part of the day now. This is just the beginning of summer and the outlook could be grim if the river doesn't get a bump in flow from the local reservoirs. Even 50 cfs would be something. I would only fish in the AM now but if

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Truckee getting warmer

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Flows have dropped even lower above the Boca outflow and flows below the Boca outflow have dropped! Water temps have gone up to about 60 degrees now! We may have only a few weeks left for the river above the Boca outflow unless a release of water from Donner happens. Nice weather for the week with temps in the 60's with

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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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Pyramid Lake: Proposed ban on old motors, summer fishing

Pyramid Lake

by BENJAMIN SPILLMAN

People who fish at Pyramid Lake could be facing new rules restricting the use of old motors and certain types of summer fishing. But only if the Pyramid Lake Paiute tribal government approves an update to its fishing regulations. The proposed changes, according to Pyramid Lake Paiute Tribe fishery biologist Nancy Vucinich, call for a ban on the use of older, two-stroke motors with carburetors and fishing

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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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Pyramid bite winding down

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Very little going on here. No cutts larger than 10 pounds reported since the first week of May. Crosby’s Lodge (775) 476-0400

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Truckee ready for weekend

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

River is a bit off-color because of thunderstorms. Should be fine by weekend. Green drake nymphs and caddis are starting to hatch. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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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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Truckee continues to drop

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

River flows continue to drop. The section from Tahoe to Truckee has little flow, just pools. Lower river below Glenshire is running at 200 cfs, which is fishable. Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters (530) 587-4844. Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587-4844

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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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Pyramid trout bite waning

Pyramid Lake

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Biggest fish last week were three 12 pounders. Two came from Blockhouse - one by boat, one from shore - and one from Pelican. Crosby’s Lodge (775) 476-0400

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Truckee trout active

Truckee River

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Very low flows above the Boca outflow. Flows have also dropped below Boca as they are releasing 110 cfs out of the Dam. Water temps have come up and fish are more apt to sample your offerings now. Lots of BWO's, Midges, March Browns, Stones, and even some sporadic Caddis activity. Fishing has been pretty good with a mix

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