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The river is running well and fishing should be good

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
The CDFG is scheduled to plant this week, and the county is planning a plant on Friday, though it’s not set in stone. They did plant after last season’s closure with nice 1–3 lb rainbows. The river is running well
(More...) (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Season opens with new rules, trout plants and improving conditions

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello fellow anglers. Oh my goodness, a lot of things are going on this next week. The California fishing season opener. On April 25th is where many rivers will change from artificial lures and flies with barbless hooks to allowing
(More...) (Friday, April 17, 2026)

Ocean Salmon Comeback Continues

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
Commercial Fishing Returns After 3-Year Closure; Recreational Anglers to See More Open Days in 2026 Significant improvements in key California salmon populations -- specifically Sacramento River fall-run Chinook and Klamath River fall-run Chinook  -- will allow for more ocean salmon fishing opportunities this year. The California Department of Fish and
(More...) (Monday, April 13, 2026)

First fish stocking of the year!

by TWIN LAKES RESORT STAFF / Twin Lakes Resort
First fish stocking of the year! 400 pounds of fish stocked in Robinson Creek today! These fish were purchased by lower Twin Lakes Resort / Twin Lakes Trout foundation. Wishing everyone an amazing Spring and Summer!
(More...) (Friday, April 10, 2026)

*STOCKING ALERT- APRIL 10TH 2026*

by KEN HOFFMAN - BFEF / Bridgeport Fish Enhancement Foundation
BFEF board members & volunteers stocked hundreds of pounds of BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout today in anticipation of Fishmas, April 25th. These beautiful rainbow trout were stocked at Bridgeport Reservoir, along Robinson Creek and Upper Twin Lake/Mono Village. These fish averaged
(More...) (Friday, April 10, 2026)

Fun at Donner Lake Today!

by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
  Donner Lake today and had some fun! We caught a bunch and kept a few. We lost a big fish right at the boat, but that's ok....we would have released it anyway.   Daiwa Corporation - USA Scotty Fishing Products Pro-Cure Bait
(More...) (Wednesday, April 8, 2026)

Euro Nymph Clinic, April 25th 2026

by MATT KOLES / Gilligan's Fly Service
Euro Nymph Clinic, April 25th 2026. Learn the tricks of the trade on the Truckee River. Pull off the bobber and start sticking some fish on the tight line rig. You will learn leaders, rigs, rods, and all the tactics-reading water,
(More...) (Tuesday, April 7, 2026)

Mono County Implements Mandatory Boat Inspections to Prevent Golden Mussel Spread

by CHAD WOODS / Sportfishingreport.com
MONO COUNTY, Calif. — Beginning April 9, 2026, Mono County will require mandatory inspections for all trailered watercraft prior to launching in local lakes and reservoirs. The new ordinance is designed to prevent the spread of invasive golden mussels, a rapidly emerging
(More...) (Saturday, April 4, 2026)

The rain/snow mix in town has caused a surge in flows along the whole river

by TROUT CREEK FLIES STAFF / Trout Creek Flies
The rain/snow mix in town has caused a surge in flows along the whole river, but flows are already dropping and we’d estimate by early in the week we should see things stabilize and the clarity should improve along with
(More...) (Friday, April 3, 2026)

With the fish mostly spawning right now, the bite has been a bit tough again this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
With the fish mostly spawning right now, the bite has been a bit tough again this week despite the shift in weather. At this point in the season a good way to find more consistent fishing would be to get
(More...) (Friday, April 3, 2026)

Donner Lake Report

by SHAUN RAINSBARGER‎ / Shaun's Guide Service
2 biggest today at Donner Lake, CA . Scotty Fishing Products Daiwa Corporation - USA Pro-Cure Bait Scents Yakima Bait Company
(More...) (Saturday, March 28, 2026)

The lake has still continued to fish a bit hot and cold this week

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS / Trout Creek Outfitters
The lake has still continued to fish a bit hot and cold this week as the majority of the fish are focused on spawning right now. This is the time of year where we recommend fishing the more gradual drop-offs
(More...) (Friday, March 27, 2026)

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