East Carson River (CA) - Markleeville, CA

Photo Credit: ©Chad Woods (June 15, 2018)
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River Information

Fish Species: Rainbow Trout, Brown Trout, Lahontan Cutthroat



Latest Photos

8-16-2022
8-16-2022
Photo Credit: Alpine County
6-8-2022
3 lbs. 8 oz.
South Lake Tahoe resident Chris Bernardino caught a Lahontan cutthroat trout weighing 3.5 pounds in the East Fork of the Carson River.
Photo Credit: Carson River Resort/Special to The R-C
Chris Bernardino
5-28-2022

East Carson River (CA) Whoppers

Species Weight Date Report
Rainbow Trout 9 lbs. 12 oz. 7-18-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 7 lbs. 9-20-2016 View Report
Rainbow Trout 6 lbs. 6-25-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 5 lbs. 11 oz. 10-26-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 5 lbs. 4 oz. 9-29-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 5 lbs. 6-07-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 3 lbs. 12 oz. 6-02-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 3 lbs. 12 oz. 9-02-2020 View Report
Rainbow Trout 3 lbs. 12 oz. 9-25-2020 View Report
Lahontan Cutthroat 3 lbs. 8 oz. 5-28-2022 View Report


Latest Fish Reports

Date Report Author
5-18-2023 The river is running high and muddy
The river is running high and muddy. Use... more »
Doug Busey
4-13-2023 East Carson River Report
As of this week. The road is open... more »
Doug Busey
2-16-2023 The river has been fluctuating in height
The rivers are open to catch and release.... more »
Doug Busey
12-1-2022 East Carson River Report
I talked with Joe Voss this week. They... more »
Doug Busey
11-17-2022 The river is flowing nice and very cold
The river is flowing nice and very cold.... more »
Doug Busey

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