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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)

Lakes thaw with warmup, signups begin for 33rd Kids Fishing Derby

by DOUG BUSEY / Carson Now
Hello fellow anglers. We had 2 days of winter, then spring started last week and it feels like fall this week. But no worries, summer will be back next week. The weather around here is just like fishing. You never
(More...) (Wednesday, April 1, 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)

Recreational Pacific Halibut Season to Open April 1

by CALIFORNIA DEPARTMENT OF FISH & WILDLIFE
The 2026 recreational Pacific halibut fishery will open Wednesday, April 1 and remain open until the season ends Nov. 15 north of Point Arena (38°57.5 N. Latitude) and Dec. 31 south of Point Arena, or until the quota is reached,
(More...) (Friday, March 27, 2026)

The smallmouth bass bite has kicked off earlier than usual this year

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
Prosser has been filling faster than the other local reservoirs and is already showing signs of warmer water temperatures. The smallmouth bass bite has kicked off earlier than usual this year. Bass are primarily holding near the dam and along rocky
(More...) (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)

Shore fishing is starting to pick up

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
The boat launch is not fully thawed out yet, but it should be accessible soon. Shore fishing is starting to pick up, with reports of some quality-sized rainbow trout being caught along the south shore. Fishing PowerBait off the bottom remains
(More...) (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)

Fishing conditions are expected to get significantly better in the coming weeks

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS / Mountain Hardware & Sports
The boat launch at Boca is still closed, and launching from shore is not recommended due to muddy conditions and the risk of getting stuck. Shore fishing has been fair, with most success coming from anglers using PowerBait or worms. As
(More...) (Wednesday, March 25, 2026)

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