East Walker River

The river is running at about 138 cfs today. The fishing down there has gotten a bit tougher with the warmer weather we’ve been getting, pretty typical for this time of the year. It’s best to be down there before 10 am and after 5 am right now and let those fish rest during the heat of the day. There has been some decent dry fly action both in the mornings and evenings most days with trico’s, PMD’s, blue duns working in the mornings and E/C caddis, elk hair caddis, parachute adams and razor caddis working in the evenings. If the fish decide to not look up during those time frames, go with your caddis nymphs and small midge patterns like usual. 

Patterns to try: Rainbow warrior, silver streak, san juan worm, squirmy wormy,  micro mayflies, top secret midge, darth baetis, buckskin caddis, dark lord, copper John, LaFontaines deep sparkle pupa, z-wing caddis, Fox’s poopah, razor caddis, elk hair caddis, E/C caddis, parachute adams, blue dun, pale morning dun. 

Sceirine Ranch

The ranch fished a little tougher for some anglers as well this week, it’s probably getting to the time of the year when it’s best to just do a half day, either in the morning or a late session in the evening. The same patterns that are working on the California side will work on the ranch this time of year. I’d expect just 4 weeks or so of the warmer weather then usually around the first of September the weather starts to change again and the fishing will likely improve.

Hunewill Pond

The pond didn’t fish well this week, as with most of the waters around the area it’s probably gotten too warm and will likely fish better later in the season when the water temps come down a bit. We’ll keep you posted when things improve and when it’s time to get back out there.

 Bridgeport Reservoir

The Reservoir is still pretty tough these days, lots of perch being caught still but just a few browns and rainbows mixed in. The trolling still seems to be the best producer with needlefish, Rapalas, crawlers and Thomas Bouyants. Many of the perch being caught are in the 1.5 to 2.5lb range and the trout that are mixed in are mostly in the 3 to 6 pound range. There has been just a little bit of bait action with powerbait, mice tails and inflated crawlers over in the Rainbow Point area, the action is not steady by any means but there are a few fish being caught.  

Kirman Lake

We didn’t hear any news from Kirman this week but will pass on any info we get when it comes in.  

Twin Lakes

The Twins are producing some nice fish though typically not stringers full. We’ve seen some good rainbows in the 3 to 6 pound range come in this week as well as a handful of browns in the 2 to 4 pound class that have mostly been released. As with most of the other waters in the area there are not huge numbers of fish being caught but if you put in some time you should be able to get your hands on a fish or two. Lures that have produced include Rapalas, needlefish and Thomas Bouyants, bait would be pinched crawlers, mice tails and power bait. Flies to try include Seal Buggers, matukas, soft hackles and zug bugs, best fished with sinking lines.  

West Walker River

There’s still a few of the Walker planted fish in the Northern part of the West right now, the water is low and clear but there are still a few fish to be had. The best section still seems to be up near the town of Walker along Highway 395. Spinners like Panther Martins and Roostertails have produced some fish as well as night crawlers and salmon eggs for bait. Fly anglers can go with wooly buggers, prince nymphs, hoppers, soft hackles and stimulators.

Virginia Lakes

Like the other lakes in the area some anglers have struggled to get hooked up at the Virginias. As always though, there are some anglers who have had success. The most successful anglers have been reporting some good fish in the 3 to 6 pound range and that they have done the best by getting away from the shore in tubes or kayaks or row boats. Mini jigs have produced some fish for lure anglers, as well as Thomas Bouyants and Jakes Spin A Lures. Bait anglers have had some success with mice tails, pinched crawlers and inflated crawlers. Fly anglers can go with Twin Lakes Specials, seal buggers, soft hackles, beetles and ants.

 Random Information

We heard a few days ago that Big and Little Virginia Lakes both received 1200 lbs of stocked fish from the DFW. This was great news as it’s been awhile since we had any plantings from them. We heard the fish were in the 6 to 12 inch range which isn’t huge but it will hopefully provide some action for a lot of anglers.