Fishing Report June 4, 2015
Lake Davis and Frenchman’s Lake
The Damsel hatch is full on right now. It should be really good through the month for both lakes. Even with our dry conditions these lakes are holding water and many eager trout. Floating lines and 8-12’ leaders to 5x will be the setup. Scientific Anglers Nymph/Indicator and GPX Hover lines can deliver long leaders and multiple flies with consistency. Callibaetis will begin in a week or so and we are all keeping an eye out for the Hexagenia to appear mid-summer.
Flies: Damsels, Damsels, Damsels (do you get it?)
Upper Section from Little Truckee Confluence to the Reno Fly Shop
The Upper Truckee River is in fishable shape. Flows are low but stable and the temps are good. The rain we got a couple of weeks ago really helped the system. Best to fish early and late in the day. Hatches are shaping up and there have been very consistent Ants, PMD, PED and Caddis.
Flies: Tailwater Tiny Olive #18, Parachute Adams #12-#18, Foam Flying Ant #16, Hunchback PMD #16, Hot Wing Caddis #12-#14, Jigged Caddis Pupa Tan #14-#16
Lower Section from the Reno Fly Shop downstream of the Truckee Meadows
The water has begun to settle into summer conditions. Best to fish early in the day and then find something else as the water temps rise. Midge, mayfly and caddis are coming off early in the day and it nymph fishing has been very consistent. Don’t forget to try to terrestrials and crayfish. We encourage everyone to carry a stream thermometer to monitor water temps. Give the fish a break when the temps creep up towards 70s degrees. We will try to monitor closely here from the shop but it is best to take a quick reading when on the water.
Flies: Oops #16, Poxyback Stonefly #14, Parachute Madam X #10 and #12, Parachute Adams #12 and #14, Thunder Thighs #12, Baby Boys #16, Dead Drift Crayfish
Carson River – West and East Fork
The recent storms have been best for the Carson River watershed. It pick up a couple feet of snow and much need rain. The West Fork is fishing well in Hope Valley with terrestrials, hoppers and ants. Super fun to try this water with a light rod and a hopper. The East Fork is fishing is in good shape both upstream and downstream of Hangman’s Bridge near Markleeville. Caddis, mayflys and a few Stones. Try this water before summer flows.
Flies: Parachute Hopper #10, Baby Boy Tan #16, Morpho Flying Ant #12-#14
SUMMER FISHING OPPORTUNITIES
It is easy to get into a rut when fishing is so accessible for us. This is the summer to explore some other waters that we have virtually in our backyard. We have been pushing ourselves into new waters and visiting some that we haven’t been to in a while. Here are a few suggestions. Swing by the shop find out more details. We will update you with trip reports but the best way to find out details is to give us a call or swing by the shop and we will give you a download.
Suggestions for your Summer Exploration Fly Box
Dry Flies: Stimulators Yellow and Olive #14, Parachute Adams #14 and #18, Hot Wing Caddis #14 and #16, Charlie Boys and Baby Boys
Nymphs: No Name Damsels, Picky Fish Damsels, Mini Leech Black and Olive, Callibaetis Nymph, Sheep Creek Special #8 and #12, Jigged Caddis Pupa Olive and Tan, Partridge/Pheasant Soft Hackle, Prince Nymph #12 and #16
Buggers: Crystal Buggers Olive, Brown, Black #8 and #10, Flash Bugger Black, Olive #8 and #10
Check out these maps to these great fishing spots.
Jackson Meadows and Milton Reservoirs – North of the Town of Truckee
Spooner Lake – West of Carson City
Lakes Basin – West of Graeagle
Middle Feather River – Near Sloat along Hwy 70
North Feather – Near Belden Town and Carabou
North Yuba – Near Sierra City