A disbarred attorney arrested in South Lake Tahoe has been accused of kidnapping 29-year old Denise Huskins of Vallejo, Calif., on March 23, the FBI confirmed Monday.

Harvard Law School graduate Matthew Muller, 38, of Orangevale, Calif., was arrested at his family home on Genoa Avenue in the Black Bart neighborhood of South Lake Tahoe on June 9. As reported by South Tahoe Now, Alameda County Sheriffs, Dublin, Calif., Police Officers and members of the El Dorado County Sheriff's Department went to the home where they suspected Muller was hiding out after an attempted Dublin home invasion robbery that resulted in the assault of the homeowner.

The FBI then obtained a warrant for the arrest of Muller for the alleged kidnapping of Denise Huskins, the subject of a bizarre kidnapping which at one time was called a "hoax", "wild goose chase" and a "waste of valuable police resources." Huskins turned up a week after being kidnapped and after a $8,500 ransom had been demanded. Her boyfriend Aaron Quinn had been accused of orchestrating the event.

Evidence found after a search warrant was served at the South Lake Tahoe home June 30 links Muller to the Huskins kidnapping and possibly other similar crimes. The FBI pulled out truck loads of evidence as well as DNA.

The stolen Ford Mustang used in the kidnapping of Huskins was also found in South Lake Tahoe.

Information obtained during the course of the ongoing investigation indicates Muller may have committed similar crimes elsewhere. The FBI issued a press release Monday in hopes that anyone with information on such information will come forward.

According to the affidavit, on March 23, 2015, at approximately 1:53 p.m., a male victim called the Vallejo Police Department to report that his residence in Vallejo had been broken into during the early morning hours, and an unknown subject or subjects forcibly drugged both him and the female victim and then used the male victim’s car to take the female victim to an unknown location.

Victim statements to Vallejo Police Department officers and FBI agents reveal the male and female victims fell asleep in the master bedroom during the early morning hours of March 23. The male victim was awakened by a bright light shining in his eyes, a noise that was similar to a “stun gun,” and the voice of man who demanded that both victims lie face down on the bed.

The subject ordered the female victim to bind the male victim with zip ties and told both to enter the bedroom closet. The subject covered the male victim’s eyes with swim goggles with tape-covered lenses to restrict vision and, once the victim was in the closet, placed a pair of headphones over the male victim’s ears.

The headphones were used to play a prerecorded message that provided instructions, indicated that the break-in was being performed by a professional group on-site to collect financial debts, and threatened that both victims would be hurt by electric shock or by cutting their faces if either of the two victims did not comply.

The subject then obtained financial account numbers and passwords from the male victim. He also obtained information for the residence’s Wi-Fi router, the male victim’s laptop, and certain Internet accounts.

The male victim was placed on the couch and was told he was being watched on camera and to not try to free himself. He requested a blanket because he was cold, and the subject replied that he was unaware of the temperature because he was wearing a “wet suit.”

The male victim fell asleep on the couch for a period of time, and, upon awakening later the same day, he freed himself. The male victim then noticed that the female victim, his laptop, and his car were missing. He was able to locate cell phones belonging to both he and the female victim. His phone contained a voicemail message with a financial demand and instructions to tell those who inquired about his transactions to say the funds were for purchase of a ski boat.

On the morning of March 25, 2015, the female victim was released in Huntington Beach, Calif.

During the early morning hours of June 5, 2015, deputies from the Dublin Police Services, of the Alameda County Sheriff’s Office, responded to a report of a home invasion robbery. During the course of their investigation, Alameda County Sheriff’s Office detectives were able to identify Matthew Muller as the subject of the investigation.

Muller is currently in the Alameda County Jail on $380,000 bail. His next court date is August 27 where a motion to suppress will be heard.

Individuals who believe they are a victim of a similar crime and law enforcement agencies aware of similar crimes are urged to contact agents with the Sacramento Field Office of the Federal Bureau of Investigation (FBI) by calling 1-800-CALL-FBI (1-800-225-5324).

Here are the graduates of Carson High School, class of 2015. Looking outward to their message left at C Hill, the class of more than 400 walked proudly Saturday through the Carson City CHS football field. With the turn of the tassel and throw of their mortarboards, the students turned high school graduates. Congratulations, class of 2015.

Go here for photo highlights of the ceremony. The following students received high school diplomas Saturday:

Anthony Abundis

Carson Now wishes the graduating class of 2015 a happy, healthy future filled with learning experiences and fulfilled dreams. Please contact us if a name has been left out or if there is an error in spelling of names. You can reach us at jeff@carsonnow.org.

Pictured left to right are Chase International senior VP and corporate broker Susan Lowe, president and owner Shari Chase, COO Craig King and Carson Valley branch manager Mike Dunn at the ribbon cutting ceremony marking the opening of the real estate firm’s latest office to open in the region.

The Carson Valley Chase International office is located at 1644 Highway 395. The region’s premier boutique real estate company now claims ten offices in the Reno, Tahoe, Truckee, Graeagle and now Carson Valley area. For more information, visit www.ChaseInternational.com. Photo by Jennifer Linting

Here is a news release from earlier this summer:

Chase International Opens Minden Office

MINDEN — Chase International has opened a new office in Minden, Nev. Chase has been well established in the Carson Valley, consistently selling all price ranges of properties. The addition of this office strengthens the company’s presence in Northern Nevada and the Sierra region. Mike Dunn is serving as the Minden sales manager.

Prior to joining Chase International, Dunn was the sales and marketing director for the Lake Tahoe region of Sotheby’s International Realty. “Mike’s extensive knowledge of our area and industry expertise makes him a valuable asset,” said Susan Lowe, corporate vice president for Chase International.

The office is located at 1644 Highway 395. A grand opening will be scheduled for July, however Dunn and his associates are wasting no time in establishing their place in the community.

The region’s premier boutique real estate company now claims ten offices in the Reno-Tahoe-Truckee area.

Headquartered in Lake Tahoe, Nevada since 1986, with offices located in Zephyr Cove, Glenbrook, Incline Village, Tahoe City, Squaw Valley, Graeagle, Truckee, South Lake Tahoe and Reno, and one in London, England, Chase International and its exclusive affiliations handles a large share of the country’s property. With 240 professional Realtors® boasting an array of industry certifications and the highest volume per sales agent in the area, Chase International successfully represents homes at all price levels. For more information about Chase International, visit www.chaseinternational.com.

A fast moving fire that may have been caused by a just-parked car in the garage, gutted the front half of a home at 1844 Chase Drive Saturday evening. Fire fighters got the call around 9:45pm that the residents, a couple and their two young children, heard pops coming from the garage and then saw [...]

Today, July 1 marked the beginning of Bear Logic Month in Nevada and the bears quickly illustrated the reason why the special month to promote bear awareness in Nevada is needed.

Two black bears were captured this morning by the Nevada Department of Wildlife in separate traps in Incline Village and will be released in the mountains above Lake Tahoe on Wednesday morning. A third bear was hit and killed by a car near Spooner Summit early Tuesday morning. Since 1997, 170 black bears have been killed by cars in Nevada.

The two bears at Incline Village were both captured near homes in culvert bear traps. Both animals were displaying nuisance behavior related to access to human garbage. One of the female bears was a nine year old which was first caught in the Lake Tahoe Basin in 2009. The other bear caught at Incline was a yearling female which had never been captured before by NDOW.

“We will use aversion conditioning on these bear when we release them on Wednesday morning,” says NDOW black bear biologist Carl Lackey. “The Karelian bear dogs and some well placed rubber buckshot fired from a shotgun will hopefully put a scare into these bears and keep them away from humans in the future.”

The summer of 2014 is expected to be a busy one for nuisance bear activity in Nevada. The ongoing drought has dried up many natural food sources and bears are expected to greatly expand their search for food in urban interface areas where human sources of garbage can often be found to supplement the black bear’s diet.

Lackey describes aversive conditioning like this: “Once we have the bear in the trap and right as we release it, we shoot rubber bullets at it and chase it with Karelian bear dogs, using all of the tools available to us in our aversion conditioning program. The goal is to make the bear uncomfortable and make it think twice before coming back to civilization.”

Lackey stated that on-site releases and the chance to use aversion conditioning on the bear gives NDOW a chance to “save” the bear from becoming a dangerous bear in the future. “When people who need help call us first, it gives us the chance to intervene right at the time when the bear first gets into trouble, when that happens we have a chance to alter its behavior.”

NDOW has saved nearly 400 bears using aversive conditioning treatment since the technique was first employed in the late 1990s. “The key to saving these bears is that we receive a phone call from the public right when the bear shows up in a neighborhood,” said Lackey. “When we’re allowed to do our job from the beginning, without interference from outside groups, we can save most bears.”

Persons needing to report nuisance bear activity can call the NDOW’s Bear Hotline telephone number at (775) 688-BEAR (2327). For information on living with bears persons can go to www.ndow.org and find the ”Bear Logic” page on the web.

Media Contact:
Paula Guzman, Development Coordinator
Office: 775. 887.1590 Mobile: 775.224.7414

Immediate Release
February 13, 2012
Nevada Health Centers Receives $100,000
For Mobile Mammography Unit from the National Breast Cancer Foundation

Carson City, NV–Nevada Health Centers Inc. received a $100,000 grant to help continue funding the services provided by their digital mobile mammography program, known as the Mammovan, including mammography services to over 3,200 uninsured, low-income and geographically isolated individuals throughout the state of Nevada. The National Breast Cancer Foundation funds this generous grant.

Thomas Chase, Chief Executive Officer of Nevada Health Centers said, "I am proud of our mobile mammography program and so grateful for the support from The National Breast Cancer Foundation. The generous donation and ongoing support of the National Breast Cancer Foundation will allow us to continue the Mammovan program and provide state of the art digital mammograms to women who might not otherwise have access to care. Since the Mammovan’s inception in 2000, we have provided more than 34,000 mammograms and diagnosed 115 women with breast cancer. Our goal is to diagnose breast cancer at its earliest stages when it is most treatable. We would not be able to provide these important breast cancer-screening services without partners like the National Breast Cancer Foundation. Together we are improving the health of women throughout Nevada."

About the National Breast Cancer Foundation, Inc.(R)

Recognized as one of the leading breast cancer organizations in the world, the National Breast Cancer Foundation’s (NBCF) mission is to save lives through early detection and to provide mammograms for those in need. NBCF provides women help for today and hope for tomorrow through its National Mammography Program, Beyond The Shock®, Early Detection Plan, MyNBCF online support community, and breast cancer research programs.

About Nevada Health Centers Inc.:
Nevada Health Centers, Inc. (NVHC) is one of Nevada’s largest nonprofit agencies and one of only two Federally Qualified Health Centers in Nevada. Our mission is to provide access to quality health care services throughout Nevada. NVHC operates 19 health centers throughout rural and urban Nevada, the mobile mammography program known as the Mammovan, and a Ronald McDonald Care Mobile dental van. Nevada Health Centers, Inc. has a 34-year history of making medical care accessible to all Nevadans including uninsured, underinsured and geographically isolated patients. In 2010, NVHC provided medical and dental care services to almost 52,000 people. To find out more about NVHC and to locate a health center near you, log on to www.nvhealthcenters.org

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Susie Lee is the decisive winner so far, with $100,000 more than Ruben Kihuen and $200,000 more than Lucy Flores. (John Oceguera announced after the deadline.)
I will post all of the FEC reports here as they come in....

A 19-year-old man was arrested early Sunday on felony suspicion of grand larceny of a motor vehicle, possession of stolen property and other charges, a Carson City sheriff’s deputy said.

Caleb Demaranville of Olivehurst, Calif., was arrested at 3:53 a.m. in the 300 block of East William Street. According to the arrest report, officers observed a white Jeep on William Street without its headlamps on. A sergeant was directly behind the vehicle in a marked patrol car and activated his overhead emergency lights and initiated a traffic stop.

Prior to contacting the driver, dispatch said the vehicle was stolen out of Lyon County. The sole occupant and driver, later identified as Demaranville, was detained.

Deputies read him his Miranda right and the man said he understood and agreed to speak. He admitted he stole the vehicle from Spruce Street in Lyon County and was on his way to Gardnerville. He also said there was a pipe and less than an ounce of marijuana in the center console of the vehicle.

Officers conducted an inventory of the belongings and located a multicolored marijuana pipe and two small bags containing marijuana. At 3:53 a.m. he was taken into custody for grand larceny of a stolen vehicle, possession of stolen property, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, headlamps required and driving without a valid license. He was taken to jail. Bail: $52,598.

In other arrests:
— A 25-year-old Carson City man was arrested Monday, 3:36 a.m. in the 5600 block of south Carson Street on a misdemeanor warrant for contempt of court. Bail: $721.

— A 53-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail Sunday, 6:04 p.m. on a misdemeanor violation of a domestic violence temporary protection order warrant. Bail: $1,137.

— A 28-year-old transient was booked into jail Sunday, 8:20 p.m. on two misdemeanor warrants for violation of a suspended sentence, and four contempt of court failure to appear warrants. Bail: $66,000.

Saturday
— A 22-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 7:37 p.m. in the 1600 block of East William Street on a misdemeanor failure to appear warrant and driving an unregistered vehicle. Bail: $287.

— A 26-year-old Carson City man was booked into jail Saturday, 4 p.m. on a misdemeanor warrant, violation of a suspended sentence. Bail: $1,000.

— A 57-year-old Carson City man, Scott Wallace Adams, was arrested Saturday in the area of Colorado and Blue Haven on suspicion of felony possession of a controlled substance, gross misdemeanor possession of a prescription drug without a prescription and five misdemeanors: Suspicion of DUI-drugs, possession of drug paraphernalia, possession of marijuana, not using a turn signal and open container. Bail: $8,205.

— A 55-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 8:12 p.m. in the 3200 block of Imperial Way for a misdemeanor warrant, violation of bail conditions, issued Aug. 8, 2016 out of Carson City Justice Court. Bail: $3,000.

— A 29-year-old Carson City man was arrested Saturday, 1:02 a.m. in the 100 block of Telegraph Street on suspicion of resisting an officer with violence and consuming an open alcohol container outside.

According to the arrest report, the intoxicated man came up to the officer with a beer bottle in his hand and wasn’t speaking coherently. He was told several times to put down the beer bottle and leave. The man become aggressive and was arrested. Bail: $874.

Friday
— A 19-year-old Long Beach, Calif., man, Bryan Bradley Baker, was booked Friday, 8:26 p.m. in the area of Highway 50 West and South Carson Street on suspicion for possession of more than an ounce of marijuana, possession of drug paraphernalia and speeding. Bail: $3,729.

— A 21-year-old Modesto man was arrested Friday, 11:32 p.m. in the area of Roop and Little streets for suspicion of DUI drugs and basic speeding.

According to the arrest report, a radar confirmed the driver was traveling 36 mph in a 25 mph zone and the passenger side headlight on the vehicle was not functioning. The officer met with the driver and could smell the odor of marijuana coming from the cab of the vehicle. The man admitted he had been smoking marijuana and was taken into custody for suspected DUI. Bail: $1,209.

— A 31-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 11:03 p.m. in the area of Menlo and Lompa on suspicion of possession of less than an ounce of marijuana, possession of paraphernalia and open container. Bail: $2,066.

— A 27-year-old Carson City man was arrested Friday, 8:15 p.m. in the 2900 block of Mayflower Drive on suspicion of violation of a temporary protection order. Bail: $1,137.

— A 24-year-old transient was arrested Friday, 9:10 p.m. in the 900 block of South Carson Street on suspicion of petit larceny and breach of the peace. According to the arrest report, casino security detained a woman for allegedly stealing a $5 tip off of a bar. Casino security escorted the woman to the office where she threatened to harm security with a weapon. No weapon was ever brandished or located. Casino managers advised they wanted to press charges and provided CCTV footage of the incident. Bail: $974.

— A 25-year-old Carson City man, Brian Ramirez, was arrested Friday, 10:34 p.m. at a Rex Circle residence on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, heroin, and possession of drug paraphernalia. Bail: $3,637.

— A 20-year-old Carson City woman was arrested Friday, 8:16 p.m. in the area of South Carson and Snyder streets on misdemeanor suspicion of DUI, open container, speeding and being a minor in possession of alcohol. According to the arrest report, the woman was stopped for speeding. The officer could smell alcohol coming from the vehicle and spoke with the woman and male passenger, also age 20.

She agreed to field sobriety tests and showed impairment on the tests and completed a preliminary breath test above .08. She was arrested on suspicion of DUI. At jail she provided breath samples of .073 and .074. The male with her was also arrested for misdemeanor violation of a suspended sentence after he provided a positive test for alcohol and was on probation with a “no alcohol” clause, as well as open container and minor consuming. Bail for the 20-year-old female: $,1663. Bail for the man: $1,434.

— A 33-year-old-man and 32-year-old woman were arrested Wednesday, 3:03 p.m. on suspicion of drug possession and other charges. Arrested in the area of Carson Meadows and Robinson streets were Chase Rowe and Lindsie Newman.

According to the arrest report, deputies with the Special Enforcement Team pulled over a vehicle after a SUV failed to stop at a stop sign on Robinson and Harbin streets.

Officers observed the couple from prior arrests for possession of heroin. A canine did an exterior sniff of the vehicle that alerted positive for drugs. Officers recovered a small amount of heroin wrapped with white plastic under the driver’s seat, two large sheets of tinfoil, a rubber tourniquet, a small torn balloon commonly used to transport heroin, a burnt plastic pen commonly known as a “tooter straw” and a large syringe container with numerous used syringes. Also located was a small vial of Naloxone, a medication that is commonly used to counteract overuse of opiates such as heroin and can only be prescribed.

Rowe was booked on suspicion of possession of a controlled substance, possession of a dangerous drug, both felonies, and misdemeanor possession of drug paraphernalia, no proof of insurance and failure to obey traffic control devices. Bail: $6,986. Newman was booked on suspicion of possession of a dangerous drug, possession of drug paraphernalia and violation of pre-trial supervision. Bail: $6,637.

All information for the crime log (unless otherwise noted) comes from the arrest reports supplied by the Carson City Sheriff's Office, and is considered by law to be public information. All subjects are innocent until proven guilty in a court of law. The policy of Carson Now is to name anyone who is arrested for a felony offense.

About 70 Naval Jr. ROTC students and others had the honor and privileges of listening to a World War II veteran speak at Carson High School on Thursday. Charles Sehe, now 92, was a teenaged sailor on the USS Nevada when the Japanese attacked Pearl Harbor during World War II.

Students were moved by his story and were surprised about how he said he made 75 cents a week growing up. Times have certainly changed. Teacher Johanna Davis said it was a “once in a lifetime opportunity” for her students to be able to listen and interact with a living WWII veteran. Thank you, Mr. Sehe, for your service to our country and for taking time to share your story with our students.

Presidential Inauguration

Craft Fair
The Carson High School’s Holiday Craft Fair will be November 20 and 21, 2015 at CHS. We need your help. There will be a parent volunteer meeting on Monday, October 19 in the lower cafeteria area of Senator Square at 6:30PM. Adult volunteers are needed for this year’s event in addition to the student groups/clubs. Your volunteer hours not only help make this event a success, but it could assist with your child’s college fund. Last year, the Craft Fair Committee awarded seven $500 scholarships to graduating seniors who, along with their parent(s), volunteered to assist at the craft fair. We intend to continue with these scholarships again this year – with 4-8 more this year, depending on the craft fair profits. Part of the criteria to qualify is service to the craft fair for the student applying for the scholarship as well as volunteer hours served by one or both parent(s)/guardian(s). You are volunteering your time ONLY – all students will need to serve either on Friday from 2-4pm or Saturday from 4-6pm assisting with loading and unloading the crafters. They receive stipends for their clubs for their assistance, and could qualify for the senior scholarship if they are graduating seniors in 2016. For more information, please attend the informational meeting on October 19.

Zombie Run
Speech and Debate, Drama, and ROTC will be hosting the annual Escape Carson High Zombie Run Friday Oct 23, from 6 - 8 PM. This event is open to the public. For this event participants try to make it through a course that covers most the CHS campus without losing their tags to zombies waiting along the mile route. Individuals are $10 and teams of five are $40. There will be raffle prizes as well as awards for the best team. Runners must be at least 12 (6th grade) to participate in the run. One dollar donations will be accepted for anyone who just wants to watch the chase.  For more information, contact Patrick Mobley at pmobley@carson.k12.nv.us. Pre-registration is not required.

Yearbook
Orders for the 2016 Carneta yearbook will be taken every Friday during lunch in the north foyer. Place your order for your book of irreplaceable memories. For more information about yearbook, contact Patt Quinn-Davis, @pquinn-davis@carson.k12.nv.us.

ASVAB
Any student interested in taking the ASVAB, please sign up in the Guidance office. The test will be given on the morning of November 20th in the Library.

COLLEGE VISITS
The following colleges will have representatives coming to CHS. The following visits will take place on October 19th - Linfield College; October 21st - William Jessup University; and October 26th - Willamette. All meetings will be held in the CTE board room. Please sign up in the counseling office.

Student of the week
This week’s student of the week is Annette Avila. Annette is a hard-working and focused student who pays attention to detail and puts in extra time and effort to make sure she always produces amazing work. Thanks Annette for all your hard work at Carson High!

Senior Spotlight
This week’s senior in the spotlight is Caroline Gabica. She is currently taking numerous Honors and AP classes, as she has throughout her scholastic career, and maintains an impressive 3.8 GPA.  Caroline’s extra-curricular activities are extensive, to say the least!  She is the manager for Varsity Football, Basketball, and Baseball.  As a football manager, she puts the skills she has learned in her two years of Sports Medicine to the test treating injuries.  

Her duties vary as manager for each sport from keeping stats to managing equipment for the team.  During the Baseball season, she also finds time to participate in track where she competes in the triple jump, long jump, high jump and 100 meter dash. 

Committed to her community both in and out of school, Caroline serves as the Interact Club representative where she helps organize service activities for high school students.  She is the Secretary for Health Occupations Students of America, is a member of Link Crew, National Honor Society, and last but not least is the Student Body Vice President. While she plans to apply to various universities and colleges, Caroline’s first choice would be Boston University. 

She would like to major in Nursing, minor in Athletic Training, and eventually become a Physician’s Assistant.  Carson High would like to thank Caroline for all her contributions, as well as the positive attitude and bright smile she brings to our school every day.  We wish her the best! 

— Angila Golik is a government teacher at CHS and a member of Senator Pride.

A yearling male black bear was released early Friday evening in the mountains west of the Carson Valley, the Nevada Department of Wildlife reports.

Biologist Carl Lackey, accompanied by Karelian Bear Dog, Rooster, released the bear and applied the proven “aversive conditioning” treatment as the bear scurried toward freedom with the dog on its heels, said NDOW spokesman Chris Healy.

“Right as we release the bear, we shoot rubber bullets at it and chase it with Karelian bear dogs, using all of the tools available to us in our aversion conditioning program. The goal is to make the bear uncomfortable and make it think twice before coming back to civilization,” said Lackey.

Lackey notes the cooperation Gardnerville Rancho area residents in giving NDOW a chance to “save this bear and keep it wild. When we get to these bears quickly and apply the aversive conditioning treatment, we give the bear a chance to survive.”

The yearling male black bear ran up a tree to get away from Rooster.

“When they tree like this it is ideal for us to get the full effect of the aversion conditioning. We save bears doing this,” he said.

Persons needing to report nuisance bear activity can call the NDOW’s Bear Hotline telephone number at (775) 688-BEAR (2327). For information on living with bears persons can go to www.ndow.org and find the ”Bear Logic” page on the web.

Here is the Northern Nevada, Northern California, Southern Oregon and Sierra Nevada fishing report for the week of July 20-27.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

ALPINE LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

ANTELOPE LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Sabrina Lake: A big THANK YOU to Southern California Edison for the load of Alpers Trout delivered to a full Lake Sabrina on Wednesday. It was very unexpected, but very welcomed – THANK YOU, SCE!
Despite the large load of Alpers, catching remained on the slow side, but started to pick up over the weekend. The best catching is still drifting around the rock piles with a nightcrawler or Power Bait – you do remember how to drift fish – figure out which way the breeze is blowing – get on the side of the rock pile the breeze is blowing from, cast out, turn off the motor, enjoy the day, while you drift by the rock pile – the best part of fishing this way is ENJOYING THE DAY!
If you must fish the Inlets, try a nightcrawler, Power Bait or Salmon eggs. Trolling flashers with a nightcrawler, or a Thomas Buoyant (you know the colors) or a Woolly Bugger might nab you a fish or two.
Shore fishing Salmon eggs, Power Bait or tossing a Thomas Buoyant (you know the colors, right?).
DFG planted a load on Monday.
There were a few skilled souls that knew the art of catching (or maybe they were just in the right place at the right time).
Matthew Yarc of Chino used Power Bait to land his 2-1/2 pound Alpers as did Charlie Stierhoff of Reno – his weighed a respectable 3-1/2 pounds.
Patti Magnabosco of San Diego used a Thomas Buoyant to reel in a 2-1/2 pounder as did Dan Lawson of Carson City and Steve Dougherty of Tustin with their fish each weighing 3-1/2 pounds.
And I know you all know the colors of the Thomas Buoyants, right?
All the campgrounds in the Bishop Creek Canyon are open. The only campground to take reservations is Four Jeffery www.reserveamerica.com (and enter Four Jeffrey) all others are first come first serve. There is a full hook-up campground also on the South Lake road, Creekside RV Park. Remember to take it easy on all the mountain roads, the deer are on the move and there’s lots of hikers out there – can’t stress this enough!
Temps were a bit on the cooler side this past week with highs in the mid-60s and lows in the mid-40s, but the forecast calls for a bit of warming, but no monsoonal thunderstorms for next week.
You can check www.weather.gov and enter ASPENDELL, CA on the site and it will give you a fairly good hint at the weather or check in with Howard at www.MammothWeather.com.
REMEMBER THAT JACKET – IT TENDS TO BE BETWEEN 25 AND 30 DEGREES COOLER AT THE LAKE.
We still have skeeters – probably be with us for a bit with all the water around - remember when applying bug juice, sunscreen, SANITIZER or any other FU-FU juice, WASH YOUR HANDS! The juice you apply will taint your tackle and bait. You know it tastes yucky, the fish think it tastes yucky, too, although have you ever tasted PowerBait or Worms – to each their own.
We’ve started making HOMEMADE vanilla ice-cream to go with our HOMEMADE pie. Looking forward to seeing you all soon!
Cocoa during our regular store hours!

BISHOP AREA, CALIF:
Jared Smith - Parcher’s Resort (760-873-4177) sierrasmitty@cebridge.net reports:
South Lake: Following another huge DFG stocking on Monday and the first of two loads of Alpers courtesy of Southern California Edison, fishing at South Lake was pretty much white hot all week.
Some of the fish SCE stocked for us were the biggest Alpers put in South Lake since the Smith's purchased the landing in 2006.
At least a few of those fish looked to be pushing into the double digits.
The DFG fish have been a bit slow to spread out so the dam, west shore, and Phantom's throne areas have been the best producers.
The fish are hitting just about everything right now, lures, flies, jigs are all working. Bait dunkers are doing best soaking nightcrawlers about 3 ft under a bobber or fishing Salmon Peach Power Bait 2ft off the bottom.
With the water coming up so fast, things are changing day by day so make sure to check the bulletin board by the boat shack at the landing, which is updated daily, for the latest hot spots and lures.
The water level is still charging up and we're happy to report that the launch ramp is now safe for most private boats under 18 ft.
Also, the water has filled in the back of the lake which is now safe for  ll boats with only a few prop-buster boulders to look out for.
The fish haven't really concentrated out there much yet but it won't be too long before the inlets are stuffed with fish.
South Fork Bishop Creek: Fishing on the South Fork remains steady albeit unspectacular.
Catch and keep folks are scratching out limits of rainbows to 3 lbs using the usual suspects, namely Salmon eggs, pieces of nightcrawlers or Power Bait.
Spinners are best for lure tossers.
The fly anglers are doing well too in the slower moving pools and runs.
Lots of skeeters out there so it's dry fly time early and late in the day.
Weir Pond: Lots of wild Brook trout being caught & released at the Weir on a variety of dries, Nymphs and streamers. Some solid stocker rainbows and even a few Alpers to 2.5 lbs are coming out as well.
Intake II: Summer crowds are in full effect at Intake II but weekly DFG stockings and twice monthly Alpers stocking are keeping the bite solid for the majority of the week. The back corner near the pump-house and the pipe.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
The reservoir has been fishing excellent this past week!
Haven't heard much from shore anglers but the boat anglers have been doing great. Still fishing and trolling have been excellent with the fly angling being a bit tougher lately.
It sounds like the channels are starting to liven up with some nice 2 and 3 pounders being caught in the Buckeye, Robinson and East Walker channels.
Rainbow Point has been good as well as right out in the middle between the marina and Rainbow in about 18 to 20 feet of water.
We've been seeing lots of fish in the half pound to 1.5 pound range with some fish going up to 6+ pounds.
Trollers using excel lures, small Rapalas, blades/crawlers and Bouyants, bait anglers have been using Gulp clusters, Power Bait and crawlers.
We've also had a few reports on some nice perch showing up here and there.


BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
Water Conditions: Great. Water temps in the mid to upper 50's,
Fishing Conditions: Fish all of the inlets and outlets for best results.
This time of year bigger is generally better.

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) (www.sierradrifters.com) reports:
Bridgeport Reservoir: Same story as Crowley this year, except the algae is not as large a factor-only the weeds. 
There have been some epic bite periods on the Bridge that support the fact that when the lake is done turning over and the fish begin to concentrate near the creek mouths, look out! 
I have had reports from Jeffery at the marina and a few clients that say the streamer fishing near the Marina from tubes is good for recent planters. 
I have had some experienced clients go with another local guide service and land one small trout for three rods here while still water Nymphing recently. 
One thing is certain, high water here equates to eventual great fishing during the summer. Make the news, don’t hear about it!

BUCKS LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

CAPLES LAKE, CALIF:
John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort (209-258-8888) www.capleslakeresort.com reports:
3,100 pounds of trophy and catchable rainbows were planted by Kirkwood Meadows Public Utility District on July 6 with a grant from EID.

CARSON RIVERS, NEV:
Main Carson River: Still high but dropping.
East Carson River: Still high but dropping.
West Carson River: Still high but dropping.

CARSON RIVERS, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com) reports:
East Carson River: Flows have been off the charts. They are currently at 1520 CFS but they are coming down daily. It should be a couple more weeks before the run-off settles down and the East Carson becomes fishable.

CARSON RIVER, CALIF:
East Carson River: Still high but dropping.
West Carson River: Still high but dropping.

COMINS LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
A few bass have been showing up, but no trout due to the pike infestation.
Pike fishing has also been poor.
There are few if any trout left in the lake also due to the pike infestation.

CONVICT LAKE, CALIF:
Jen Heintzelman of Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) www.convictlakeresort.com reports:
Catch of the Week: Jerahmey Cunningham from Huntington Beach, CA brings in a 2 lb. 15 oz. trout caught on a Daredevil Spooner along the North Shore.
Weather: Highs in the 70's all week with sunny skies. Evening lows in the mid 40's.  Winds are low in the 5 to 10 mph range through the week accept Sunday may be a bit more breezy. Here is a local site that is usually quite accurate www.mammothweather.com.
Tactics/Bait: Nightcrawlers are the most productive this week for bait fishing. Garlic and Yellow Power Bait as well as Salmon eggs are also working well. 
Trolling 7 colors using a red and gold Thomas Bouyant or something with color as the water is a bit murky right now is catching fish. 
The inlet, outlet, North Shore and Creek are the most productive locations.
Other locations to try: Jetty, Inlet, Handicap Pier, South Shore, or Hangman's Tree. Here is a list of other baits that are good to try:
TroutKrilla, Rapala, Trout Teasers, Midges, Panther Martin, Thomas Bouyants, Green Wooly Booger, White Mini Jig and Garlic PowerBait.

Stocking: DFG has stocked again this week.
Sunrise - Sunset: Sunrise this week 5:45 am - 5:49 am and Sunset 8:14 pm - 8:11 pm.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
Water Conditions: Okay. Bottom temps are from as low as 51F up to 62.
Pull out the thermometers and you'll find the perfect 57 F.
Algae is getting nasty and on the move.
Fishing Conditions: Fair to good (if you can dodge the algae).
Daphnia seems to be gone and fish have returned to the bottom looking for midges. The bottom water temps are getting into the 60's most places on the lake and the fish are starting to move into McGee Bay and other sources of cold water.
The algae is thick and stringy and moving around so be ready to move.
The troops are all along the old stream channel where the bottom temp is about 52F-53F, pretty cold and so not much going on. Now, out in 18-20ft of water the temps are 56F-58F and there are a good number of big fish there, duh!
Damsels and Calibaetis are hatching starting to hatch so hang one under the indicator about half way down the water column.

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Not much change here. The fish are suspended from 4'-15' and appear to be feeding on daphnia. There are plenty of fish at Sandy Point and Pelican Point but getting them to eat your fly is the challenge. Black/copper Zebra midges or Stevie'sWonder black/silver in 10'-12' of water.
The algae bloom is in full swing.


CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) www.sierradrifters.com reports:
Crowley Lake: Crowley has been very inconsistent once again this year. Last year it was low water, this year high water.
The blue algae bloom is terrible this year as the lake had its turnover far later than average. The persistent southerly winds keep shoving the green goo into areas like McGee Bay and the north arm near the Owens inlet where the highest concentrations of trout are currently holding.
HOWEVER, I am going out on a long thin limb and say that I believe that Crowley will be good come late July and August. The west winds shall eventually return and the algae will choke itself out almost overnight, and life will be good here once again. 
The “dark side” is catching enough nice fish in McGee to keep you interested and to let you know they are still around. How can this be? The algae does not stick to a stinking inflated night crawler, in addition;  there is scientific evidence that supports the crawlers SCREAM for help while drowning on a hook so the trout hear them and charge! 
I am bitter, please forgive me.
I suggest you have some Callibaetis and Baetis patterns handy this year around the inlets especially. High water years are always good for Mayflies and in areas around creek mouths are the main course for the cruising trout in short water instead of Chironomids. 
You may use these patterns for still water Nymphing or as a streamer on a light sinking tip line. 
Damsel nymphs are also a mainstay food this time of year around the inlets and migrate in with the algae lines as cover until they hit the shorelines grass and continue their metamorphosis into winged adults.
 
DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
The Lake was pretty this past weekend from covered water south of Eagle all the way up to Freeman channel. There have been no indications of midge hatches in the evenings because there were no shucks on the water in the usual scum lines where some opportunistic fish sometimes work in the morning. Water temps were around 66 degrees. 
—Courtesy of Fly Fishing With Don

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) info@renoflyshop.com reports:
Reports are all over the map. The fishing has been changing on what seems to be daily and it is really hard to give an accurate report. You can talk to 5 different people and get 5 different answers right now.
Basically there is a sporadic Damsel hatch that does not happen every day.
Callabaetis have been hatching and occasionally there have been some really good Blood Midge hatches coming off in the afternoons.
The anglers that are doing the best are sticking with it and trying different methods until they figure it out.
The water is a little warm in the afternoons which is normal for summer months at Davis.

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Anglers are finding slow to fair fishing for stocked rainbows.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Anglers have found fair to good fishing for largemouth bass. Plastics in red and blue have been catching fish in the 10- to 12-inch range though a few larger fish also are taking baits.
Trout anglers may want to work the deep water along the dam.

ECHO LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
The evening Hex hatch that makes Fall River so famous at this time of year is still happening! Sometimes the hatch is good, sometimes not so good. Overall, the fishing can be good one day, and slow the next.
For anglers fishing in the morning, the insect hatches are better in the upper river, above Island Road, but expect to contend with very wise fish.
Fewer insects coming off below Island Rd, but fish are looking around for the few PMDs that are on the water between 9:30 AM and 12:00 PM.
Throw Tricos and spinners early in the morning. The fishing can slow down mid day and then pick up late afternoon.
Good wet flies are # 16 Normans Wiggles Tails, # 18 Pseudo May, PT Nymph # 16-18. Dry fly patterns that can work include # 18 Tilt Wing Dun PMD, Last chance Cripple PMD, Mercer's Missing Link #16-18. Mercer's Poxyback Emerger Hex has been a good choice for the Hex hatch.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Salmon fishing on the July 16 opener was pretty tough. With flows down to 2,300 CFS, it made the river pretty skinny from the Outlet down to Gridley.
There were about 40 salmon caught above the closure in the Outlet.
As far as the legitimate anglers went, fishing was tough and everybody who fished said that they didn’t see a fish caught.
The same was true down at Yuba City where there were close to 30 boats spread between the power lines and the rapids and one or two fish were all that were caught. Hopefully, things will improve as the season progresses!
— Courtesy of JD Richey

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Wiggin’s Trading Post at Chilcoot (530-993-4683) reports:
Fishermen have been catching their limits at Frenchman's. Favorite spots are Turkey and Crystal Points, Nightcrawler Bay and the dam.
Shore fishermen have been using nightcrawlers, marshmallows, and Power Bait. One fisherman used Sunrise Power Eggs dipped in corn gravy. He caught three rainbow trout within an hour at the dam.
Trolling is good at the North end of the lake.
Fishermen are using Dick Nite Copper Red Head, Needlefish (various colors), Tasmanian Devils (Chartreuse and Orange in color), and flies being used are green and black, small to medium in size.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) info@renoflyshop.com reports:
The fishing at Frenchman’s has changed a bunch over the last week.
Fish have moved into shallow water and are very active in 5-15 feet of water. In the mornings fish can be seen working the shoreline chasing midges and Callabaetis. As the morning moves along the fish move out into a little deeper water as the sun grows high into the sky.
Maholo nymphs fished under an indicator can catch fish all day.
Stripping just about anything in 10 feet of water will also catch fish.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Fishing is good! On the stream, hatches to note are the Little Yellow Stones or Sallies for short. Golden stones as well, but very late in the day! Good hatches are producing dry fly fishing early to late in the mornings.
Bring various Caddis patterns like Fox's olive Poopah and a few small # 18 black micro Poopahs. Small Nymphs like black micro Mayflies, black Zebra Midges and olive Poopahs are doing the job mid day on the stream.
Hatches of PMDs and Caddis make the dry fly fishing possible and very good at times through the late morning and early afternoon. 
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Water flow at 217 CFS. We have been doing well Nymphing with FB Pheasant Tails, gray WD-40's and Caddis larva and olive Scuds. Caddis activity is picking up as well as the little yellow stones.


HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) www.sierradrifters.com reports:
Hot Creek has been very consistent despite the high flows and pounding by summertime crowds and guides. 
The resiliency of this spring creek always amazes me in how it continues to be the top trout fishery in the area under almost any circumstance. 
High water, low water, cold-hot, winter-summer, it just don’t matter-the “crick” kicks em out day after day!
Two bug has been using big terrestrial patterns (they double as a life jacket there so large!) with his clients recently and doing pretty dang good using hopper imitations. 
A walk along the banks will show you why grasshoppers are a staple this time of year. Nymphing with bright flashy bead heads and heavily weighted leaders will get you down in the “sugar holes” more effectively.
 
HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
Water Conditions: Good. Flows at 120 CFS as of 7/14.
Fishing Conditions: Great! The flows are still high, but the fishing is excellent!
Don't let the high flows scare you away.
 
JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Grant – Gull – June – Silver Lakes and Rush Creek: Rush Creek flow is 316 CFS. The flow has slowed a bit and fishing should continue to improve. Nymph fish with Birds Nests, Prince Nymphs and Pheasant Tails and San Juan Worms.


KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
We had some great reports from Kirman this week, we also saw some photos of brookies that were in the 5 pound range and Cutts in the 6-plus pound range! Streamers and mini jigs seemed to be the way to go. We also had some good reports on Damsel patterns and scud patterns up there.
With the delayed winter it seems like Kirman is really starting to liven up right now, it's fishing more like early June instead of early July!
 
KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Flows are 1,090 cfs out of Iron Gate Dam. Expect bigger, faster water down river as accumulated water from feeder streams, high with snowmelt, contribute cold, clear water to the Klamath.
The Salmon fishing near Sied Valley has been good. We’ve had decent reports of rainbow trout and caddis hatches in the evenings and good fly fishing coming out of the middle Klamath.
Near Iron Gate dam, in Hornbrook, CA., fishing has been fair to good for a sprinkling of summer run steelhead including a few adults, but mostly 1/2 pounders. There are resident rainbow in the fray as well adding to a rewarding experience. Overall, the fishing has been fair.
Look to late September and into October for improving conditions.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

LAUGHLIN, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Colorado River: Anglers are catching both striped and smallmouth bass along this stretch of the Colorado River. The fish are keying in on crayfish.
For smallies look for rocky points or submerged rock fields.
Rainbow trout fishing has slowed considerably.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Fishng reports are good one day, fair to poor the next.
There are some huge rainbow in Lewiston Lake.
Look for big rainbows eating tiny #20 midge patterns near the boat ramp.
Try Mercer's Gidget in brown. Zacks swimming leech and various Damsel fly patterns can work well at this time of year as long as you retrieve them slowly on an intermediate sinking line.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

LOON LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes: Best fishing at Lake Mary along the west side.
Black or purple Crystal Buggers on full sink lines with a slow retrieve the most successful technique recently.
Twin Lakes is also picking up. Try a California mosquito with a size 20 black/silver Zebra Midge as a dropper.


MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes Water conditions: Good.
Fishing conditions: Stripping streamers working best.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Thunderstorms and associated weather issues have slowed fishing activity down in recent days, but anglers are still catching fish.
The top three finishers in a weekend bass tournament weighed in five-fish bags between 10 and 13 pounds. A 4-pound, eight-ounce smallmouth bass was the event's big fish. The fish took a jig fished off a point.
Striper boils are providing good top-water action in the Vegas Wash area and other portions of the lake.
Anglers are also catching a few stripers along the beaches between Hemenway and Pyramid Island and near the Boulder Islands.
Catfish also are biting.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Anglers are finding some surface action for striped bass and improved fishing from the lower end of Cottonwood Basin to Davis Dam.
Catfish, bluegill and sunfish are taking baits in shallow coves.
Stripers are hitting shad imitations and cut anchovies.
Large plugs and swimbaits in rainbow trout patterns are fooling big stripers south of Willow Beach.
For stocked rainbows try Power Bait, Salmon eggs and nightcrawlers. Hardware will also work. Super Dupers, Little Jakes, Panther Martins and Rooster Tails are generally productive.

MOSQUITO LAKE, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

OREGON PACIFIC OCEAN AND BEACHES, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) www.dfw.state.or.us.com reports:
Recreational ocean Chinook fishing is open.
Single point, barbless hooks must be used in this fishery.
The selective ocean Coho fishery opened July 2 with a 15,000 fish quota. These Coho must be adipose fin clipped to harvest.
The bottom fish bag limit remains at seven fish with a sub-bag limit of one Cabezon per day/angler.
Anglers are reporting good catches when weather is favorable.
Fishing from beaches has been fair for redtail surfperch but many have moved into bays to spawn.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Upper Owens River: Water flow 115 CFS. Elk hair Caddis or stimulators on the surface. Caddis Pupa, Buckskin Nymphs and WD-40's under the surface.
Cover lots of water and keep moving as the fish are scattered.
Make sure you have your bug repellent.
Lower Owens River: Water flow 280 cfs. Flows lowered this last week and fishing is improving.
Try olive caddis larva, WD-40's and olive Birds nests.


OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
Upper Owens River Water Conditions: Good. As of 7/14 flows are at 117CFS above the Hot Creek confluence.
Fishing Conditions: Flows down a bit from last week. Finally starting to pick up now.
Owens River Gorge: Water conditions:
Great. Flow: 45 CFS. This is a permanent flow required to be maintained by LADWP. Water is clear and cold.
Fishing Conditions: Excellent. Getting reports of stinging nettles. Wear pants!
Take water along as it is very hot these days.
Lower Owens River Water Conditions: Fair. Flows are back down to a more reasonable 334 CFS as of July 14.
Fishing Conditions: Fair. Water is clouded some due to the turnover of the reservoir.

OWENS RIVER, CALIF: 

Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) www.sierradrifters.com reports:
Upper Owens: Bring along some spare blood-or at least your blood type, the skeeters are thick this summer! 
Good showing of caddis each day as the flows have stabilized and the water is back inside the banks. Clarity is very good and even below the confluences of Hot Creek and the irrigation ditches the weed is not such an issue currently. 
You will not see the monster “snow bows” we got into this winter here in any numbers, but you will have plenty of opportunities while Nymphing or casting hoppers or Caddis adults to the wild browns and rainbows here.  Flashback Pt’s, Birds Nest, broken back Midges, olive larva patterns #16-20.
Lower Owens River: The Lower Owens is fishing great right now. 
It has been a real roller coaster this season trying to drift this area as the flows have been fluctuating quite often.
Caddis hatches are going off and one can find opportunities in the wild trout section to cast dries to gulping browns during mornings and late afternoons. 
It has not been overly hot down in the Owens Valley much this summer and this has made for some fine fishing recently combined with moderate flows. 
The sucker and chub spawn have left many small fry hiding along the banks this summer. 
The dip and strip technique has been deadly with these lower flows and we have had several 40 plus fish days while tugging streamers from the drift boat.  Spruce-a-bu’s, punk perch, and Loebergs are all getting looks.

PAHRANAGAT WILDLIFE REFUGE, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
Anglers are finding some success at the upper marsh for panfish and catfish.
Mealworms or night crawlers below a bobber will catch fish.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Water conditions have improved a little. Snow melt and muddy water coming out of the Warner Mountains will continue to hamper favorable conditions through July. 
Anglers are getting into rainbow trout on the Pit River.

PROSSER CREEK RESERVOIR, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

PYRAMID LAKE, NEV:
Closed to cutthroat trout fishing from July 1 through September 30.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
River flows are 12,500 CFS with no scheduled changes.
We have great water conditions from Redding to Red Bluff. 
The entire river is fishing great for rainbow trout that look awesome in photographs posted to the web via your smart phone.
From today all the way through summer, the best time to fish the Lower Sacramento is when you can get here!
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
River conditions have been great! Fishing is good too.
From up in Ney Springs all the way down to Dog Creek, anglers are finding wild rainbow trout that will eat brown rubber legs, Red Copper Johns, # 14-16 Brown Micro Mayflies and Gordons Amber Wing Prince in # 14-18.
For the seeker of the surface feeding 'bow, look in the waters near Castella, CA. Ney Springs are near Dunsmuir is a good choice too.
Top water flies include Stimulators varying in size from # 16-# 8.
The Thing From Uranus stonefly pattern is another great fly that is making more than just a funny name for itself.
Adams in # 12-16 should always be handy cause the fish eat'em!  Enjoy!
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SAN JOAQUIN AND RED’S MEADOWS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
Road opened on Friday July 1. Most campgrounds are still under a blanket of snow and the river is booming. A great time to see Rainbow Falls but fishing is not realistic. Sotcher Lake is slow due to cold water temps.

SCOTTS FLAT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
The lake is just a few feet from full pool, which is great!
The bad news is the funky weather last weekend and now the rapidly warming up days have all conspired to make the fish a little confused.
These days, there’s just no pattern yet. 
The bass were deep last weekend but should be in the top 10-15 feet by the weekend. Trout are scattered here there and everywhere. Some have been picked off with top lined Shad Raps.
Until the weather completely stabilizes, you have to be on your toes!
— Courtesy of JD Richey

SMITH RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) www.dfw.state.or.us.com reports:
The Smith is open to striped bass year-round, two fish per 24 hours, 24-inch minimum size. Fishing for stripers in the tidewater area should still be fair.
The Smith is now open for trout from May 28 through Sept. 15 and fishing has been good for cutthroat trout in the upper sections.
Check the regulations for gear and harvest restrictions.

LAKE TAHOE:
Gene St. Denis of Blue Ribbons Charters (530-544-6552) www.blueribbonfishing.com reports:
North Shore: We’ve been getting limits of Mackinaw (Lake) Trout.
We have been trolling at The Tavern Hole, Cal Neva Point, Dollar Point and Sugar Pine Point, 110-220 feet deep, with either Dodgers and minnows or Dodgers and large Trophy Stick lures.

TOPAZ LAKE:
A few boat fishermen were trolling last Monday but very little action.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
Trout fishing is good on the lake.
Bass fishing is fair. Soft plastics are the best bet for bass.
— Courtesy of Nor-Cal Fishing News

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) www.shastacascade.com reports:
The Trinity River is flowing at 1,4010 CFS and dropping daily.
Releases are scheduled to drop to a very fishable flow of 450 CFS by August 1st. Flows on the "fly only" section of the Trinity are high and fishable from a wading point of view.
Fishing from a boat is by far the best option for now.
For steelhead and trout, the Trinity is fishing fair, but only because it's not the season for steelhead. Expect to catch brown trout and juvenile steelhead, half pounders and an occasional summer run torpedo! Resident brown trout can be found chasing Clousers, Woolly Buggers! Some huge brown trout have been caught in recent days. One was found upstream of Indian Creek Lodge estimated at 11lbs.
Salmon anglers are starting to find pretty nice fish below Junction City.
— Courtesy of The Fly Shop

TRUCKEE RIVER:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) info@renoflyshop.com reports:
Conditions are starting to stabilize on the Truckee. Flows are coming down every day and we are not far from conditions being excellent.
The section from Tahoe City to Truckee is very fishable right now as flows in the town of Truckee are down to 319 CFS.
From Truckee to Boca Bridge the flows have come way down as well and getting better every day.
Once you get to Boca Bridge the flows are still really high due to all the tributaries contributing to the eventual flows on the lower river.
Below Boca it is still really high at 1490.
The flows Downstream of Boca Bridge stay over 1500 CFS all the way through Reno. Only a week ago it was over 2000 CFS in the same stretch of water. The water is still really off color on the Nevada side but it is getting better every day.
There was an epic Caddis hatch in Reno last night and should be a tale tell sign on things to come over the next few weeks.
The place to fish the River right now is anywhere from Tahoe City to the confluence of the Little Truckee at the Hirschdale exit.
Nymphing has been really good in the Glenshire area down to the Boca Bridge. Caddis, Small dark Mayfly nymphs and Midges have all been working. Use some weight to get your flies down and fish the water out of the main current where it is easier for the fish to hold.
The water is still really cold and the fish do not have to fight much current to get oxygen.
The Caddis and Little Yellow Stone hatch is on the doorstep with one foot in the door. This hatch usually happens in the evening. There have already been some Green Drakes hatching even in the middle of the day.

LITTLE TRUCKEE RIVER:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) info@renoflyshop.com reports:
Flows are 655 CFS. That is down from 823 last week.
There has been an awesome Green Drake hatch over the past few days and some PMD’s as well.
The water is coming over the dam at Stampede and should keep the L.T. high for a few weeks still. That being said the fishing should still be awesome. With all the pressure the L.T. is getting, higher flows keep it from getting pounded too bad. The fish don’t get as spooked and they can stay in places where they normally can’t when the flows are low.
This is a great time to toss around a Green Drake dry fly in seams and slower water in the middle of the day. Dry dropper set-ups using a Green Drake and a PMD is also a great way to go.
Nymph rigs still require some extra weight in the deeper holes to get your flies down. In the evenings,
Caddis are also starting to hatch just before dark.

TWIN LAKES AREA, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
Upper Twin Lake – Lower Twin Lake – Robinson Creek: The Twins have been fishing well lately though I haven't heard of any real big fish being caught. Kastmasters, Bouyants and Jakes have all been doing well. Power Bait, Power Eggs and crawlers have also been good. For fly anglers you can strip streamers like Matukas or Buggers with a soft hackle dropper and do well, or fish a fly/bubble rig in the evenings and have some good success.

UNION RESERVOIR, CALIF:
It will be planted this week by the California Department of Fish and Game.
 
VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
The Virginias are fishing excellent these days with fish up to about 3 pounds being reported. Lures like Thomas Bouyants, Kastmasters and Panther Martins have been doing well. For bait it's been inflated crawlers and Power Bait and for flies you can go with Matukas, Seal Buggers, soft hackles, mini leeches and AP Emergers.

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
John and Carolyn Webb of the Virginia Lakes Resort (760-647-6484) reports:
Summer mosquitoes arrived from hell and so be sure and bring your bug juice, and don’t forget to check the stock prices on Cutter’s 100 percent Deet this might be the time to invest.
You should see the size of their probes, absolutely huge.
Trumble Lake was stocked Thursday along with Big and Little Virginia.  DFG has a key to the gate. Hopefully, the campground will open today. `
Most of the Alpers stocked by the County Enhancement program on the 16th, and only a few holdovers were taken.
LURES: Bouyants, gold/red, gold red dots, silver/dots and the rainbow pattern. 
Z-rays have also been doing well. Gold Phoebe’s, Kastmasters – perch, browns and gold have been the best. 
Crappie Jigs various colors, and stingers in yellow/orange/black.
BAIT:  Power Bait in salmon peach, rainbow glitter and yellow glitter did well, and of course worms were at the top for most of the week.
OTHER: Tubers are good and the water is still on the chilly side, dress warm as the run-off is in full swing and all the creeks and rivers are bursting their seams.
Backcountry lakes are thawed with Moat having the most ice.
The trails still have snow in the trees with more open areas to Summit Pass. The Pass is getting a lot of traffic even with the snow and caution.
BIG FISH OF THE WEEK: Joe LeSuer, Ojai 7 lb 8 oz on a Lure in Big Virginia Lake on July 12th.
Bob Engelhardt, Minden Nevada, 3 lb 6 oz on Power Bait in BV on 7.11.11. 
Jessee Greene of Tustin, 2 lb 7 oz on rainbow Power Bait on 7.15.11in Little Virginia Lake. 
Brandon Lennox of Pasadena, 2 lb 1 oz on a worm, 7.15.11 LV.
Rick Sombounkhane of La Habra, 3 lb 14 oz on rainbow Power Bait, 7.16.11 LV. 
Bill Porter of Costa Mesa, 3 lb 9 oz on inflated crawler, 7.16.11 LV.
Carlos Arellano of Corona, 3 lb 14 oz on garlic Power Bait, 7.16.11 LV

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife www.ndow.org reports:
No fish have been reported or seen at Walker Lake so far this fishing season.
Mineral County Road Dept. has done some work on the State Parks Launch. Launching is improved but you still need four wheel drive.

WALKER RIVERS, NEV:
The Truckee River Outfitters (775-853-7368) (info@renoflyshop.com reports:
East Walker River: Flows remain high at 877 CFS. Irrigation season is in full swing and there is plenty of water for the farmers downstream. Flows should remain in the 800 to 900 CFS area for the next couple of months.
The river is fishable with just a little different approach.
There is no way to cross the river at these flows so you pretty much have to fish the edges of the side of the river you are on. The fish will be up against the banks and out of the main current. Try to find places where you can fish slower water on the edges. Start with a big dry like a Stone fly or a Hopper. Do it with a dropper or take two rods and have a nymph rig or a streamer on as well. Keep in mind that some stretches are hard to fish due to the amount of brush and cover that lines the river banks.
Be careful wading for sure. This fall as the irrigation season comes to an end the fishing should be really good so stay tuned.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) www.kenssport.com reports:
East Walker – West Walker – Sceirine Ranch - Hunewill Pond:
East Walker River: The East is down a bit to 643 CFS the last couple days, it's fishing pretty well though you still have to pick your water carefully.
Caddis Nymphs and small Midges have been the go-to flies as of late. Buckskin Caddis, Fox's Poopah, La Fontaines deep sparkle pupa, rainbow warriors, flashback emergers, Zebra Midges, WD-40's have all been doing well. Focus on the seams, foam lines and back eddy areas where fish are hanging out, don't be afraid to add some weight to your flies to get them down. We've been fishing 3X leaders with 4X tippet to the dropper flies, this will give you a chance to hang on when you hook one!
West Walker River: The West has come down considerably this week and is getting to much more fishable levels. You should be able to through some spoons or spinners in the calmer water or drift some eggs or crawlers through that same water. They've been stocking the West every week all season so there should be a ton of fish in there ready to be caught!
Sceirine Ranch: The ranch has been fishing ok with the slightly lower flows, same as the Cali side you need to fish the softer water to have some success.
As the flows come down the ranch should keep getting better and better!
Hunewill Pond: We haven't had any reports from the pond this week, will pass on info as we get it in.
 
WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Tom Loe of Sierra Drifters Fly Fishing Guide Service (760-935-4250) www.sierradrifters.com reports:
East Walker River: High flows separate the men from the boys here.
Is this politically correct to say? 
Oh well. There are some who prefer to fish the EW at higher releases as it keeps the crowds down and requires “skeee-ills”
Although the current flows are well above yearly mean averages, they continue to trend down and it will not be long before the EW is back to “trout-knee-land” 
Keep your tandem nymph rigs heavily weighted, and use a ONE INCH Under-cator to properly suspend that chunk of lead you have on the end of your leader. 
Navigating the banks to get into good locations can still be an issue in some areas and crossing can be downright stupid right now. 
Take another 100 cfs off what we got now and it will be the finest kind!

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Kent of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) www.thetroutfitter.com reports:
East Walker River Water Conditions:  Fair. Flows at 643 CFS as of 7/14.
Fishing Conditions: Fair. Stay in the shallow slow water by the bank.

WALKER RIVERS, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) www.performanceanglers.com reports:
East Walker River: Most recent flow 643 CFS. The river dropped by about a third of the flow but is still very high. Look for slower water along the near bank and behind rocks and current brakes.
Red Midge Pupa, Buckskin Nymphs and Prince Nymphs.              

YOSEMITE NATIONAL PARK AREA, CALIF:
The Tioga Pass Highway (California S.R. 120) to Yosemite National Park (from the east side) is now open.
Tioga Pass has an elevation of 9,943 feet, making it the highest automobile pass in the Sierra Nevada Mountains.

Photo No. 1:
Catch of the Week at Convict Lake, California.
Jerahmey Cunningham from Huntington Beach, California with a 2-pound, 15 ounce trout caught on a Daredevil Spooner along the North Shore.
— Photo courtesy of the Convict Lake Resort

Photo No. 2:
Cameron, Colby and Chase from Plumas Lake, California caught this stringer of rainbow trout at the Woods Creek inlet at Caples Lake, California. They were fishing from shore with orange Power Bait on July 12.
— Photo courtesy of John Voss of the Caples Lake Resort

Photo No. 3:
A happy, youngster with a trout caught at Lake Sabrina.
— Photo courtesy of Rick and Patti Apted of the Lake Sabrina Boat Landing

Photo No. 4:
A successful fisherman with a rainbow trout caught at Lake Sabrina which is west of Bishop, California.
— Photo courtesy of Rick and Patti Apted of the Lake Sabrina Boat Landing

Carson City authorities arrested a 22-year-old transient on Saturday after a car chase went through residential neighborhoods before ending up crashing into a concrete barrier.

Tyler S. Norman faces felony charges of eluding a police officer and vehicle grand theft. A passenger in the car, Michael Swerdling, 23, of Carson City faces a felony drug charge.

According to the arrest report, officers observed an outstanding stolen car being driven northbound on Fairview from Pheasant Drive by Norman. Officers attempted to initiate a traffic stop but Norman accelerated to speeds in excess of 70 mph, with speeds between 60 to 70 mph through several neighborhoods and an apartment complex crowded with parked cars and pedestrians in the parking lot, the report stated.

Norman then ran through several red lights and stop signs before crashing into a concrete barrier at the entrance of a housing development at Pheasant and Mockingbird streets, the arrest report stated. He then attempted to run and was apprehended about a block away. He was found to have an outstanding warrant charging him with contempt of court. He was transported to jail. Bail was set at $30,000.

Passenger Swerdling, who was in the car when it crashed, was detained, searched and found to be in possession of a small amount of methamphetamine and meth pipe in his pants pocket, the report stated.

In other arrests:

Authorities arrested a man and woman on Saturday night after they began fighting with officers attempting to stop a domestic dispute.

Mona Crabtree, 42, faces a gross misdemeanor charge of battery on a police officer and misdemeanor obstructing. Bail was set at $2,907. A 51-year-old man faces misdemeanor obstructing and resisting.

According to the arrest report, officers responded to the 1700 block of Brown Street on Saturday at 9 p.m. after a report of a domestic dispute and drug dealing in the area.

As officers arrived they heard the couple yelling at each other about buying drugs. The woman was yelling at the male, calling him a "pill popper" and that he needs to quit buying "s**t from those people" in which the man replied, "F*** them. They can kill me if they want," according to the arrest report.

Officers asked the couple to talk to them in which the man told the officer: "F*** you" and began to walk inside the home. An officer ordered him to stop and come outside and talk because of the domestic situation and possible drug dealing. The man again told the officer "f*** you" and continued to walk inside.

A large dog on the property became aggressive with the officer, who ordered the man to remove the dog. For this request the belligerent man replied: "He's gonna bite your ass if you come through the gate," the report stated.

Crabtree pulled the dog inside. Officers then attempted to cuff the man, who resisted cuffs. As the man resisted Crabtree jumped on the back of one of the officers, the report stated. Two officers struggled with the couple in order to put cuffs on them. As this happened, Crabtree, who was cursing and screaming, then took one of the officer's hands and attempted to break his fingers, the report stated. She was cuffed and taken to jail as was her boyfriend.

— A Carson City woman who apparently got into a fight with her neighbor over booze, was arrested on an outstanding child abuse and neglect warrant in Clark County.
Shae Dianne Brokel, 31, faces a gross misdemeanor warrant charge of abuse, neglect and child endangerment.
According to the arrest report, officers were dispatched to a domestic dispute call on Saturday at around 7 p.m. to the 800 block of North Carson Street. The suspect told authorities that she and her neighbor got into a fight over alcohol but didn't want to press charges. Police ran her name and the extradition warrant was found out of Clark County.

The new film "Extremely Loud & Incredibly Close" by director Stephen Daldry ("The Hours") playing at the Fandango Galaxy cineplex in Carson City a story about a 9-year old boy Oskar Schell (Thomas Horn) who loses his father in the 9/11 attack on the World Trade Center. He suffers perhaps from Asperger's and a clear case of overwhelming anxiety. His mother Linda (Sandra Bullock in a downer role that doesn't really use her many skills) is bereft at the loss of her husband Thomas (Tom Hanks in a reprise of his many earlier roles as the nice guy who loses) and doesn't connect with her precocious son.

He paws through his late father's closet and finds and breaks a blue vase (in coaxingly slow motion) which dislodges an envelope with the word "black" written on it with a key inside. Oskar decides that the key is a special message to him for his father and "black" is the name of someone who can explain it all to him.

So being the highly intelligent boy that he is, he maps all the Blacks in New York City and starts calling on them. He has set up an elaborate system for doing so --- card indexes, maps, chips for locating Blacks.

He has been in contact via walkie-talkie with his grandmother in a nearby apartment and when he goes there he encounters an older man The Renter (Max von Sydow who as a mute says more than the rest of the cast except young Horn). He joins Oskar on his quest, communicating via pad and Sharpie pen and his hands, one of which had "yes"on it and the other "no."

The scenes between Oskar and the Renter are the best part of the film as the Renter slows Oskar's mad search to a reasonable pace.

The film hangs on the shoulders of young Horn and while his madcap chase and very adult thinking may be wearying, he is convincing. Bullock sort of walks through things in a disheveled way and Hanks is his usual wry and clever self, telling more with the shrug of a shoulder than many actors with a soliloquy.

This a sentimental journey of a movie and placing the whole thing on the thin back of Horn is a risk. But with a story like this one, it's bit much to use 9/11 as the grounding point. It picks a single death out of thousands and makes the rest trivial.

Direction tends toward the epic and the banal but gets the job done on time. Too bad about Bullock's somewhat minor role; I remember her as someone of fun. And, oh, yes, John Goodman is here as the doorman in a sort of cameo. Waste.
--- Sam Bauman

Cast

• Tom Hanks as Thomas Schell
• Sandra Bullock as Linda Schell
• Thomas Horn as Oskar Schell
• Max von Sydow as The Renter
• Viola Davis as Abby Black
• John Goodman as Stan the Doorman
• Jeffrey Wright as William Black
• Hazelle Goodman as Hazelle Black
• Zoe Caldwell as Oskar's grandmother

Directed by Stephen Daldry
Produced by Scott Rudin
Written by Eric Roth
Based on "Extremely Loud and Incredibly Close" by Jonathan Safran Foer
Music by Alexandre Desplat
Cinematography Chris Menges
Editing by Claire Simpson
Running time 129 minutes, rated PG-13

A Dayton man who led Carson City authorities on a chase through city residential streets faces multiple charges including attempted murder on a police officer.

John Michael Foster, 46, is being held in Carson City jail on four felony and four misdemeanor charges. Bail is in the amount of $158,028.

The chase went through north and west Carson City and ended on Mountain and Winnie streets with a deputy being injured when Foster smashed into a patrol car. The deputy sustained injuries and had to be transported to the hospital.

The pursuit ranged from speeds of 35 to 60 and went through several residential neighborhoods. It began as a dispute at the Carson Nugget when threats were made to security there, with the suspect reportedly hitting machines before he left, according to a police report.

The patrol deputy began to trail the suspect's vehicle and that's when the chase began.

UPDATE: An arraignment hearing for Jordan Burkhart and Robert “Robbie” Michael Hernandez, accused of robbing an elderly man and a caretaker at gunpoint over Memorial Day weekend, has been rescheduled for Tuesday, 9 a.m.

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Two men who allegedly broke into the home of an elderly World War II veteran and held his caregiver at gunpoint over Memorial Day weekend will be in a Carson City courtroom Monday.

Jordan Burkhart, 24, of Wellington and Robert “Robbie” Michael Hernandez, 27, of Carson City are accused of breaking into a Canvasback Drive home at around 5 a.m. Sunday, May 26, 2014. The pair allegedly forced their way in by kicking and prying at the door, where they robbed James Sorrentino and a caretaker at gunpoint.

Sorrentino is a 100-year-old Army Air Corp and U.S. Air Force veteran with an in-residence female care taker.

One of the men allegedly held a gun to the head of the caregiver during the robbery and said they were looking for a safe. Both suspects fled the area in a sedan. Neither victim required medical treatment. Approximately $30, along with miscellaneous property was taken.

Both men were arrested May 28. Burkhart was arrested at the Carson City Sheriff’s Office without incident. Hernandez was found and arrested while driving his own vehicle in Sparks.

Hernandez attempted to flee through residential areas, but was taken into custody by Sparks Police officers after a short vehicle pursuit followed by a foot chase.

The men will be in Carson City District Court for arraignment. Each face various felony charges of home invasion and robbery, and robbery with a deadly weapon against a person over the age of 60.

Here is this week's fishing report for rivers, lakes and streams in Nevada, Northern California, Lake Tahoe and the Sierra. This report is for the week of July 3-10. Be sure to pack sunscreen and plenty of cold beverages.

ALMANOR LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:

ANGEL LAKE, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing is picking up as the snowmelt subsides, though most fish are still being caught fairly deep in the water.
A few fish are being taken with small dry flies, but most anglers report having to switch to nymphs to catch them.
PT’s, blue copper Johns, olive hares ears, and olive soft hackles all should be productive.
The usual small spinners, worms and Power Bait are also very effective here for bait and spin anglers.
Start fishing off of the bottom and move up in the water column if you don’t get any hits.

BISHOP CREEK AREA, CALIF:
Rick and Patti Apted - Lake Sabrina Boat Landing (760-873-7425) (www.lakesabrinaboatlanding.com) reports:
Lake Sabrina:
Don’t forget to pick up your license before hitting the Lake.
Watch out for the Deer – they are on the move!
Well, we didn’t get the 5-feet of snow in the backcountry we hoped for – but we did get some much cooler temperatures last Monday – down to 46° with the wind chill – sure felt good – but then we were back up in to the mid to high 80s for the weekend with a couple of thunder boomers thrown in for good measure. All in all – it was a great week at the Lake which rose by about 5 inches – we’ll take what we can get – but that snow pack is looking pretty darn sparse.
The bear is on the prowl for some good grub! Hit us up again – his menu now is ice cuz that’s all we’re storing in the freezer. He’s still roaming the campgrounds and the resorts from here to Bishop Creek Lodge - So if you’re camping in the area – practice the safe bear rules!
Dorsey Hogue-Johnston caught the eagle at the back of the Lake looking for dinner – boy, did she get some nice pictures.
Catching this week is still a bit spotty – find the spot and you can do great.
Fishing the DingleBerry Inlet (back right-hand side) with Nightcrawlers, Salmon Eggs, Garlic Power Bait (color doesn’t matter) or jigs. Trolling lead core at 3-5 colors or just dragging a NightCrawler in the channels.
If your fishing from shore, take a bit of a walk and find deeper water then use either Nightcrawler or Power Bait.
DFG put in another load on Wednesday.
Had a couple of nice fish caught this week – Wayne Martin of San Bernardino landed a 4-pound beaut on a gold spoon, while 4 year old Ethan Roland Hernandez of Glendora showed the adults how it’s done bring in a 4-1/4 pounder on a Mini Jig – all by hisself!
Don’t forget the Bishop Volunteer Fire Department 4th of July Fireworks extravaganza at the Bishop Airport – support one of the many groups selling fireworks in Bishop and for $10 per carload, you can BBQ, then shoot off your own fireworks while watching everyone else shoot off their fireworks, then sit back and watch the show – it’s an AWESOME block party!
Attended Bishop Creek Lodge’s 4th Annual Luau on Saturday, June 29th – what an awesome job they did as usual – Thanks to Gary & Susie, Tina & Derick, Sammy and all the rest of the BCL crew and also Jim for bringing all the fruit – they do know how to throw a party! A GREAT time was had by all. Sure hope we see you all there next year for the 5th Annual Luau.
Massive amounts of steel were on the agenda for the Bridge this week – good thing the workers were up in the ‘cool’ temps of the mountains!
We have a chance of more thunder boomers in the forecast (so don’t forget the fly for the tent and rain gear for yourselves) with cooler temperatures toward the 4th of July weekend.
We’ll have highs in the low 80’s and those temps are forecast to drop by 10 degrees to the low 70s by Sunday. Lows this week are in the mid-50s.
You can check NOAA’s website at www.weather.gov and enter ASPENDELL, CA and it will give you a fairly good hint at the weather up at the Lake or check in with Howard at www.MammothWeather.com.
Also, check out NOAA’s Facebook page - US National Weather Service Las Vegas Nevada – the Lake was pictured in one of their posting!
Wanted to say “Thanks” to Len and Ginny for planting the flowers that so artfully decorate the deck – sure looks pretty!
Speaking of flowers, we’ve got some striking purple iris along with pink wild roses and some reddish-orange firecrackers – there’s also a lot of yellow flower and white flowers that I have no idea of their names and we can’t forget the purple penstemons (which I did forget to take a picture of).
We are now open Sunday thru Saturday from 7:00am to 7:00pm – we serve Breakfast from 7:00am to 11:00am and Lunch from 11:00am to 4:00pm – Homemade Pie and Vanilla Ice Cream from 7:00am to 6:45pm.
Thought we only had the normal size skeeters now, but every once in a while an enormous skeeter is seen lurking – so don’t forget the juice – Remember when using the bug juice and SANITIZER you need to really wash your hands before fishing - then rub some Salmon Egg juice, worm dirt or Anglers Bros Trout attractant to take that smell off.
Also, remember your polarized dark glasses and sunscreen.
And, of course, we'll have HOMEMADE pie & ice cream, sodas, beer, wine, coffee, tea and hot cocoa!


BOCA RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Boca is now at 83 percent capacity and with its stocking of DFW trout this week things will pick up. If you're after the stockers I would concentrate my efforts on the shoreline up and down from the boat launch. 
Key here is to get an early start or to fish in the evening as this lake is boating and PWC madness! 
Always a sleeper of a lake that no one wants to talk about, but best action by shore fisherman has been the dam and at the deeper troughs outside the inlet, especially with the flows starting to drop coming out of the LT. 
If you pinch your barbs and fish lures only one can work the Little Truckee River that flows into Boca but be cognizant that you may be fishing besides fly fisherman. Please be courteous to each other's space. 
Also, concentrate off points as large fish will be suspended here. 
Shore fisherman can be successful by throwing all sorts of bait and lures such as large spinners and small stick baits that will imitate kokanee, rainbows, or baitfish.
This lake was stocked the week of 6/24/13! 

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707)
(www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 30, 2013
Bridgeport was a little tough the first part of the week but the last 3 days it's livened up quite a bit. Bait fishing has been the best out near Rainbow Point with crawlers, power bait and power eggs.
Lots of fish in the 1 to 2 pound range and a few in the 2 to 4 pound range making a showing. There's been a few browns being caught also, mostly in the 2 to 3 pound class.  

BRIDGEPORT RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
At this moment, the reservoir is way lower than usual.
Fishing conditions:
Coming.

CAVE LAKE, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers report good catch rates of 8 to 12 inch fish.
The usual worms, small spinners and minnow imitations should work for spin fishermen.
Flyrodders should be using small Cave Lake Specials, zug bugs, prince nymphs, hares ears, PT’s, and small wooly buggers.
If there are insects hatching, most dries will work.
Especially effective here are renegades, Griffith’s gnats, blue duns, red quills, elk hair caddis and small stimulators.

CHETCO RIVER, ORE:
The Oregon Department of Fish and Wildlife (800-720-ODWF) (www.dfw.state.or.us.com) reports:
Anglers have quite a few options when it comes to fishing cutthroat in the Chetco River. The estuary usually holds larger fish, but anglers may need a boat to access this fishery.
Anglers can use bait in the estuary, but not upstream of the estuary. 
The top of the estuary is located at the Harbor Water intake structure located at the downstream end of Social Security Bar.
The upper river is more for bank anglers fishing small spinners or flies.
Anglers wanting the fish the upper river may want to pick up a Forest Service map to find all the access points.

CONVICT LAKE AND CONVICT CREEK, CALIF:
Convict Lake Resort (800-992-2260) (www.convictlake.com) reports:
Hello Convict Lake fishing report followers!  
Hot - Hot - Hot! This statement could be true about the weather and the fishing. This week we had a great variety of baits working both on the lake and at the creek. Everything from nightcrawlers, jigs (Mice Tails, Power Worms, etc),  to spinners (Panther Martin, Roostertails, etc).
Stop by the general store to get up-to-date information on what is working out on the lake and at the creek.
Tristen Mast and Zack Lopez both from Temecula, CA had abundant success at Convict Creek. They caught two quality fish using Mice Tails. They landed a 2 pound 3 ounce and a 2 pound 4 ounce rainbow. Great job!
To see more fish photos visit our 2013 Fishing Gallery.
Catch of the Week: 
Congratulations to Becky Green of Palmdale, CA who landed a 3 pound 2 ounce rainbow. This 3 pounder was the largest fish this week weighed in at the store. Becky was using nightcrawlers as her bait and was fishing at the South Shore. 
Other Notable catches this week:
Richard Raponi of Carlsbad, CA stopped by the store with a stout 2 pound 12 ounce rainbow. Richard was fishing with a black Rooster Tail at the Inlet.
Brian Ramirez caught a nice 2 pound 9 ounce rainbow. Brian hooked this nice rainbow with a garlic Power bait Worm along the South Shore.
Tactics/Bait: 
The most successful Power bait colors were yellow and salmon peach.
Choosing a garlic Power bait is always a wise decision.
Red/gold Thomas Bouyants, Rooster Tails and Gulp Pinch Crawlers were also very productive in the lake.
The Convict Creek continued to fish well this week. Try using Mice Tails, Power Worms or Sierra Slammers in the creek.
The Inlet and the South Shore were the hot spots this week.
Other locations to try are the North Shore, Jetty, Outlet, West Shore, Creek, Handicap Pier and Hangman's Tree. 
Here is a list of other baits/lures that can be productive:
Trout Teasers, green or brown Marvel Fly Lures, Panther Martin, Needlefish, Thomas Bouyants, Green Wooly Booger and Lip RIpperz Hatchery Dust on Power bait.
Other Resources: 
View our Convict Lake Fishing Map and Fishing Rig Suggestion  brochures. Both brochures are available in the General Store. 
Derby News: 
The Ambush at the Lake Fishing Derby will be starting on Monday, September 2nd for a chance to win $6,000 in Resort Prizes!
Also mark your calendars for the Morrison's Cash Bonus Weekend on November 1-3. $2000 in cash prizes.
Weather: 
Potentially record breaking heat in the sierra. The forecast for next week has the highs hovering in the low-90s. During the evenings the lows will be in the mid-50s. There will be the potential for afternoon and evening thunderstorms through next week.  Here is the National Weather Service link that is usually quite accurate 7-Day Forecast Convict Lake. 
Sunrise - Sunset: 
Sunrise this week 5:37 am - 5:40 am and Sunset 8:22 pm - 8:21 pm.
Stocking:
DFG stocked the lake on June 26th and the creek on June 19th.  

CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
McGee Bay is fishing well in 10 feet of water.
Stevie's Wonder gray or copper zebra midge patterns.


CROWLEY LAKE, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Water temp: Water temp has soared to about 64°F on the bottom across the lake. Algae is not too bad but some stringy stuff here and there. Keep those flies clean. Some surface crud moving around daily here and there also.
Daphnia reported a few places - look for suspended fish.
WARNING-
The lake is much lower than previous years.
Watch out for Pelican Point which sticks out way into the lake.
Look for white buoys and pass to the east.
Fishing conditions:
Excellent. Fish have migrated to the cooler areas - inlets and near springs.
'Big fish spread out across McGee Bay and Big Hilton, also off the point at Little Hilton. Still holding in 13-17 ft of water. 2-3 fish 18+ daily plus a mix of all three species has been the norm for most anglers last few days.
North end has fish at Six Bays real deep and some right out in the middle in 13-14 ft. Not consistent - but can be good any day then off the next.
Watch out for daphnia and move if you see all the fish up in the water column. Fish eating midges are near the bottom.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Don Rotsma of Fly Fish With Don (775-722-8418) (www.flyfishwithdon.comn) reports:
Lake Davis - Friday June 28th- Damsels, Hexes, Snails and more! Wow!
Hot weather with temps around 90 on the lake today. I was sure the damsel hatch would go crazy with the warming temps, but it is still only mediocre and maybe a little slower in some places.
We are still finding some damsel nymphs migrating and "some" fish working them in some areas, but it is still tough fishing.
Did experience a blanket hatch of Hexes on the lake last night with birds and even a few fish going crazy over the things. Kind of fun to see the critters on our lake, no more hour drive to Almanor for a maybe hatch.
Also, and probably more exciting to me was seeing several snails in some places on the lake! So with better damsel migrations, healthier fish (mostly), hexes, and now snails, the lake seems to be getting healthy.
Now if we can get some heavier plants like old times, Davis would return to its trophy status of old.
Took me a hour to find my old box of hexes (ironic I know!) but I will be on the water tonight to see if something besides the small planters are eating the big bugs.
Oh, fishing was generally slow last night, we did get a few fish, but not great hatches except those damn Caenis mayflies that like to hatch all over your face and body in the evening and are not liked by the fish!
Saw some fish eating small caddis and a few large midges last night.
I was taking the boat out when the Hex hatch was going and just spent some time watching things happen.
Tonight, we will be ready! My wirehair Stormy is already trying to eat every adult damsel near the boat, now she gets to deal with large mayflies tonight!

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Jim and Jeanne of the J & J Grizzly Store (530-832-0270) (www.grizzlystore.portola-ca.com) report:
Lake Level is 77% full. Water temp is about 62 degrees. 
Fishing has been good. It will probably be a bit slow on Monday and Tuesday this week with the weather and full moon.
Fly Fishing –we have confirmed Hexagenia Mayflies on the lake. Check out Jon’s Blog. Fly fishing has been best on the West and Northwest sides. 
Bank has been doing well at Mallard, Fairview and Eagle Point.
Trolling above the big island.
No reports below the big island toward the dam. Usual lures, Dick Nite Copper Red Head, Red Dot Frog, Metallic Perch and Fire Tiger patterns.

DAVIS LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Report similar to last week with activity on the lake being busy, and most fish having gone lower in depth due to increased surface temperature, but fishing has still been great!
Lots of caddis and midge hatches along with lots of damsels migrating through the area, so the possibility of getting a hook-up is high. It is advised to use slow retrieves right now for the best chance of catching a fish. 
Courtesy of Fly Fish with Don

DONNER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports: 
Donner is still fishing well after its stocking almost 2 weeks ago, but if you find the fish you will be rewarded. Get the kids out there or your buddy who has a difficult time catching fish and have a good time!  
Remember to be a steward and keep just what you can eat! No need to fill your freezer with multiple trips and leave some fish for the kids to catch! Power bait will be the primary bait one will be using along with small shiny lures such as 1/12 to 1/8 Kastmasters, Roostertails or Panther Martins.  Kokanee fishing has picked up here and one will be targeting 55 to 75 feet of water now between the area of Loch Leven and China Cove. 
Pink, Orange and Chartreuse have been the best color choices. 
Catching minnows can be deadly this time of year for the Macks as they are still within casting distance. Also, for those trolling for Macks action has been fair. Trolling the usual suspects that will imitate small Kokes and Rainbows will be the top producers. Jigging for Macks can also be effective as they will be found at depths of 75 to 100 feet.

EAGLE VALLEY RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Trout fishing has been consistent with rainbows and brown trout taking Power Bait, night crawlers and marshmallows.
Anglers have reeled in many bass in the one- to three-pound range.
Crawdad fishing has been good as well. They can be attracted with a can of cat food, hotdogs, or other refrigerator leftovers.

ECHO CANYON RESERVOIR, LINCOLN COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Bass fishing has been phenomenal, according to Ben Johnson, supervisor at the Spring Valley and Echo Canyon state parks.
Imitation crawdads have been the best bait with various soft plastics and night crawlers also working well.
Anglers have caught fish as large as three and four pounds.
Power Bait, nightcrawlers and marshmallows have been enticing the trout.
Crappie are hitting on Gitzit lures in root beer brown with pepper spots.

FALL RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The majority of reports coming in are mixed. However, conditions should improve on the river soon, especially with Hex hatches happening during the warmer weather. PMDs are also coming off in the mornings, so the best time for fishing would be in the morning and be gone by the evening. 
 Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

FEATHER RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
There are only a few stripers left in the river. Not much to report. 
Courtesy of Johnsons Bait & Tackle.

FRENCHMAN RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
While the recent weather has dampened the fishing on Frenchman’s, expect better conditions as the temperatures rise again. Most fishermen, even during the rainy weather, report a lot of successful catches using Olive Green caddis flies and trolling between Frenchman’s and Crystal. 
Courtesy of The Wiggins Trading Post.

HAT CREEK, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
With Callibaetis hatches usually coming off this time of year, the best times to fish on Hat Creek is in the AM hours and then near sundown. The rainbows in the area will chase after midge patterns, leeches and dry flies so it recommended to use a Power House #2. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow is 16 CFS. Fishing is good.
Some Tricos in the am, BWO's around mid day. Best results with nymphs.  Buckskin nymphs, caddis pupa and small pheasant tails.


HOT CREEK, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Super clear. Flows at 18 CFS as of 6/26.
Fishing conditions:
Good. Because of the weather (rain) water is slightly off color.
It should clear up quickly though.
Start thinking about throwing hoppers!

ILLIPAH RESERVOIR, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The water level is dropping due to irrigation, but water clarity is good and Fishing has been good for 12 to 15 inch rainbows.
A few browns in the 14 to 18 inch range have appeared in the creel.
Bait anglers seem to be having good success with red and/or chartreuse Power Bait.
Fly rodders should be throwing black or olive wooly buggers, larger hares ears, prince nymphs, zug bugs or chironomid patterns.

JAKE'S/BOIES RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
This lake has been stocked and fishing good for trout and bass, though not many anglers target bass here.
The weeds are growing and anglers starting to have difficulty fishing from shore. Float tubes and small cartop boats are the way to go.
Small spinners and minnow imitations as well as worms and Power Bait are good for bait anglers, while the usual assortment of damselfly, prince and PT nymphs along with zug bugs, wooly buggers and crystal buggers should work for fly rodders.
On Thursday, the Jakes was stocked with a small load of 6 to 8 inch catfish, that should be catchable size by next summer.

JIGGS / ZUNINO RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Unfortunately, Jiggs has dried up.

JUNE LAKE LOOP, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Grant - Gull - June - Silver Lakes and Rush Creek:
Silver Lake still seems to be the best for float tube fly rodders fishing black or purple woolly buggers on full sink lines doing well.
Rush Creek flow is 135.
Royal coachmen, elk hair caddis, prince nymphs and copper Johns.

KIRMAN LAKE, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 30, 2013
Still getting good reports from Kirman this week, lots of brookies up to 19" and cutts up to 26".
Leech patterns, damsel patterns and scud patterns seem to be doing the best.
Mini leeches, goat leeches, seal buggers, stillwater nymphs, dainty damsels, flashback scud, orange scud have all been doing well. 

KLAMATH RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The middle of summer is not the best time for the Klamath, and this week exemplifies that. Most of the time, one should expect few hook-ups from the local rainbows and springers, although anglers might get help from Golden Stone nymphs tempting the fish for a bite.
There are very few steelhead left in the water.
For the best possible chances of catching a fish use a Salmon Fly Dry. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

LAUGHTON, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Colorado River:
The striper bait is slow but rainbow trout are providing anglers with good action. A pair of anglers recently checked in with bows pushing past the four-pound threshold. Trout are biting in the Davis Camp area, along Casino Row and near Rotary Park.

LEWISTON LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Callibaetis hatches and carpenter ants caught in the water have the rainbows eating all the time. Dry fly fishing has been doing great and fishing nymphs has been doing good as well. With no lack of rainbows, Lewiston is a good choice for a fishing adventure right now.  
Courtesy of The Fly Shop

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Middle Twin Lakes is the best bet for fly rodders.
Doc's Twin Lake Special black or brown.

MAMMOTH LAKES BASIN, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
George Lake - Mary Lake – Mamie Lake – Twin Lakes:
Water conditions:
Lakes are full.
Fishing conditions:
Good- great. Depending on the weather fishing can be good.
Better early morning and later evening.

MARTIS LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Fishing has been good here but one must remember that this is a barbless artificial catch and release fishery only! 
A great place for someone who wants to learn how to fly fish or for kids who just want to catch some fish on lures.

LAKE MEAD, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
With summer upon us and the waters warming, stripers are hanging in the deeper water during the day and moving into the shallows at night to feed.
Just after sunset and just before sunrise are peak times to get your line in the water. Various swimbaits have attracted the striped bass as well as cut baits and gizzard shad if you can find them.
One lucky angler reportedly reeled in a 16-pound catfish near Echo Bay over the weekend. The lake record is a 19-pound 15-ounce cat taken in 1996.
With fluctuating water levels, use extra caution and watch for emerging land masses. Conditions will change week to week.

LAKE MOHAVE, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers fishing near Willow Beach between mile markers 49 and 52 have found good fishing. Allan Cole has reeled in several double-digit stripers recently while using his signature A.C. Plug fatty and minnow.
Slide Swimmer and Rago swimbaits have also produced striped bass over ten pounds.
Anglers fishing out of Cottonwood Cove have had success using anchovies to catch both stripers and catfish.
Stripers are hanging in 40 to 50 feet of water while the catfish are feeding near grass beds.

ORVILLE LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Action remains steady at Lake Oroville for bass at around 30 feet using jigs, shaky head, dart head and drop shot worms. 
Courtesy of My Outdoor Buddy

OWENS RIVER, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Upper Owens River:
Current flow is 111 CFS.The whole  river is now open. Special regulations still in effect. upstream of the Benton Crossing Bridge. Fishing is good. Try egg patterns, San Juan worms ,Prince nymphs and copper John's.
Lower Owens River:
Water flow is currently 300 CFS. Fishing is hot and so is the weather.
Nymphing is the best  bet. Try WD-40'S, pheasant tails and hares ears.

PIT RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Most reports indicate that Pit River has had fair to good fishing conditions that past few days. The best times for hook-ups are between 12:00 and 3:00 PM. Weekends are especially busy. It is advised to use a dark colored stonefly nymph or a #18 Zebra midges for better bites. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop

PROSSER LAKE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
This Lake will be stocked this week with DFW trout and fishing should be pick up considerably. 
Trout in the 12-16 inch range have been caught on Kastmasters in 1/4 oz to 1/8 oz in Perch, Watermelon, Brook trout, and Gold early and late while Firetiger, Chrome/Blue, and Chrome have produced better during the mid-day hours.  Look for similar colors in Roostertails, Panther Martins, and Thomas bouyants. 
Power bait and worms will be the go to bait and one should concentrate on the shoreline leading into. 
Smallmouth fishing will be better this summer than trout fishing here as the water temps will be higher than most of the other regional lakes. 
For those who have more patience than me throwing nightcrawlers, Power bait, or Salmon eggs will certainly be a sure bet when the schools come by. 
Trollers should concentrate along drop offs by the shoreline and through the Prosser Creek arm with needlefish, Dick Nites, and Sierra Spinner (there just not for Kokes!) tipped with a nightcrawler.
This lake was stocked the week of 6/24/13!

RUBY LAKE NWR, WHITE PINE COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
It is still slow for bass as the water hasn’t warmed up enough for the bass bite to come on strong, but is getting warm enough to push trout onto the spring heads, though several anglers have reported good success for trout in the larger ponds.
If you are new to the marsh, dark colored soft plastics rigged weedless and tossed into the tules seem to work the best. Four to six inch grubs in black, oil, root beer, guacamole, watermelon and purple all seem to work well. Occasionally a contrasting color like chartreuse for a tail can work well, especially in low light.
Early in the summer, late afternoon when the water is at its warmest is the time to fish for bass. Many anglers report good success fishing the shadows of early evening. If you are lucky enough to hit the marsh on a warm still evening, poppers can be a blast, but generally later in July.
The water in the collection ditch is clear and fishing has just been fair, though many of the fish are stockers that were recently planted.
The south ponds and collection ditch have been stocked. In the ditch, damselfly, dragonfly and mayfly nymph patterns are the way to go now. If you see fish rolling, grease the nymphs and fish them in the film to top six inches, otherwise, get them all the way down to the bottom and then start working them up in the water column until you find the fish. Expect to lose some tackle.
Damselfly and dragonfly nymphs are probably the best flies to start with in the main marsh, while wooly buggers in black and olive with some flash should also be tried if they aren’t working.
The collection ditch is artificial lures only and wading is not allowed.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
The water conditions have been steady on the river so far, meaning that fishing has been consistently good aside from a few tough days. Knowledge of where the rainbows like to eat and move around, having just come off spawn mode, is critical to getting bites.
Expect great results in August.
Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER (UPPER), CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
For the best chance of getting bites, fish the Upper Sacramento in the AM hours before the bite die downs in the afternoon. Sometime near sunset there is a window of opportunity for some dry fly fishing.
Expect caddis and callibaetis hatches in the early morning so use black midge patterns or Cutter E/C Caddis. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
As of   June 30, 2013, water flow is currently 14,250  CFS. 
Spin fishing for Trout and Steelhead on the Sacramento River has been excellent. Our average days are 25 to 40 hook ups. We have been using roe clusters with 4 pound test, on light action rods.
Some days we have been back trolling small Flatfish and Hot shots.
These fishing trips are taken by jet boats, and can hold up to 6 people comfortably. Lots of action. Great for the kids, families, and larger groups.

SACRAMENTO RIVER (LOWER), CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
Fly fishing:
As of June 30, 2013, water flow is currently 14,250  CFS.
Lower Sacramento River fly fishing report, fly fishing is good. 
Early morning and late afternoons best. Catching Huge Rainbows now. 
Excellent trout fishing ! 16 to 25 inches.
Using Prince nymphs, Iron Sallies, Pheasant Tails, Poxyback PMD's, 
Black Rubber Legs and Green Gidgets.
Boat traffic is heavier from Posse Grounds to Anderson River Park.
Call or email us today. We offer daily guided fishing trips, 7 days a week. Drift  boats or Jet boats available. 
We cater to all methods of fishing.
Daily drifting Redding, California and Anderson, California. Groups and Clubs welcome, we can accommodate ANY size group.

SAN JOAQUIN/RED’S MEADOW, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Current flow is 173 CFS. Fishing is fair and best with nymph's like pheasant tails, wd-40's and bh caddis pupas.

SAN JOAQUIN RIVER, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
240 CFS as of 6/26. Flows are dropping rapidl.
Fishing Conditions:
With the little bit of moisture we've been getting, the flows have dramatically increased. Water is little off color. if nymphing, use bright and shiney flies. Fish the edges along the banks. Dry fly fishing is still off the hook!!! ("off the hook"-slang term for fish'n great!!)

SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
Fishing is good on Shasta Lake. Around Bridge Bay and the Dam have been the best spots! Anglers have reported catching surfacing rainbows in the mornings. Wiggle Hoochies and Hummdingers around 60 to 80 ft. are producing some Salmon bites. 
Courtesy of Sacriver Guide   
                                                                                               
SHASTA LAKE, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
June 30, 2013  Northern California fishing Lake Shasta. 
We offer daily guided fishing on Lake Shasta. Lake Shasta fishing has been great !  Catching salmon and trout now,  Rainbow trout  on the surface 
and salmon, 80  feet deep.
The Dry Creek area, using Cripp Lures and Wiggle Hoochies. 
Seeing smaller fish now, really working for the bigger fish.
Lake Shasta is place to be for lots of action and great trout fishing & salmon fishing. Bass fishing continues to be great!

SOUTH FORK RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Fishing for trout has been variable depending upon the day, while fishing for bass and catfish has been good, and fishing for wipers has been fair to good.
Trout and bass are still being caught from the main boat ramp to the dam and in Tomera Cove, though anglers are having to get their presentations out deeper for trout. Most of the bass are being caught in 10 to 15 feet of water.
When it isn’t windy, float tubes and boats have a definite advantage.
The mud flats at the south end are producing bass for both fly fishermen in float tubes and bass anglers in boats and one angler reports several good days of fishing for trout south of the buoy line.
Elko angler Joe Gates said he spent a lot of time searching for the trout, but once he found them he was able to land quite a few at the south end using a coffee and black verigated wooly bugger with bead chain eyes.
In many of the areas, anglers are catching the trout off of the points.
For fly rodders, chironomid fishing is slowing down and while they still catch a few fish, hares ears, PT Nymphs, damsel fly nymphs and buggers are all working. Of course other flies, such as wooly buggers, leeches, and seal buggers, can be productive.
Anglers continue to catch black bass using crankbaits, soft plastics, and wooly buggers. With the surface water temperatures hitting the 70’s, the bass are have moved into their spawning habitat, so please give the bass on the beds a break.
All black bass (smallmouth and largemouth) must be returned immediately to the water at the location they were caught until Monday, July 1.
Catfish are also being caught, with the best time being late in the evening or early in the morning.

STAMPEDE RESERVOIR, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Doing well after its first stock of fish almost 2 weeks ago! 
Power bait has been the go to bait here and working the shoreline up and down from the boat launch is your best bet early and late in the day.
Mack fishing has slowed a touch here but that doesn't mean that you won't hang one. Fish under or around schools of Kokes if you're targeting Macks.  
Word is from Keith Zenker that the Koke bite is great and that you'll be fishing 40 to 70 feet down for them and that the larger ones are being taken by bumping the bottom in about 60 to 70 feet of water. 
Pink, Chartreuse, and Orange in hoochies and squids have been go to's. 
Spinners will also work in these colors so don't dismay if these lures are your go to's. 20 to 40 fish days for the Kokes are here for some! 
The average size though has been 10-12 inches, but they are everywhere! 
See Mr Z at our store or give him a call to find out the latest news. He's got us stocked with some great Kokanee gear!
For the shore fisherman spoons, spinners, and stick baits will work and of course if you're throwing bait nothing beats an inflated nightcrawler drenched in your favorite scent.
This lake was stocked the week of 6/10/2013! 

LAKE TAHOE:
Bryan Roccucci of Big Daddy's Guide Service (530-283-4103) (www.bigdaddyfishing.com) reports:
Fishing Report June 25, 2013
2013 marks the return Big Daddy's Guide Service to the North Shore of Lake Tahoe. It has been a while since I have seriously fished this breathtakingly beautiful lake and I am excited to be back.
I have been quietly making a few trips to Tahoe over the last few months fine tuning my gear and presentations and now summer is here and so are the clients. The fishing has been great on the lake, over the course of the last two weeks we have had limits to near limits for larger groups of Tahoe's famous Mackinaw and in the last few trips the Kokanee have started to bite.
Last week I helped out my good friend Rick Kennedy of Tight Lines Guide Service, who is just about to take delivery of a beautiful new boat.
He had a wedding party booked and needed a ride.
We picked up the group at Cave Rock and then headed over to Camp Richardson for some "Red Hot", "Wide Open", "(Insert your own choice of descriptive words here)" Kokanee action.
In just about 2 hours of fishing the group hooked a staggering 40 fish.
More than once Rick and I found ourselves both at the back of the boat, each with a net in our hands  scooping multiple fish at a time.
We kept the nicer grade of fish running a fat and healthy 13 to 14 inches with a few pushing into the 15 inch range and released the others for 5 nice limits of Kokes.
The last couple days I have been running combo trips featuring some early morning Mack action, then following a short ride over to the west shore, topping off the day with Kokanee. The combo trips offer not only a variety of fish, but scenery as well.

TRINITY LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
No current fishing report, however good news: March through June are the favorite months for experienced bass anglers there. The lake has good populations of both largemouth and smallmouth bass. It also holds the California record for small mouth bass! A dredger piles at the head of the lake, as well as other structures found in the coves and points throughout the lake provide excellent bass fishing for most of the year. Spring always provides the hottest action, as both species move into the shoreline to spawn.
Courtesy of Fish Trinity Lake

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
While not fantastic, fishing has been fairly consistent on the Trinity, especially with small steelhead and brown trout.
Water conditions are tolerable and there is little to no traffic. 
Courtesy of The Fly Shop.

TRINITY RIVER, CALIF:
Kirk and Lisa Portocarrero at outdooradventures@sacriverguide.com and www.sacriverguide.com (1-800-670-4448) report:
July 1, 2013 Fishing report
Currently, Water is at 450 CFS.
Trinity River Salmon fishing and steelhead fishing has begun! 
There are a few fish being caught, we will see number increase as the
weeks go on. Methods of fishing will be bouncing roe and pulling plugs. Today, seeing lots of fish rolling and hooked 4 already before noon, 
landing 2 nice salmon, using roe. 
The months of June and July, produce bright , chrome King salmon.
Lots of steelhead are also picked up during the month of July.
Please give us a call to reserve your day on the water. 
Book early, Record numbers of salmon will be in the system this year. 
Trinity River fishing is conveniently located 40 minutes West of Redding, Calif.,  fishing from the town of Weaverville, Calif.

TRUCKEE RIVER, BIG:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
California:
Flows have come up a bit through town but with water being drawn off the top of Tahoe water temps have risen. 
Caddis hatches have stabilized now on the Big T.  Unlike Mayflies, one should skate or dance there Caddis dries a bit as Caddis flies are fast emergers. With the windy conditions over the past week or so it seems surface action has been minimal. 
Other hatches include PMD's in the late mornings, Little Yellow Stones, PED's and the occasional Green Drake emergence in the evenings with the Caddis. Throwing Green Drake nymphs an hour or two before sunset will work and a brief emergence of adults in the last half hour of dusk can yield some nice results. Rolling big Stoneflies during the day with imitations of Mayfly crawlers and Caddis Pupa behind them can be effective. 
Look to fish the pocketwater and riffles more now and utilize your high sticking technique. 
The flying Carpenter ants have gone for the time being but there is a lot of ant activity along the river's edge, so don't discount the use of these patterns. 
Crashing one of these tasty morsels over an area that is seeing a lot of ant activity can bring on a splashy rise that will get your pulse up! 
To have success on our rivers one should note that it's necessary to have good repeated drifts! Nymphing will consist of large primary flies such as Pat's Rubberlegs, Buggers, large Copper Johns(reds!), Prince Nymphs, large Caddis pupa and Stonefly imitations trailed behind 16-18 inches with Caddis, PMD, PED, Midge and General nymphs such as Copper Johns, Pheasant Tails, Hares Ears, and Bird's Nests in sizes 14-18. 
Also, streamer fishing is a good option now. Sculpin imitations have been the best. Streamer fishing will be best in the wee hours of morning now or into dusk. Soft hackle imitations of Caddis and Mayfly's work well when fish are feeding just under the surface. 
Nevada:
If the California side of the Truckee is getting you flustered maybe a trip to the Nevada side will turn your luck around.  
Caution!  If you do fish the Truckee in Nevada please be aware that New Zealand Mudsnails have been found in sections of water there so please clean your shoes and gear accordingly to avoid aquatic hitch hikers! 
Study the water and turn rocks and see what is going on, also seine for what is in the drift. Little things like this and slowing your approach to the river’s edge will greatly increase your chances of being successful. 
Again, make sure your box is stocked with every conceivable stage of bugs that are present now!  (x) = drawer number.

TRUCKEE RIVER, LITTLE, CALIF:
Mountain Hardware and Sports of Truckee (530-587-4844) (mountainhardwareandsports@gmail.com) reports:
Fishing through the Perazzo Meadows for Brookies has been decent and some nice Rainbows being caught below Weber Falls. Won't last long as these fish get taken out as this section is under general regs!

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Judy Allen at Annett's Mono Village (760- 932-7071) (www.monovillage.com) reports:
Upper Twin Lake:
Hello Don,
Our Fishing Derby started Saturday, June 29th and will run through Sunday, July 7th.  Largest fish will take home $150.00
The big fish of the past week was a 2 pound 12 ounce rainbow hooked by 9 year old Makenna Royer from Fullerton using nightcrawlers.
This week's weekly planting was  800 pounds.
Our water level remains high and the temperature is 60 degrees.
Regards,
Judy Allen 

TWIN LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) ( HYPERLINK "http://www.kenssport.com"www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 23, 2013
The Twins are doing well for lots of nice fish from 1 to 3 pounds, seems like the boat anglers are doing the best as opposed to fishing from the shore.
Bait anglers are using power bait and crawlers, trollers are going with needlefish, small rapalas and thomas bouyants.  

VIRGINIA LAKES, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 30, 2013
The Virginias are still fishing great, for lures try kastmasters and thomas bouyants, for bait go with power eggs, mice tails and crawlers and for flies try matukas, soft hackles, zug bugs, aggravator prince, wooly buggers and seal buggers.   

WALKER LAKE, MINERAL COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
No new updates. No Lahontan cutthroat have been reported or seen at Walker Lakes since 2009.
Launching is not possible right now.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
East Walker River:
June 30, 2013 
The East is running at 76 CFS right now.
The fishing is still hanging in there, we've been getting some minor thunder showers in the late afternoons the last couple days so that's keeping the temps down a little bit.
There's lots of caddis and midges hatching and there's also some cicadas starting to buzz around.
Dry/dropper rigs have been pretty successful, as well as nymphing with small midge patterns and caddis nymphs.
Fish are biting pretty good until around 11am then from 11 to 5 or so it's a little tough, then it livens up again in the evening.
The Rosachi section in Nevada is also fishing really well, we've had some very good reports from down there.
Patterns to try include: mercury midge, flashback emerger, micro mayfly, top secret midge, silver streak, rainbow warrior, fox's poopah, lafontaines deep sparkle pupa, 3-wire caddis, buckskin caddis, e/c caddis, elk hair caddis, para adams, chernobyl ant, stimulator.   
Sceirine Ranch:
June 30, 2013 
The ranch is fishing very well also, most of the same patterns that are fishing well on the Cali side of the river will also be successful on the ranch.
We also had some good reports on stonefly patterns like a rubber leg stone or a micro stone. 
Hunewill Pond:
June 30, 2013
The pond is fishing ok this past week, seems it's been better in the afternoons than in the mornings which is a bit unusual.
We haven't been getting any wind in the afternoon and the damsels are hatching pretty good out there after 11 or 12 so that's probably why.
Stillwater nymphs, goat leeches, mini leeches, dainty damsels and the like are the best way to go right now.  

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Steve Osterman of Performance Guide Service (760-934-6101) (www.performanceanglers.com) reports:
Water flow has been up and down and is currently 78 CFS.
Fishing  has been good. Midge patterns, baetis emergers and pheasant tails.

WALKER RIVER, EAST, CALIF:
Kent Rianda of The Trout Fly and Troutfitter (760-934-2517) (www.thetroutfitter.com) reports:
Water conditions:
Flows up to 76 CFS as of 6/26.
Fishing conditions:
Hopper time!!
Once again the water level is changing every week. make sure to check flows. with the warm weather the fishing might start slowing down. water temp will start increasing throughout the day.
Early morning and evening might be better for ya'll conscious anglers'.

WALKER RIVER, WEST, CALIF:
Jim Reid of Ken’s Sporting Goods Store in Bridgeport (760- 932-7707) (www.kenssport.com) reports:
June 30, 2013
The West is fishing excellent now that the flows are down and the water is clear. Bait anglers are using eggs and crawlers, lure anglers are using panther martins, rooster tails and mepps. Fly anglers are doing very well with hopper/dropper rigs, attractor dries and some nymphing.
Flies to try include: schroeders hopper, stacker hopper, stimulator, rubber leg stimulator, prince nymph, pheasant tail, hares ear, humpy, royal wulff and royal coachman.  

WILDHORSE RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
With the lake level just above 30% and still dropping, fishing is still good here as both boaters and shore anglers alike, with a bit of work and patience, have been catching limits of fish.
While the lake level is still dropping, downstream users say they will cut the outflow around July 1.
There doesn’t seem to be any pattern as to where fishing is better or what types of presentations are working.
Boaters fishing the open water are having luck with everything from trolling to dunking bait.
Shore anglers are also having their fair share of luck, mostly with garlic flavored Power Bait, but also with worms and spinners.
The average fish is coming in between 15 and 20 inches with a fair number pushing in the 20’s. One angler reported a six to seven pound bowcutt!
For fly rodders will have their best luck with hares ears, PT Nymphs, damsel fly nymphs and wooly buggers.
A few wipers are being caught in the mouths of the arms on the east side of the lake and in the open water, with several being caught from shore using Power Bait!
Smallmouth fishing is good with most fish being caught with soft plastics.
You may keep one wiper (white bass x striped bass hybrid) over 15”, but you may not keep any black bass (smallmouth) and they must be returned to the water as soon as they are caught until Monday, July 1st.
Wild Horse Reservoir may have a rough summer due to low lake levels, but fishing should be good for another week or so.
The dock is no longer in the water due to the low levels, and there is only about 8 feet of concrete in the water, so launching larger boats may be a bit of a chore, but the bottom below the concrete appears to be fairly solid.
There is no limit in place on trout, but limits on all other species apply and all fishing regulations must still be followed including methods of fishing.

WILLOW BEACH, CLARK COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
Anglers are finding good action for large stripers. The fish are biting A.C. Plugs and other trout-imitating swimbaits. Three fish weighing in at 16.16 pounds, 17 pounds and 27.76 pounds came in during the past week. Rainbow trout continue to hit small spinners and other traditional trout baits following the weekly plants on Fridays.

WILLOW CREEK RESERVOIR NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The road from Tuscarora is also in good shape and crappie fishing has been good with the advent of warmer weather. Some of the best areas for crappie are the backs of the coves on the north side of the lake. Anglers are encouraged to keep all fish up to the legal limit due to low water conditions.

WILSON RESERVOIR, ELKO COUNTY, NEV:
The Nevada Department of Wildlife (www.ndow.org) reports:
The reservoir is in good shape, still around 90% of capacity, and fishing has been fair to good this summer for trout.
Bass fishing is picking up, though many are small.
Fishing has been good for trout with fish averaging 12 to 15 inches, with anglers doing fair along the shorelines near the boat ramp and good along the shoreline by the cabin on the north side of the lake.
The same presentations and techniques that would work at South Fork should work here.
Bass fishing has been good and anglers report fair to good success for bass using green soft plastics hitting the willows near the inlet and along the western shore.
The road to the lake has been graded.

WHISKEYTOWN LAKE, CALIF:
Shasta Cascade Wonderland Association (530-365-7500) (www.shastacascade.com) reports:
No real changes, conditions are still improving.
Expect more reports as the summer months continue. 
Courtesy of Mike’s Fishing Guide Service

— Don Quilici is the Outdoor editor for Carson Now and www.SouthTahoeNow.com. He can be reached at donquilici@hotmail.com

Sheriff’s Deputies tried to pull over a suspicious looking car, driving very slowly through the Northridge neighborhood during the 11pm hour Tuesday evening. But instead of pulling over, they say he shoved down his gas pedal and took off at high speed.
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The Sierra Nevada Health Center in Carson City will hold a grand opening July 16 from 11 a.m. to 2 p.m. The public is invited.
A ribbon cutting ceremony will feature a reception, with refreshments, hors d’oeuvres, entertainment, raffle prizes and guided tours. Keynote speakers include: Mayor Bob Crowell, William G. Gordon, Board Chairman of Nevada Health Centers, Inc., and Thomas G. Chase, CEO of Nevada Health Centers, Inc.
The Sierra Nevada Health Center is located at 3325 Research Way, Carson City. The commemorative celebration is open to the public. Registration is required. Guest may RSVP by phone: (775) 888-662.

Nevada Health Centers, Inc. is a non-profit, Federally Qualified Community Health Center (FQHC) dedicated to providing access to quality health care throughout Nevada since 1977. NVHC currently operates 17 health centers throughout Nevada, which include two mobile programs, the Miles for Smiles Dental program and the NVHC Mammovan. NVHC accepts private insurance, Medicare, Medicaid and offers a sliding fee scale for those who qualify.

The new building located at 3325 Research Way, more than doubles the size of the previous Sierra Family Health Center, and will continue to offer family practice and preventative health care. In addition, Pharmacy services will now be available at the new site. People will have the opportunity to meet their healthcare needs under one roof. The Sierra Nevada Health Center is one of the largest health facility operated by NVHC. The Sierra Nevada Health Center was funded through the Health and Resources Administration, with funding from the American Recovery and Reinvestment Act, and the Carson City Community Support Grant.

For more information, visit online at www.nvhealthcenters.org

After six road wins for the Western Nevada College baseball team to start the season, third-ranked Cochise College of Douglas, Ariz., and WNC reversed roles in the finale of their four-game series Sunday in Henderson.
WNC, which trailed in each of the three previous games but rallied to win all three, took an early lead, but the Apaches of came back to win, 7-3.

"They did a nice job of not only coming back but tacking on runs," said WNC coach D.J. Whittemore.

"We haven't played much better than those teams. We're fortunate to be 6-2. Give our guys credit for being prepared and competing," Whittemore said. "The reason you play so many games in baseball is that you need a big sample size to make accurate determinations. Most of things we were concerned about going into season are still true."

RBI singles by DJ Peters and Kody Reynolds put the Wildcats of Carson City on top 2-0 in the first inning, but Cochise tied the score with single runs in the third and fourth innings.

WNC (6-2) went back ahead, 3-2, on Jake Bennett's RBI single in the fifth, but the Apaches scored three times in the bottom of the inning to take control. Nate Stepna's two-run double was the key blow. Cochise (5-3) added unearned runs in the seventh and eighth innings.

The Wildcats produced eight hits, including a 3-for-4 performance by Bennett, and two hits off the bat of Brogan Secrist. Bennett raised his batting average to .355, while Peters finished the weekend hitting a team-leading.357.
"JB has had a bunch of quality at-bats. He's leading the team in every possible way," Whittemore said. "He's the best worker we have, and he's playing like a third-year guy.

"DJ is a very competitive individual and very talented. I think he's learning a lot from JB, watching how he goes about his business and trying not to get outworked."

Wildcats starting pitcher Chase Kaplan, a 6-foot-6 left-hander, gave up six hits and five earned runs in four innings and struck out four.

"He made one bad pitch, leaving a two-strike breaking ball over the plate that the guy hit for a two-run double," Whittemore said. " He had his good stuff out there."

WNC reliever Ty Fox gave up three hits and two unearned runs, while fanning three and walking none. Cochise's Nick Borowski picked up his second win of the season, working eight innings and allowing all eight Wildcat hits.

More than a third of the way through 23 road games to start the season, WNC next travels to Riverside, Calif., to meet unbeaten Riverside City College (6-0), ranked eighth in the California Community College Athletic Association preseason poll. The three-game series starts at 6 p.m. Friday.

"We haven't played any true road games yet, so this will be a test playing at their park," Whittemore said. "The word on the street is that the best baseball in the country is in Southern California. We think we are going to have our hands full."

Entering the 2016 baseball season, Western Nevada College knew the strength of its club was starting pitching. Opponents are discovering that on their own. Cochise College, the 13th-ranked team by the National Junior College Athletic Association, certainly won't dispute that claim.

Sophomore left-hander Chase Kaplan provided WNC of Carson City with its fourth straight solid start as the Wildcats completed a series sweep of the Apaches of Douglas, Ariz., 9-6, on Saturday at Morse Stadium in Henderson.

Kaplan (2-0) worked six innings, surrendering just one hit while striking out seven and walking two. Kaplan also provided a save in Game 1 of the series.

"He did a great job of getting after them with his fastball; nobody could square it up against him," said WNC coach D.J. Whittemore.

Preceding Kaplan in the series, WNC pitchers Jordan Ragan, Matt Young and Josh Mill frustrated the Apache hitters with their command of the strike zone.

"You can't beat a good team without good starting pitching," Whittemore said. "Those guys responded."
The Wildcats scored first, cashing in a one-out walk to Bradley Lewis in the second inning. Lewis stole second base, went to third on a Justin Mannens groundout and came home on Blake Morin's infield single.

With two outs in the bottom of the third, the Apaches tied the score on a single to right by Jakub Ondracek.

The score didn't remain deadlocked for long as the Wildcats capitalized in the fourth after leaving five runners on base through the first three innings. Mannens lashed a one-out double to left. An infield single by Morin moved Mannens to third. After trying to put down a safety squeeze bunt, Chandler Barkdull delivered a sacrifice fly to score Mannens, snapping the tie. Morin, who stole second base and went to third on Barkdull's fly ball, came home on a wild pitch by Tommy Martinez.

Kaplan worked out of a mini-jam in the sixth as Ondracek reached third base with one out. A strikeout and a fly out ended that threat.

The Wildcats weren't content with their two-run advantage. David Molder led off the seventh with an opposite-field double. Reliever Adam Delacruz uncorked a pair of wild pitches to score Modler for a 4-1 WNC lead.

After Kaplan departed following his sixth inning of work, the Apaches didn't wait to pounce on reliever Ty Fox. Richard Zapata stroked a single and Overlund laced a double to put two runners in scoring position.

A wild pitch scored Zapata, but Fox, on the verge of walking his second straight batter, battled back to induce a double play, diffusing the rally. Overlund, however, scored on the twin killing to slice WNC's lead to 4-3.

In the eighth, Modler delivered an insurance run with a two-out single to right field, and WNC broke it open with four runs in the ninth. Eric Flores widened the gap to 7-3 with a two-run single and a wild pitch sent Lewis home with the Wildcats' eighth run. Barkdull's single to right brought home Mannens with WNC's final run.

"Offensively, we did a good job of tacking on runs, running the bases and scoring runs without hits, just playing team offense," Whittemore said.

The insurance runs came in handy as the Apaches rallied for three runs against Fox in the ninth.

WNC totaled 12 hits. Modler, DJ Peters, Mannens and Morin each provided two hits. Lewis scored three times and Mannens crossed the plate twice. Barkdull continued to raise his on-base average, going 1 for 2 with three walks; he also knocked in two runs.

"With returning players in the middle of the order, having some guys set the table is crucial. Chandler is as good as anybody we have in doing that," Whittemore said. "I felt the lineup was very balanced - nine guys who were providing tough at-bats. I don't think that their pitchers got to take any breaks, and that just wears you out."

The Wildcats (5-3) are scheduled to play their home opener at 2 p.m. Friday against Arizona Western. Four games are scheduled between the teams at John L. Harvey Field in Carson City.