Welcome to Nor Cal Fish Reports

Welcome to Northern California's best source for regional sportfishing information, including the latest fishing conditions, charter boat information, and the regions best sources for bait, tackle, and all your fishing needs.

Fishing on the big river continues to improve daily

by TROUT CREEK OUTFITTERS
Fishing on the big river continues to improve daily. With the presence of the summer bugs mixed with the waning of the more spring/winter bugs, one can fish a variety of methods and imitations right now and have a good
(More...) (Friday, May 15, 2026)

Spring Fishing

by DON FRANKLIN / Sole-Man Sportfishing
Live Bait is back and so are the Halibut and Bass.  Bass fishing has been real strong, with a mix of some nice Halibut in the mix. Our last trip out we scratched out a few Halibut on a real short
(More...) (Friday, May 15, 2026)

The lake is really waking up now and fishing well for the early season

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Good Report: The lake is really waking up now and fishing well for the early season. Look for midge and mayfly hatches happening towards the shorelines. As we roll into the weekend and things really warm the damsels and dragons
(More...) (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

The lake is a sleeper and definitely worth checking out now

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Good Report: The lake is a sleeper and definitely worth checking out now. Warming weather and longer days has the first of year mayflies coming off, these Callibaetis are large and the trout will key on them. Also, Dragonflies and
(More...) (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

This lake is still putting out some great fishing this week

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Great Report: This lake is still putting out some great fishing this week. Float n' Fly is working, but get into a shaded cove and throw poppers. The trick is to let them sit. Plop it, bump it, let it
(More...) (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

This lake should be on your radar now

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Fair to Good Report: This lake should be on your radar now that the weather has stabilized and the road in is passable. Good hatches in the shallower regions of the lake will have trout sipping emergers and spinners. San
(More...) (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Baum Lake Fishing Report

by THE FLY SHOP
Fishing conditions:  Fair to Good Report: No recent reports from Baum, the lake should have been planted recently. Regardless, there should be a lot of mayflies and damsels hatching during the day and you can get some good dry fly fishing in.
(More...) (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Water level and clarity are good, and the temperature is in the low 50s

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
Dock is in. Water level and clarity are good, and the temperature is in the low 50s. Bank fishermen are doing well across from the main boat ramp, to the left of the ramp, and past the campground by the
(More...) (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Water level and clarity are good

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
Docks are in at Honker Cove and Camp 5. Water level and clarity are good, and the temperature is in the mid to high 50s. Stripping buggers on the west side (Eagle Pt, Jenkins Cove, Camp 5) with a medium
(More...) (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Water level and clarity are good

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
Water level and clarity are good, and the temperature is in the mid-50s. Flies to use: March Brown, Little Yellow Sally, PMD, Parachute Adams, Hare's Ear, Copper John. Roostertails, panther martins best color yellow, yellow/red, black, black/red, and brown. Bouncing
(More...) (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Flows on the Little Truckee between Stampede and Boca are holding steady at approximately 420 CFS

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
Current Water Conditions Flows on the Little Truckee between Stampede and Boca are holding steady at approximately 420 CFS. Great spring flows, but still requires anglers to be technical with their presentations. The river remains clear, with good visibility. Wading conditions
(More...) (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

At Lake Tahoe, mackinaw fishing has been great

by MOUNTAIN HARDWARE & SPORTS
At Lake Tahoe, mackinaw fishing has been great. Anglers can find mackinaw around 200 feet deep. For trout fishing, fishing from a boat or shore has been successful early morning or at last light of the day. Water temperatures are
(More...) (Thursday, May 14, 2026)

Thank you for visiting Nor Cal Fish Reports! Please visit us again, as this site is under development and new features are being added regularly.