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Weekly Report

For the week of May 12, 2025

Bay Area

San Pablo Reservoir: Cat Fish plant alert 🚨🔥🐟👀!: Cat Fish...
San Pablo Reservoir (Updated 2025-05-13)

Central California

No reports for this week!

Central Sierra

Alpine Lake: Ice is just about gone: Ice is...
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods (209) 795-1686 (Updated 2025-05-15)

Boca Reservoir: At Boca Reservoir, water levels continue to rise with the winter water shuffle: At Boca...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Donner Lake: Beautiful cool day on Donner Lake today: Beautiful cool...
Shaun Rainsbarger‎ (530) 802-4484 (Updated 2025-05-14)

At Donner Lake, Mackinaw fishing remains strong : At Donner Lake, Mackinaw fishing remains strong for...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Once accessible, anglers can expect red-hot early-season fishing for rainbows feeding aggressively post-winter: Access still...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Lake Kaweah: Water temperatures were ideal for spring bass action: The lake...
Chad Burton and Chris Borden (661) 679-6351 (Updated 2025-05-16)

Lake Tahoe: Fishing has been good to fair on Lake Tahoe: Fishing has...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2025-05-15)

15 plus pound Lake Trout: Tahoe Trophy Trout checked in after a trip...
Robert Varik (Updated 2025-05-15)

Lake Tahoe's spring bite is on fire! : Lake Tahoe's spring bite is on fire! Water...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Big Lakers and even bigger smiles!: Captain Rob with Tahoe Trophy Trout took our...
Robert Varik (Updated 2025-05-12)

Little Truckee River: Flows on the Little Truckee remain high: Captain Rob...
Trout Creek Outfitters (530) 563-5119 (Updated 2025-05-16)

Solid reports of wild browns and rainbows: Current Water Conditions Flows on the Little Truckee River...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Silver Lake: The lake has thawed, but the ramp was still closed as of this week: Located above...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2025-05-15)

Stampede Reservoir: Kokanee action is getting better daily at Stampede Reservoir: Kokanee action...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Stanislaus River - North Fork: The Stanislaus River is in great shape: Planted the...
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods (209) 795-1686 (Updated 2025-05-15)

White Pines Lakes: White Pines Lake Fishing Report: White Pines...
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods (209) 795-1686 (Updated 2025-05-15)

Central Valley Rivers

Sacramento River: July king salmon coming up!!: Ready to...
Justin Thompson 530-917-5619 (Updated 2025-05-17)

Sacramento River wild rainbow’s on the bite!!: more wild rainbows are making there way in...
Justin Thompson 530-917-5619 (Updated 2025-05-12)

Sacramento River - Lower: The third of three scheduled pulse flows was dropped on us Sunday: more wild...
The Fly Shop (530) 222-3555 (Updated 2025-05-12)

Delta

No reports for this week!

Eastern Sierra

Bridgeport Reservoir: The reservoir fished very well this week, again, when the wind wasn’t blowing too hard: The reservoir...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2025-05-18)

The fishing has been on fire the last couple weeks: The fishing has been on fire the last...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2025-05-15)

3lb 10 oz Rainbow: *Bridgeport Reservoir * BFEF welcomes Bill Yount from Simi...
Ken Hoffman (714) 227-0765 (Updated 2025-05-15)

Caples Lake: The lake has started to thaw: The lake...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2025-05-15)

Convict Lake: Fishing season have been great so far!: Photo dump!...
Convict Lake Staff (760) 934-3800 (Updated 2025-05-13)

East Carson River (CA): 3lb at East Carson River: Kenny from...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2025-05-15)

East Walker River (CA): The East is flowing at about 132 cfs today and is still fishing very well: The East...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2025-05-18)

Gull Lake: Gull Lake Report: We were...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2025-05-15)

Hunewill Pond: The pond had some pretty good fishing this week when it wasn’t too windy: The pond...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2025-05-18)

June Lake Loop: Typical May weather for here: Since the...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2025-05-15)

Lake Mary: The lake is melting quickly, and we're excited to open soon: We hope...
Lake Mary Marina (760) 934-5353 (Updated 2025-05-16)

Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): The Cutthroats have shown up in good numbers beginning last week : The Cutthroats...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2025-05-15)

Prosser Reservoir: Trout action has slowed since the spawn, but some fish are still being taken: At Prosser...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Silver Lake: Fish Pictures 1st Two Week of May 2025: Happy Fishing...
Andrew Jones (760) 648-7525 (Updated 2025-05-14)

Topaz Lake: Fishing has been good: When you...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2025-05-15)

Truckee River: The Truckee River flow has dropped to below 700 cfs at the Reno gauge: When you...
Reno Fly Shop (775) 323-3474 (Updated 2025-05-16)

Flows are still up and down: While flows are still up and down on...
Trout Creek Outfitters (530) 563-5119 (Updated 2025-05-16)

Pretty much nice weather and fishing on the Truckee River: Pretty much nice weather and fishing on the...
Matt Koles (775) 351-6665 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Flows are fluctuating with mild to medium runoff from high-elevation snowpack: Current Water Conditions Flows are fluctuating with mild to...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Twin Lake Lower: 3 lbs. 14 oz. Rainbow: Mike Sanborn...
Twin Lakes Resort Staff (760) 932-7751 (Updated 2025-05-18)

The Twins are still producing some good fish with some pretty decent reports coming in: The Twins are still producing some good fish...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2025-05-18)

4.43lb. Rainbow: Peter Bouzane from Irvine CA caught this beautiful...
Twin Lakes Resort Staff (760) 932-7751 (Updated 2025-05-17)

Monster 5lb rainbow off the shore : Dylan Cito from Monrovia, Ca caught a monster...
Twin Lakes Resort Staff (760) 932-7751 (Updated 2025-05-16)

Great catch on Lower Twin: Noah from Merced with a great catch! ...
Twin Lakes Resort Staff (760) 932-7751 (Updated 2025-05-16)

Twin Lake Upper: Recent Catches on Upper Twin 🎣🎣: Recent Catches...
Mono Village (760) 932-7071 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Virginia Lakes: From what we’ve heard about the Virginias it’s time to wait it out until the ice clears the rest of the way: From what...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2025-05-18)

West Carson River (CA): The river is running clear and a little high: The river...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2025-05-15)

West Walker River (CA): Some of the rapid areas were a little high but the calmer stretches looked pretty good: Haven’t heard...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2025-05-18)

Lassen-Plumas

Fall River: Once we are past this unsettled weather the mayfly hatches will continue to increase through the month:
The Fly Shop (530) 222-3555 (Updated 2025-05-12)

Hat Creek: The upper riffle continues to fish well and the salmonflies are beginning to come off in force:
The Fly Shop (530) 222-3555 (Updated 2025-05-12)

Pit River: Flows are dropping, but still high. Pit 3 below Britton is at 420 CFS and over 800 CFS through Big Bend:
The Fly Shop (530) 222-3555 (Updated 2025-05-12)

North Coast

No reports for this week!

Saltwater

Monterey Bay: Warmer water providing opportunity for some unusual catches: Ocean water...
Allen Bushnell (Updated 2025-05-16)

Amethyst Fishing Charters: We had an amazing time on the water today: We had...
Johnathan Russo (Updated 2025-05-18)

It was a bit windy today, but we still got it done!: It was a bit windy today, but we...
Johnathan Russo (Updated 2025-05-17)

Bass Tub Sportfishing: Today’s group had phenomenal fishing: Today’s group...
Aaron Anfinson (Updated 2025-05-18)

This Sundays Halfday is a go!: This Sundays Halfday is a go! Bring the...
Aaron Anfinson (Updated 2025-05-16)

California Dawn Sportfishing: Striped Bass Limits up to 36 lbs.: The winds...
James Smith (Updated 2025-05-18)

Blustery conditions in the bay today: We had some blustery conditions in the bay...
James Smith (Updated 2025-05-17)

A few more halibut showed up today: A few more halibut showed up today. The...
James Smith (Updated 2025-05-16)

We got into the bass again today: We got into the bass again today. We...
James Smith (Updated 2025-05-15)

Solid bass fishing again today: Solid bass fishing again today. We scored limits for...
James Smith (Updated 2025-05-14)

Bass fishing was lights out once again: Bass fishing was lights out once again. We...
James Smith (Updated 2025-05-13)

Fish Emeryville: Sunday's Update: Dock Totals:...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2025-05-18)

Yesterday the Sea Wolf dealt with a lot of localized wind all day: Yesterday the Sea Wolf dealt with a lot...
Jon Yokomizo (Updated 2025-05-18)

Saturday's Update: Dock Totals: 6 Boats • 6 Trips •...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2025-05-17)

Friday's Update: Happy Saturday and Good Morning Anglers Yesterday's catches were...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2025-05-16)

Scores for 5/15/2025: New Huck Finn • Full Day • 24 anglers...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2025-05-15)

Scores for 5/14/2025: Good Morning FE Anglers, We had the brothers out...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2025-05-14)

Tuesday's Update: Scores: New Huck Finn - Full Day - 14 Anglers - 28 Striped...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2025-05-13)

Monday's Update: Good Afternoon Anglers! We have New Huck Finn going...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2025-05-12)

Happy Hooker Sportfishing: Halibut and bass: Today the...
Chris Smith (Updated 2025-05-18)

Bass action: It was windy today. Is blew 35 to...
Jonathon Smith (Updated 2025-05-17)

17 halibut 10-20 pounds : Over a fish per rod on halibut today....
Jonathon Smith (Updated 2025-05-16)

Good size halibut today: We have a Phenix rods trip coming up...
Jonathon Smith (Updated 2025-05-15)

Halibut up to 16 lbs: Today we landed 12 striped bass and 8...
Jonathon Smith (Updated 2025-05-12)

Lovely Martha Sportfishing: Sunday half day : 5/18/25. Today...
Mike Rescino (Updated 2025-05-18)

Outstanding half day trip!!!: 5/17/25. Today was an outstanding 1/2 day on...
Mike Rescino (Updated 2025-05-17)

LIMITS OF QUALITY BASS!!!: 5/15/25. LIMITS OF BASS!!! Today we finished up...
Mike Rescino (Updated 2025-05-15)

Just shy of the limit on the half day!!!: 5/14/25. Today was a fun 1/2 day on...
Mike Rescino (Updated 2025-05-14)

Limits of bass with a splash of halibut!! : 5/12/25. LIMITS OF BASS!!! Today was another solid...
Mike Rescino (Updated 2025-05-12)

Salty Lady Sportfishing: Great fishing on SF Bay !!: Great day...
Jared Davis (Updated 2025-05-15)

Shasta-Trinity

Baum Lake: Some Callibaetis are beginning to come off and Damsels and Dragonflies are as well:
The Fly Shop (530) 222-3555 (Updated 2025-05-12)

Lewiston Lake: The lake is a good option if you are in the area:
The Fly Shop (530) 222-3555 (Updated 2025-05-12)

McCloud River: The tributary flows continue to drop and the river is in great shape on the top end:
The Fly Shop (530) 222-3555 (Updated 2025-05-12)

Sacramento River - Upper: The spring snow melt is happening and will be bumping the flows daily:
The Fly Shop (530) 222-3555 (Updated 2025-05-12)

Shasta Lake: Fishing on Lake Shasta continues to be very good:
The Fly Shop (530) 222-3555 (Updated 2025-05-12)

Sierra Foothills

Lake Camanche: The bass bite is 🔥 right now for shore anglers: Shoreline Slayer...
Lake Camanche Staff (209) 763-5121 (Updated 2025-05-15)

10.1 lb rainbow trout at Lake Camanche : Big Catch Alert! Lee T. hauled in a massive...
Lake Camanche Staff (209) 763-5121 (Updated 2025-05-13)

Wine Country North

Clear Lake: Clear Lake Report: This weeks...
Ross England (707) 349-1427 (Updated 2025-05-16)

Weekly Reports
Bay Area
Central California
Central Sierra
Central Valley Rivers
Delta
Eastern Sierra
Lassen-Plumas
North Coast
Saltwater
Shasta-Trinity
Sierra Foothills
Wine Country North