Weekly Report

For the week of January 12, 2026

Bay Area

Los Vaqueros Reservoir: Los Vaqueros Outing: After a...
Paul Clouse and Al Hurwitz (Updated 2026-01-15)

Trout Plant: Trout Plant 1,000 lbs. January 13, 2026 #LosVaquerosReservoir #TroutFishing #MtLassenTrout ...
Los Vaqueros Staff (925) 371-2628 (Updated 2026-01-13)

The trout bite has really picked up at Los Vaqueros: The trout bite has really picked up at...
Paul Clouse and Al Hurwitz (Updated 2026-01-12)

Central California

No reports for this week!

Central Sierra

Indian Creek Reservoir: The road from highway 89 is closed: The road...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-01-14)

Lake Kaweah: Kaweah dropped to 18 percent of its storage capacity, and anglers reported fair fishing: Kaweah dropped...
Chad Burton and Chris Borden (661) 679-6351 (Updated 2026-01-16)

Lake Tahoe: The fishing has been good to fair: The fishing...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-01-14)

Central Valley Rivers

No reports for this week!

Delta

No reports for this week!

Eastern Sierra

Caples Lake: The ice is now covering the lake- but be cautious: The ice...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-01-14)

East Carson River (CA): The river up past Hangman's bridge is perfect for fishing right now: The river...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-01-14)

Topaz Lake: Topaz Lake Fishing Report: The lake...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-01-14)

West Carson River (CA): There is a foot or so of snow in Hope Valley and the Woodfords Canyon area: Don't even...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-01-14)

Lassen-Plumas

No reports for this week!

North Coast

Eel River: The main stem is still big, but starting to turn as of Thursday, flowing at just above 8,600 cfs and dropping: The main...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2026-01-15)

Mad River: The Mad is starting to come around, both in color and height, but is still off color: The Mad...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2026-01-15)

Smith River: The Smith is getting low and clearing: The Smith...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2026-01-15)

Van Duzen River: The Van Duzen was down to 425 cfs as of Thursday and should be plenty fishable: The Van...
Kenny Priest (707) 496-8671 (Updated 2026-01-15)

Saltwater

Monterey Bay: Crabbing tops list of wintertime fishing options: Since the...
Allen Bushnell (Updated 2026-01-16)

Fish Emeryville: Fish Emeryville's Scores for 1/18/2026: Good Afternoon...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-01-18)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 1/17/2026 :: Good afternoon anglers! We had the Pacific Pearl...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-01-17)

Fish Emeryville's Scores for 1/16/2025 :: Good Afternoon Anglers! We had the Pacific Pearl...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-01-16)

1-14-2026: Good Afternoon Anglers! This weekend's Crab & Sand Dab...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-01-14)

Fish Emeryville's Update for 1/13/2026 :: Good afternoon anglers! We are sold out for this...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-01-13)

Fish Emeryville's Update for 1/12/2026 :: Good afternoon anglers! Yesterday we had the Pacific Pearl...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-01-12)

Shasta-Trinity

Lewiston Lake: Lewiston is a good place to fish these days:
The Fly Shop (530) 222-3555 (Updated 2026-01-13)

Sierra Foothills

Collins Lake: Collins Lake Fishing Report: Went downhill...
Shaun Rainsbarger‎ (530) 802-4484 (Updated 2026-01-17)

Wine Country North

Clear Lake: Clear Lake Report: An update...
Ross England (707) 349-1427 (Updated 2026-01-16)

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