Weekly Report

For the week of May 18, 2026




Bay Area

Los Vaqueros Reservoir: Los Vaqueros Outing: Paul Clouse...
Paul Clouse and Al Hurwitz (Updated 2026-05-21)

Central California

No reports for this week!

Central Sierra

Boca Reservoir: The bite is good!:
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2026-05-21)
Donner Lake: Big one was 12 pounds :   Pretty slow...
Shaun Rainsbarger‎ (530) 802-4484 (Updated 2026-05-24)
Great spring fishing conditions!: At Donner Lake, lake capacity is at 100%...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2026-05-21)
14+ pound biggest today: Another day at Donner Lake, CA A few for...
Shaun Rainsbarger‎ (530) 802-4484 (Updated 2026-05-20)
East wind again today, but all morning, all day..: East wind again today, but all morning, all...
Shaun Rainsbarger‎ (530) 802-4484 (Updated 2026-05-18)
Indian Creek Reservoir: Fishing has been slow from the shore: The campground...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-05-20)
Jackson Meadows Reservoir: Conditions may vary in certain spots: The campground...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2026-05-21)
Lake Tahoe: Mackinaw fishing has been great!: The campground...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2026-05-21)
Anglers have been fishing shallow in the early mornings on the west shore: Anglers have been fishing shallow in the early...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-05-20)
Little Truckee River: Another bump in flows: Anglers have...
Trout Creek Outfitters (530) 563-5119 (Updated 2026-05-22)
Fish are in their spawn period : Current Water Conditions Flows on the Little Truckee between...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2026-05-21)
Spicer Meadow Reservoir: The road to Spicer is now OPEN: The road...
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods (209) 795-1686 (Updated 2026-05-20)
Stampede Reservoir: Boat launch is open and water capacity is at 100 percent!: The road...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2026-05-21)
Stanislaus River - North Fork: The North Fork of The Stainslaus is due to be planted the week: The North...
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods (209) 795-1686 (Updated 2026-05-20)
White Pines Lakes: White Pines Lake due to be planted the week 5/17: White Pines...
Ebbetts Pass Sporting Goods (209) 795-1686 (Updated 2026-05-20)

Central Valley Rivers

Sacramento River: Time to plan your salmon summer vacation!!: click link...
Justin Thompson 530-917-5619 (Updated 2026-05-20)

Delta

No reports for this week!

Eastern Sierra

Big Virginia Lake: 5lb 11oz BFEF Tagged Trophy Trout holdover at Big Virginia Lake:     *Big Virginia...
Ken Hoffman - BFEF (Updated 2026-05-23)
Blue Lake Upper: The road is open to the fourth gate as of mid this week: The road...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-05-20)
Bridgeport Reservoir: The Reservoir has been a little hit and miss lately: The Reservoir...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2026-05-24)
Bridgeport Fishing Report : I fished last weekend and caught a few...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-05-20)
*STOCKING ALERT *: *MAY 20TH 2026* Just in time for Memorial Day...
Ken Hoffman - BFEF (Updated 2026-05-20)
Caples Lake: Caples Lake Fishing Report: As of...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-05-20)
East Carson River: The water is still running high, but very fishable: The water...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-05-20)
East Walker River: The East is still running at about 167 cfs and has still been fishing pretty well: The East...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2026-05-24)
Grant Lake: The first nice rainbow from Memorial Day weekend! : The first...
Grant Lake Marina Staff (760) 648-7964 (Updated 2026-05-22)
Another great couple of evenings on Grant Lake: Another great couple of evenings on Grant Lake...
Dan Lengning (Updated 2026-05-21)
Nicer Browns decided to bite: Nicer Browns decided to bite the Rapalas yesterday...
Dan Lengning (Updated 2026-05-19)
Gull Lake: Gull Lake Report: My good...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-05-20)
Owens River - Section 3 - Upper (above Crowley): Upper Owens River Report: We last...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-05-20)
Silver Lake: NIce Rainbows on Silver Lake: Derrell Espeleta...
Jeremy Ross (760) 648-7756 (Updated 2026-05-20)
Topaz Lake: The lake is full and the fishing has been good to fair for small rainbows: The lake...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-05-20)
Truckee River: Solid fishing all up and down the Truckee River: The lake...
Matt Koles (775) 351-6665 (Updated 2026-05-24)
Seeing things warm back up!: After yet another cold snap last week, we...
Trout Creek Outfitters (530) 563-5119 (Updated 2026-05-22)
Spring conditions in full swing!: Current Water Conditions Spring conditions on the Truckee River...
Mountain Hardware & Sports (530) 587–4844 (Updated 2026-05-21)
Twin Lake Lower: 4lb 2oz Rainbow : Martin Yazzie...
Twin Lakes Resort Staff (760) 932-7751 (Updated 2026-05-20)
8 3/4lb Brown: Tim Sullivan of Twin Lakes Resort with a...
Twin Lakes Resort Staff (760) 932-7751 (Updated 2026-05-18)
Twin Lake Upper: 3lb 7oz BFEF TTT while fishing at Upper Twin Lake: * Mono...
Ken Hoffman - BFEF (Updated 2026-05-22)
The rainbow bite is solid and improving with warming water temps:   Catches from Upper Twin!   The rainbow bite is solid...
Mono Village (760) 932-7071 (Updated 2026-05-21)
Twin Lakes (Bridgeport): The Twins have also been a little hit and miss lately: The Twins...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2026-05-24)
Virginia Lakes: The Virginias have been fishing pretty well : The Virginias...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2026-05-24)
West Carson River: The waters are running good in the Hope Valley area: The waters...
Doug Busey (775) 267-9722 (Updated 2026-05-20)
West Walker River: The West has been kicking out some fish: The West...
Kens Sporting Goods Staff (760) 932.7707 (Updated 2026-05-24)

Lassen-Plumas

Lake Davis: Lake Davis Fishing Report: I fished...
Ed Dillard (530) 832-6394 (Updated 2026-05-24)

North Coast

No reports for this week!

Saltwater

Monterey Bay: Anglers enjoying salmon season: Salmon fishing...
Allen Bushnell (Updated 2026-05-22)
San Francisco Bay: Bait report:   Bait report   4-6...
Sean Hodges - J&P Bait (Updated 2026-05-19)
California Dawn Sportfishing: Tides were good today that allowed for some solid halibut fishing: Tides were...
James Smith (Updated 2026-05-24)
We had both boats out today on some much improved conditions:   We had both boats out today on some...
James Smith (Updated 2026-05-23)
Tides are improving over the weekend: After a rough week of big tides, and...
James Smith (Updated 2026-05-22)
Dragon Sportfishing: Big Fish, Bigger Memories:     Nothing beats...
Hayden Mullins (Updated 2026-05-20)
Fish Emeryville: Fish Emeryville's Scores for 5/24/2026 :: Good evening...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-24)
Great morning 1/2 day fishing for 6 limits: Great morning 1/2 day fishing for 6 limits...
Allen Chin (Updated 2026-05-24)
Annual trip in remembrance of Gary Kubo: Yesterday we had our annual trip in remembrance...
Jon Yokomizo (Updated 2026-05-24)
Saturday Am Update: Good morning anglers, We had 7 boats out yesterday and here are their scores... Fish Counts - 05-22-2026 New...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-23)
Fish Emeryville's Scores for 5/23/2026 :: Good afternoon anglers we have 7 trips to...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-23)
Saturday saw nice action on quality striped bass up to 10 pounds: Good Afternoon TigerFishermen, Saturday saw nice action on quality...
Allen Chin (Updated 2026-05-23)
Sea Wolf Catch Up Report: Been slacking on our posts. Here's and update...
Jon Yokomizo (Updated 2026-05-23)
Friday Am Update: Good morning anglers, Happy Friday! We had 1 boat out yesterday and here was his score... Fish Counts...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-22)
Fish Emeryville's Scores for 5/22/2026 :: Good afternoon anglers! We have 7 trips to...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-22)
Fish Emeryville's Scores for 5/21/2026 :: Good afternoon anglers! We have 1 trip to report today: Pacific...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-21)
Wednesday Am Update: Good morning anglers, We didn't have any boats out yesterday so no scores to report. We have Sea...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-20)
Fish Emeryville's Scores for 5/20/2026:: Good afternoon anglers! We have 2 trips to...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-20)
Afternoon Update 5/19/2026: Good Afternoon Anglers! No boats out today, but...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-19)
Monday Am Update: Good morning anglers, Happy Monday! We had 8 boats out yesterday and it was rough! The weather is...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-18)
Monday Am Update: Good morning anglers, Happy Monday! We had 8 boats out yesterday and it was rough! The weather is...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-18)
Monday Afternoon Report 5/18/2026: Good Evening Anglers! No boats out today due to weather, but we do have some room this...
Fish Emeryville (Updated 2026-05-18)
Happy Hooker Sportfishing: Halibut and bass: Today at...
Chris Smith (Updated 2026-05-24)
BASS: We had consistent striped bass action today, ended...
Jonathon Smith (Updated 2026-05-24)
Bass Limits: Our charter today landed limits of quality striped...
Jonathon Smith (Updated 2026-05-23)
Bass and Halibut : 🎣 Great day on the water aboard the...
Chris Smith (Updated 2026-05-22)
Hog Heaven Sportfishing: Halfmoon Bay Salmon Trip: Today we...
Sean Hodges (Updated 2026-05-23)
Humboldt Charter Company: Cape Mendicino Rockfish Day: The ocean...
Humboldt Charter Company (Updated 2026-05-24)
Lovely Martha Sportfishing: Action packed day on the bay!!!: 5/24/26. We...
Mike Rescino (Updated 2026-05-24)
Over a fish a rod!: 5/23/26. Today we had a fun 1/2 day...
Mike Rescino (Updated 2026-05-23)
Santa Clara PAL fishing trip : 5/21/26. Today we had the Santa Clara PAL...
Mike Rescino (Updated 2026-05-21)
New Rayann Sportfishing : Salmon fishing : ......
Matt Blaney (Updated 2026-05-22)
Riptide Sportfishing: Rock cod fishing: What beautiful...
William Smith (Updated 2026-05-24)

Shasta-Trinity

Lewiston Lake: Nice chunky 3.5 pounder: Nice chunky...
Pine Cove Marina Staff (530) 778-3878 (Updated 2026-05-20)

Sierra Foothills

Lake Amador: 11 POUND Catfish caught from their campsite!!: 11 POUND...
Lake Amador Staff (209) 274-4739 (Updated 2026-05-21)

Wine Country North

No reports for this week!
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


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