

There is a drop off on the east side of the ramp. When you launch, stay to the west side of the ramp. The boat ramp at the Douglas County ramp is open, but the docks have been removed. TOPAZ LAKE: The lake level has dropped considerably. INDIAN CREEK RESERVOIR: Closed until November 30th or restrictions have lifted. For more information stop by the Carson River Resort. Fishing is only allowed from the Carson River Resort upstream until November 30. Salmon eggs have also been productive drifting across the ripples. Fish the headwaters of that area with a green mice tail and a small split shot 12 inches up the line, you will have to adjust size of the weight for the current. Look for the slower moving areas in the deeper pools. Smoking is only permitted within your vehicle on US Forest lands.ĬARSON RIVER WEST FORK CALIFORNIA SIDE: The water levels are very low and there have not been many anglers out testing the waters.ĬARSON RIVER EAST FORK: The river is running low and is very fishable. But remember that there are NO campfires or charcoal bbqs allowed. I was told that you are allowed to camp along the road area.

I talked with the Forest service about camping in the area. WOODS LAKE: closed for the season due to Caldor fire and safety concerns in the area.īLUE LAKES: PG&E has closed the lake for the season due to safety concerns. The water level is low and there have not been many reports from shore anglers recently. The area is closed and there is no potential date yet for when or if they will open for the remainder of this season. I spoke with El Dorado Irrigation District last week in regard to the day use area and public boat ramp. The Caples Lake Resort has closed for the season. Please be courteous of the fire fighters in the area that are still battling the Caldor Fire.ĬAPLES LAKE: Due to closures in the area in reference to the Caldor fire. Rapalas have been the best on the east side of the lake. Fishing has been slow but will pick up with the colder temps. SILVER LAKE: The water level is still high enough for small boats to launch. For more information call Tahoe Topliners Sportfishing at 53. Now myself I have been targeting and absolutely crushing Rainbows, Cutthroat and shallow Mack’s, trolling and drifting minnows on bait balls in 50-70 ft water. Williamson Gomoku jigs, 2 oz tipped with minnows on 20 lb braid. Jigging in 130-220 off any ledges holding fish will produce fast action on fish from 2-10 lbs. The mackinaw bite is excellent as the fish are mostly in Pre spawn with some beginning to spawn. 85-100 ft down over deeper water both trolling and jigging. Kokanees are still happening on the southwest corner but the fish are changing color. LAKE TAHOE: This week the bite has been absolutely ballistic. When changes happen, I will pass them along. I, as a fellow angler, want to make sure that I provide all the rules and boundaries of the areas we can and cannot fish at this time. Who knowingly and willfully violates this Emergency Closure Order, is punishable by imprisonment of not more than 12 months or a fine in accordance with the application provisions of, or both. If you are caught trespassing in these areas. You access the BLM website to view the land closure in the areas at This is for your safety and to help with restoration of the areas.

This also includes the Hangman's Bridge Area. This also includes the East fork of the Carson River accessed by BLM managed lands from the Carson River Resort to the CA/NV state line. This area includes the east side of Indian Creek Reservoir, and the lands surrounding the lake. on Saturday, August 21st, and will expire on November 30, 2021, unless otherwise rescinded. 2, the following emergency is necessary to ensure public safety during fire rehabilitation operations after the Tamarack fire which started on July 4, 2021.Īll public land areas, trails, excluding Airport Road located within Alpine County, California and administered by the BLM-Nevada Carson City District will be temporarily closed effective at 12:01 a.m. He shared with me more explanation of the area's closures, which I have included with this report. I have been in contact with Daniel Dull, a Park Ranger for the Carson City Bureau of Land Management, Sierra Front Field Office.
