East Carson River (CA) Fish Report - Markleeville, CA (Alpine County)

The river is still running high for this time of year at 120 CFS

East Carson River (CA) - Markleeville, CA (Alpine County)

by Doug Busey
10-19-2023
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The river is still running high for this time of year at 120 CFS, it is usually around 70 CFS in October. The Alpine County Fish and Game planted the river a couple weeks ago. Fishing was furious for a day or so, then the fish just shut their mouths. Not sure if it was due to a temperature drop or change in water conditions. You can find and see many fish still in the river. But are reluctant to bite. Puma Costuros from San Rafael CA caught a 5.1 lb rainbow using a nightcrawler. I fished from 7am to about 1pm last weekend and caught two nice rainbows. But you do have to work for them. Russ Morones Manager for the Nevada Fence company from Carson City caught a 3 lb rainbow using a Panther Martin spinner. For more information stop by the Carson River Resort.

Good luck on your next fishing adventure. If you have a question. a report in our local fishing area or have a photo of your catch, send it to [email protected]. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.

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Carson Now Reports

for Thursday, October 19th, 2023

: Doug Busey Eastern Sierra Fish Report
Silver Lake: The lake level was up and the boat ramp has plenty of water to launch
Caples Lake: Fall fishing is good for mackinaw and large brown trout
Woods Lake: The lake is scheduled to close on the 31st of October
Red Lake: The lake level is at 90 percent capacity
Blue Lake Lower: The road will remain open until the first snow flies in the area
Burnside Lake: The lake was planted recently by the CDFW with catchable trout
Indian Creek Reservoir: The lake is still at a caution level for Blue Green algae
Topaz Lake: The lake level has dropped a few feet over the last few weeks
West Carson River (CA): The river is running at 30 CFS

Carson Now Reports

for Thursday, September 28th, 2023

: Doug Busey Eastern Sierra Fishing Report
Silver Lake: The lake level is at 67 percent and will continue to go down
Caples Lake: Capacity and is scheduled to remain high into the fall season
Kirkwood Lake: Kirkwood Lake Fishing Report
Woods Lake: The CDFW planted the lake last week with catchable rainbow trout
Red Lake: Red Lake Report
Blue Lake Lower: The road is open to lower and the upper lake
Highland Lakes: The lake has small brook trout
Burnside Lake: The CDFW planted the lake recently with catchable rainbow trout
East Carson River (CA): East Carson River Report
West Carson River (CA): West Carson River Report
Topaz Lake: Trollers have had best action with small flashers and a half of a nightcrawler