Fishery Water Conditions Fishing Conditions, Techniques, and Hatches Flies Comments Burney Creek, below Burney Falls Clear, cold, normal flow. Indicator nymph with a stonefly nymph and a small beadhead dropper. Attractor dries may also produce. Larger trout from Lake Britton move into this reach of stream at this time of year. Carson River, West Fork Mid 40s F, relatively clear, moderate to high flow.
Water is a little high and cold, but fishable.
Best action will be with streamers in the Hope Valley area. Indicator nymph with stonefly nymphs during the warmer part of the day. If fishing is slow, try Pleasant Valley Creek with same techniques. Moderate flow, clear, cold. This river is typically in good shape for the opener.