Idaho Fish Report

The gate is now open to the third gate as of this week


by Doug Busey
4-17-2026
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The gate is now open to the third gate as of this week. The fourth gate usually opens in mid-June, depending on weather.


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 nevada@fishreports.com. Hope to see you on the waters. Good fishin' and tight lines.




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Carson Now Reports
for Friday, April 17th
• Season opens with new rules, trout plants and improving conditions
Lake Tahoe: Mackinaw fishing has picked up
Topaz Lake: The fishing has picked up when you can get out
Caples Lake: The lake is thawed, but the resort and public boat launches are not open yet
Red Lake: Fishing has been slow
Indian Creek Reservoir: The gate is open on the paved side now

Carson Now Reports
for Wednesday, April 1st
• Lakes thaw with warmup, signups begin for 33rd Kids Fishing Derby
Lake Tahoe: The rainbow and brown action has been fair to good along the west side
Caples Lake: The lake is now ice free and there is plenty of room to shore fish
Red Lake: The lake has thawed and the fishing has been hot and cold
Indian Creek Reservoir: Fishing has been slow to fair
Topaz Lake: The lake is to the top
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