Idaho Fish Report

The road is open to the 3rd gate as of this week


by Doug Busey
5-6-2026
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The road is open to the 3rd gate as of this week.


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.




More Reports

Carson Now Reports
for Wednesday, May 6th
• Eastern Sierra Fishing Report: Opening Week Challenges
Lake Tahoe: Not many anglers have been getting out due to weather
Caples Lake: The lake is ice free and the fishing has been fair from shore
Red Lake: The fishing has been hit and miss
Indian Creek Reservoir: Both roads are open
West Carson River: The waters in Hope valley were flowing well
East Carson River: The river is full of fish
Topaz Lake: The fishing has been good for small rainbows

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
Blue Lake Lower: The gate is now open to the third gate as of this week
West Carson River: The river is running high and clear
East Carson River: The river is running well and fishing should be good
Markleeville Creek: Scheduled to plant this week
Bridgeport Reservoir: The lake is full and the marina has its docks in the water ready for opening day