East Carson River

Current Report

Fishing report from local fly shop: Courtesy of the Reno Fly Shop/Truckee River Outfitters

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Stream Information

The stretch of the East Carson River that many fly fish is from Hangman's Bridge on Hwy 89 downstream 11 miles to the Nevada boarder. As it flow northeast by the small village of Markleeville it heads out into 'no-mans-land' which helps protect it from the masses. Trout can run 15 to over 20 inches making this a favorite fishery for many fly flickers.

Some take the short cut and drive into the Indian Creek Reservoir and airport access and then take the trail 1.5 miles down to the river. This puts you ~4 miles downstream from Hangman's Bridge and right in some remote trophy water. This hike is a little strenuous so you need to take it easy or be in top shape.

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Article

• Three Unique Trout Fisheries In One Stream By: Dan Bacher. Courtesy of the Fish Sniffer site.

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East Carson Maps

• Courtesy of the Flyfishnorcal.org site.
• Courtesy of the Fish Sniffer site.

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Books

• The Definitive Guide to Fishing in Central California   by Chris Shaffer.
• CA Blue Ribbon Trout Streams by Sunderland & Lackey.
• Fly Fisher's Guide to Northern California by Seth Norman.

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Lodging

• Sorensen's
• Carson River Resort
• Creekside Lodge
• J Marklee Toll Station Motel

Private Water

• Pleasant Valley Creek

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Points of Interest

• Be sure to check out Grover's Hot Springs.

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Local Fly Shop

• Tahoe Fly Fishing Outfitters at south shore.
• Truckee River Outfitters in Truckee.

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Fishing Guides

• Kiene's East Carson Guide recommendations.