West Carson River (CA) Fish Report - Woodfords, CA (Alpine County)

The river is running very low right now

West Carson River (CA) - Woodfords, CA (Alpine County)

by Doug Busey
9-11-2025
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The river is running very low right now. You will have to do some hiking in Hope valley to get to the deeper pools with some water flows. The Woods Canyon area has been doing a little better in the faster waters. Most anglers have been doing well with one power egg or half a crawler with a pinch weight. The CDFW has a plant truck scheduled for next week of catchable rainbow trout.

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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