Welcome to Alpine County
  
Fishing report 04-12-09
STREAMS OPEN SATURDAY APRIL 25TH!!!
 

Woodfords Station-located just East of Jct Hwy 88/89 on the frontage Road "Old Pony Express Road". We re open at 7AM-Close 6:00PM 7 Days a week! We carry extensive amount of fishing tackle & bait-Deli available for lunch to go fishing. We offer fishing tips and tourist info. We weigh and take pictures of those memorable catches!!!


     For current info through out the year call Dave at toll free 1-866-694-2930

Welcome to the 2009/2010 season. We have 2009/2010 freshwater/Ocean fishing regulations . Opening day: Saturday 4-25-09.

 

AGENT LICENSE FEES for 2009:
RESIDENT.....................$41.20ANNUAL
NON-RESIDENT............110.80ANNUAL
DUPLICATE......................9.20
ONE DAY........................13.40
TWO DAY.......................20.75
TEN DAY-NON RES........41.20
2ND ROD STAMP..... .....12.85

AGE: 16 OR OLDER

License must be displayed above the waist.
2009 fishing regulations are available at authorized agents.

What's available?
*Indian Creek Reservoir: Located off Hwy 89 South, midway between Woodfords and Markleeville.
  A paved road leads you to this recreational site.
Campground opened 4-1-09 Facilities include: restrooms-hot showers-drinking water-sanitary dump station- boat ramp--RV and tent camping.
This 160 Acre reservoir is regularly planted with catchables and trophy size Rainbows, courtesy of Alpine County fish and game commission.
Special note: US forest Service campgrounds at Crystal Springs (West Fork Carson River) and Markleeville Creek will be open 4-25-09
*Summit Lake:
Hike to the lake from trailhead at ICR, currently  water is low.
*West Fork Carson River:
Trout planted before opening day. Bait,  Lures and Flies OK! Opening Saturday 4-25-09. Trophy size Rainbows planted by Alpine County Fish & Game Commission.
Just west of Picketts Junction, there is a Handicap fishing area.
Discharge: cubic feet per second - 135

* East  Carson  - Trophy section regulations from Hangman's Bridge-Downstream to Nevada. Boarder.  Open all year. Zero bag limit artificial lures, barbless hooks. The upper section should be open  from Wolf Creek to Hangman's Bridge. For further question or info, contact Todd at Carson River Resort, 877-694-2229.
Discharge: cubic feet per second - 334.
 

Due to Lawsuit filed earlier this year against California Fish & game, it is unknown what plants we can expect in April and May. I'll update you after yearly Fish & Game meeting on April 17th.

Alpine County Fish and Game
is not part of the Lawsuit We have already planted Rainbows in the Rivers and will continue to do so through out the year.
 

 

If you catch a nice one , stop by the store and we'll weight it and take a picture .

Again for current information throughout the year call toll free 866-694-2930

To report Hunting, fishing, or pollution violations call:
                                         888-334-2258.

NOTE: Grover Hot Springs .
                              Call 530 694 2248 for info.
Alpine County Chamber of Commerce open 7 days a week. Call 530 694 2475          
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When in town call 694-2930

 

 

Additional
information
What's available Campgrounds
Crystal Springs................open
Snowshoe.........................closed
Kit Carson.......................closed
Markleeville.....................open

Indian Creek Reservoir....open

 

 

For further information or reservations
call:
Turtle Rock Park....................530-694-2140
Indian Creek..........................775-885-6000
Grover Hot Springs................530-694-2248

For a quick update call me, Dave, on  our Toll Free Number:
1-866-694-2930

Terrie, Lynda and I wish you a great fishing year. Stop by  the store if you have time. Bait, tackle and licenses are available. We also have a Deli counter for breakfast and lunch and we can prepare "to go" stuff!

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