The lake opens on the 1st, you can expect to find fish deep

Pyramid Lake - Sutcliffe, NV (Washoe County)

by The Fly Shop
9-22-2026
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Fishing conditions:

Report: The lake opens on the 1st, you can expect to find fish deep. Like 30' down. They will be eating Tui Chubs. Most successful anglers are in powered watercraft, but you can fish from a pontoon. Jigging Balanced Leeches can work. We'll give a report after the opener.

Hot Flies:

• Pyramid Beach Leech - #8
• Zack's Cut Bait Midge
• Rich's Moo-Midge - #8
• Mahalo Nymphs
• Popcorn Beetle
• Midnight Cowboy
• Zack's Pyramid Minnow

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for Tuesday, September 22nd

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for Thursday, September 10th

Trinity River: The river is in good shape
Sacramento River - Upper: Upper Sacramento River Report