The fishing season at Pyramid Lake opens October 1, with fishing typically improving as conditions begin shifting toward winter. Cloudy and stormy days can provide some of the better opportunities, so anglers should keep an eye on changing weather patterns when planning a trip. Early in the season, most fish are still holding in deeper water, making shore fishing more challenging. Shore fishing generally begins to improve as temperatures continue to cool, with the bite typically picking up more noticeably during November.