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Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Shore fishing is tough. Trout have moved deeper and trollers are running flashers and nightcrawlers 35 feet deep. There are a lot of ski boats on the lake and that makes it tough for the anglers. Lake has dropped six feet and that have pushed the bass offshore. (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Limits of mackinaw are a regular occurrence for guide Mike Nielsen. Most are two to five pounds but there are a few larger. Kokanee fishing has been slow the last few days. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The wind finally stopped on Wednesday and anglers are back on the water for the first time in a week. (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fish have moved to deeper water. Jig bite has been good for mackinaw weighing three to six pounds. Some days are better than others. It’s no sure thing. Last brown trout was caught last Friday. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Fish are moving deeper. Macks are 40 to 50 feet deep in the morning but some are down as deep as 190 to 200 feet. Jigging for mackinaw is starting to become more succesful. The Keys and Emerald Bay kick out a few fish here and there. Mike Nielsen took a 13 pounder from the South Shore. Rainbows are taking trolled baits off downriggers. Gene

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Boaters are getting limits from deep water. Trollers start on the southeast side of the lake 25 feet deep with Rapalas, nightcrawler/flashers or black/silver or black/gold Needlefish. Trout weigh better than a pound. Recreational boat traffic is making it more difficult. Shore fishermen are struggling. (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw from three to eight pounds are being pulled from 40 to 200 feet deep. Browns are found 25 to 35 feet deep and some even deeper. Recent derby had a 26 pound mackinaw as a winner. Runner-up was 18.8 pound mack. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Very few have braved the wind but those who have were rewarded with trout to three pounds. Use Rapalas 25 feet below the surface. A handful of three pound bass have been caught in recent days. (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen is fishing for browns and mackinaw in the shallows to depths of 150 feet. Fish are in transition, moving from shallows to deeper water but fish are feeding heavily. Big plugs will work. Trout are stuffed with crayfish. Macks to 20 pounds have been caught near Cave Rock and Sand Harbor, where macks are binging on planted trout. Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Snow last Friday, wind over the weekend kept anglers off the water. Wednesday was the first day a good number of anglers could get out and pursue trout. Smallmouth bite is picking up. A lot of smallies in the three-pound class are taking crankbaits along the edges of the lake. Bite will get better as the lake warms. (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen has been getting a mix of macks and browns. The macks have been putting on an early bite. Browns are being picked later. Browns are in the three pound class. Macks are in the four to six pound class. Macks are in 40 to 60 feet of water feeding on crawfish. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530)

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Lake is three feet from full. Trout fishing has been hampered by wind. Trollers go 15 feet deep with Rapalas or Needlefish. Shore anglers aren’t having much luck. Bass anglers are getting smallmouth from the north end of the lake with crankbaits. A lot of the smallmouths are in the two pound range. A few have weighed three pounds. Popular colors are firetiger or black

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen targeted lake trout on Wednesday afternoon and boated nine to 11 pounds. Shallow water bite has been up and down. Some days there are browns, some days none. Lake trout in the mid-teens are being caught. There are rumors of 30 pound lakers being hooked. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Gene St. Denis, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

It’s been cold with morning temps in the 20s and windy with swells to four feet. Nevertheless guide Mike Nielsen has been picking macks and browns from the shallows. No trophys, but there’s action for browns to five pounds and macks to seven. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Guide Mike Nielsen has been trolling the shallows with stick baits and spoons for browns and macks. Most of the catch have been one to four pounds. Action is good, but the search for large fish continues. Best day last week brought three browns in the five to six pound class. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Toplining for browns in the shallows has produced so-so results. A 12 pound brown was caught Sunday night by Dale Gibbons with guide Mike Nielsen with a CD Rapala. Sugar Pine Point, Meeks Bay, Camp Richardson and the Keys have been good spots. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552, Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw bite has improved and steady limits of mackinaw in the three to six pound range are being landed and some to 14 have been caught. CalNeva Point, Sugar Pine Point and Dollar Point have been producing quality fish. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552,Mike Nielsen (530) 721-0593

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

The wind died down on Monday and trout cooperated with the trollers. Trollers go through the middle of the lake toward the south end and use Rapalas or flashers/nightcrawlers 20 feet deep. (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw bite has been yo-yoing between tough and bountiful. Some days it’s tough to scratch fish and some days there are a good number of three to six pound fish. A full moon and numerous earthquakes may have made conditions odd. Guide Gene St. Denis brought in a pair of 12 pound plus fish over the weekend. Toplining action has been similar. Gene St. Denis.

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Uneven weather keeps people off the water more often than not. Trollers with firetiger Rapalas get trout running right down the middle of the lake. Best fish was just under three pounds. Orange is the top producing color. (775) 266-3550

Lake Topaz Derby Ends April 15th, lots of prizes given away for all in attendance on the 15th

by CARILYN ALBIN

We will be giving away $1000.00 cash and fishing supplies. Drawing will be at 7:00 PM Sunday April 15th. Derby will end Sunday at 6:00 PM sharp. Must be present to win. No exceptions. The Fishing has gotten a lot better. Anglers are catching limits out there just not as many 2 lb'rs plus. We have had lots

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Trout fishing is decent. Not many big fish are being caught and the wind has limited boat access. Weather forecast for the weekend and beyond is favorable. Water temperature is the mid-40s. (775) 266-3550

Lake Tahoe Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Mackinaw fishing is productive between storms. Limits weighing between three to eight pounds come from depths of 150 to 250 feet. Dollar Point and the Tahoe City Shelf are consistent fish-producing spots. Guide Gene St. Denis has been using dodgers and minnows. Gene St. Denis. Blue Ribbon Fishing (530) 544-6552

Topaz Lake Fish Report

by NOR CAL FISH REPORTS

Pressure is light but fishing has been good for those getting out. Anglers spending a half day get limits plus. Trout are averaging 14 inches. Trolling is the best way to go. Use Needlefish or Rapalas (black and gold, rainbow or perch) along the edges. Shoreline fishing is very slow because the wind is limiting casting. (775) 266-3550

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